NSW’s Cook not averse to Origin centre reprise
There's little chance of NSW repeating their call to move Damien Cook to centre for Origin III, but the Rabbitohs rake would be up for the challenge.
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Foley, O’Connor named in Australia A side to face Tonga
Test coach Eddie Jones has included 13 Wallabies in an Australia A team that will face Tonga in a chance to push for inclusion in this year's Rugby World Cup.
Maynard joins Mihocek on Collingwood casualty list
Collingwood will be without Brayden Maynard and Brody Mihocek for their round-17 match against the resurgent Western Bulldogs.
Tigers to regain Martin, Prestia among five changes
Dustin Martin and Dion Prestia will return as Richmond host Sydney on Thursday night at the MCG, with pressure a key focus for the Tigers.
Suns boss denies Hardwick talks, backs Stuart Dew
Gold Coast chief executive Mark Evans says he hasn't spoken to Damien Hardwick about replacing under-fire coach Stuart Dew.
Whittaker prepared for most ‘dangerous fight of career’
Robert Whittaker hasn't fought in the UFC octagon since September 2022 and knows Dricus Du Plessis has nothing to lose in their UFC290 bout.
To’o tips Luai to rise from NSW Origin axing
Jarome Luai won't feature for NSW in State of Origin III but his good mate Brian To'o says the Penrith five-eighth has taken the axing in his stride.
Taupau extends at Broncos, Haas out until round 21
Brisbane prop Payne Haas has ankle tendon inflammation and will be unavailable until round 21, while fellow front-rower Martin Taupau has inked a new deal.
NRL players could ditch media for months amid CBA war
Players will boycott game-day media commitments, including during State of Origin III, as part of an ongoing CBA dispute between the NRL and the RLPA.
Retaining Ashes not enough as Australia hunt series win
A draw at Headingley will retain the Ashes for Australia but captain Pat Cummins has made clear only winning the Test and wrapping up a series victory will do.
Swifts expect Sterling to play Super Netball decider
The NSW Swifts are expecting Adelaide's star defender Shamera Sterling to be fit for the Super Netball grand final after an injury scare at training.
Ancestral remains taken in the 1930s to return home
Confirmation of the return of remains taken by an anthropologist coincides with the recognition of native title rights for several Cape York communities.
Father’s bullying claims left Shyla Heal ‘traumatised’
Star guard and Opals basketballer Shyla Heal claims the day her father was suspended she was manhandled by Flames strength and conditioning coach Mitch Fuller.
Grateful Cowboy Nanai saddles up for Origin outing
After a stop-start beginning to 2023, North Queensland's Jeremiah Nanai is back to his blistering best and keen to make the most of his State of Origin return.
Dunkley hobbled as Lions eye crucial AFL block
The Brisbane Lions have half an eye on crunch games against Melbourne and Geelong as they prepare to face West Coast without the recuperating Josh Dunkley.
High-scoring Crows to focus on defence against Bombers
Adelaide's Rising Star nominee Luke Pedlar says the Crows' focus will be on defence against Essendon in their looming season-shaping fixture.
McGovern, Kelly set to boost West Coast ‘green shoots’
West Coast put in a brave effort during last week's eight-point loss to St Kilda, but can they maintain that effort against Brisbane at the Gabba?
Hockeyroos bank on experience with Olympics on the line
World No.2 Australia have turned to experienced heads for their Oceania Cup series against New Zealand, with direct Olympic hockey qualification the prize.
Matildas await FIFA call on First Nations flags at WWC
FIFA will soon make a call on whether First Nations flags can be hung inside the stadiums at the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Dolphins boost as Marshall-King season far from over
Dolphins hooker Jeremy Marshall-King has been described as 'tough as woodpecker lips' and he's about to prove it and play through a labral tear in his shoulder.
Dolphins in my heart and on my arm: Josh Kerr
Dolphins prop and Redcliffe junior Josh Kerr once asked Wayne Bennett to find a way to get him a gig at the club, and how it panned out couldn't be scripted.
New Bulldog Sexton backed by Foran after Titans exit
There's plenty more to come from Toby Sexton after the out-of-favour halfback's mid-season switch from Gold Coast to the struggling Bulldogs, Kieran Foran says.
Blues’ Fittler denies swinging the axe for Origin III
Not since 2019 has Brad Fittler made as many changes to his NSW side as he did for Origin III, but the coach doesn't believe he has taken drastic action.
Van Gisbergen has Whincup’s blessing to leave Supercars
Red Bull Ampol boss Jamie Whincup will allow Shane van Gisbergen to break his Supercars contract if the defending champion wants to race full-time in NASCAR.
Cherry-Evans buys into Horsburgh cult-hero status
Corey Horsburgh's gusto, attitude and most importantly red hair has all the makings of a new Queensland cult hero, according to captain Daly Cherry-Evans.
Bulldogs ‘will take time’ to rise from NRL rut: Gould
Canterbury could face a few years in the NRL wilderness rebuilding after a heavy defeat at the hands of Newcastle, says club football manager Phil Gould.
Sterling suffers injury scare ahead of Super Netball GF
Adelaide defender Shamera Sterling has hurt her ankle at training but coach Tania Obst is confident she'll play in Super Netball's decider against the Swifts.
Best attitude: Bradman’s path from bus bad boy to Blues
A dramatic change in attitude has helped Bradman Best go from underachieving Newcastle centre to a NSW State of Origin player.
Smith eyes ultimate Ashes prize in milestone 100th Test
A maiden series win in England would be a fitting way for Steve Smith to bring up a century of Test appearances as he says retirement remains a distant thought.
Horsburgh to debut, Brimson back as Maroons name squad
Canberra prop Corey Horsburgh and Gold Coast fullback AJ Brimson have been named in Queensland's 17 as the Maroons target a State of Origin clean sweep.
Patty Mills set to join Giddey, White at Oklahoma City
Patty Mills is poised to link up with Australian teammates Josh Giddey and Jack White at NBA club the Oklahoma City Thunder.