Self-styled Suns defender reveals post-footy dream job
Gold Coast defender Sam Collins is proud of his unique AFL journey and confident the side can cut it with the best as they seek a maiden finals appearance.
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Reds coach, captain tip cap to debutant Lynagh
The Queensland Reds were blown away by the Hurricanes in their Super Rugby opener but teenage five-eighth Tom Lynagh earned accolades on debut.
Rule tweaks applauded after speedy Super Rugby start
Efforts to speed up play and promote more entertaining rugby have been endorsed by players and coaches after a rapid start to the Super Rugby Pacific season.
AJ Brimson always wanted to be No.1 Titan
Titans fullback AJ Brimson is targeting a return to NRL finals footy and the Queensland Origin team this year as he keeps on top of a nagging groin injury.
Dolphins nab Origin prop Flegler from Broncos for 2024
Tom Flegler will switch from Brisbane to cross-town NRL rivals the Dolphins next year as the new club continues to raid the Broncos' stocks.
‘I thought it was over’: Tamou on his Cowboys lifeline
James Tamou was doing delivery work and thought his career was done when he got a call to return to North Queensland, where he wants a second NRL title .
Handscomb praises resilience of Test captain Cummins
Australia are rallying around captain Pat Cummins after the star quick made the decision to remain in Sydney to be with his seriously ill mother.
Unchanged Australia opt to bat in T20 World Cup final
Meg Lanning has won the toss in her 100th T20I match as Australia captain and opted to bat against hosts South Africa in the final of the Twenty20 World Cup.
Mooney 74no as Aussies set Proteas 157 to win World Cup
Beth Mooney has proved the mainstay of Australia's innings in the T20 World Cup final, scoring an unbeaten 74 as they reached 6-156 against South Africa.
Jones backs Tupou to be world’s best tighthead
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones says Taniela Tupou's second coming will turn him into the world's best tighthead after the prop secured his future in Australia.
Gunston licking lips at Lions’ forward line potential
Jack Gunston says he's walked into an AFL team ready to win a premiership and has high hopes for a forward line he thinks matches any in the league.
US stint gives hope for a more Turbo-charged Trbojevic
Manly star Tom Trbojevic has declared his stint with Bill Knowles in the US can make him an even better NRL player after another year of battling injuries.
Cowboys intent on unfinished NRL business
Jason Taumalolo is determined his North Queensland team will kick on from their dramatic NRL rise in 2022.
Glory brush off alleged training ground bust-up
Perth Glory say no further action is required after rumours that a coach became involved in a physical bust-up with a player at training this week.
Roosters star Crichton takes indefinite break from NRL
NSW and Sydney Roosters star Angus Crichton has taken a step back from rugby league and is receiving treatment for bipolar disorder, his father says.
Jack Henry hurt as Cats belt Hawks to open pre-season
New recruit Ollie Henry impressed for Geelong in their easy win over Hawthorn, but brother Jack has given the Cats a scare with another foot problem.
Boomers defeat plucky Bahrain in FIBA qualifier
Todd Blanchfield and Isaac Humphries led the Boomers to a sometimes patchy 83-51 win over Bahrain in their men's basketball World Cup Asian qualifier.
Australia into World Cup final after dramatic India win
Champions Australia have reached their seventh consecutive women's T20 World Cup final, defeating India by five runs in a dramatic semi-final in Cape Town.
Clarkson apologises for confrontation with reporter
New North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has apologised after he had a confrontation with a female reporter at the club.
Johns says Ponga can be an all-time great five-eighth
Newcastle legend Matthew Johns believes gifted talent Kalyn Ponga can develop into an all-time great NRL five-eighth if the Knights stick with his move in 2023.
Lynagh name lives on as Reds blood teenage No.10
Eddie Jones has given his verdict on Tom Lynagh after the son of World Cup winner Michael was named to debut for the Reds in the Super Rugby Pacific opener.
Blues for NSW batters as Qld chase victory
NSW's top-order batters failed to fire, leaving Queensland requiring 198 further runs for victory with nine wickets in hand after day 3 at the Gabba.
Eddie Jones’ arrival has struck fear into the Wallabies
Wallabies Rugby World Cup hopefuls have revealed how Eddie Jones being parachuted in for a second stint as Australia coach has the playing group on edge.
AFL pledges $360m for Tasmania, stadium catch remains
AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan has pledged $360 million towards a Tasmanian team, noting approval for a 19th licence is contingent on securing funding for a stadium.
New Storm leader Munster to continue booze ban
After an ultra-consistent 2022 season, Cameron Munster will continue his self-enforced booze ban as he looks to keep Melbourne among the NRL frontrunners.
Roosters want fast start to end round-one curse
After being beaten in four of their past five opening-round clashes, the Sydney Roosters have made clear their determination to start the NRL season fast.
Maxwell, Marsh included in Australian squad for ODIs
Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Marsh have overcome their respective serious injuries to be included in Australia's three-match ODI series in India.
Turkey earthquake disaster hits home for Raiders’ Guler
Canberra's Emre Guler is preparing for the Raiders' opening clash with North Queensland, but a part of his heart is many miles away in earthquake-struck Turkey.
Roos coach Meninga wants formal international schedule
Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga would like to see rugby league establish a formal schedule of international fixtures, with no Australian matches set for 2023 yet.
Bronzed Boomers no longer World Cup underdogs
Boomers forward Nick Kay expects the world's best to target an Australian team that will no longer be World Cup underdogs after their Olympic breakthrough.
RLPA president talks down strike, peace with NRL looms
Players union boss Daly Cherry-Evans insists good news is not far away in their dispute with the NRL, adding there is no threat of a strike.