Kangaroos not fussed by Pacific nation League defectors: Cherry-Evans
Australia's players claim they remain in the best position to defend their World Cup crown despite a State of Origin-calibre 17 opting to play elsewhere.
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Munster admits joining Bennett’s Dolphins would be a “nice challenge”
Cameron Munster planned to have his NRL future sorted before the Rugby League World Cup, but that now won't happen with the star five-eighth still undecided.
Opportunity beckons for Australian sport
Australian Sports Commission CEO Kieren Perkins says a 10-year window of major events is a chance to set the nation up for long-term success.
Sport must reflect Aust society: Perkins
Australian Sports Commission chief executive Kieren Perkins says he will have failed if the country's Olympic team is not more diverse at the 2032 Games.
Success key as Brisbane seeks Games brand
Performance on the field of play will be the measure of Olympic success, Kieren Perkins says, as Brisbane 2032 begins its search for a Games brand.
Women’s players unsure of pay for RLWC
Australia's women are yet to learn what they will be paid to play in the Rugby League World Cup, despite entering their final weeks of preparation for the tour.
City’s Jamieson set for 300th ALM game
Melbourne City captain Scott Jamieson is the A-League Men's chief antagonist but hopes he'll be remembered as a good person as he hits the 300-game mark.
Rookie Daniels sharp in first NBA look
Australian Dyson Daniels scored 15 points and added five rebounds, three steals and two blocks in his first outing for New Orleans in the NBA pre-season.
Hunt re-signs with Dragons until 2025
St George Illawarra captain Ben Hunt has inked a two-year extension in a massive boost for the Dragons and their coach Anthony Griffin.
Wright to leave NRLW post at Broncos
Two-time NRLW premiership winner Kelvin Wright won't be back for a fifth season at Brisbane.
Australia beat West Indies in T20 thriller
Australian have beaten West Indies with a ball to spare after captain Aaron Finch and wicketkeeper Matthew Wade rescued the side in their T20 international.
‘The Hammer’ inks two-year Dolphins deal
Former North Queensland speedster Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will join the Dolphins where he is expected to be the new NRL club's fullback.
Cummins’ T20 internationals to be managed
Pat Cummins says he doesn't think he or fellow Australian paceman Josh Hazlewood will play all the games in the lead-up to the World Cup.
Crowley happy to be dark horse at Ironman
Despite her strong record at the Hawaiian Ironman, Australian Sarah Crowley is not considered among the favourites as the event make its return.
NRL’s $4000 was fine too big: Matterson
Parramatta backrower Ryan Matterson claims $4000 was too big of a fine to pay for an NRL grand final crusher tackle, instead taking a three-game ban.
AFL selects panel to examine racism claims
An independent panel to probe AFL racism allegations has been named, with league boss Gillon McLachlan hopeful ex-players who raised the claims will take part.
Golf, BMX, rowing earn Comm Games debuts
Open-water rowing, golf and BMX racing will all make their Commonwealth Games debut among 20 sports at Victoria's 2026 regional event.
Mitchell laments no scouts at Koori comp
NRL scouts should have been "knocking on the gate" at the Koori Knockout, disappointed South Sydney fullback Latrell Mitchell says, but instead none showed up.
Gold Coast’s Bowes wants trade to Geelong
Geelong look set to benefit from Gold Coast's salary dump, with midfielder Jack Bowes telling the Suns he wants a trade to the reigning AFL premiers.
AFL boss backs Thorburn’s Dons resignation
Conflicting views between his church and football club left Andrew Thorburn with no choice but to stand down as Essendon CEO, AFL boss Gillon McLachlan says.
ACL tear but Simon says Cup still target
Matildas striker Kyah Simon will be racing the clock to return to full fitness for next year's home World Cup after confirming she has suffered a torn ACL.
Eisenhuth confident of remaining a Panther
Off-contract Penrith forward Matt Eisenhuth missed out on selection in this year's grand final team but is confident he will remain at the Panthers in 2023.
Bombers back in crisis, new CEO resigns
New Essendon CEO Andrew Thorburn has resigned a day after the Bombers announced his appointment, due to his position at a controversial church.
Windies skipper back at scene of carnage
West Indian captain Nicholas Pooran says he wants to be the best T20 batsman in the world ahead of their clash with Australia on the Gold Coast.
Simmons ends 470-day NBA absence
Ben Simmons had a mixed night in his first appearance in Brooklyn colours as the Nets fell to his former team Philadelphia in NBA preseason action.
McStay’s move to Collingwood confirmed
Collingwood have officially secured Brisbane forward Daniel McStay, with the Lions receiving a second-round draft pick for losing the unrestricted free agent.
NRLW star Boyle chooses work over Cup
Millie Boyle has pulled out of the Jillaroos' Rugby League World Cup squad, with the Newcastle NRLW star prioritising her new business.
Eels’ Matterson chooses ban over fine
Parramatta's Ryan Matterson has chosen to accept a three-match ban rather than face a fine for his crusher tackle on Dylan Edwards during the NRL grand final.
Marsh to bat only if picked for T20 game
Australian T20 captain Aaron Finch has confirmed allrounder Mitch Marsh is not yet fit to bowl, but is backing him at No.3 in their batting order.
‘No regrets’ Finch set to attack in T20s
Australia's T20 captain Aaron Finch will continue to play his aggressive way as he reunites with David Warner at the top of the order against the West Indies.
NRL probes Warriors’ Curran after incident
The NRL is investigating Warriors forward Josh Curran following an incident at a licensed venue on the NSW mid-North Coast last weekend.