NSW avoid Origin whitewash with 24-10 win over QLD
NSW have avoided the first State of Origin whitewash since 2010, claiming a 24-10 win over Queensland in Game III.
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Queensland prop Cotter receives Wally Lewis Medal
Queensland middle forward Reuben Cotter has been named the Wally Lewis medallist as the most valuable player of the 2023 State of Origin series.
Walker shines as NSW finally get selections right
NSW have triumphed in Origin III with Cody Walker the star, but series winners Queensland got their selections right and won the big moments when it mattered.
Gould hails Walker ‘a genius’ and taunter of Maroons
NSW No.6 Cody Walker received rave reviews from former NSW coach Phil Gould and Queensland assistant coach Cameron Smith after his man of the match display
Fittler’s Best call vindicated after dream debut
Bradman Best's State of Origin selection was a source of surprise in the lead-up to game three but the call was vindicated on Wednesday night.
Origin futures of coaches Slater, Fittler up in the air
Neither Brad Fittler or Billy Slater have committed to coaching in State of Origin next year, with both coaches facing uncertain futures.
Alcaraz wins battle of the kids to make Wimbledon semis
Carlos Alcaraz has won his youthful battle with Holger Rune to set up a Wimbledon semi-final with Daniil Medvedev, who ended Christopher Eubanks' adventures.
Ons Jabeur knocks out champion Rybakina at Wimbledon
Elena Rybakina has been toppled as Wimbledon champion by Ons Jabeur, who has set up a semi-final meeting with Aryna Sabalenka.
Australia lose again as England level women’s Ashes
Australia are still battling to retain the women's Ashes after England won the first of three ODIs by two wickets to level the series at six points apiece.
Aussies Hunter and Ebden make Wimbledon doubles semis
Australian grand slam doubles experts Storm Hunter and Matt Ebden have made it into Wimbledon semi-finals.
Neser hits big century in brief county return
Michael Neser has hit an unbeaten 176 during a brief stint away from Australia's Ashes camp, playing for Glamorgan in county cricket.
Norris edged out of medals at para world titles
Seeking a fourth consecutive medal, Australian sprint star Chad Norris missed out on bronze by 100th of a second at the world para athletics titles in Paris.
Michael Hooper to miss Wallabies Test due to injury
Wallabies flanker Michael Hooper has been ruled out of their Rugby Championship clash with the Pumas with Fraser McReight among five changes to the starting XV.
Game three loss a lesson for Maroons: Myles
Queensland great Nate Myles says the loss in the third game of the State of Origin series should serve as a lesson for the young Maroons side.
Drinkwater drives Cowboys late charge to finals: Payten
North Queensland have regained their mojo and are on the cusp of the top eight with fullback Scott Drinkwater the starter and finisher of good attacking work.
Thrilling start to Ashes already puts it among greats
The thrilling start to this year's Ashes has made for the closest start to a series in Test history, with all three games played so far going down to the wire.
Brodie Croft on Wests Tigers’ recruitment radar
Former Brisbane and Melbourne No.7 Brodie Croft has emerged as a transfer target for Wests Tigers.
The real reason Broncos’ Haas will go to open market
Brisbane prop Payne Haas's manager says all 17 NRL clubs want to speak to him from November 1 but insists decisions on his future will be about winning titles.
St Kilda hopeful Max King can return in four weeks
St Kilda star Max King could make an unlikely appearance in just a month after initial fears on his injured shoulder had him missing the rest of the season.
Matildas ready to go all out in France send-off game
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson will field a strong squad for Australia's Women's World Cup send-off match against France but heavy rotations are on the cards.
Svitolina’s Wimbledon dream dismantled by Vondrousova
Marketa Vondrousova has become the first non-seed to reach the Wimbledon women's final for 60 years while ending Elina Svitolina's dream.
Cooper keeps spot, skipper Hooper out for Wallabies
Wallabies flanker Michael Hooper has been ruled out of the Rugby Championship clash with the Pumas with Fraser McReight among five changes to the starting XV.
Saints clash a ‘must-win’ as Suns begin post-Dew era
Interim Gold Coast coach Steven King hasn't ruled out applying for the full-time job next year after Stuart Dew's mid-week sacking.
Oates suffers knee injury, out of 200th for Broncos
Brisbane winger Corey Oates will undergo surgery on his knee following a training injury but is expected to be back playing before the end of the season.
Cameron out, Cox to shoulder Magpies’ ruck load
Darcy Cameron will miss the AFL clash with Fremantle because of a sore back but Collingwood will welcome a returning trio of key players including Mason Cox.
Magpies skipper Mentor quits Super Netball
England goal-keeper Geva Mentor is leaving Australia's Super Netball after 15 years due to the uncertainty caused by the withdrawal of her club Collingwood.
Lions can ‘chop up’ Melbourne to bury MCG demons: Aker
Jason Akermanis has his theories to explain Brisbane's MCG struggles which Chris Fagan is tired of revisiting ahead of their clash with the Demons on Friday.
Demons pull selection shock with axing of Brodie Grundy
Melbourne have axed star ruckman Brodie Grundy and told him to work on his forward craft in the VFL, while Tom Jonas makes a welcome return for Port Adelaide.
Ebden bows out of Wimbledon, but Davidson makes final
Australian Matt Ebden has failed to successfully defend his Wimbledon men's doubles title but Heath Davidson has made the quad wheelchair doubles showdown.
Matildas, France raring for bumper pre-World Cup clash
The Matildas and France consider their sold-out friendly match in Melbourne the perfect warm-up for their respective tilts at Women's World Cup glory.
Lions can tackle Demons with improved team defence
The Brisbane Lions' team defence has improved dramatically since their last visit to the MCG, giving coach Chris Fagan confidence they can tackle the Demons.