Sailor stars for Broncos in compelling NRL recall bid
Tristan Sailor shone at No.1 for Brisbane in a 26-16 trial win over Wynnum-Manly while Tesi Niu scored three tries in the Dolphins' 58-6 victory over CQ Capras.
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Roth’s pride as JackJumpers boost winning season record
Missing several key players, SEM Phoenix had coach Mike Kelly ejected on their way to a 94-67 NBL loss at the hands of the Tasmania JackJumpers.
Kit debacle delays Wellington’s A-League Men win
Western United's shambolic A-League Men's season has taken another turn after John Aloisi's side took the wrong kit to Wellington in their loss to the Phoenix.
Enhanced Games grossly irresponsible: anti-doping chief
The chief of Australian sport's anti-doping agency has slammed the proposed Enhanced Games as "grossly irresponsible" and putting profit before health.
Aussie quick Johnson set for home international debut
Left-arm quick Spencer Johnson is relishing selection for his home international debut in Australia's next Twenty20 game against the West Indies.
‘My career won’t be complete’: Ward bent on GWS flag
In his 17 years in the AFL system, Callan Ward has been a captain and a best-and-fairest winner but says he feels unfulfilled without a premiership.
Radical McEvoy ‘thesis’ opens audacious 2032 Games bid
Barely a year ago Cameron McEvoy was done with the sport, but the 29-year-old swimmer is now a world champion with ambitions to race at Brisbane's 2032 Games.
Keeney misses out on third diving medal at Doha worlds
Maddison Keeney has had to settle for fourth place in the 3m springboard as she missed out on a third diving medal at the Doha world aquatic championships.
Vasiljevic gives strong backing to Sixers coach Ninnis
Dejan Vasiljevic has issued a public plea for Scott Ninnis, Isaac Humphries, Trey Kell and former star Antonius Cleveland to join him as long-term 36ers.
Warner, Zampa star as Australia beat West Indies in T20
A David Warner half-century and three wickets from Adam Zampa have helped Australia to an 11-run T20 win over the West Indies in Hobart.
Sobey’s 37 leads Bullets to easy win over 36ers
Brisbane are on the verge of ending their long playoff drought after thrashing Adelaide by 18 points behind ex-36er Nathan Sobey's brilliance.
Unfinished business as usual for stable, hungry Lions
Darcy Gardiner played as a forward and draftee Logan Morris impressed in an internal Brisbane trial which also featured an encouraging Will Ashcroft appearance.
Warner fires in T20 milestone, Australia post 7-213
Australia has posted 7-213 against West Indies in Hobart on the back of David Warner's 36-ball 70 in his 100th T20 international.
Jelacic, Rojas give Roar ALM finals hope in tough times
Brisbane's acting head coach Ruben Zadkovich has a high opinion of Keegan Jelacic and Marco Rojas, who have injected quality at just the right time.
Thompson, Tiafoe storm into Dallas Open quarters
Jordan Thompson has roared into the ATP Tour's Dallas Open quarter-finals with a two-set win, but fellow Aussie Rinky Hijikata crashed out in similar fashion.
Weight is over for Dolphins’ pacy cult hero Te Whare
Dolphins centre Valynce Te Whare lost 10kg in a personalised boot camp in the pre-season and has gained pace and agility ahead of the trial with CQ Capras.
Arnold remains upbeat over Socceroos’ Asian Cup exit
Graham Arnold is seeing the positives from the Socceroos' testing Asian Cup campaign that ended in a quarter-final exit at the hands of South Korea.
Big-name playmakers return for second Super Rugby trial
Noah Lolesio and Tom Lynagh will run out for their respective Super Rugby Pacific clubs in trial matches this weekend.
At 205cm, Broncos’ big Ben has a giant mongrel streak
Brisbane prop Ben Te Kura stands at an NRL record 205cm and will run out against Wynnum on Saturday with a reputation for having aggression to go with his size.
Wallabies to host World Cup slayers Wales twice in 2024
The Wallabies will play a total of six home Tests against Wales, Georgia, New Zealand and world champions South Africa in 2024.
Olam hands NRL’s PNG expansion bid a reality check
Wests Tigers recruit Justin Olam has urged caution over plans to base an NRL expansion side in Australia rather than in Papua New Guinea.
Opals escape in tense Brazil win as Olympic berth nears
The Opals have defied a nerve-shredding offensive drought in the second half to beat hosts Brazil 60-55 in their Olympic qualification opener.
Billy Smith’s NRL rise continues with new deal
Once among the unluckiest players in the NRL, Billy Smith has signed a new three-year deal that keeps him at the Sydney Roosters long term.
Seamer Neser recalled for Australia’s Test tour of NZ
Queensland quick Michael Neser has been recalled to Australia's squad to tour New Zealand as he eyes his first Test appearance since December 2022.
Aussie swim star to compete at drug-taking Games
Retired Australian swimmer James Magnussen is the first person to publicly pledge to compete at an Olympic-styled event for drug-taking athletes.
Lee passes another exam in Doha to grab last-gasp gold
Swimmer Kyle Lee has earned a last-gasp gold for Australia in the open water relay at the world championships - a day after sitting an accountancy exam.
Rugby star Kurtley Beale cleared of raping woman
Kurtley Beale has been found not guilty of raping a woman or sexually touching her in a toilet cubicle after a jury took just hours to clear the rugby star.
Slater gift of faith to Titans’ Fermor moves mountains
Gold Coast forward Beau Fermor returns from a season out due to an ACL tear with confidence sky high after what he concedes was a shock Queensland camp call-up.
Precious Jewell knock leads Tigers past battling Bulls
Tasmania have kept their one-day cup final hopes alive courtesy of a bonus-point defeat of Queensland at the Gabba in the penultimate round.
Kenny on notice after NRL investigate Panther’s post
Penrith premiership hooker Mitch Kenny has been served an NRL breach notice alleging his social media post in December brought the game into disrepute.
Harry Potter embraces Western Force razzle dazzle
Western Force utility back Harry Potter is already making headlines in Perth after scoring two tries against against Queensland in a trial game last week.