Mixed season but Kings deserve finals: Shaun Bruce
The Sydney Kings snuck into the NBL finals but veteran Shaun Bruce says there's no question the back-to-back reigning champions deserve to be there.
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Young gun Jorgensen desperate to be let off the leash
Darren Coleman says young gun Max Jorgensen is like a dog on a leash waiting to be set free ahead of his comeback in the Waratahs' Super Rugby season opener.
Constant presence behind Nonggorr’s ‘hectic’ rise
Queensland Reds prop Zane Nonggorr's whirlwind finish to 2023 has armed him with a sense of responsibility at club level under Les Kiss's new regime.
Blues star Walsh’s return unclear due to ‘grumbly’ back
Carlton star Sam Walsh is dealing with a "grumbly" back issue, and the Blues are unsure when he will be available to play.
Matildas dynamo Cooney-Cross ready to unlock Uzbekistan
Matildas dynamo Kyra Cooney-Cross believes she can be the creative spark to help unlock Uzbekistan's defence and seal qualification for the Paris Olympics.
Emotional Erebus boss breaks silence over Kostecki row
Erebus Motorsport chief Barry Ryan has shed tears after breaking his silence about the ongoing contract row with Supercars champion Brodie Kostecki.
Waratahs star Foketi cleared of major spinal damage
A CT scan has cleared Wallabies centre Lalakai Foketi of major spinal damage after the 29-year-old suffered a neck injury at the NSW Waratahs' training.
Australians paying twice to watch Bluey on smart TVs
Deals between tech giants has caused Australians to shell out more for their favourite homegrown shows, including hit children's cartoon Bluey.
We don’t have a drug culture, says Demons football boss
Melbourne general manager of football Alan Richardson has followed captain Max Gawn in insisting there is no drug culture at the AFL club.
Haynes, Copeland named GMs of Sixers and Thunder
Cricket NSW has appointed Rachael Haynes and Trent Copeland general managers of its BBL sides the Sixers and Thunder, respectively.
Roar royalty Jack Hingert gears up for 250th ALM game
Defender Jack Hingert hopes to help bring the good times back to Brisbane Roar as he prepares for his 250th game for the club.
North Melbourne sack Thomas after 18-game ban from AFL
Tarryn Thomas has been sacked by North Melbourne after being banned by the AFL for 18 games for threatening a woman and other misconduct.
Geelong’s Guthrie hurts quad in AFL practice match
Geelong midfielder Cam Guthrie has suffered a potential quad injury in the opening minutes of the Cats' AFL practice match against Carlton.
Kiss on Red alert for returning Tah danger Jorgensen
Les Kiss has seen enough of Max Jorgensen to know the returning NSW Waratahs gun could be the difference in his coaching debut for the Queensland Reds.
Maguire keeps door open on Utoikamanu for Origin
Michael Maguire insists the fact he picked other props ahead of Stefano Utoikamanu does not mean the door is closed on him for NSW State of Origin in 2024.
Offload king Haas eyes Broncos title ahead of Las Vegas
Brisbane prop Payne Haas has set benchmarks at the Broncos that may never be broken and says better is to come, insisting the club can win the 2024 NRL title.
Fiji, Samoa and Tonga all options for future NSW Cup
NSW Rugby League CEO David Trodden has outlined long-term plans to one day having teams from Fiji, Samoa and Tonga all playing in the NSW Cup.
Crichton replaces Mahoney, Burton as Bulldogs captain
Reed Mahoney and Matt Burton have been replaced by Stephen Crichton as Canterbury captain ahead of the 2024 NRL season.
Waratahs star Foketi in hospital with neck injury
Wallabies star Lalakai Foketi is in hospital with a neck injury after going down during NSW Waratahs training two days before the side's Super Rugby opener.
Broncos will handle loss of ‘Fab Four’ in 2024: Walters
Brisbane have lost four key players from last year's grand final side but coach Kevin Walters insists they have the quality replacements to fill the void.
Marsh, McDonald laud David after final-ball T20 heroics
Coach Andrew McDonald has lauded Tim David's last-gasp heroics after Australia scored 32 off the last nine balls for a T20 win over New Zealand.
Retired Dee Brayshaw urges AFL to do more on concussion
Melbourne AFL premiership player Angus Brayshaw has been forced into premature retirement because of concussion.
Demons to keep Oliver ‘honest’, says captain Gawn
Melbourne captain Max Gawn insists Clayton Oliver is on the right track after the star midfielder's difficult and highly publicised off-season.
Aussies Picklum and Robinson clinch Sunset surf titles
Molly Picklum has defended her Sunset Beach crown, going to the top of the World Surf League rankings, while fellow Aussie Jack Robinson won the men's event.
Sharks keep Hamlin-Uele in crucial NRL re-signing
Braden Hamlin-Uele toyed with the idea of leaving Cronulla but has opted against a return to New Zealand and signed a two-year NRL deal with the Sharks.
David, Marsh seal heroic Australia win over Black Caps
Australia have reeled in NZ with their third-biggest T20 chase, with Tim David plundering a last-ball four to seal victory after great work from Mitch Marsh.
Rodda’s Force comeback on ice after training mishap
Western Force captain Jeremy Williams has been ruled out of Super Rugby Pacific's round one due to concussion and Izack Rodda could join him on the sidelines.
BMX star Saya targets Paris gold with brother in heart
World Cup BMX champ Saya Sakakibara credits brother Kai, who suffered a serious head injury in 2020, for giving her strength to pursue her Olympic dream.
Tedesco laments loss of Young as Roosters head to Vegas
Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco says Dom Young's absence will be felt in their round-one Las Vegas clash against Brisbane Broncos.
NRL eye tax-free status for players with PNG-based team
Peter V'landys' preference is now for a mooted PNG NRL team to be based in the country, and will push for a tax-free status to encourage players to join.
Crows’ Clarke steps down as ruck coach to focus on AFLW
Adelaide's AFL ruck coach Matthew Clarke is stepping down from the role to focus solely on coaching the Crows in the AFLW.