‘It’s my time now’: Opetaia’s moment arrives in Riyadh
Jai Opetaia can win back his IBF belt and set up more big-time fights with victory in his rematch with Mairis Briedis on the Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk card.
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Reds out to involve Vunivalu early in vital Fiji clash
The Queensland Reds must win in Fiji against the Drua to remain in the fight for a top-four Super Rugby Pacific finish.
NSW too good in first game of historic Origin series
NSW have beaten Queensland 22-12 on the back of a dominant first-half at Suncorp Stadium to take the first game of the historic three-game Origin series.
St Kilda wield the axe, Docker Darcy still sidelined
St Kilda have named former Carlton midfielder Paddy Dow for his Saints debut in Saturday night's clash with Fremantle at Marvel Stadium.
Aussie skateboarders out to nail down Olympic spots
An Australian contingent of 19 skateboarders are competing in the Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai in an attempt to book a spot at the Paris Games.
Souths hoping to weave magic with early coach signing
South Sydney forward Jai Arrow is hopeful the beleaguered club can lock in its new head coach sooner rather than later.
Students to help build Brisbane brand for 2032 Games
Three First Nations students are set to play a part in Brisbane becoming globally recognised after joining the official 2032 Olympic design team as interns.
Madden’s night-shift extras have Broncos No.7 primed
New Brisbane half Jock Madden has been putting in on his day off with night sessions practising his kicking as he prepares for an extended run at No.7.
Rebels to rally at home with Super finals beckoning
While club directors continue to fight for Melbourne off the field, coach Kevin Foote wants to see his Rebels Super Rugby team take a stand against the Chiefs.
Young guns cut as Boomers refine for Paris push
There is no room for Rocco Zikarsky in Australia's 17-man Olympic squad, the teenager one of five cut ahead of Melbourne's final camp and games next month.
Departing Zac Lomax leaves Dragons fans bewildered
Zac Lomax has refused to elaborate on his reasoning for leaving St George Illawarra to join Parramatta in 2025.
Dusty all smiles as lowly Tigers face desperate Lions
Richmond superstar Dustin Martin remains fully engaged in the club's direction amid ongoing uncertainty over his AFL future, says Tigers coach Adem Yze.
Retirement, rehab and Vegas: Raider ponders his future
Jordan Rapana thought injury had ended his career earlier this season, but the Canberra fullback is back and pondering another campaign at age 35 next year.
‘Fun and games’: Titans troll Fifita over backflip
David Fifita's Gold Coast teammates have been keen to make light of his capricious ways after the second-rower backflipped on plans to join the Roosters.
Demons are looking forward to what dynamic duo can do
Melbourne small forward Shane McAdam will finally make his debut with the club in Sunday's AFL match against West Coast in Perth.
Supercars gun Will Brown revved up for NASCAR ride
Red-hot Supercars driver Will Brown will make his NASCAR Cup Series debut when he takes to the track in California in June.
Dual Olympian named as Athletics Australia’s new CEO
Simon Hollingsworth, a dual Olympian and Rhodes scholar, has been appointed as Athletics Australia's new chief executive.
Walsh injury blow for Broncos as young gun gets debut
Reece Walsh has been ruled out of Brisbane's clash against Manly with Selwyn Cobbo moving to fullback and speedy outside back Josiah Karapani to debut.
NRL addresses ‘very serious’ allegation against player
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has addressed rape allegations levelled at a Queensland-based NRL player.
Giddy-up Nicholls as Dolphins extend ‘Goat’ for 2025
Veteran Dolphins prop Mark 'Goat' Nicholls will finish his career at the Dolphins after earning a contract extension until the end of 2025.
Cats’ Brandan Parfitt firing ahead of Top End return
Fit-and-firing Darwin product Brandan Parfitt is key to Geelong's chances of toppling Gold Coast in their AFL clash in his home town.
Women’s coaches predict higher-quality Origin opener
The first game of the 2023 women's State of Origin series was a scrappy affair, but both coaches have reason to believe things will be different this year.
Aussie sprinter Groves pipped again in Giro finale
Kaden Groves has enjoyed his second top-three finish in the 2024 Giro d'Italia but the Aussie had to again give best to home star Jonathan Milan.
Australia wins right to host 2026 Women’s Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation has ticked off on Australia's bid to host the 2026 Asian Cup.
Auskick kids in shock and awe as Buddy pays a visit
Children at a Darwin Auskick AFL clinic were treated to a surprise appearance by retired great Lance Franklin as part of the Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous round.
Cats rest star trio in selection gamble for Suns test
Geelong premiership stars Tom Hawkins, Mitch Duncan and Rhys Stanley have all been rested for their side's AFL clash with Gold Coast in Darwin.
Calf problem can’t keep Pearson out of Origin opener
NSW halfback Rachael Pearson will line up in the opening match of the women's State of Origin series, despite battling a calf issue this month.
Moses could handle Origin with one game lead-in: Paulo
Junior Paulo is backing Mitchell Moses to leap off the treatment table and into the Origin arena, arguing the Parramatta halfback could handle the heat.
Reds take fresh Fiji approach with top four on the line
The Reds have made mass changes for a crucial trip to Fiji, while the Waratahs will bring Argentinian Enrique Pieretto straight in to aid their injury crisis.
Victory ‘villains’ out to destroy Wellington fairytale
Melbourne Victory are aiming to end Wellington's dreams of a first A-League Men trophy when they enter enemy territory for the semi-final second leg.
Titans want to wrap up Foran, no concerns Tino leaves
Gold Coast want to re-sign off-contract half Kieran Foran and have no concerns that captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will exercise options in his contract and leave.