Swans’ Dane Rampe banned over off-the-ball bump
Sydney are set to be without co-captain Dane Rampe for AFL clashes with Fremantle and Essendon after the defender was hit with a two-match suspension.
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Nyika to fight in adopted Gatton home, eyes Opetaia
Olympic bronze medallist and world-title hopeful David Nyika will be formally introduced to his adopted home town of Gatton in a local fight night in late July.
Fowler steers Matildas to send-off victory over France
The Matildas have beaten France 1-0 in front of 50,629 fans in Melbourne in their final match before the Women's World Cup, with Mary Fowler scoring the winner.
Ponga stars to keep Knights’ finals hopes alive
Newcastle have stayed in the race for an NRL finals berth after Kalyn Ponga led the Knights to a 34-18 win over Wests Tigers.
Ireland-Colombia World Cup warm-up clash called off
A closed-doors Women's World Cup warm-up match between Ireland and Colombia in Brisbane has been called off after 20 minutes for becoming too physical.
Demons pinch thriller, continue Lions’ MCG hoodoo
Melbourne have come from nowhere to kick the final four goals of the match to defeat the Brisbane Lions by a point in an MCG thriller.
Brisbane’s MCG hoodoo lives on after Demons’ heist
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan admits the Lions' MCG hoodoo "lives on" but believes his team can still win at the venue if they play there win in finals.
Atkins, Flanders step up, Suns respond to Dew sacking
Sam Flanders and Rory Atkins have starred to help Gold Coast past St Kilda in a 26-point win in the side's first game since the sacking of coach Stuart Dew.
Only way is up for Eels after year’s worst game: Arthur
Brad Arthur says 15 of his 17 players had their season-worst performance against the Warriors but is hopeful Parramatta have it in them to bounce back.
Our players feared for their bodies: Ireland WWC coach
After the shock of their aborted "overly physical" World Cup warmup against Colombia, Ireland's eyes are turning to their tournament opener against Australia.
‘Freak’ Bula saved Tigers from bigger loss: Sheens
Tim Sheens says the Wests Tigers can thank rookie fullback Jahream Bula for ensuring their margin of defeat Newcastle was at least respectable.
Green would find it hard to open batting in Manchester
Allrounder Cameron Green has played down suggestions he could open for Australia in the Ashes, admitting it would become a workload concern with his bowling.
Demons’ Goodwin praises Gawn, insists Grundy can return
Max Gawn had his best game of the season but Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists Brodie Grundy can still return to partner the captain in the ruck.
Pioneer Jabeur ready for latest shot at Wimbledon glory
Ons Jabeur hopes to make it third time lucky in a grand slam final when she faces Czech surprise Marketa Vondrousova in the Wimbledon showdown.
Aussie Hunter makes Wimbledon women’s doubles final
Rockhampton's Storm Hunter has ensured there will be at least one Australian in a Wimbledon final after making the women's doubles showdown with Elise Mertens.
Roosters’ NRL season on tilt after loss to Melbourne
The Sydney Roosters have fallen 30-16 to Melbourne in an SCG defeat that leaves their NRL season on the edge.
Alcaraz, Djokovic set up Wimbledon final for the ages
Champion Novak Djokovic and world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz will clash for the title in the men's final that all Wimbledon has been aching to see.
Familiar faces as Sharks seek to stop in-form Warriors
Cronulla old boys Luke Metcalf and Shaun Johnson are on fire for the Warriors and their former club is keen to keep them quiet in round 20.
Cam Smith in form to drink again from ‘coolest trophy’
Cameron Smith is about to hand back his Claret Jug at the British Open - but he fancies he could get it back again in double-quick time at Hoylake.
Repeat offender Hetherington dodges NRL ban for slap
For the second time in three weeks, Newcastle forward Jack Hetherington was sin-binned for slapping a rival player but avoided suspension again.
Milford handed Dolphins reins for Penrith test
Anthony Milford will play five-eighth for the Dolphins in their NRL clash with Penrith, who are set to welcome back Nathan Cleary from injury.
Dogs salute Reynolds as the Prince signs off at Belmore
Josh Reynolds has finished his career where it started, the Belmore crowd saluting a Canterbury great in his final game for the club.
AFL flag favourite Magpies cruise past Dockers
AFL ladder leaders Collingwood blew Fremantle away in a scintillating 10-goal second quarter, laying the platform for a 46-point win at the MCG.
Matildas nervously await Tameka Yallop injury update
The Matildas are hopeful Tameka Yallop's knee injury won't be a problem before the World Cup and expect Sam Kerr and Alanna Kennedy to also be fine.
Cobbo binned as Broncos beat Bulldogs, go top in NRL
Brisbane have withstood a test from Canterbury to run out 44-22 winners in their NRL clash but had winger Selwyn Cobbo sin-binned.
Lyon scathing of ‘lost, confused’ Saints in Suns loss
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has delivered a scathing assessment of his team after a "fumbling, stumbling" 26-point loss to a Gold Coast side with a point to prove.
Emotional AFL win no sugar hit for Gold Coast: King
Gold Coast stand-in coach Steven King is confident the side's response against St Kilda can continue as they cling to hopes of a maiden AFL finals berth.
‘Tough ask’ to open in Manchester, says Cameron Green
Allrounder Cameron Green has played down suggestions he could open for Australia in the Ashes, saying the move could become a workload concern with his bowling.
North Queensland down Sea Eagles, enter NRL top eight
North Queensland have outlasted Manly in a 19-8 win to move inside the top eight for the first time since round one of the NRL season.
Carlton surge halts Port’s record winning streak
Carlton have continued their resurgence and ended Port Adelaide's club-record winning streak at 13 games with a 50-point win at Marvel Stadium.
Robinson keeping the faith as Melbourne beat Roosters
The Sydney Roosters have fallen 30-16 to Melbourne in a loss that leaves their NRL season on the edge but coach Trent Robinson isn't giving up yet.