Mam’s Broncos home where heart is, Reynolds races clock
Brisbane No.6 Ezra Mam has returned to training as he moves on from being racially slurred, while Broncos skipper Adam Reynolds rehabbed a right-knee problem.
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Football Australia pledge Kerr support amid race case
Matildas captain Sam Kerr will be supported by Football Australia as she faces a racial harassment charge in the United Kingdom.
Recruit Hutchison vital cog in Bulldogs’ special plan
Canterbury have recruited Drew Hutchison for one main reason and it will be on show when the Bulldogs take on Parramatta on Saturday.
Collingwood rematch not about retribution: Kingsley
One sleep from their opening-round Collingwood date, GWS coach Adam Kingsley insists his side are seeking more than revenge after last year's finals loss.
Kuol brothers in Olyroos squad, Circati unavailable
Tony Vidmar hopes the West Asian championship and under-23 Asian Cup can reignite Garang Kuol's career after the forward was named in the Olyroos squad.
Flanagan adamant Lomax on wing is best for Dragons
Shane Flanagan has hit back at claims Zac Lomax could be lured elsewhere, adamant the winger will stay at St George Illawarra even if he wants to play centre.
‘I have full trust in our game plan’: Freo’s Switkowski
Fremantle's perceived poor ball movement was their major downfall last year, when they finished well out of the finals race, but have they fixed the problem?
Raiders run rampant over Knights in 28-12 NRL win
Canberra have shown they will be no pushovers in the NRL this year, opening their season with a hard-fought 28-12 win away to Newcastle.
Grundy, Swans surge past Melbourne in AFL season opener
Isaac Heeney starred and Brodie Grundy got one over his old side as Sydney opened the new AFL season with a 22-point victory over Melbourne.
Young Swans give Longmire something to think about
Without three injured experienced midfielders, Sydney coach John Longmire has praised his young stars for taking on Melbourne in their opening-round win.
Michael Lynagh’s son Louis to make debut for Italy
Louis Lynagh, son of Australian Rugby World Cup winner Michael, will make his international debut this weekend, for Italy against Scotland in the Six Nations.
Lions an AFL Blue-print for Voss ahead of Gabba return
Replicating the long-term consistency of teams like Brisbane is now Carlton's goal after they surged home in 2023 to end a nine-year AFL finals drought.
Versatile Meaney can handle Storm centres: Bellamy
Craig Bellamy is confident Nick Meaney will handle his shift from fullback to the centres, as the Storm star prepares to test himself against Penrith.
Kumuls captain wants Bennett to coach PNG NRL team
PNG captain Kyle Laybutt is backing a home-based NRL team and wants Wayne Bennett as the inaugural coach.
Young to avoid ban over late shot on Ponga
They lack star power but Ricky Stuart is banking on his Canberra side of unlikely lads to give the Raiders a sniff in the NRL this season.
‘Less about Max’: Grundy stars in ruck battle with Gawn
Brodie Grundy left no prisoners in his reunion with Melbourne, getting one over Max Gawn and starring in Sydney's opening-round 22-point victory.
Justis Huni’s big shot hinges on success in Saudi test
Doors are opening for Justis Huni, providing the Australian heavyweight passes his sternest test yet against Kevin Lerena on a blockbuster Saudi Arabian card.
Hazlewood, Starc give Australia control in NZ Test
At 4-124, Australia will head into day two of the second Test 38 runs in arrears after Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc routed New Zealand for 162.
Reds on alert for Chiefs’ ‘genius’ in Super test
Minimising the genius of Damian McKenzie will be central to the Queensland Reds' efforts when the unbeaten Chiefs arrive in Brisbane.
Dimma and Des: Coast coaches tackle Glitter Strip curse
Damien Hardwick will begin his tenure as Gold Coast Suns coach, before Des Hasler does the same at the Titans on a seismic Saturday for pro sport in the city.
Tigers pick Naismith for AFL comeback against Suns
Former Sydney ruckman Sam Naismith will make his AFL return with Richmond when he lines up in their season opener against Gold Coast.
Australia out to clean sweep tour of New Zealand
The prospect of world championship points will keep Australia's foot on the gas as the tour-ending second Test against New Zealand gets under way.
Running man Rayner’s midfield moment arrives at Lions
Cameron Rayner's running ability has improved enough to earn him more midfield minutes in one of few tweaks for beaten AFL grand finalists Brisbane.
Sky Blues veteran Grant caps off big week in style
Rhyan Grant has signed a contract extension with Sydney FC that will take his career at the A-League Men club into an 18th season.
Western hungry to hold on in ALW premiership race
Western United co-captain Jaclyn Sawicki is raring for a blockbuster clash with Sydney FC that could be crucial to determining the A-League Women premiership.
Hardwick admits to nerves before Richmond clash
Ex-Richmond coach Damien Hardwick wants to make a statement against the Tigers, but admits he is nervous in what appears to be a big first task for the Suns.
Whitaker seeking consistency from Waratahs
After upsetting the Crusaders, the NSW Waratahs are under instructions to deliver again in the big Super Rugby clash against the Highlanders.
Injury forces Nadal to withdraw from Indian Wells
Injuries continue to hamper Spanish legend Rafael Nadal's season, with the 22-time grand slam winner withdrawing from the high-profile Indian Wells tournament.
Cummins reveals special goal ahead of second Kiwi Test
Australia skipper Pat Cummins says his Australian team has just one ambition ahead of the second Test against New Zealand at Hagley Oval, beginning on Friday.
NRL’s Leniu sorry for racial slur, facing long ban
Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu looks set for a long stint on the sidelines after admitting he called Brisbane's Ezra Mam a "monkey" during a round one game.
Socceroos great Aloisi standing by rival Wanderers fans
Socceroos great and Western United coach John Aloisi has applauded Western Sydney's decision to back their fans after confrontations with police.