Setbacks drove Teitzel to Maroons pinnacle in Origin
Queensland and Brisbane second-rower Romy Teitzel realised her Maroons dream after a tough season at Newcastle, saying she emerged a better person and player.
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Staggs ready for Origin shot as Cleary adds to NSW woes
A "matured" Kotoni Staggs says he is ready to step up and be NSW's answer in the centres, after a horror weekend for Blues coach Michael Maguire.
Skipper Hunt: Dragons must stop switching off in games
St George Illawarra have had a "patchy" start to 2024 but have nevertheless won as many games through 10 rounds this year as they did in the entire 2023 season.
Sharks stars deserve Origin selection says coach
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says his players wouldn't let NSW down if they got an Origin call-up, naming his skipper Cam McInnes as deserving of selection.
Netball Australia apologises after review into result
Netball's governing body says it will ensure there's no repeat of the chaos that followed a scoreboard error that caused final-score confusion for 50 minutes.
Ben Donaldson scores 23 points as Force crush Drua
The Western Force's finals dream remains well and truly alive after they scored six tries on the way to a 48-10 bonus-point win over Fijian Drua in Perth.
Brumbies pip Waratahs in Super Rugby mudlark thriller
The ACT Brumbies have all but booked a home Super Rugby Pacific final and cruelled the NSW Waratahs' playoff hopes with a thrilling derby win in Sydney.
Controversy mars Giants’ overtime win over Lightning
The Lightning had their one-goal win annulled before being forced back onto the court after a 50-minute delay and then lose in overtime to the Giants.
Suns clobber Kangaroos to ninth straight AFL loss
Gold Coast have battered North Melbourne 17.18 (120) to 7.10 (52) in Darwin to condemn the Kangaroos to a ninth successive AFL defeat.
Orange Tsunami lacking punch as Giants lose again
After winning their first five games of the season, GWS suddenly are out of form and coach Adam Kingsley will welcome their return home.
Sharks cement top spot with rare NRL win in Melbourne
Cronulla have cracked a rare win over the Storm, roaring home to secure a 25-18 victory over Melbourne in their top-of-the-table clash.
Dragons spoil Latrell Mitchell’s South Sydney return
St George Illawarra have put a dampener on Latrell Mitchell's return from suspension by handing South Sydney a 28-14 loss at rainy Jubilee Oval.
Bombers shine after slow start to stun Giants
Essendon have posted their best win of the season, recovering from a slow start to beat GWS by 20 points at Marvel Stadium.
Thunderbirds hand Mavericks Super Netball reality check
The Adelaide Thunderbirds have dragged the Melbourne Mavericks back to earth with a thud, notching a clinical 22-goal win at John Cain Arena
Bradman brings his Best in Knights’ injury-soured win
The Newcastle Knights have held on to defeat a patchy Wests Tigers 20-14 in their final game in Tamworth, with both sides left ruing a heavy injury toll.
Rogers to exit for Madden despite slick Broncos display
Rookie half Josh Rogers had a strong game in the win over Parramatta but coach Kevin Walters says Jock Madden will slot in next week against Manly if fit.
Titans have cash to splash, Fifita backed to fire
Gold Coast coach Des Hasler expects David Fifita's decision to leave the club next year to have no impact on his form as the Titans prepare to go to market.
‘Ticks every box’: Why Perth deserves an NRL team
Peter Cumins, chairman of a Perth consortium for a new NRL side, has explained why the time is ripe for a new franchise in Western Australia.
Fifita deal casts doubt over keeping Crichton: Robinson
The Sydney Roosters have pulled off a huge coup in signing David Fifita, but Trent Robinson says the deal has left Angus Crichton's future at the club in doubt.
Cleary’s injury leaves Luai in for game-managing test
Star Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary's latest hamstring injury leaves Jarome Luai in for a test across the coming weeks.
Crows coach wants to stay in ‘sweet spot’ against Lions
Coach Matthew Nicks says the Crows have found their groove ahead of hosting an injury-hit Brisbane at Adelaide Oval.
Kambosos in ‘best ever’ shape for Lomachenko
George Kambosos aims to walk away with the IBF lightweight belt when he takes on Ukrainian Vasiliy Lomachenko in a blockbuster bout in Perth.
Quest for trophy drives Victory veteran Traore
Left-back Adama Traore is still hunting his first A-League Men silverware and will be crucial to Melbourne Victory's semi-final against Wellington.
‘Awkward’ background to gymnastics Games showdown
A year after his controversial world championships omission, Heath Thorpe has recovered to vie for Oceania's sole men's all-round spot at the Paris Olympics.
Lleyton Hewitt’s son Cruz to make junior Davis Cup bow
Cruz Hewitt, the 15-year-old son of tennis great Lleyton Hewitt, is to make his Junior Davis Cup debut for Australia.
Hynes injury adds to NSW’s horror weekend
NSW coach Michael Maguire is facing the prospect of starting the State of Origin series without Nathan Cleary, Tom Trbojevic and possibly Nicho Hynes.
Blaize of glory: teen Talagi shows his NRL promise
Parramatta teenager Blaize Talagi has shown why there could be interest for him on the open market, after several good moments for Parramatta at fullback.
Storm rookie No.1 Sua thrives on Slater’s magic dust
Melbourne young gun Sua Fa'alogo is set for an extended stint at fullback and club legend Billy Slater has been integral to his development.
Cats lose Cameron for Darwin AFL clash with Suns
Jeremy Cameron has delayed concussion and will miss the AFL match against Gold Coast in Darwin, leaving Geelong having to re-think plans to rest Tom Hawkins.
West Coast Fever blitz Firebirds in Super Netball rout
West Coast Fever have maintained their sizzling start to the Super Netball season with a 94-58 thrashing of Queensland Firebirds in Perth.
Power hold off Cats fightback in AFL thriller
Port Adelaide led by 49 points during the second quarter at GMHBA Stadium but had to hold off fast-finishing Geelong to clinch a nerve-shredding six-point win.