Last-minute try cruels Reds’ Super Rugby finals hopes
The Queensland Reds have conceded a try with 30 seconds to play to deny them a rare win in Dunedin that would have locked up a Super Rugby finals spot.
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Moses leads Eels to hard-fought win over the Cowboys
A late Mitchell Moses try has led Parramatta to a much-needed 24-16 win over the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL.
Climbing Parramatta say bye to tough season’s start
Parramatta get a much-needed bye week with coach Brad Arthur hopeful they can continue their steady climb up the NRL ladder.
Beware State of Origin on an oval: Andrew Johns
The State of Origin series opener will be held at Adelaide Oval, which Andrew Johns believes will pose different challenges for the two sides' playmakers.
Hynes relishes State of Origin reunion with Trbojevic
Tom Trbojevic and Nicho Hynes have been playing alongside one another since primary school but they will become State of Origin teammates for the first time.
Port coach Hinkley wary of Richmond’s post-Hardwick era
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says he's wary of Richmond without Damien Hardwick, who quit as coach of the Tigers.
Adelaide coach braces for ultimate AFL challenge
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks describes his club's clash against the Brisbane Lions as the ultimate AFL challenge in one decisive area.
Lanning out of women’s Ashes for ‘medical reasons’
Australia captain Meg Lanning will miss the Ashes in England due to medical reasons in a major blow for the all-conquering women's cricket team.
Club form no concern for Tedesco and Blues teammates
James Tedesco has rejected any suggestion NSW will enter State of Origin on the back foot, despite several players, including himself, battling for club form.
Rabbitohs must wear blame for Cook’s Origin snub: Coach
South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou says the Rabbitohs' performance against Parramatta last week likely thwarted Damien Cook's State of Origin bid.
Humphrey bearing the load as Suns set up in Darwin
Ben Ainsworth says the AFL performances of teenager Bailey Humphrey have inspired the side ahead of a decisive two-week stretch in Darwin.
McRae prepared for Tiger interest in assistant coaches
Collingwood's assistant coaches, including Justin Leppitsch, could be in the mix to coach Richmond but Magpies boss Craig McRae welcomes the interest.
Sporting codes unite in support for voice referendum
More than 20 leading Australian sports have come together to deliver a message in support of the voice to parliament ahead of the referendum.
Foran credited for David Fifita’s Maroons resurrection
David Fifita is racking up career-best NRL numbers this season to force his way back into the State of Origin fray, and Queensland has a New Zealander to thank.
Baby Broncos to cop NRL depth test against Warriors
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters is eager to gauge the club's depth as they deal with five State of Origin-enforced absentees in Saturday's clash with the Warriors.
Sydney Kings land DJ Hogg as Xavier Cooks replacement
The Sydney Kings have signed DJ Hogg as their first import for the 2023/24 season and will look to the American to fill Xavier Cooks' shoes.
Australia names Commonwealth Youth Games swim team
Australia has named 10 swimmers to compete at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad in August.
Dragons forward Jack de Belin avoids ban for cannonball
Stand-in St George Illawarra captain Jack de Belin has avoided suspension for the cannonball tackle that thwarted the Dragons against the Dolphins.
Blues hopeful Haas injury will be no big Payne
Prop Payne Haas has sent a scare through NSW's State of Origin camp after suffering an apparent ankle injury at training.
NRL’s Roosters re-sign Waerea-Hargreaves, Tupou
The Sydney Roosters have re-signed two of their most experienced players in Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Daniel Tupou.
Port coach Hinkley won’t rush fresh contract talks
Despite the sudden Richmond vacancy, Port Adelaide's Ken Hinkley says his club won't deviate from their plan to open fresh contract talks in August.
How NRL’s Manly helped make Wallabies fullback Wright
Brumbies and Wallabies fullback Tom Wright has signed an extension with both organisations, meaning he'll be sticking around until the end of 2025.
Caretaker McQualter ready to take reins at Tigers
Richmond interim coach Andrew McQualter is confident he can get the Tigers focused to take on Port Adelaide and says he hasn't thought about the full-time role.
Forget Manly thrashing, Ricky tells his reeling Raiders
Canberra will travel to face South Sydney looking to respond to a dismal game against Manly last weekend, with some key faces missing from their line-up.
Peirson called in as extra back-up keeper for Ashes
Queensland wicketkeeper Jimmy Peirson has been called into Australia's Ashes squad, set to replace Josh Inglis as back-up gloveman for part of the tour.
RLPA unhappy as NRL pay talks hit another impasse
Players' union boss Clint Newton has made clear his frustration over the latest impasse in negotiations with a settlement offer to be rejected by the NRL.
Isaako, Milford star as Dolphins beat Dragons
The Dolphins beat a dire St George Illawarra 26-12 with five-eighth Anthony Milford playing his best game of the NRL season to set up the victory.
French Open draw not kind to Australian contingent
The French Open draw in Paris has not been overly kind to Australia's tennis stars, with most likely to confront big-name seeds if they win their first matches.
Milford runs into Dolphins form with perfect timing
Dolphins playmaker Anthony Milford has played his best football under Wayne Bennett and his mid-season revival has come at just the right time.
Going after Luai a mistake – NSW Origin debutant Young
NSW debutant Hudson Young believes Queensland would be ill-advised to try to go after Blues five-eighth Jarome Luai in State of Origin 1.
‘It is Murri v Koori’: Cobbo wants to out-run idol Foxx
Queensland winger Selwyn Cobbo looks up to NSW flyer Josh Addo-Carr but wants to be looking back at him in the Origin series opener, while fixing his error rate