NRLW game moved over air-quality concerns
The NRLW round-nine clash between Wests Tigers and Newcastle has moved venues because of air-quality concerns in Campbelltown.
Sport
Holmes to face sanction over white-powder post
North Queensland star Valentine Holmes has been hit with a breach notice and is set to be sanctioned by the NRL over his white-powder social media post.
How New Zealand’s closed borders saved Pauga’s career
Fetalaiga Pauga's career could have easily been killed off by COVID-19, instead New Zealand's closed borders kept the Sydney Roosters winger's NRL hopes alive.
Phoenix rising: Knights’ unsung hero catches Kiwi eyes
Newcastle hooker Phoenix Crossland has played himself into Test selection for New Zealand with his blistering form for the Knights.
Ponga’s blunt message that sparked great Newcastle run
Some home truths from Kalyn Ponga's father made the Newcastle star realise he hadn't been the player the Knights needed him to be in the NRL.
Reimis Smith shrugs off axing ahead of NRL return
There'll be no hard feelings for Reimis Smith this week as he breaks back into Melbourne's starting side following two turbulent months at the selection table.
A-Leagues mull NSW grand final call, Magic Round mooted
The divisive decision to sell the A-League's grand final hosting rights to the NSW government could be reversed and swapped for a Magic Round-style event.
Phoenix star Mitch Creek eyes Boomers recall, NBL title
The flame of a Boomers recall still flickers for Mitch Creek as he chases NBL success with South East Melbourne Phoenix under new coach Mike Kelly.
Why Riki re-signed after Broncos’ darkest hour
Loyalty and the belief finals footy was on the agenda are what drove second-rower Jordan Riki to extend with the Broncos after the wooden-spoon season of 2020.
Tigers great Cotchin backs McQualter for coaching job
Now consulting to the NBL's South East Melbourne Phoenix, Richmond AFL legend Trent Cotchin says Andrew McQualter can return the Tigers to finals contention.
NRL moves mid-season transfer deadline back to June
The NRL has removed the chance for clubs to sign players from rivals late in the season, moving the transfer deadline back to June 30.
Coaches Jones and Bellamy evolve from old school ways
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones says he and Storm boss Craig Bellamy have changed their ways and evolved to become more like a father figure to their young players.
DCE’s last shot for Australia spot as PM’s XIII named
The first Prime Minister's XIII match in Papua New Guinea since 2018 will offer Daly Cherry-Evans one last chance to regain Australia's halfback jersey.
Johnson’s defensive mindset transformed Warriors: Jones
Shaun Johnson has made dramatic improvements in his defence which have left a telling mark on the new look Warriors in 2023.
Marsh backs selections despite big loss to South Africa
Australia's hopes of a one-day series sweep have been demolished after South Africa's spinners masterminded a 111-run triumph in Potchefstroom.
AFL mull rule change after Maynard cleared by tribunal
Brayden Maynard is free to play in next week's preliminary final but the AFL will ponder a rule change after the Collingwood man was cleared of rough conduct.
Changes to NRL transfer system put backflips on table
It will become easier for NRL players to renege on moves to rival clubs as part of a "last right of negotiation" clause introduced to the code's trade rules.
NRL’s Wighton to miss three games for biting Gamble
South Sydney recruit Jack Wighton has been banned for three weeks after being found guilty of biting Newcastle's Tyson Gamble in Sunday's elimination final.
Coniglio’s return means a tough GWS selection call
GWS star onballer Stephen Coniglio will return from his eye injury for Saturday night's away semi-final against Port Adelaide.
NRL’s Penrith sign Paul Alamoti, Brad Schneider
Penrith have signed promising Canterbury rookie Paul Alamoti as they prepare to farewell star centre Stephen Crichton.
Tedesco admits favouritism weighed Roosters down
Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco has conceded the club's status as pre-season NRL favourites weighed them down early in the year.
Warriors name Shaun Johnson for must-win NRL semi-final
Influential half Shaun Johnson has been named to return from his calf injury as the Warriors prepare to host an NRL finals match for the first time since 2008.
Ex-table tennis champ avoids jail for illegal bet spree
A former Olympic hopeful who admitted placing 1170 bets on fixed international table tennis matches was genuinely remorseful and ashamed, a judge has said.
Boomers centre Reath earns Portland NBA deal
Australian centre Duop Reath will join his many Boomers teammates in the NBA next season, set to sign a one-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Wallabies bracing for Fiji blitz in crunch Cup clash
With Fiji fighting for their lives in the Rugby World Cup, winger Mark Nawaqanitawase says the Wallabies will need to be ready for anything in their key clash.
Waiting game will test Lions’ maturity: McCluggage
Brisbane's patience will be tested during the week off the club earned ahead of an AFL preliminary final against either Carlton or Melbourne.
Knights back Gamble after shot at Willie Mason
Newcastle star Kalyn Ponga says Tyson Gamble was right to fire back at criticism from Willie Mason, rejecting suggestions the Knights are a one-man team.
Collingwood’s Brayden Maynard cleared at AFL Tribunal
Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard is free to play in his team's preliminary final next week after escaping suspension for his collision with Angus Brayshaw.
Chastened Munster in Storm warning for Roosters
Cameron Munster says he was poor for Melbourne against Brisbane but won't have another bad game against the Sydney Roosters in their sudden death final.
Dynamic Cobbo, Walsh bond forged in Broncos academy
Brisbane winger Selwyn Cobbo has scored plenty of his 20 NRL tries this year from a Reece Walsh pass or kick and their rapport has been years in the making.
Demons skipper Gawn fit for AFL semi-final: Goodwin
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists captain Max Gawn will be fit to face Carlton in their AFL semi-final, but refused to confirm whether he has a toe injury.