Silver Ferns cast net wide for coaching role
Netball New Zealand have decided to run an open contest for the Silver Ferns coaching role, meaning current coach Noeline Taurua must re-apply.
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More sprays, less KFC: Suli warming to coach Flanagan
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan's tough approach is getting the best out of fried-chicken loving Dragons centre Moses Suli this pre-season.
Adam O’Brien signs new three-year deal at Knights
Adam O'Brien has signed a new three-year extension as coach of Newcastle after being rewarded for the club's 2023 finals run.
No more mind games as Brown grasps Manly lifeline
Anthony Seibold's straightforward approach has Nathan Brown believing he can rekindle the fire which earned him State of Origin honours with NSW.
Carlton coach Voss signs two-year contract extension
Michael Voss has signed a two-year contract extension as coach of Carlton, while chief executive Brian Cook has also committed to remain at the AFL club.
Volkanovski to show Topuria champion pedigree at UFC298
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski wants Ilia Topuria to feel every millisecond of their title fight when the pair meet in California at UFC298.
Nadal pulls out of Qatar Open amid more health concerns
Rafael Nadal has put off his return to the tennis tour because he feels he isn't yet healthy enough to play.
Williamson races to Dolphins’ first world swimming gold
Sam Williamson has won Australia's first swimming gold of the world championships in the 50m breaststroke, as the Dolphins enjoyed a four-medal night in Doha.
Proteas skipper takes ‘crash course’ for historic Test
South African captain Laura Wolvaardt will lead the team in just her second Test, and the country's first against Australia, in Perth from Thursday.
Aussie high diving great Iffland wins fourth world gold
Australian Rhiannan Iffland has won the women's world championship high diving title for the fourth consecutive time in Doha.
Latrell Mitchell to captain Indigenous All Stars
Latrell Mitchell says he is honoured to captain the Indigenous All Stars side for the first time ahead of the clash with the Maori All Stars in Townsville.
Rebels admin axed, Super Rugby club’s future dim
The chief executive and staff of financially stricken Super Rugby Pacific club Melbourne Rebels have been axed, with coaches placed on new, four-month deals.
Australia will risk losing to win Perth Test: Healy
Such is the desire to win a rare Test, Australian women's cricket captain Alyssa Healy is prepared to risk losing to achieve victory against South Africa.
Titans duo Fifita, Campbell out until April: Lenihan
Gold Coast guns David Fifita and Jayden Campbell are not expected to play until round four or five of the NRL, says Titans assistant coach Jimmy Lenihan.
Call to cancel Gabba rebuild, abolish 2032 Olympics
A crossbench call for Queensland to scrap a planned Gabba rebuild for the Olympics comes amid hot debate over the stadium's future.
Vision emerges of Broncos’ Walsh, Haas in park rumble
The Nine Network has released vision of Brisbane stars Reece Walsh and Payne Haas jesting in a public park, but the pair won't be sanctioned by the club.
Dragons’ Kyle Flanagan expects pressure playing for dad
New St George Illawarra five-eighth Kyle Flanagan knows he'll have to show the outside world that his dad, Dragons coach Shane, is right to pick him.
Prather, Bullets primed to snap NBL finals drought
Brisbane can sew up just their second finals appearance in eight seasons since their NBL rebirth with victory over New Zealand in Auckland.
Carey equals catches world record in SA cup win
South Australia 'keeper Alex Carey has equalled the world record and set an Australia List A record with eight catches in the one-day cup win over Queensland.
Magpies’ Murphy to sit out of AFL games indefinitely
Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy is not contemplating retirement but will remain on the sidelines indefinitely due to concussion-related issues.
Australian Open chief considers Sunday women’s final
Switching the men's and women's Australian Open singles finals in a grand slam first is understood to be under consideration for the agenda-setting tournament.
Panthers back May to hit ground running at centre
Penrith's Taylan May will be tasked with replacing superstar centre Stephen Crichton when he returns from a year on the sidelines.
Lomax a winger for now but prefers centre stage
Zac Lomax could become a full-time winger under new St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan after a pre-season spent roaming around the backline.
Kookaburras crush Ireland, Pro League hosts India await
A 5-0 Pro League defeat of newcomers Ireland has given the Kookaburras the chance to test their depth ahead of a clash with in-form hosts India.
Bennett’s blast puts Dolphins on notice ahead of trial
Wayne Bennett has given the Dolphins a giant spray at training ahead of naming Herbie Farnworth and Thomas Flegler to play a trial against the Titans.
Refreshed Sandgroper Beth Mooney itching for WACA Test
Beth Mooney is thriving in the WA set-up and aiming to post a big score in her adopted state during this week's Test match against South Africa at the WACA.
Retiring Warner goes down swinging in loss to Windies
The West Indies have avoided a 3-0 series whitewash after posting 6-220 and restricting Australia to 5-183 for a 37-run victory in the T20 clash in Perth.
Cobbo will star as Broncos centre if he owns it: Renouf
Brisbane legend Steve Renouf insists Selwyn Cobbo can be "a great success" in his new centre position with the looming defensive challenge the biggest test.
Marsh happy to hand opening spot back to Travis Head
Mitch Marsh was promoted to opener in Tuesday's 37-run T20 loss to the West Indies, but the skipper will slot back to No.3 for this year's World Cup.
Aussie teen Anderson storms to worlds backstroke silver
Eighteen-year-old Iona Anderson has clinched silver in the women's 100m backstroke at the world championships, two places ahead of fellow Aussie Jaclyn Barclay.
Best inspired by last year’s finals to stay at Knights
Bradman Best says last year's finals run inspired him to prioritise a premiership at Newcastle over money in deciding to re-sign at the Knights.