Blues bracing for another frantic Origin finish
NSW captain James Tedesco is predicting State of Origin II will be decided in the dying minutes, and history suggests he might be on to something.
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Pickett welcomed back into Tigers fold
Dual Richmond premiership player Marlion Pickett has resumed training with the AFL club after facing a Perth court this week.
Opetaia title defence twist, Winwood returns to ring
Jai Opetaia has a new mandatory challenger for his IBF and The Ring belts after Mateusz Masternak's last-minute withdrawal from their proposed fight.
Hunt coy on future, endorses Flanagan as Dragons coach
St George Illawarra captain Ben Hunt has not ruled out a return to Queensland but says Shane Flanagan is the experienced coach the Dragons need.
Cameron Munster’s quest to end Maroons’ game two blues
Cameron Munster has never won game two of a State of Origin series and wants to 'prove the critics wrong' at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night.
Rich, Gunston dropped in Lions’ AFL ‘circuit-breaker’
Brisbane Lions' veteran pair Jack Gunston and Daniel Rich won't play AFL or VFL this weekend, opting instead to put in a 'circuit-breaking' training block.
Swim star Cooper swaps laps for martial arts and tennis
Backstroke star Isaac Cooper says his decision to drastically alter his training has been vindicated after winning the backstroke 100m at the world trials.
Double trouble: Maroons plot to foil Turbo and Latrell
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans and Maroons legend Brent Tate back Valentine Holmes to handle Latrell Mitchell as the NSW star reunites with Tom Trbojevic.
Port Adelaide expecting Geelong’s premiership best
Geelong have endured an inconsistent premiership defence but Port Adelaide are bracing for the Cats' absolute best in a showdown at Adelaide Oval.
Socceroos embracing hype of Argentina game in Beijing
The Socceroos have drawn huge crowds and attention ahead of their sellout friendly match against Argentina in Beijing and are embracing the hype.
‘Idiot’: Fittler’s fiery phone call to Blue Liam Martin
A mistimed tackle attempt left Liam Martin with a category-one head knock at the weekend, leading to a spray from NSW coach Brad Fittler.
Revitalised Smith primed to lead Aussie US Open assault
Mentally and physically revitalised British Open champion Cameron Smith will spearhead Australia's seven-strong assault on the US Open.
Halting Bazball and lifting the urn will define bowlers
Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc are a supreme Australian attack but how they handle England and 'Bazball' will define them.
Under 19s State of Origin confirmed for July 13
The NRL has scheduled Under-19s State of Origin matches for July 13, with men's and women's fixtures both set to be played at Kayo Stadium in Queensland.
Collins reveals origins of Maroons’ freakish try
Lindsay Collins may look like your typical front-rower but his leaping effort to set up a great State of Origin try reveals plenty about Billy Slater's Maroons.
New-look Roos won’t go Messi-mad in Argentina rematch
Lionel Messi will headline Argentina's rematch with the Socceroos but coach Graham Arnold doesn't want Australia to home in on the superstar attacker.
Port Adelaide captain Jonas to remain in reserves
High-flying Port Adelaide will resist the urge to recall captain Tom Jonas even after the defender put in a best-on-ground display for the club's SANFL team.
Mo’s back in Maroon as Fotuaika brothers forge on
Moeaki Fotuaika has forced his way back into the Maroons' fold for State of Origin II while brother Feao forges a rugby union career in France.
Hazlewood fit, targets majority of Ashes Tests
A big selection call looms for Australia as Josh Hazlewood declares himself ready to battle Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc for a place in the first Ashes Test.
Murray and Martin tracking well for NSW, Latrell unsure
Liam Martin and Cameron Murray are both on track to line up for NSW in the must-win second State of Origin match, but Latrell Mitchell's fate remains uncertain.
Tackle rules ask ‘hell of a lot’ from players: Longmire
Sydney coach John Longmire says tackling rules which ask players to take down their opponents while ensuring their safety are difficult to get right.
Hawk Sicily, Tiger Mansell to appeal AFL suspensions
Hawthorn defender James Sicily and Richmond forward Rhyan Mansell will front the AFL appeals board in attempts to have their respective suspensions overturned.
Flanagan given three-year deal by St George Illawarra
Premiership-winning ex-Cronulla boss Shane Flanagan has been officially confirmed as St George Illawarra's next head coach.
Kyrgios admitted to psych ward after 2019 loss: report
Nick Kyrgios reportedly spent time in a psychiatric hospital after his second-round loss to Rafa Nadal at Wimbledon in 2019 and contemplated suicide.
Ariarne Titmus pondering future after Paris
Australian swimming star Ariarne Titmus has hinted she will make a decision on her future after the Paris Olympics.
Kai Taylor follows in mum Hayley Lewis’s glory lane
Like his legendary mum Hayley Lewis, Kai Taylor proved great things happen from lane eight after winning the 200m freestyle to earn a spot at the worlds.
DCE warns new NSW halfback Moses about Origin beast
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans says NSW half Mitch Moses faces a similar challenge to him in 2014 when he initially failed.
Knee troubles Kyrgios on worrying return to action
A knee injury has blighted Nick Kyrgios' comeback match against grasscourt novice Yibing Wu in Germany, the Australian saying he "can't walk without pain".
NSW debutant Robson has felt Origin-ready ‘for years’
Some were surprised by Reece Robson's inclusion in the NSW squad for Game II but the man himself has felt ready for the State of Origin arena for some time.
Pendlebury plays on, McRae inks fresh deal with Magpies
Collingwood have re-signed veteran Scott Pendlebury for next season while Craig McRae has agreed a fresh deal to remain as coach until the end of 2026.
Boland Australia’s best, if he plays: Steve Waugh
Australia's last captain to win the Ashes in England, Steve Waugh, says Scott Boland can be the stand-out quick for the tourists but first he must be picked.