NRL gives bunker power to step in on field-goal shots
The NRL's bunker will review all field-goal shots in 2024, encouraging it to step in and penalise teams for using kick blockers or markers who are not square.
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O’Connor injury setback as Reds pups battle for No.10
An injured James O'Connor could miss the opening month of the Super Rugby Pacific season, while a pair of young Reds battle for the No.10 jersey.
Premier plays for Australian Institute of Sport shift
Queensland Premier Steven Miles has announced his support for the Australian Institute of Sport to be relocated to Brisbane ahead of the 2032 Olympics.
Moloney not done, wants piece of ‘insane’ boxing moment
Andrew Moloney is angling for a world title shot on the George Kambosos-Vasiliy Lomachenko card in May, less than a year after a brutal knockout in Las Vegas.
Rebels want wins and fans with future on life support
With tickets going on sale for Melbourne's opening Super Rugby Pacific match, coach Kevin Foote says wins are key for the survival of the cash-strapped Rebels.
Young ‘all good’ after crusher, Sipley to miss Vegas
Dom Young has assured NRL fans he is "all good" after being taken to hospital in a neck brace following a crusher tackle from a now-suspended Toff Sipley.
Snapshot of round 17 of the A-League Women season
A look at round 16 of the A-League Women season, where a stunning hat-trick from Newcastle striker Sarina Bolden hogged the headlines.
Haas on report, Piakura injured as Broncos beat Cowboys
Brisbane prop Payne Haas was put on report and second-rower Brendan Piakura shone before injuring a knee in the Broncos' 46-20 trial win over North Queensland.
Volkanovski loses UFC featherweight title
Australian Alexander Volkanovski lost his featherweight title by a round-two KO to Spain's Ilia Topuria in LA, but Robert Whittaker won his co-main event fight.
Farnworth stars on Dolphins debut in win over Titans
Dolphins recruit Herbie Farnworth scored a try and was a constant threat in his side's trial win over a Gold Coast side in which several young guns stood out.
Jackson milestone as Southside make WNBL statement
Lauren Jackson moved to 10th on the WNBL's list of all-time leading scorers as the Southside Flyers maintained second spot on the ladder.
David Warner keen to see more trans-Tasman cricket
David Warner has called for a renewal of the trans-Tasman cricket rivalry, as the nations get set for a Twenty20 and ODI battle for the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy.
Gale force blows in for special Hunter Valley golf win
NSW golfer Daniel Gale sank a curling birdie putt on the 18th green to clinch a thrilling one-shot victory in the Webex Players Series Hunter Valley tournament.
India crush England by record 434 runs in third Test
Yashasvi Jaiswal became only the third Indian batsman to score consecutive Test double hundreds as India completed a record 434-run third Test win over England.
Cooper, relay women win gold for Australia at worlds
Isaac Cooper has closed the book on the world title he should have won in Melbourne in 2022, while Australia's 4x100m medley relay women also took gold in Doha.
Humphrey primed for ‘Dusty’ role at Hardwick’s Suns
Second-year Gold Coast talent Bailey Humphrey has been emboldened by the confidence shown in him by new coach Damien Hardwick.
Cogger ‘a new player’ in race for Knights’ No.6 spot
In his last stint at Newcastle Jack Cogger had three wins from 20 games, but the playmaker says he is a different animal now as he fights for the No.6 jersey.
Sinner maintains hold over de Minaur with Rotterdam win
Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur has lost his seventh match in seven to Jannik Sinner, this time in the final of the Rotterdam Open.
‘No soft moments’: Dragons’ Sloan a work in progress
Shane Flanagan is working to iron out the "soft moments" from Tyrell Sloan's game and help the Dragons finally harness the fullback's potential.
Manly’s Sipley takes three-game ban for Young crusher
Tof Sipley has accepted a three-game ban for his crusher tackle on the Roosters' Dom Young, ruling the Manly prop out of the NRL season opener in Las Vegas.
Jewell’s dazzling double makes for long Warriors day
Caleb Jewell made the most of some luck to strike a maiden Sheffield Shield double century as Tasmania piled on the runs against Western Australia
Bulls’ steady run chase seals much-needed Shield win
Queensland defied two days of bowler-dominated cricket to ease to a seven-wicket Sheffield Shield win over South Australia in Adelaide.
Goulding, Melbourne bounce back in tight win over Hawks
NBL title favourites Melbourne United recovered from a shock loss to Cairns as Matthew Dellavedova and Chris Goulding fired in their win over Illawarra.
Wallabies star Izack Rodda puts foot faults behind him
Wallabies lock Izack Rodda hopes to make his return from a foot injury as early as round two or three, and is optimistic the Force can challenge for the title.
Pucovski ends century drought in Shield comeback
Will Pucovski struck a patient Sheffield Shield century - his first since late 2020 - on his return for Victoria before rain helped NSW at the SCG.
Ellis back and eager to push T20 World Cup claims in NZ
Australia's T20 squad is assembling in Wellington ahead of their three-match series against New Zealand beginning on Wednesday.
Robinson confident Manu will return after code switch
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says it is clear Joey Manu will leave the NRL for rugby union, but expects the star centre to one day return to his club.
Speed ace McEvoy toppled as Dolphins grab three silvers
Cameron McEvoy has been pipped by just 0.01sec in his bid to retain his 50m free title on a day of three silvers for the Dolphins at the world championships.
South Sydney’s Cody Walker firming for Las Vegas
Injured five-eighth Cody Walker is firming for inclusion when South Sydney open their NRL campaign against Manly in Las Vegas.
City confident of turning ALM corner after derby draw
With the cavalry returning, Aurelio Vidmar hopes a hard-fought draw with Melbourne Victory can give Melbourne City a foothold to rebuild their season.
De Minaur earns crack at Sinner in Rotterdam final
Birthday boy Alex de Minaur has set up a Rotterdam Open final against Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner, beating Grigor Dimitrov in the semis.