Swans don’t want match to be Franklin’s MCG farewell
Sydney co-captain Callum Mills is not giving any thought to their clash with Richmond being Lance Franklin's last appearance at the MCG.
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Munster and DCE revive 1980s Alfie liaison: Lewis
Cameron Munster hails his "yin and yang" combination with Maroons halves partner Daly Cherry-Evans as Wally Lewis reveals how Munster reminds him of himself.
Toby Sexton backed by mentors to shine as Bulldogs No.7
Former Titans half Toby Sexton came through the Palm Beach Currumbin High School nursery and two of his former coaches say the Bulldogs have made a shrewd buy.
No kidding: Coleman leaps to Brisbane’s defence
Brisbane talent Keidean Coleman wants to further the Lions' premiership ambitions by weaponising his side's defence.
BBL go further away from Christmas Day game in schedule
The Big Bash League will not play a game on Christmas Eve this summer, moving further away from a maiden December 25 fixture.
Peter Bol gets 800m qualifier for world championships
Peter Bol has taken a big stride forward in a difficult year by bettering the 800m qualifying standard for the world championships.
Jones shows faith in Vunivalu against Springboks
League convert Suliasi Vunivalu has been named for his first Test start with Wallabies coach Eddie Jones including four new faces for the South Africa clash.
RLPA using NRL players: Canberra coach Ricky Stuart
As tensions continue to boil surrounding the NRL's collective bargaining agreement, Ricky Stuart has accused the players' union of using uninformed players.
Murray delights in Koloamatangi’s Origin rise
Cameron Murray says South Sydney teammate Keaon Koloamatangi has the potential to make an immediate impact on his NSW debut.
Maroons coaches pick up slack after RLPA media blackout
Maroons coach Billy Slater says larrikin assistant coach Allan Langer could find himself on the "speaking roster" after the RLPA imposed a player-media ban.
Kangaroos legend fined after crashing into cyclist
AFL legend Glenn Archer, who played more than 300 games for the Kangaroos, has been fined after unknowingly hitting a cyclist with a trailer in January.
In-form Raiders on the lookout for Wighton replacement
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has shed light on the club's search for a new five-eighth ahead of Friday night's clash with St George Illawarra.
Dragons give 27-year-old Russell his NRL debut
Papua New Guinea international Daniel Russell has been a rugby league journeyman but will fulfil a lifelong dream when he makes his NRL debut against Canberra.
I wouldn’t reach landmark without Hinkley: Port’s Dixon
Port Adelaide's Charlie Dixon says brutal feedback from coach Ken Hinkley has enabled him to reach a major milestone.
Van Gisbergen keen on overseas switch post-Supercars
Shane van Gisbergen is yet to speak with team principal Jamie Whincup about leaving Supercars after the former great gave his blessing to move on.
Lions recall Gunston, Demons axe three for Saints
Veteran Brisbane forward Jack Gunston is back in the Lions side to take on West Coast, while struggling Melbourne have dropped three players.
Beveridge says big Magpies clash a ‘great opportunity’
The Western Bulldogs could move into the top four if they can upset top side Collingwood in a sold-out Friday night blockbuster at Marvel Stadium.
Demons star Oliver suffers another injury setback
Melbourne have lost star AFL midfielder Clayton Oliver for another three to four weeks as he continues to struggle with a complex hamstring injury.
Nanai on ice after hip knock at Maroons training
Queensland Origin forward Jeremiah Nanai sat out the end of training after a knock to his hip which coach Billy Slater described as "a bit of a bruise".
Marsh’s dream return leaves third Ashes Test in balance
Mitch Marsh has hit a rapid century and taken a wicket on Test return, leaving England 3-68 in reply to Australia's 263 on day one of the third Ashes Test.
Sharks race away from spirited Tigers for 36-12 NRL win
Cronulla Sione Katoa grabbed a tryscoring hat-trick as the Sharks defeated the Wests Tigers 36-12 in the NRL.
Tigers edge past Swans, Nankervis faces ban
Jack Graham kicked two crucial final-quarter goals to steer Richmond to a 13-point victory over Sydney, while Dustin Martin impressed on return.
Wimbledon win treble as de Minaur leads Aussie revival
Alex de Minaur, Chris O'Connell and Jason Kubler have brought a smile back to Australian tennis with their belated first-round wins at Wimbledon.
Hindley loses yellow jersey as heavyweights take over
Jai Hindley's yellow jersey reign is over with Tadej Pogacar taking the stage win and reigning champion Jonas Vingegaard now leading the race.
Fitzgibbon’s Sharks brace for season-defining NRL month
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says there a long way for his side to go after moving level with Penrith at the top of the ladder.
Bulldogs expect headaches from Collingwood attack
While Collingwood will be without Brody Mihoceck for Friday night's blockbuster, Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says the Magpies attack is a handful.
Langer hails ‘great’ DCE as Origin No.7 record looms
Daly Cherry-Evans will pass Allan Langer when he plays a record 16th consecutive State of Origin game at No.7 and Langer has praised the Maroons skipper.
Late Super charge clinched Tom Hooper’s Wallabies debut
Expecting debutant Tom Hooper to rip in against the Springboks, Wallabies coach Eddie Jones says he wasn't immediately a fan of the Brumbies youngster.
‘Taekwondo Volk’ issues UFC warning to Yair Rodriguez
Reigning UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has pulled out all the stops to ensure his hand is raised in his title defence on Sunday.
NBL’s Bullets sign Aussie teen prodigy Rocco Zikarsky
Towering teenager Rocco Zikorsky will continue his rise towards the NBA via the NBL's Next Stars program, having signed with the Brisbane Bullets.
Minjee Lee four off leaders in US Open title defence
Minjee Lee says she needs to get her "butt into gear" in her Women's US Open title defence, trailing the leaders by four shots after round one at Pebble Beach.