Cooper’s Japanese return a pivotal Wallabies Cup moment
Quade Cooper can stake his claim for a World Cup ticket when he makes his return from a long-term injury for bottom-placed Kintetsu in Japanese club rugby.
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Cowboys put a target on Newcastle’s Ponga in NRL return
Cowboys coach Todd Payten knows the danger Kalyn Ponga poses to his side in round eight and has vowed to target the Newcastle superstar on his NRL return.
Bombers ponder Nick Daicos tag, ruck combination
Essendon are yet to decide whether to tag Collingwood star Nick Daicos while they are wary of what an undermanned Magpies ruck division can do.
Building Waratahs will fire smart shots at Blues
The Waratahs want their game-breakers getting more ball so they can take the attack to the Blues in their Super Rugby Pacific clash at Auckland's Eden Park.
Wighton would suit Souths to a tee: Tom Burgess
Tom Burgess has made his own sales pitch for Jack Wighton to come to South Sydney, claiming the Canberra Raider and the Rabbitohs suit each other perfectly.
In-demand Himmelberg focused on making Giant impact
GWS will host Brisbane in Canberra with incoming AFL free agent Harry Himmelberg once again a chance just how valuable he can be to potential suitors.
Prison, pride and Parra: Widders’ community-action call
A visit to the NT's notorious Don Dale Youth Detention Centre has prompted a call to action from Parramatta coach and former NRL star Dean Widders.
Lions to stalk Greene as Fort waits in wings
Darcy Fort's cameo in the Brisbane Lions' forward line has kept his teammates on their toes despite the ruckman's omission from the side to face the Giants.
Slater snaps back into WSL form at Margaret River
A broken board wasn't about to derail Kelly Slater's World Surf League season rescue mission at the Margaret River Pro.
Matt Burton ready to take full control as Bulldogs No.7
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has seen Matt Burton develop since his teenage years at Penrith and believes he's now ready to take control as Canterbury No.7.
Not just Walker who needs to lift at Roosters: Tedesco
Sam Walker has paid the price for the Sydney Roosters' back-to-back losses, but James Tedesco says the rest of the side can consider themselves on notice.
Nichols, Callaghan relegated at Margaret River cut-off
Defending event champion Isabella Nichols and fellow Australian Macy Callaghan have been relegated after day-one eliminations at the WSL's Margaret River Pro.
Slater wants Ponga to ‘enjoy himself’ as Origin looms
Queensland coach Billy Slater says it's too early to predict who'll play No.1 in the Origin series opener as he welcomes the return of Newcastle's Kalyn Ponga.
Women keen to join long queue for LIV Golf: Norman
LIV Golf chief executive Greg Norman says there's "massive" interest from players to join the breakaway circuit and women golfers want a league too.
North 300-gamer Goldstein eyes AFL career beyond 2023
On the verge of 300 AFL games, North Melbourne ruckman Todd Goldstein hopes to play on beyond 2023, even if that's as a mentor to the club's younger talls.
Gawn backed to return for Demons against Richmond
Melbourne star Max Gawn is nearing a return from a knee injury and teammate Angus Brayshaw expects the ruckman to play in the Anzac Day Eve clash with Richmond.
Dragon urges board to make call on Griffin quickly
St George Illawarra prop Josh Kerr has urged the club's board to make a decision on off-contract Anthony Griffin, unhappy with the media spotlight on the coach.
The pitch that made Hopgood choose Eels over Cowboys
A face-to-face chat with Parramatta coach Brad Arthur left middle forward J'Maine Hopgood certain the Eels were the NRL club for him.
Warriors out to end long losing streak against Storm
The Warriors haven't beaten the Storm in their last 13 NRL clashes but coach Andrew Webster says they are a different side heading into their Anzac Day clash.
Laurie determined to win back Tigers No.1 jersey
Daine Laurie has made it clear he wants the Wests Tigers' No.1 jersey back, after slipping to third in line for the fullback role behind rookie Jahream Bula.
Force coach unleashes on TMO for missing Swinton hit
Western Force flyhalf Jake Strachan will miss a minimum of four weeks with concussion after copping a brutal late hit from Waratahs flanker Lachlan Swinton.
Tuivasa-Sheck makes shock switch back to NRL, Warriors
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has made the shock call to leave rugby union and return to the NRL, signing a three-year deal with the Warriors for 2024 and beyond.
LIV poster boy Cam Smith omnipresent in Adelaide
Cam Smith is trying not to be distracted by being LIV Golf's poster boy in Adelaide.
Bronco Capewell’s try magic has rabbit hunting roots
Brisbane forward Kurt Capewell is a master at chasing Adam Reynolds grubbers, as he was at Ipswich with another clever half after a childhood chasing rabbits.
Geelong call in reinforcements against injury-hit Swans
Geelong have turned to Jon Ceglar and Gary Rohan after injuries ruled Tyson Stengle and Rhys Stanley out of the AFL clash with Sydney.
Mitchell heroics help Souths flip the script on Penrith
Latrell Mitchell has scored two tries and played a role in two others to help South Sydney come from behind and beat Penrith 20-18.
Chalmers claims 100 free title at national champs
Olympians Kyle Chalmers and Mollie O'Callaghan have won freestyle titles on the final night at the Australian Swimming Championships on the Gold Coast.
O’Connell earns biggest win, toppling Zverev in Germany
Aussie Chris O'Connell has landed his best-ever win, beating Alexander Zverev in Munich, while Alex de Minaur got a walkover into the Barcelona Open quarters.
Victorious Souths say Panthers’ ‘voodoo’ is history
South Sydney captain Cameron Murray says his team now have the belief they've got the game to beat Penrith, after finally getting a win over Ivan Cleary's men.
Bulldogs want ex-Docker Rory Lobb to get the frills
Western Bulldogs forward Rory Lobb will be enemy No.1 when he returns to Perth for Friday night's AFL clash with Fremantle at Optus Stadium.
Smith in the mix, Gooch sets early pace in LIV Golf
Cam Smith says he's well-placed despite being seven shots behind Talor Gooch after the first round of LIV Golf's inaugural tournament in Australia.