Spain revolt ‘overshadows’ WWC showdown with England
Spain play in their first Women's World Cup final but a cloud hangs over boss Jorge Vilda as they prepare to face England at Stadium Australia.
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Roosters, Sharks post NRLW wins, Dragons pinch thriller
The Sydney Roosters confirmed their status as the NRLW's benchmark team in a 30-8 win over Gold Coast as St George Illawarra and Cronulla also posted victories.
Mitchell return to best is team effort: Souths coach
Jason Demetriou is pleased with Latrell Mitchell's form since returning from injury and says Souths' No.1 will continue to improve alongside his teammates.
Broncos’ Reynolds injured, will miss Raiders clash
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds has sustained a calf injury at training and will miss at least one week of NRL action with Jock Madden to play against Canberra.
Weary Matildas slump to Sweden loss in WWC play-off
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has defended his selection policy after his fatigued Australia side lost their Women's World Cup third-place play-off to Sweden.
End of an era as Riewoldt, Cotchin retire on a high
Seven goals from stars Dustin Martin and Shai Bolton have powered Richmond to victory over North Melbourne in Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt's final AFL game.
Voss challenges Blues to make most of AFL finals shot
Carlton have ended a decade-long AFL finals drought with a four-point win over Gold Coast but Blues coach Michael Voss says the journey is just beginning.
The three things that keep Khawaja playing Test cricket
Evergreen Usman Khawaja keeps ticking the boxes to remain in Test cricket, with the opener insisting there is life at the top of the order beyond David Warner.
Koroisau the hero as Wests Tigers break NRL drought
Wests Tigers snatched a thrilling and drought-breaking 24-23 NRL win over the Dolphins after skipper Apisai Koroisau kicked a late sideline penalty.
Magpies forward McCreery banned for dangerous tackle
Collingwood forward Beau McCreery has been offered a one-game suspension for a dangerous tackle on Brisbane Lions defender Darcy Wilmot.
Panthers maul Titans for eighth straight NRL win
Two Dylan Edwards tries and a textbook kicking display from Nathan Cleary have sent Penrith back to the top of the NRL ladder with a 40-14 win over Gold Coast.
Stoic Arnold a heroic campaigner for Matildas in WWC
Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold has captured the hearts and minds of the Australian public in the Women's World Cup campaign.
Storm beat Dragons, move closer to NRL top-four finish
Melbourne have recorded a hard-fought 38-28 defeat of St George Illawarra and moved closer to finishing the NRL season in the top four.
St Kilda boost finals hopes, end Cats’ flag defence
St Kilda can taste finals for just the second time in 12 years after ending Geelong's premiership defence with a hard-fought 33-point win at Marvel Stadium.
Marshall’s cruel twist in unwanted Bennett record
Benji Marshall says he and Wayne Bennett will be friends forever but the rookie coach has still helped consign the master mentor to a dreaded career low.
Setbacks stopped Simon playing at World Cup: Gustavsson
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has confirmed injury setbacks limited controversial squad selection Kyah Simon to possible spot-kick duties at the World Cup.
Browning cruises into 100m semis at world titles
Rohan Browning has another level to go to after powering into the 100m semis at the world titles in Budapest.
Sydney triumph over fast-finishing Adelaide in AFL
Sydney's hold on a finals spot has strengthened with a one-point away win over Adelaide, who now can't make the AFL playoffs.
Gustavsson demands investment as Matildas look forward
The Matildas will turn their focus from the Women's World Cup to qualifying for the Paris Olympics, with coach Tony Gustavsson coy on his future.
Future is bright at Dragons: Storm captain Welch
Melbourne survived a scare from St George Illawarra on Saturday night, leaving captain Christian Welch to expect a big year from the Dragons in 2024.
Foord’s ‘worst nightmare’ came true in Matildas loss
Matildas forward Caitlin Foord battled on with a black eye and bruised head in Australia's 2-0 loss to Sweden.
Barriers broken down as England face Spain in WWC final
There is certain to be a new name on the World Cup, with England's Millie Bright keen to end 57 years of hurt in the final against fellow first-timers Spain.
Penrith’s Fisher-Harris to avoid NRL ban for hip-drop
Penrith front-rower James Fisher-Harris is facing a $1000 fine for a hip-drop tackle on Gold Coast's Jacob Alick.
Controversial Crows loss stands as AFL concedes error
Adelaide's chances of playing in the AFL finals remain shot after Gillon McLachlan ruled out overturning their loss to Sydney after an umpiring blunder.
Southwell the match-winner as NRLW Knights beat Broncos
Newcastle teenager Jesse Southwell has withstood the pressure to kick a game-winning conversion against Brisbane in the NRLW.
Wallabies’ Jones and Bellamy on the same page: Ryles
Working with two of the master coaches in their codes in Eddie Jones and Craig Bellamy, new Wallabies assistant Jason Ryles says the pair share coaching traits.
Beveridge ‘comfortable’ with Bulldogs coaching future
Lowly West Coast have dragged themselves off the bottom of the ladder after stunning the Western Bulldogs by seven points in the upset of the AFL season.
Young gun Fowler better for World Cup experience
Matildas wunderkind Mary Fowler thrived on her Women's World Cup experience and appears set to go from strength to strength.
Knights beat Souths, strike huge blow in top-eight race
Newcastle are closing in on a return to the NRL finals after a 29-10 win over South Sydney, who may lose Latrell Mitchell to suspension.
Australian walker Jemima Montag wins world silver medal
With her late grandmother there in spirit, walker Jemima Montag has claimed Australia's first medal at the Budapest world athletics championships.
No hard feelings: Frizell shrugs at Latrell’s elbow hit
Latrell Mitchell could face suspension for hitting Tyson Frizell high with his elbow but the Newcastle forward has shrugged the incident off.