Kyah Simon named in Matildas’ World Cup squad
The Matildas have named veteran striker Kyah Simon in their 23-player Women's World Cup squad just nine months after she tore her ACL.
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Bontempelli wants ‘more and better’ from Ugle-Hagan
Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli says star forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has proven his match-winning abilities.
Grant on cloud nine as Maroons switch rakes, target 3-0
Harry Grant has been named to start at hooker and Ben Hunt on the bench as Queensland tinkers with their line-up in pursuit of a rare series whitewash.
Slater backs banned Walsh to learn important lesson
Queensland coach Billy Slater says suspended No.1 Reece Walsh is imperfect like a lot of 20-year-olds and will learn a valuable lesson from a suspension.
Lyon’s Ashes over as calf tear rules him out of Tests
Australia have confirmed Nathan Lyon will miss the rest of the Ashes series with a calf tear, leaving Todd Murphy to play in his place at Headingley.
Brown cops $40k fine, seven games for sexual touching
Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown has been sanctioned by the NRL after being found guilty of two counts of sexual touching.
NRL says bunker critics ‘bring game into disrepute’
The NRL's head of football Graham Annesley believes criticism of a no-try decision in one of Saturday's round-18 matches was excessive.
Flames coach’s harsh words for ‘selfish’ players
Former Sydney Flames head coach Shane Heal is suing the club for unfair dismissal after a slew of bullying claims led to his suspension.
Supercars ace van Gisbergen conquers NASCAR on debut
Shane van Gisbergen has won his NASCAR Cup Series debut in Chicago, catching Justin Haley and Chase Elliott in a tight finish to the series' first street race.
Thompson, Vukic blow away Wimbledon gloom over Kyrgios
Jordan Thompson and Aleksandar Vukic have earned terrific wins to offset the Australian gloom surrounding Nick Kyrgios' non-appearance at the All England Club.
Alaalatoa set to add starch to Wallabies pack for Boks
Prop Allan Alaalatoa says he's fully recovered from a calf injury and ready to face South Africa in Pretoria, adding valuable experience to the Wallabies pack.
Jacob Weitering reported as Carlton smash Hawthorn
Carlton's star fullback Jacob Weitering has been reported for striking Hawthorn ruckman Lloyd Meek during the Blues' 60-point thrashing of the Hawks at the MCG.
Knights ease pressure on coach with huge win over Dogs
Newcastle have piled on 11 unanswered tries to crush Canterbury 66-0 in the Knights' biggest NRL victory, easing pressure on embattled coach Adam O'Brien.
Ciraldo pleads with fans to not give up on Bulldogs
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo is promising disgruntled fans good times are ahead despite the side's 66-0 mauling from Newcastle.
Manly breathe life into season with win over Roosters
Inspired by Daly Cherry-Evans, Manly have triumphed in a close encounter with the Sydney Roosters to keep their sputtering NRL season alive.
A snapshot of the AFL season’s round 16
A look at round 16 of the AFL season, in which Dan Houston emerged as the ultimate hero with an after-the-siren winner for Port Adelaide.
Josh Kelly the hero as Giants stun wasteful Demons
GWS have beaten Melbourne by two points courtesy of Josh Kelly's winner as Demons forward Bayley Fritsch suffered a foot injury in the Alice Springs AFL clash.
Kyrgios declares he’s fit and ready for Wimbledon
Nick Kyrgios has announced he's fit to compete at Wimbledon but has attempted to temper expectations about the prospect of having another spectacular run.
Stumping drama fires up Stokes, Lord’s Ashes Test
Ben Stokes has exploded into action at Lord's after a controversial Jonny Bairstow stumping, with England 6-243 chasing 371 in the fourth innings.
Three Lord’s members suspended after Australian abuse
Australia have lodged a formal complaint with the Marylebone Cricket Club after a few Lord's members abused players in the pavilion on day five.
Australia win Lord’s Test in drama-charged finish
Australia have beaten England by 43 runs in the second Ashes Test, taking a 2-0 lead in the series after a drama-charged final day at Lord's.
Pain not over for young Eagles despite brave effort
West Coast have shown plenty of fight in their eight-point loss to St Kilda, with seven teenagers featuring in their best display of the AFL season.
Robinson frustrated with refereeing of Roosters’ loss
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has lamented a lopsided penalty count and some crucial refereeing calls in his side's tight loss to Manly.
Matildas face World Cup selection euphoria, heartbreak
The opportunity, or heartbreak, of a lifetime awaits Australia's Matildas when the final 23-player squad for the home Women's World Cup is announced.
Kyrgios out of Wimbledon with torn ligament in wrist
Nick Kyrgios, a men's singles finalist at last year's Wimbledon, has withdrawn from this year's tournament after tearing a ligament in his wrist.
‘Not many changes’: NSW won’t swing axe for Origin III
Brad Fittler says there will not be many changes to his side for the third State of Origin match as NSW fights to avoid a series whitewash.
Big injury gambles to define Matildas’ home WWC squad
The Matildas have several players under injury clouds ahead of Tony Gustavsson naming his final 23-player squad for the Women's World Cup on home soil.
West Tigers’ Twal facing ban after 74-0 mauling
The darkest night in Wests Tigers history has become darker with prop Alex Twal set to miss a game for a hip-drop tackle in the 74-0 loss to North Queensland.
Luai dropped among raft of NSW changes for Origin III
NSW coach Brad Fittler has recalled Cody Walker and Clint Gutherson among seven new faces as the Blues look to restore some State of Origin pride.
Hindley, O’Connor lead Australian Tour de France hopes
West Australian cyclists Jai Hindley, who won last year's Giro d'Italia, and Ben O'Connor headline a 12-strong Australian crew at this year's Tour de France.
Ross Lyon expects humiliated Eagles to bounce back
St Kilda will be on alert for a fired-up West Coast outfit in their AFL clash at Optus Stadium.