McRae defends Magpies’ approach in back-to-back aim
Collingwood Craig McRae insists the Magpies are fully focused on 2024, even after recently launching a documentary about last year's AFL premiership.
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Dolphins back fearless Stone to fill Gilbert void
Inspirational lock Tom Gilbert won't play this season for the Dolphins, but the players are relieved that uncompromising Ray Stone is there to fill the breach.
Sweeping changes mooted after Wallabies’ Cup debacle
An external review has made 23 recommendations to Rugby Australia after the Wallabies' disastrous 2023 campaign and World Cup flop under Eddie Jones.
Storm’s Munster ruled out of Penrith opening clash
Star Melbourne five-eighth Cameron Munster is still battling a groin injury and will miss the NRL round-one showdown with premiers Penrith.
Indigenous art takes pride of place on Olympic uniforms
Indigenous artwork is taking pride of place on Australia's uniforms for the Olympic Games in Paris starting in late July.
Panthers out to buck World Club Challenge trend
History is stacked against the Penrith Panthers as they look to bounce back from last month's World Club Challenge defeat in England.
Richmond star Martin out of clash with Hardwick’s Suns
Richmond star Dustin Martin has been ruled out of facing former coach Damien Hardwick in the Tigers' opening-round clash with the Gold Coast.
Pangai returns to league with NRL quest on track: Hunt
Souths-Logan coach Karmichael Hunt confirmed Tevita Pangai Jr would make his league return on Saturday and backed Pangai to succeed if he got back in the NRL.
Rising Aussie Luke Plapp rides into Paris-Nice lead
Three-time Australian road race champion Luke Plapp has taken the overall lead for Jayco AlUla in the week-long Paris-Nice race in France.
Sam Kerr has our full support, says Chelsea boss Hayes
Chelsea boss Emma Hayes says Sam Kerr has the club's full support as she gets set to face a trial for racially aggravated harassment of a police officer.
McRae gets AFL’s Opening Round push in league heartland
The AFL has launched the 2024 season in rugby league heartland and Collingwood's premiership coach Craig McRae understands why.
Clarkson awaits sanction over ‘inappropriate’ comment
The AFL is set to rule on a possible sanction for North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson over his expletive-laden exchange with two St Kilda players.
Super on paid leave kicks off broader equality push
A pledge to pay superannuation on commonwealth-funded paid parental leave is part of a broader federal government strategy to achieve gender equality.
Canberra speedster Savage wants to shine in wing role
Canberra's Xavier Savage has fought his way back into his club's NRL side with a huge pre-season and a switch from fullback to a wing.
LJ powers Southside into WNBL grand-final series
Lauren Jackson posted 38 points to lift the Southside Flyers into the WNBL grand-final series after a 93-77 win over Melbourne Boomers.
Kiwi rugby great Waaka to sign for Broncos in NRLW
Prolific New Zealand rugby champion Stacey Waaka will join Brisbane's NRLW program after her Olympic campaign in Paris.
Veteran Kiwi prop’s timely Reds debut after triple blow
Jeffery Toomaga-Allen wants to make a difference off the bench for the Reds, who are without a trio of key men for their clash with the Chiefs in Brisbane.
Raiders coach backs teen to produce some Strange magic
Canberra will deploy a new halves pair in their season-opening trip to Newcastle on Thursday night, when they will be out to avenge last year's finals defeat.
Eels’ suspension magnet Sivo told to curb careless edge
Maika Sivo's Parramatta teammates are urging the Fijian winger to sharpen up in defence after he was ruled out for the first three weeks of the NRL season.
Moloney follows Rose to land on historic Japanese card
Jason Moloney will defend his world title on a card dubbed the biggest in Japanese history, and first at the Tokyo Dome since Mike Tyson's famous 1990 loss.
Gawn expects Grundy to settle the score at AFL reunion
Charging across the Murray River for an opening-round date with Sydney, Melbourne captain Max Gawn expects former teammate Brodie Grundy to run out hot.
NRL clubs keen for Vegas despite limited US TV interest
NRL clubs are expected to apply to be part of next year's Las Vegas games, possibly within the next fortnight, although TV figures showed minimal US interest.
How ‘Harden Up’ jab turned Starc into the man of steel
Mitchell Starc says he learned early in his career the difference between good and bad pain, and it's put him on the cusp of surpassing an Aussie legend.
Port’s Lord says interest from Geelong was flattering
Port Adelaide forward Ollie Lord says he never seriously considered overtures from Geelong about a possible switch of AFL clubs.
Superstar Hurricane out for three weeks after red card
A dangerous head-high tackle during the thrilling Super Rugby Pacific win over the Reds has cost Hurricanes star Jordie Barrett three weeks on the sideline.
Kerr lawyers argue abuse of process in harassment case
Lawyers for Matildas captain Sam Kerr will seek to have her racial harassment charge withdrawn or downgraded next month, according to court documents.
AFL captains predict Lions will get back to grand final
Half of the AFL's 18 captains believe the Brisbane Lions can make it back to this year's grand final after losing a classic decider last September.
Wanderers to back fans after ‘disturbing’ feedback
Wanderers officials have vowed to "stand in solidarity with our members and fans" after the Red and Black Bloc suffered heavy-handed policing on derby day.
Patty Mills’ Miami NBA move a Paris momentum boost
After being released by Atlanta, Patty Mills could play deep into the NBA's post-season with Miami in a boost for his and the Boomers' Paris Games hopes.
Former swingman Balta excited to lead Richmond attack
Richmond big man Noah Balta has been handed the keys to the Tigers' attack and is ready to repay new coach Adem Yze's faith in him.
Dolphins’ Bromwich rules out joining JWH in England
Dolphins captain Jesse Bromwich will retire at the end of 2024 with no regrets, ruling out a Super League swansong like fellow veteran Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.