Injury-free Luki is humming to a fresh Cowboy tune
North Queensland's season is starting to turn around, with the re-emergence of Heilum Luki a clear indicator as to why the Cowboys are back in the saddle again.
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Piper Duck to be Wallaroos’ youngest-ever captain at 22
NSW Waratahs flanker Piper Duck has been named to succeed the retiring Shannon Parry and becomes the Wallaroos' youngest-ever captain at age 22.
Dellavedova returns to NBL with eye to fourth Olympics
Matthew Dellavedova is rejoining Melbourne United in the NBL on a two-year deal after returning to the NBA for one season.
Players’ union push for end to NRL pay dispute
The Rugby League Players Association says it is offering several key concessions in pushing for an end to its pay dispute with the NRL by the end of May.
Evenepoel wins Giro time trial, withdraws with COVID-19
Pre-race Giro d'Italia favourite Remco Evenepoel has been forced to withdraw because of a positive COVID-19 test, only hours after resuming the overall lead.
North’s Tarryn Thomas returns to AFL fray
Troubled utility Tarryn Thomas is returning to North Melbourne's AFL program on Monday after being stood down for eight weeks.
Wallaroos captain Shannon Parry calls time on career
Wallaroos captain Shannon Parry will retire after Saturday's Test against Fiji, ending a successful career that includes an Olympic gold medal.
‘Built for Origin’: Papali’i on Horsburgh for Maroons
Canberra's Corey Horsburgh is on Queensland coach Billy Slater's radar, with one Maroon suggesting he's the perfect player for State of Origin.
Eels stand by Arthur’s ref jabs but target improvement
Brad Arthur was uncharacteristically scathing of the referees after Parramatta's loss to Canberra and captain Clint Gutherson has backed his coach's comments.
Rankings leader Robinson leads surf charge in Sydney
After winning the Challenger Series event at Snapper Rocks, and beating Stephanie Gilmore along the way, India Robinson will lead the local charge in Narrabeen.
Dragons to address fans after potential NRL coach call
St George Illawarra bosses are set to meet with the club's fans hours after their next board meeting, as a decision looms on NRL coach Anthony Griffin.
Cricket should consider avoiding January 26: Khawaja
Ashleigh Gardner has queried scheduling a men's Test match through January 26, and Usman Khawaja says it's potentially worth avoiding playing cricket that day.
Cricket Aus defends season opener’s clash with NRL GF
Cricket Australia is adamant that holding the opening match of the international season, a women's Twenty20, on the day of the NRL grand final can be a success.
Knights’ Best sets record straight after Bali holiday
Newcastle centre Bradman Best is laughing all the way to the tryline after shining on his return from a controversial holiday to Bali.
Wiser Khawaja learns from past Ashes failures
Usman Khwaja will embark on the Ashes tour with "low expectations" but ready to embrace the challenge of tackling James Anderson and Stuart Broad.
Keary confident Smith can spark Roosters form
Luke Keary claims Brandon Smith can be the hooker the Sydney Roosters need him to be after an underwhelming start to life at the glamour club.
Reds wary of potholes on Super Rugby finals path
The Queensland Reds will be aiming to back-up a famous win over the Chiefs with a victory over the Blues in Brisbane.
Fresh mindset puts Demons firmly in AFL flag frame
Angus Brayshaw says a changed approach this season has given Melbourne a strong platform from which to launch another AFL premiership raid.
NRL urge bunker not to rush hip-drop sin-bin calls
The NRL has released its definitive guide to hip-drop tackles, and it includes an example of legal contact that was punished with a sin-binning last Thursday.
Maroons name five debutants for women’s Origin opener
Queensland coach Tahnee Norris wants the women's State of Origin series to be three games rather than the two that will be played for the first time in 2023.
‘Thousands of sprays’: Dolphins’ Wallace celebrates 200
Dolphins prop Jarrod Wallace has fondly recalled an ultimatum from Wayne Bennett at the Broncos in 2015 as he prepares for a milestone match in top form.
Dees’ Petracca cleared, Petty to miss at least a month
Christian Petracca has breathed a sigh of relief but teammate Harrison Petty, Richmond's Jacob Hopper and a key Sydney pair have all fallen victim to injuries.
Madden backed to fire for Broncos in Reynolds’ absence
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds has trained away from the main NRL squad and is long odds to play against Penrith with Jock Madden to wear No.7 for the Broncos.
AFL tipped to crack down on van Rooyen-style contact
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin believes the AFL is trending towards tightening rules around what constitutes reasonable high contact in marking contests.
Crisis as France withdraws as host of RL 2025 World Cup
Australia and New Zealand, either jointly or separately, appear the only options to stage the next Rugby League World Cup after 2025 hosts France withdrew.
How Tiger’s chipping yips saved Jason Day’s career
Former world No.1 Jason Day has revealed how Tiger Woods' cry for help from the Aussie during his chipping yips days bizarrely helped resurrect his own career.
City’s Jordan Bos seals record transfer to Belgian club
Melbourne City and Socceroos defender Jordan Bos has earned an A-League Men record transfer by switching to Belgian Pro League club KVC Westerlo.
Dragons bosses aim to save 2023 by sacking Griffin
St George Illawarra CEO Ryan Webb insists the club's 2023 NRL season can still be salvaged after sacking coach Anthony Griffin, effective immediately.
Carr brings back Lomax in his first big Dragons call
New St George Illawarra interim coach Ryan Carr has brought Zac Lomax and Jacob Liddle back into the Dragons' NRL side, hours after replacing Anthony Griffin.
Kokkinakis, Birrell receive French Open wildcards
Injury-plagued stars Thanasi Kokkinakis and Kim Birrell have been awarded Tennis Australia's reciprocal wildcards into the French Open starting on May 28.
Suns defender primed for shut-down job on Lion Cameron
Gold Coast defender Sean Lemmens will be bracing for the bounce back of Brisbane small forward Charlie Cameron after he was kept goalless on the weekend.