Johnston sees lure of more history as a PNG Chief
Fresh off breaking the NRL try-scoring record at South Sydney, Alex Johnston says it would be "cool" to make more history as the PNG Chiefs first signing.
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Swans star set for surgery, sidelined for months
Sydney Swans star Errol Gulden will undergo surgery on his injured right shoulder and is expected to be sidelined for about four months.
Reynolds tests ribs as Broncos tweak to end 10-year hex
Out of form Brisbane have made changes off the field ahead of their trip to Melbourne as in-doubt Adam Reynolds puts his injured rib cartilage to the test.
Aussies set for big year on World Surf League top tour
Spearheaded by world champion Molly Picklum, there will be 13 Australians competing on surfing's Championship Tour in 2026 after qualifying wrapped up.
Rabbitohs wanted Roosters breached over big screen
South Sydney CEO Blake Solly says the NRL will be treating the Sydney Roosters differently to other clubs if they do not penalise them over a scoreboard stunt.
Bulldogs great whacks Xerri over lack of resilience
Josh Morris says Canterbury fans won't forget that the club handed Bronson Xerri a lifeline from a drugs ban if the unsettled centre requests a release.
Raso, Catley pass concussion test, on track for China
Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is tight-lipped about what roles Steph Catley and Hayley Raso will play against China after they passed their concussion tests.
SA’s McSweeney shines with ball in Shield final preview
South Australia captain Nathan McSweeeney took three wickets and three catches to restrict Victoria to 308, a three-run first-innings lead, before rain came.
Kuhnemann’s first Shield half-century stuns former side
Spinner Matt Kuhnemann defied Queensland for 201 deliveries to score 56 and put Tasmania in charge of the Sheffield Shield match in Hobart.
Matildas brace for tactical battle against former coach
Ante Milicic led the Matildas to the last 16 at the 2019 World Cup but will be the enemy on Tuesday night in Australia's Asian World Cup semi-final with China.
Voss attempts to move past Blues’ off-field woes
Carlton coach Michael Voss isn't dwelling on fierce criticism or fresh reports that the club approached Collingwood's Craig McRae about taking the reins.
Super-charged season will go to ‘new level’: Moloney
The Melbourne Vixens' Super Netball premiership defence won't come easy thanks to widespread player movement and the carrot of the Commonwealth Games.
‘I’m a novice’: Lomax admits he has a mountain to climb
Rugby recruit Zac Lomax knows he has a long way to go to fulfil his dream of becoming a dual international and playing for the Wallabies at the 2027 World Cup.
‘We love it’: Lions embrace early season AFL challenges
Jarrod Berry says a decade of "brotherhood and resilience" will serve premiers Brisbane well after a frustrating Opening Round loss to the Bulldogs.
Socceroos boss sets out Volpato’s path to selection
Cristian Volpato is warming to the prospect of playing for Australia, after recently meeting with Socceroos head coach Tony Popovic.
Souths flag safety fears over try record celebration
South Sydney players believe it could be unsafe for fans to storm the field if winger Alex Johnston breaks the NRL's try-scoring record.
Sevens pair among new faces in Wallaroos rugby squad
Interim coach Sam Needs has unveiled a new-look Wallaroos squad that includes 10 potential debutants including sevens duo Piper Simons and Sidney Taylor.
Storm belting a reality check for Eels: Moses
Some of Parramatta's players may have become wrapped up in pre-season hype ahead of the round one thrashing from Melbourne, according to captain Mitch Moses.
Freo to opt against triple-ruck threat for Cats clash
Geelong copped a 56-point thumping at the hands of Gold Coast last week, and Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is bracing his players for a big bounce back.
Pressure not a problem as Matildas brace for dark horse
North Korea are one of the best women's football nations in Asia, but the Matildas are backing themselves to come away with victory in Friday's quarter-final.
Swans looking for more steady show against Lions
Sydney know they can't rely on another 75-point quarter to overhaul their opponents, particularly when their next challenge comes against premiers Brisbane.
Wests Tigers turn to teen freak for season opener
Heamasi Makasini will line up at centre for Wests Tigers on Saturday after an impressive pre-season highlights reel.
Brumbies ace hoping double reason for Fiji celebrations
With Fijian roots, Rob Valetini is looking to celebrate his Super Rugby Pacific milestone with a victory over the Drua in Ba, which will host its first match.
Key Lions pair learn fate at AFL tribunal
Brisbane will take on Sydney without key defenders Harris Andrews and Darcy Gardiner after their respective striking bans were upheld by the AFL tribunal.
Grandpa nap, museum relic: Aussie para-star on rebound
A day after shredding his opening Games event as "pathetic", Australia's Michael Milton has revealed what helped him bounce back at the Milan-Cortina Games.
Late drama as Iranian player changes mind on asylum
Iranian soccer players granted asylum in Australia have had to be moved to a safer place after a teammate inadvertently gave away their location.
No walk-up start as Force to play it safe with Lomax
Wallabies coach Les Kiss says Zac Lomax will have to earn his Wallabies spot the hard way, and the code-hopper's debut for the Force could still be weeks away.
‘It was tricky’: star duo solid at Women’s Aussie Open
Local drawcards Hannah Green and Minjee Lee have posted solid, but not spectacular, opening rounds at the Women's Australian Open.
Bullets anoint new coach, trumpet WNBA star investor
Former Sydney Kings coach and Boomers assistant Will Weaver is back in the NBL with the battling Brisbane Bullets, who have a US star backing WNBL expansion.
Tigers get chance to sink the boot into battling Blues
For a second consecutive year, youthful Richmond can start their AFL season by upsetting Carlton and piling more pressure on the beleaguered Blues.
Eddie Jones, AFL provide Socceroos’ World Cup blueprint
Tony Popovic is seeking cross-code collaboration as the Socceroos head to the World Cup in the United States.