Hynes back as Sharks and Raiders fight for home final
Cronulla's Nicho Hynes will return from a quad injury to face Canberra, with the winner locking up a home NRL final in the first week of the play-offs.
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Blues’ Cripps eager to impact first AFL finals series
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps is fighting fit and raring to go for his first AFL finals series, starting against Sydney at the MCG.
Broncos pip Sharks to move into NRLW top four
Brisbane have hung on to beat Cronulla 32-28 in Townsville and move into the NRLW's top four for the first time this season after Newcastle beat Canberra 20-12.
Boomers take stock after loss seals early Cup exit
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian has some "big decisions" to make after his new-look team, featuring a record nine NBA players, was knocked out of the World Cup.
Aussie wildcard Hijikata marches into US Open’s last 16
Inspired Australian wildcard Rinky Hijikata has advanced to the last 16 of the US Open with a pulsating four-set third-round win over China's Zhizhen Zhang.
Old firm Walters, Langer revive Broncos glory days
Kevin Walters and Allan Langer led the Broncos to great heights as players, and former coach Wayne Bennett says the dynamic duo are doing it again as coaches.
Demetriou’s mea culpa after historic Souths collapse
Jason Demetriou says he is at fault for South Sydney's late-season collapse after they missed finals for the first time in six years.
Manly see positives in year of missed opportunities
Manly's 2023 NRL campaign is a case of what could have been, but coach Anthony Seibold can see several positives from his first season in charge of the club.
Resurgent Roosters’ finals fate rests on other results
Trent Robinson says he'll lean on former protege Craig Fitzgibbon to ensure the Sydney Roosters play beyond this weekend.
Marsh’s Aussie heroics not surprising: Abbott
After his career-best T20I haul with the ball, Sean Abbott was impressed but not surprised by the Mitch Marsh masterclass that followed against South Africa.
Boomers bounced out in World Cup loss to Slovenia
Australia's World Cup hopes have been ended in an 11-point loss to Slovenia, despite the Boomers' ability to restrict the influence of superstar Luka Doncic.
Roosters win 26-12 to complete Souths’ NRL implosion
South Sydney have completed the most dramatic collapse in the NRL era, missing out on the finals after losing 26-12 to the Sydney Roosters.
Demons open AFLW season with big win over Magpies
New captain Kate Hore was among a raft of contributors for Melbourne as the reigning premiers posted a 42-point win over Collingwood in the AFLW season opener.
Tigers fans protest as season ends in Manly hammering
Fed-up Wests Tigers fans have had banners taken down by security after they staged a protest on the Brookvale hill during a final-round 54-12 loss to Manly.
Dragons look to end NRL campaign with upset Knights win
St George Illawarra believe they can mark interim coach Ryan Carr's final game in charge by toppling red-hot Newcastle.
Storm keen to keep electric Fa’alogo long term
Fullback Sua Fa'alogo enjoyed a sparkling debut against the Broncos and Melbourne say they have no intention of losing a player they have on contract to 2025.
Eagles aim to end Fremantle’s AFLW derby stronghold
The Dockers lead the AFLW western derby tally 5-0, and West Coast are keen to turn the tables in their round-one clash at Fremantle Oval.
Ex-world boxing champ sentenced for violent car robbery
Ex-world boxing champion Damien Hooper was "actively psychotic" at the time he stole a car in a violent 2022 robbery, Brisbane District Court has been told.
‘I am the banana man’: Broncos bend it like Flegler
Supporters raised bananas and even dressed up as them in tribute to Brisbane prop, stand-in captain and banana farmer Thomas Flegler, who embraced the fanfare.
Bulldogs are behind Ciraldo’s training methods: Mahoney
Reed Mahoney insists Canterbury's players are all on the same page after claims some at the Bulldogs have issues with Cameron Ciraldo's tough training regime.
All eyes on Isaako as Dolphins winger nears magic feat
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has hailed "absolutely outstanding" winger Jamayne Isaako as he closes in on becoming the leading points and tryscorer in the NRL
Busted nose won’t break Broncos warrior Ali Brigginshaw
Brisbane captain Ali Brigginshaw may have a nose that has seen better days but her brain is her biggest asset ahead of the NRLW clash with Cronulla.
Ratten open to something new after leaving Kangaroos
Brett Ratten says he's not sure what he'll do next after leaving his role at North Melbourne, but he's open to new opportunities.
Kiss overhauls coaching staff in Reds Super reshuffle
New Queensland Reds coach Less Kiss has cleaned out the Super Rugby Pacific side's coaching set-up, bringing in Brad Davis, Jonathan Fisher and Zane Hilton.
Storm hammer Broncos’ NRL minor premiership hopes
Melbourne have kept Penrith in the NRL minor premiership race with a 32-22 win over Brisbane that featured an electric debut by Sua Fa'alogo.
Finals fate on the line in Souths-Roosters blockbuster
South Sydney can end the Sydney Roosters' NRL finals hopes with victory at Accor Stadium on Friday night.
Papenhuyzen gives Storm extra edge for finals: Bellamy
Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen started and shone against Brisbane as coach Craig Bellamy confirmed hooker Harry Grant is a certainty for the finals.
Broncos’ Piakura free for finals after three charges
Brisbane forward Brendan Piakura has received fines for three charges in the clash with Melbourne and will be available to play week one of the NRL finals.
Top Aussie Vine abandons Vuelta a Espana after crash
Australian Grand Tour hope Jay Vine has been forced to pull out of the Vuelta a Espana for the second consecutive year because of a crash.
Uncapped Silvera, Burgess headline new-look Socceroos
Graham Arnold has ushered in a new era for the Socceroos, naming five uncapped players in his squad to face Mexico in Dallas.
Slipper ‘touch and go’ to be fit for World Cup opener
Eddie Jones says Australia's most experienced player James Slipper is "touch and go" to be fit for the Wallabies' World Cup opener against Georgia.