AFL urged to do more to help struggling past players
Fremantle are ensuring their players have plenty of support around them following last week's tragic death of former Docker Cam McCarthy at the age of 29.
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Returning Tomljanovic granted French Open wildcard
Triple grand slam quarter-finalist Ajla Tomljanovic has been awarded a wildcard into the French Open, the second tennis major of the year starting on May 26.
Olympic hero’s bravery award for ice-cool surf rescue
Steven Bradbury has received a bravery award for saving four struggling girls from rough surf, more than 20 years after his historic Winter Olympic gold medal.
Keary adamant concussion fears not behind retirement
Retiring Sydney Roosters star Luke Keary says fears around concussions were not behind his retirement, with the five-eighth clear minded on his decision.
City’s Socceroos striker not in ALM All Stars squad
Jamie Maclaren may have played his final game on Australian soil, not selected in the ALM All Stars squad to face Newcastle United ahead of a move overseas.
Crows coach confident in defensive options against Pies
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks is confident he has the defensive options to replace injured backman Josh Worrell for the Crows' MCG game against Collingwood.
Fully fit Cam Smith pumped for PGA Championship tilt
Former world No.2 Cameron Smith has returned to full fitness to spearhead Australia's six-strong assault on the PGA Championship, golf's second major of 2024.
Close encounters of the Choppy kind give Maroons belief
Queensland players have spoken of how a powerful speech by legend Chris Close continues to inspire them ahead of the women's State of Origin series opener.
Raiders coach Stuart pens new deal until end of 2029
Ricky Stuart is set to coach NRL side Canberra until the end of 2029 after he was handed a new four-year deal with the Raiders.
Game over for NRL teams who lose backs while trailing
A break down of the first 10 rounds of the NRL season has shown no team has come from behind to win after losing a back in the first half.
Fifita backflips on Roosters to stay at Titans
Gold Coast CEO Steve Mitchell has explained why David Fifita activated a two-year option to stay at the Titans, spurning a four-year deal at the Roosters.
Hasler wallops Fifita with noodles to get Titans firing
Gold Coast winger Jojo Fifita is thriving under the coaching of Des Hasler and credits the veteran mentor's techniques for his growth.
Harry Grant wins landmark NRL judiciary fight
Melbourne Storm's Harry Grant has fought the NRL judiciary and won, cleared of making dangerous contact with the legs of Cronulla five-eighth Daniel Atkinson.
Key Blues duo sidelined, gun Bomber nears return
Adam Cerra and Matt Cottrell are the latest additions to Carlton's injury list while Essendon's Jordan Ridley could return from a quad strain.
Eels to miss Moses magic, Trindall a chance to return
Mitch Moses looks set to have just one chance to prove his State of Origin credentials, with the Parramatta halfback set to miss Magic Round through injury.
Maroons dynamo Rapana credits Thurston legacy for form
Queensland wrecking ball Tazmin Rapana's family links set her on a league path but it was idol Johnathan Thurston who left an indelible mark on her career.
Rebels unsure if Chiefs clash is a farewell Super match
Melbourne winger Lachie Anderson says uncertainty around the club's Super Rugby future is the elephant in the room as they prepare for their final home game.
Brisbane, Gold Coast suffer more injury carnage
Long-term injuries to Brisbane's Ben Te Kura and Tristan Sailor, and month-long absences for Gold Coast duo AJ Brimson and Phil Sami have rocked the clubs.
Renshaw project a priority for new Bulls coach Botha
Johan Botha will nut out a plan for Matt Renshaw in the Sheffield Shield pre-season to ensure the opener is ready for his Test chance if he gets one.
Angus Crichton has Roosters’ support amid Fifita coup
Angus Crichton could be the odd man out at Moore Park now that David Fifita has signed with the Sydney Roosters.
Big prize at stake for eager Wallaroos against US
The Wallaroos have earmarked their Pacific Four clash with the US on Friday in Melbourne as must-win in their quest to make the elite world rugby league.
Star hooker Egan signs two-year extension with Warriors
The Warriors have tied Wayde Egan to a new two-year deal, only weeks after coach Andrew Webster revealed plans to keep the hooker at the club for life.
Spirits still high as NSW Waratahs get desperate
The NSW Waratahs are clinging to the hope of miraculously qualifying for the Super Rugby Pacific finals, despite sitting last with three games remaining.
Wighton rules out reversing State of Origin retirement
Injury-hit NSW could do with a gritty, versatile player like Jack Wighton, but the South Sydney back won't be coming out of State of Origin retirement.
Returning Madden given the keys to the Broncos kingdom
Brisbane's Jock Madden will return from injury and get a lengthy stint at No.7, where he has been backed to show that he is more than just a fill-in.
Bombers’ red-hot form rewarded in AFL fixture
Essendon have been rewarded for their stellar form with three Friday night games in the next block of AFL fixtures.
Dolphins prop Flegler could miss season: Bennett
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett says the severe injury to prop Thomas Fleger's shoulder could rule him out for the year as Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow returns to action.
‘Frustrating’ uncertainty over de Belin’s NRL future
St George Illawarra forward Jack de Belin always wanted to remain a one-club man, but that dream is in doubt as uncertainty clouds his playing future.
Tigers in sights as wayward Lion learns to clear mind
Brisbane Lions forward Charlie Cameron admits there's been "a lot of things going on" in his mind that have contributed to his early-season AFL inaccuracy.
Tide can still turn for battling Roos: North co-captain
Kangaroos co-captain Jy Simpkin concedes 2024 has been a frustrating year personally as well as for the AFL cellar dwellars as a whole.
Sky Bruise: heavy sessions prep NSW for Origin opener
Yasmin Clydsdale says NSW's State of Origin build-up has been perfect, despite so few players getting game time over the early part of 2024.