Rebels’ Tupou seeks fresh start after RWC nightmare
Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou simply wants to stay fit and perform for the Melbourne Rebels after his high-profile Super Rugby Pacific switch from the Reds.
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New ALW coach Smith wants to get Western Utd firing
Six games into the season, former Western Sydney mentor Kat Smith has been charged with kickstarting Western United's A-League Women campaign.
Australian Open golf may be lost to NSW despite success
Golf Australia has revealed free-to-air TV numbers were up almost 200 per cent during the compelling final round of the Australian Open in Sydney.
Teen spirit drives Brisbane Roar towards ALM nirvana
Brisbane Roar coach Ross Aloisi has given A-League debuts to teenagers Tom Waddingham, Shae Cahill, Quinn MacNicol and Rylan Brownlie this season.
Harris backs record after poor dismissal for PM’s XI
Things are evenly poised after two days of cricket at Manuka Oval, with the Prime Minister's XI 2-149 in reply to Pakistan's first innings of 9-391 declared.
Rudan downplays Japan links as WSW get Marcelo boost
Marko Rudan has been attracting envious glances from overseas clubs but the Western Sydney boss insists he has plenty more to achieve with the Wanderers.
Achilles injury confirmed for North AFLW star Bruton
Scans have confirmed North Melbourne star Jenna Bruton partially ruptured her achilles early in the Kangaroos' AFLW grand-final loss to the Brisbane Lions.
Wallaby Nawaqanitawase defects to NRL’s Roosters
Mark Nawaqanitawase could still play for the Wallabies next year, despite signing a two-year NRL deal from 2025 with the Sydney Roosters
Cummins, Smith sound Test alarm over franchise clashes
Australian players have admitted concern over the future of Test cricket, with South Africa prioritising franchise cricket over a looming national team tour.
Morgan leads 11 Aussies in bid to enjoy LIV riches
Eleven Australian golfers will be among a global field in Abu Dhabi seeking one of the three lucrative places in the LIV Golf League in 2024.
Kurt Capewell joins Warriors after Broncos release
Second-rower Kurt Capewell has joined the Warriors on a three-year deal after Brisbane granted the Queensland representative an immediate release.
Wozniacki, Birrell among Australian Open wildcards
Former women's champion and world No.1 Caroline Wozniacki is among seven wildcard recipients for the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park.
Scott claims season-ending Cathedral Invitational title
Adam Scott will go into 2024 full of confidence after winning the two-round Cathedral Invitational in Victoria to end a near four-year winless drought.
Heat BBL deal music to ears of singing allrounder Wood
Professional singer and guitar player Jack Wood is ready to make the most of his return to the BBL with the Brisbane Heat after a three-year exile.
Matildas slump to Canada loss in Sinclair’s farewell
The Matildas have lost 1-0 to Canada in their final game of 2023 as the Olympic champions sent off retiring great Christine Sinclair on a high note.
Wallace exits corner for centre stage in title pursuit
World-ranked Conor Wallace is on the verge of making his own name in boxing, seven years after he sat in compatriot and UFC star Conor McGregor's corner.
Bell throws hat into ring to captain wounded Wallabies
NSW Waratahs prop Angus Bell says he aspired to captain the Wallabies and would be happy to answer any SOS call from the new coach, whoever that may be.
Walters’ Postecoglou visit gives Broncos an NRL boost
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says he received plenty of wisdom from Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou after a visit to the Premier League club's headquarters.
Coach’s ‘fine line’ warning for gold-hungry Kookaburras
Kookaburras coach Colin Batch has issued a warning to go with the release of his latest 27-man squad ahead of next year's Olympic Games.
United seek to unveil Luke Travers’ full NBA talent
NBA prospect Luke Travers has shown glimpses of his ability but has more left to give NBL ladder leaders Melbourne United this season.
Surging Aussie men to jostle for Brisbane wildcards
Alexei Popyrin leads home hopes but the quality of the Brisbane International field means four of Australia's in-form men have missed automatic qualification.
Arnold’s mind on Olympics when naming Asian Cup squad
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is on the cusp of naming his Asian Cup squad but is having to keep the Olyroos' upcoming Paris 2024 qualifiers in mind.
Maxwell committed to IPL long-term, eyes T20 World Cup
Star allrounder Glenn Maxwell insists Australia were focusing on next year's T20 World Cup as soon as they stunned India to claim the 50-over crown.
Fisher-Harris, Hale voted Golden Boot winners
James Fisher-Harris and Georgia Hale have taken out rugby league's Golden Boot awards after New Zealand were surprise winners of the Pacific series.
Johnson ‘un-Australian’ for questioning Warner: Mundine
Former boxing world champion and NRL star Anthony Mundine has had his say on the biggest feud in Australian cricket, while Glenn Maxwell's kept a straight bat.
Adelaide 36ers sack head coach CJ Bruton
The Adelaide 36ers have axed coach CJ Bruton, with club legend Scott Ninnis appointed to the helm for the rest of the NBL season.
Matildas to change personnel, not style against Canada
The Matildas will attempt to continue to work on their build-up play in their second friendly against Canada, even if it costs them goals.
David Fifita tears pectoral in Titans injury blow
Star Gold Coast second-rower David Fifita has torn a pectoral and will undergo surgery on Wednesday as the Titans face being without him for round one in 2024.
Boxing-fit Wallace targets Dolphins deal post-Bennett
Off-contract prop Jarrod Wallace will make the most of having Wayne Bennett as his coach for one more season but is looking to extend his stay at the Dolphins.
Bullets poised after NBL power rankings shake-up
Two close wins have put Brisbane back in the NBL mix but coach Justin Schueller knows a true test of their credentials is still to come.
Renshaw hones mind craft in Test recall bid
Matt Renshaw has opened up on the key changes in his mental approach to cricket ahead of playing for the Prime Minister's XI as he targets a Test recall.