Extra sleep-ins for Force in bid to end away hoodoo
Western Force players have been afforded some extra sleep-ins ahead of Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Highlanders in Dunedin.
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Victory aim to derail Wanderers’ ALM finals hopes
Melbourne Victory have two goals for their ALM finale: deny Western Sydney a finals spot and celebrate Leigh Broxham's last regular-season appearance in style.
Cowboys sign Harrison Edwards, set to release Gosiewski
Todd Payten has confirmed North Queensland's signing of Canterbury's Harrison Edwards and called for defensive clout from the Cowboys against Penrith.
Dockers aim to bounce back from western derby flop
Fremantle will unveil debutants Cooper Simpson and Patrick Voss when they attempt to snap a three-match losing streak in Saturday's clash with the Bulldogs.
Simpson says rest was needed for ‘flagging’ Harley Reid
West Coast will be without Harley Reid and Tom Barrass for Sunday's clash with Gold Coast, but Liam Ryan returns for the first time since round three last year.
Australians in the hunt as Japan’s Kozuma sets LIV pace
Japan's Jinichiro Kozuma has a one-shot lead after the first round of LIV Golf's tournament in Adelaide, with Australia's Matt Jones three shots back.
Copying SBW’s All Blacks path may be slow burn for Manu
Speaking for the first time since announcing his switch to rugby union, Sydney Roosters centre Joey Manu says adapting to the 15-man game will take time.
Souths’ personnel crisis worsens as Milne banned
Struggling South Sydney have lost yet another player with Taane Milne copping a ban for his mindless tackle on Melbourne five-eighth Cameron Munster.
Doubters fuelling Phoenix bid for A-League Men trophy
A-League Men title-chasers Wellington Phoenix and Central Coast share Saturday kick-off times, when the Kiwi club could win a first-ever trophy.
Walters urges Mozer to be patient, NRL chance will come
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters is adamant teenaged hooker Blake Mozer has a future at the club, despite the Broncos' surfeit of high-quality rakes.
Richardson’s new deal ‘big news’ for Tigers: Benji
Interim chief executive Shane Richardson has been handed the role on a permanent basis after overseeing significant improvements at Wests Tigers.
De Koning brothers face off in huge Blues-Cats clash
Carlton's Tom De Koning will take on younger brother and Geelong defender Sam De Koning in the latter's 50th AFL game when their sides meet at the MCG.
Michael Voss sounds warning in AFL extra-time debate
Debate is again raging over the merits of extra-time to decide drawn AFL home-and-away matches after the Essendon-Collingwood classic on Anzac Day.
Australia welcomes WADA review in China swim dope case
Australia is backing an independent review into how the world anti-doping body handled the doping case involving Chinese swimmers.
Roosters’ Walker back on top after ‘loss of confidence’
Sam Walker lost self-belief after falling out of the Sydney Roosters' NRL side in 2023 but says he's fresh and firing on the back of his Anzac Day masterclass.
Dolphins sweat on return timelines for star quartet
Dolphins head of performance Jeremy Hickmans has an update on the injury returns for Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Thomas Flegler, Felise Kaufusi and Herbie Farnworth.
Flanagan fires first salvo ahead of Cronulla return
Shane Flanagan says he has been looking forward to his return to Shark Park with St George Illawarra.
Demetriou expecting more heat after Souths horror show
South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou is expecting the blow-torch again following his team's 54-20 capitulation against Melboune in their Anzac Day clash.
‘Below-par’ Brisbane seeking quick fix to AFL struggles
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says he's curious about how his under-pressure side will respond to another crushing defeat.
Red-hot GWS Giants belt struggling Brisbane in Canberra
The GWS Giants have moved to 6-1 for the AFL season, easily accounting for the Brisbane Lions at Manuka Oval in Canberra.
Munster the magician as Storm thrash South Sydney
Melbourne have demolished South Sydney 54-20 in their Anzac Day clash, with Cameron Munster starring with four try assists and a try of his own.
New NFL Academy on Gold Coast to unearth next Mailata
An NFL Academy, the first ever set up in Australia, will be based on the Gold Coast to provide a pathway for athletes from school right through to the NFL.
Lomax’s Origin hopes take a hit on Anzac Day
St George Illawarra's form player Zac Lomax had a tough afternoon on Anzac Day, just as State of Origin selection debate is beginning to amp up.
Walker leads Roosters’ 60-18 thrashing of Dragons
St George Illawarra have been crushed by the Sydney Roosters, with Sam Walker starring in a 60-18 NRL demolition.
Eagles rest young gun Harley Reid for Suns clash
West Coast's hopes of posting three wins in a row have taken a double hit due to the absence of Harley Reid and Tom Barrass.
Des drought over as Titans stun Warriors on Anzac Day
Des Hasler has scored his first win in charge of Gold Coast, whose fullback AJ Brimson inspired a stunning comeback defeat of the Warriors in Auckland.
Anzac Day clash one out of the top draw for Pies, Dons
Essendon and Collingwood have traded blows in a stunning first Anzac Day draw since 1995, producing a classic in front of 93,644 fans at the MCG.
Rebels’ administrator proposes Super club rescue deal
The Melbourne Rebels' administrator is pushing a rescue deal for the debt-ridden Super Rugby Pacific club, with Rugby Australia to make the final call.
‘I’m off to the Tigers’, Turuva tells Penrith teammates
Wests Tigers have won the race for Fijian flyer Sunia Turuva's signature, with the winger informing his teammates at Penrith he is on his way out.
Broncos all ears for Briers, unsung maestro of attack
Brisbane's attack has been on song under the tutelage of Warrington legend and Broncos assistant coach Lee Briers.
Galvin’s rise gives other Tiger cubs fresh belief
Lachlan Galvin's rise from a young hopeful to teenage star for his first home game at Campbelltown has given other Wests Tigers juniors renewed confidence.