Titans No.9 Verrills set for bone graft on collarbone
Titans coach Jim Lenihan says hooker Sam Verrills has battled a nagging infection in his collarbone, but surgery will have him right to start 2024 with a bang.
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Interim coach King endorses Suns’ pursuit of Hardwick
Damien Hardwick is a coach every club would "love to have", says Gold Coast caretaker Steven King, as the Suns close in on securing the Richmond legend.
France friendly perfect prep for Matildas’ Cup clash
Australia insist they can take plenty out of July's friendly win over France as the Matildas prepare to face the world No.5 in a World Cup quarter-final.
Cortnee Vine ready to spark Matildas against France
Matildas winger Cortnee Vine has quickly moved on from being dropped to the bench and is confident she can provide the spark required if needed against France.
Diamonds not forever: Wood retires after World Cup win
Vice-captain Steph Wood has retired from international netball after Australia's latest World Cup win, bringing to an end seven years with the Diamonds.
Lemuelu schooled by Marshall to earn Dolphins success
Dolphin Connelly Lemuelu credits Benji Marshall for fuelling his belief he could make it from New Zealand to the NRL, via the Gold Coast's Keebra Park High.
Dellavedova misses out on Boomers World Cup selection
The Boomers have named their 13-man squad for three warm-up matches ahead of the Basketball World Cup with Olympic bronze medallist Matthew Dellavedova omitted.
Haas’s NRL deal hangs on post-footy package: manager
The manager of Payne Haas says he is hopeful the Brisbane prop forward will re-sign with the club before November 1.
France’s Perriset holds the key to Foord, Kerr duels
France and Chelsea defender Eve Perriset will mark Caitlin Foord while giving her teammates tips on handling Sam Kerr in their Women's World Cup quarter-final.
Wallabies legends axed as Jones floats World Cup double
Eddie Jones says the Wallabies can win the World Cup in 2023 and 2027 after he named a squad bursting with youth but minus Quade Cooper and Michael Hooper.
Indian star Shaw smashes 244 in one-day county game
Indian Test player Prithvi Shaw has hammered an extraordinary 244 for Northamptonshire in an English county one-day cup tie.
Aussie Parker wins world para-cycling gold on the roads
Lauren Parker has raced to a time trial victory as Australia's para-cyclists hit the roads but the Aussie cycling track team has ended up without a gold medal.
Decorated Geelong wingman Smith to quit at season’s end
Geelong winger Isaac Smith, a four-time premiership winner, will retire from the AFL at the end of the season.
Hero captain Cotchin retires as ‘towering’ Richmond man
Triple Richmond premiership captain Trent Cotchin will bow out of the AFL at the end of the season having confirmed his retirement after 16 years with the club.
Rugby league’s warring parties reach player peace deal
The players' union and the NRL have resolved their ongoing collective bargaining stoush, ending months of increasingly rancorous dispute.
Haas like Lazarus, will stay at Broncos: Walters
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says Payne Haas will be a Bronco well into the future and has backed the club to come up with a post-playing career for him too.
Rejuvenated Hynes can take Sharks to new levels
Nicho Hynes is back in form and Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says the halfback hasn't scratched the surface of what he can do.
Simon backed for crunch role in shootout if required
If the Matildas have to find a late winner or beat France via penalty shootout, Kyah Simon could be called upon to deliver the match-winning strike.
Broncos table one-year extension for Corey Oates
Coach Kevin Walters wants Corey Oates on board next year but the Broncos winger will have to take a pay cut from his 2023 salary to stay at the NRL club.
Matt Parish quits role as Samoa RL coach
Samoa will need a new coach for this year's rugby league Tests against Australia and New Zealand after Matt Parish announced he's stepping down.
Matildas’ belief grows as Cup fever sweeps Australia
Support for the Matildas is sweeping the country as Australia's players continue to believe they can do something special at the Women's World Cup.
Matildas’ Hunt ready to vanquish hero Wendie Renard
Matildas centre-back Clare Hunt idolised Wendie Renard as a kid but is ready to end the French star's World Cup when their teams meet in the quarter-final.
Tigers ‘thriving’ under McQualter’s coaching: Cotchin
Richmond legend Trent Cotchin has used his retirement press conference to give a ringing endorsement of Andrew McQualter as the Tigers' next coach.
Demons recall star duo Brodie Grundy, Clayton Oliver
Melbourne ruckman Brodie Grundy has been given another chance to prove his worth and is joined by the returning Clayton Oliver for the MCG clash with Carlton.
Clunky Panthers end Manly’s NRL finals hopes
Penrith will need to aim up in September but they have nevertheless managed to defeat Manly 24-12 at Brookvale Oval.
Broncos’ Piakura proving himself a line-break whiz
The powerful impact of Brisbane second-rower Brendan Piakura reminds club legend Trevor Gillmeister of 1992 grand final hero Alan Cann.
Skelton to let actions do talking as Wallabies skipper
New Wallabies captain Will Skelton won't let his lack of leadership experience prevent him driving Australia's young side forward at the Rugby World Cup.
Cherry-Evans applauds players as war with NRL ends
Rugby League Players Association president Daly Cherry-Evans has applauded the NRL's players for standing firm in the CBA dispute that came to an end this week.
Brave loss to Penrith encourages Manly’s top-eight bid
Manly coach Anthony Seibold has taken plenty of positives from his side's 24-12 loss to reigning premiers Penrith.
Nick Kyrgios pulls out of the US Open with injury
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of August's US Open, meaning he will have missed all four grand slams through injury in 2023.
Aussie cycling hails new golden girl Wilson-Haffenden
Felicity Wilson-Haffenden has struck junior road time trial gold at the world championships while fellow Aussie Grace Brown delivered a brilliant senior silver.