Storm’s Welch to miss a week for hip-drop style tackle
Melbourne captain Christian Welch is set to miss the side's next game after being cited for a hip-drop style tackle in the Storm's romp against Cronulla.
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Maroons recall Nanai, Coates, Fotuaika for Origin II
Melbourne winger Xavier Coates is back in the Queensland side for game two of the State of Origin series to replace injured Brisbane winger Selwyn Cobbo.
AFL player Marlion Pickett bailed on burglary charges
Richmond Football Club player Marlion Pickett has been granted bail after facing a Perth court on allegations he was involved in several commercial burglaries.
Brooks has teammates’ blessing to leave Tigers
Luke Brooks' Wests Tigers teammates insist they will support the beleaguered playmaker in his decision to leave the club after the current season.
Versatile Mooney at ease with Ashes options on table
Beth Mooney has dominated white ball cricket for Australia and can add to her resume when she assumes a key role in this month's five-day Ashes Test.
Titmus gets chance to reclaim WR at world champs trials
Australian star swimmer Ariarne Titmus can attempt to reclaim the 400m freestyle world record when she lines up at the world championship trials.
Raising Lazarus: Haas targets emulating idol in Origin
NSW prop Payne Haas has always admired Glenn Lazarus, and it's one reason why he's added an offload to his game as he targets beating Queensland in Brisbane.
Nanai’s 53 minutes of mayhem key to Maroons selection
Queensland coach Billy Slater had a tough call to make about his right edge second-rower for Origin game two but says Jeremiah Nanai made a compelling case.
St Kilda to fight Butler’s one-match ban at tribunal
It will be a busy session at the AFL tribunal with St Kilda forward Dan Butler, Hawthorn captain James Sicily and Richmond's Rhyan Mansell all facing charges.
Midfielder O’Neill keen to cement Socceroos spot
Socceroos midfielder Aiden O'Neill should get a shot at cementing a midfield berth against Argentina with Jackson Irvine and Aaron Mooy unavailable.
Brumbies plot historic win in NZ to extend their year
After losing by a point in Auckland in last year's semis, the Brumbies return to New Zealand believing they can beat the Chiefs and create Super Rugby history.
Moses makes compelling Origin case as Eels smash Dogs
Mitchell Moses has left NSW Origin coach Brad Fittler with food for thought as he starred in Parramatta's 34-12 NRL win over Canterbury.
Demons hang tough to snap Collingwood winning streak
Bayley Fritsch kicked three goals in Melbourne's hard-fought four-point win over AFL leaders Collingwood in the King's Birthday blockbuster.
England tap Mott for inside info on Aussies for Ashes.
Coach Jon Lewis says England women are ready for the Ashes, in part due to being given an insight into Australia by the latter's former coach Matthew Mott.
‘Just getting started’: Billy Slater’s warning to NSW
Queensland coach Billy Slater says his next generation Maroons have another gear to go to after winning their past two Origin games against the odds.
World champs trials start swimmers’ run to Paris 2024
The swimming world championships trials will be crucial for Australia to build depth and experience, and to prepare for key meets ahead of the Paris Olympics.
Kyrgios eager to make his comeback on Stuttgart grass
Nick Kyrgios is to make his long-awaited comeback after seven months sidelined, taking to the grass in Stuttgart in preparation for his return to Wimbledon.
Kelly named for women’s Origin II after horror injury
NSW will give Isabelle Kelly every chance to prove her fitness for Game II after suffering a horror injury in the women's State of Origin series opener.
Storm and Sharks set for spicy NRL top-four battle
Melbourne and Cronulla will rekindle their fierce rivalry in a pivotal NRL clash with a top-four spot on the line at AAMI Park.
Bombers on alert for battle with under-siege Blues
Essendon enter their clash with Carlton in better form but club great Dustin Fletcher says they can't take anything for granted against their old AFL rivals.
Barnett faces one-week ban, Hopoate cited for hair pull
Warriors forward Mitch Barnett is set to miss one game for a high tackle on Canberra's Jordan Rapana, while Canberra's Albert Hopoate was cited for a hair pull.
Sky’s the limit for Warriors, says Nicoll-Klokstad
Former Canberra fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad came back to haunt the Raiders on Friday night, starring as the Warriors earned a gutsy NRL away win.
Hawthorn continue Lions’ horror AFL record at MCG
The Brisbane Lions have suffered another MCG horror show, losing to a young and determined Hawthorn team by 25 points in a major boilover.
Reds denied Super history by Chief McKenzie’s boot
A Suliasi Vunivalu double got the Queensland Reds within reach of a historic Super Rugby victory but Damian McKenzie sealed a quarter-final win for the Chiefs.
Reds coach Thorn to refresh before next rugby chapter
Brad Thorn has signed off after six seasons as Queensland Reds coach by falling just short of an Australian rugby first in Hamilton against the Chiefs.
NRL’s Dragons upset Souths as coaching call looms
St George Illawarra have proven there are green shoots for their new coach to work with, upsetting South Sydney 36-30 in their NRL match at Jubilee Stadium.
McGree refreshed, confident for Argentina rematch
Relishing the freedom afforded to him at Middlesbrough, Socceroos midfielder Riley McGree will enter this week's Argentina rematch with confidence.
Injured Souths trio to know Origin readiness on Monday
Jason Demetriou says South Sydney's injured NSW State of Origin contenders will be assessed on Monday, determining whether they're available for Game II.
Walker kicks 10 goals as Adelaide demolish West Coast
Taylor Walker has celebrated his 250th AFL match with a 10-goal goal haul in Adelaide's 122-point thrashing of West Coast.
Late Reynolds try gets Broncos home over brave Knights
Adam Reynolds scored the winning try in Brisbane's 24-20 win over Newcastle but the battle between gun No.1s Kalyn Ponga and Reece Walsh was one for the ages.
Lightning hold off big Adelaide Super Netball fightback
The Sunshine Coast Lightning have spoilt the Thunderbirds' party and likely stopped them from finishing top with a tense 56-54 Super Netball win in Adelaide.