Lutkins back at Lions den in hunt for more AFLW flags
Brisbane have kicked off their AFLW pre-season campaign, and they'll have the returning Kate Lutkins on board for their premiership defence.
Sport
NSW seek full-house experience from Matildas
NSW have given themselves the chance to get a sneak peak of a sold-out Accor Stadium ahead of State of Origin I by attending the Matildas' match with China.
Dearden ready to guide Maroons as JT wisdom adds polish
Queensland five-eighth Tom Dearden has been absorbing pointers from assistant coach Johnathan Thurston and is confident of doing his job in the Origin series.
McKay twins’ banter in full swing ahead of first clash
Star Carlton forward Harry McKay will play against his twin, Essendon's Ben, for the first time in the AFL and the brothers will likely line up on each other.
Manly sign Simpkin from Tigers, effective immediately
Wests Tigers hooker Jake Simpkin has signed with Manly effective immediately, adding to the Sea Eagles' depth at dummy-half.
Edwards stays in camp to help Blues prepare for Origin
Dylan Edwards has remained in the NSW State of Origin camp to help Michael Maguire finalise preparations for game one, despite being denied a dream debut.
Walsh set for best in Origin, emotions no issue: DCE
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans says the Maroons will bring out Reece Walsh's best in Origin and he has no concerns about his emotions bubbling over.
Olympic selection battle affected all the marathoners
The three Australian women chosen to run the marathon in Paris were all on tenterhooks while an appeal by Lisa Weightman played out.
Eagles to argue length of Reid’s ban at AFL tribunal
Harley Reid will challenge the grading of his rough conduct charge, but is still facing a ban that will rule him ineligible for the Rising Star award.
Free-kick spike after AFL’s holding-the-ball tweak
Free kicks for holding the ball surged on the weekend after AFL umpires were instructed to change their interpretation of tackle laws.
NSW enter Maguire mode as Queensland get need for speed
Michael Maguire's seven months of research with phone and blue jersey in hand has given NSW a State of Origin team built on work ethic and passion.
Levi runs the show in Australia’s World Sevens triumph
Maddison Levi has torn apart France with her third hat-trick in five games to give Australia victory in the World Sevens Series final in Madrid.
McLean feels for Edwards, backs him for Origin comeback
Jordan McLean found himself in the same tough situation as injured Dylan Edwards two years ago but is confident the fullback will gain another chance for NSW.
Saso wins Women’s US Open as Aussie Minjee Lee crumbles
Japanese golfer Yuka Saso has scored a three-shot victory at the US Women's Open after Australian star Minjee Lee suffered a dramatic final-round collapse.
Mate’s belief spurs Higgins to cusp of Origin history
Olivia Higgins says if not for the belief of Knights teammate Yasmin Clydsdale, she might not be lining up in the second match of the State of Origin series.
Demon out to bypass the tentacles of ‘Octopus’ Medvedev
Alex de Minaur has to get past the tentacles of Daniil Medvedev if he wants to be the first Aussie man in two decades to reach the French Open quarters.
Queenslanders on high alert for resurgent Tedesco
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans has admitted the Maroons are on high alert for a James Tedesco masterclass, believing the NSW No.1 has a point to prove.
Bontempelli brilliance well worth the wait for Bulldogs
There were high-profile reports, some surprising results and plenty of stand-out individual performances in another action-packed round of AFL matches.
Suns feel right at home as they surge into top eight
Gold Coast have withstood a strong Essendon comeback to secure a stirring 11-point win and replace reigning premiers Collingwood inside the AFL's top eight.
Upsets galore in round 13 of the NRL season
Round 13 of the NRL season proved a tipster's nightmare as St George Illawarra and North Queensland, among others, ambushed their highly-fancied foes.
Drinkwater propels Cowboys to gutsiest win of year
Scott Drinkwater set up one try, scored another and kicked the winning penalty goal as North Queensland upset the Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium.
Firebirds shock Thunderbirds in Super Netball boilover
The Queensland Firebirds have snapped a five-game Super Netball losing streak with a huge upset over the wayward, out-of-sorts Adelaide Thunderbirds in Brisbane
Dockers’ double act ruck and roll through Demons
Fremantle's first trip to Alice Springs was a memorable one as ruck duo Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson stood out in a 92-point humbling of Melbourne.
‘Stick with us’: Rebels aim higher for breakout finals
Melbourne captain Rob Leota is refusing to lose hope in the face of his club's impending end, confident the Rebels will produce a strong finals show.
$14 million side of injured stars who could win Origin
So great is the impact of injuries ahead of State of Origin I, an 18-man team of stars unavailable for the series would not fit under the NRL's salary cap.
Flanagan’s spray powers Dragons to upset over Panthers
A State of Origin-affected Penrith have suffered a shock loss to St George Illawarra, who were kicked into gear at halftime by fiery coach Shane Flanagan.
Fever squeeze out Lightning in Super Netball thriller
West Coast Fever have regained top spot on the Super Netball ladder with a thrilling 71-68 away win over Sunshine Coast Lightning.
Rapana’s golden point field goal sinks Dolphins
Canberra have beaten the Dolphins 26-25 in golden point with Jordan Rapana the hero in a controversial ending that left Wayne Bennett fuming.
Sloppy Geelong charge home to survive Richmond scare
Geelong have rallied after trailing by 29 points to survive a scare from Richmond at GMHBA Stadium and break a four-game losing streak.
Panthers played it safe subbing Moses Leota out of loss
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary says the round-13 clash against St George Illawarra wasn't the time to risk putting a sore Moses Leota back on to the field.
Rapana’s pride and belief key to field goal heroics
Canberra veteran fullback Jordan Rapana landed his first career field goals to sink the Dolphins in golden point in what he called "another day at the office".