Wallabies face tough World Cup road after Fiji loss
Coach Eddie Jones says he always thought taking on the Wallabies job would be hard but a historic World Cup pool round exit would see the team hit a new low.
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How 2020 GF loss gave Penrith last piece of the puzzle
Penrith's ruthless attitude was born out of a grand final loss to Melbourne, with players walked over by the Storm in 2020 and taught how to play big games.
Warriors keen to make life ugly for ‘pretty boy’ Walsh
The Warriors are aware of the threat electric Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh poses in Saturday's preliminary final.
Cripps ready to get one back on Lions’ Dunkley
Carlton midfield coach Tim Clarke expects Patrick Cripps to respond to being beaten by Josh Dunkley when they resume hostilities in the AFL preliminary final.
Preston win, continue to set the Championship pace
Preston remain unbeaten and top of the English Championship thanks to a hard-fought come-from-behind 2-1 home win against Birmingham.
Handstands to handlebars: the Gabba’s new Lion king
Jason Akermanis agrees that no player has captivated a Gabba crowd like Charlie Cameron since he was dominating for the Brisbane Lions in the early 2000s.
Brown changes tune on Lions, but wary of Voss’ Blues
Critical of the Lions' tall forwards earlier this season, club great Jonathan Brown has changed his tune ahead of a preliminary final date with an old friend.
‘Gold for Gold’: The slogan pushing Titans’ title dream
Gold Coast's NRLW side has the chance to become the first team based on the Glitter Strip to hoist rugby league's top prize aloft.
Pharaohs loom large in trove of ancient Egyptian wonder
From intricate jewellery to remnants of giant statues, a trove of ancient treasures from the time of the pharaohs is making its way to Australia.
Tonga coach Kefu summons Aussie-born Pellegrini for Cup
Tonga coach Toutai Kefu has named two injury replacements for the World Cup, including Aussie-born No.10 Patrick Pellegrini.
Dodoro to step back from key recruiting role at Bombers
Long-time Essendon recruiting boss Adrian Dodoro will "step back" from the role with former West Coast and Gold Coast player Matt Rosa taking over.
Farnworth to honour Broncos ‘pact’ before Dolphins move
Centre Herbie Farnworth has no regrets about joining the Dolphins for 2024 as an unspoken commitment made three years ago drives his Brisbane title quest.
Panthers, Storm name injured stars for prelim final
Jahrome Hughes and Jarome Luai both hope to return from injury and play in Friday's Penrith-Melbourne preliminary final.
Ikin ‘more confident’ Slater will stay Maroons coach
QRL boss Ben Ikin warned the NRL not to mess with the State of Origin schedule and says negotiations with Maroons coach Billy Slater are at their "pointy end".
Sydney finalise ALM signings, add Brazilian defender
Sydney FC have confirmed the capture of Brazilian defender Gabriel Lacerda on a season-long loan.
Skipper Duck to miss Wallaroos’ four-Test NZ rugby tour
Wallaroos captain Piper Duck will miss a tour of New Zealand that also includes Tests against England, France and Wales, as she recovers from ankle surgery.
Coach feedback may not sway NRLW expansion plan: Abdo
Seven of the NRLW's 10 head coaches are against expanding the competition in 2024 but that won't necessarily stop the league from adding more teams.
Tim Cahill’s son Shae signs for Brisbane Roar
Brisbane Roar have signed Shae Cahill, the son of Socceroos legend Tim Cahill, ahead of the upcoming A-League Men season.
Andrews sees comparisons in Blues’ 23 AFL finals charge
Brisbane have the chance to end Carlton's finals run in a similar way to how Geelong tamed the Lions in their AFL flag hunt 12 months ago.
No change to grand final time if Warriors qualify: NRL
The NRL will not consider shifting the grand final to an earlier timeslot if the Auckland-based Warriors beat Brisbane to qualify for the showpiece match.
Broncos made no approach to break contract: Ben Hunt
Dragons captain Ben Hunt insists he has had no contact about a move to the Broncos, despite reports Brisbane are being investigated by the NRL.
Blues are better with maligned McKay: forward coach
He may have struggled with his goal kicking this season but Harry McKay makes the Blues' attack better, insists Carlton forwards coach Ash Hansen.
Ref Klein dropped as Abdo lashes NRL’s ‘blame culture’
The NRL's CEO Andrew Abdo says the sport has a problem with blame as the league drops a top-ranking match official over his performance in the semi-finals.
Woman grilled over rape claim against cricket star
A woman claiming Sri Lankan international batsman Danushka Gunathilaka stealthily removed his condom has been questioned by his lawyer over the allegation.
Campfire honesty sessions got Blues on track: Cerra
AFL preliminary finalists Carlton are reaping the benefits of the hard conversations had at a mid-season campfire that turned their season around.
Jones says Wallabies will embrace Wales Cup challenge
Following their Fiji shock, Wallabies coach Eddie Jones is embracing the challenge of a do-or-die match, with their World Cup hopes on the line against Wales.
Payne management has key Lion in race for prelim
Brisbane Lions defender Jack Payne remains in doubt for the AFL preliminary final, ankle trouble restricting him to light duties at open training.
Leniu’s study of Melbourne prop to play out in prelim
Penrith prop Spencer Leniu describes Nelson Asofa-Solomona as Melbourne's "really big scary guy", and one he has been studying since high school.
‘Blew them out of water’: Haas lethal as teen Warrior
Broncos prop Payne Haas was contracted to the Warriors as a teenager and left a lasting mark on former coach Andrew McFadden and seasoned forwards he monstered.
Storm centre Olam enjoying unexpected return for finals
Melbourne centre Justin Olam thought he was no chance of a return to the Storm's line-up come finals time after a brutal axing in July.
Ex-Diamond Pitman quits international netball
Former Diamond Chelsea Pitman, a tournament winner with Australia and England, has retired from international netball to focus on trying to start a family.