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.
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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.
‘He gets it’: Barnett thrives under Webster at Warriors
Warriors forward Mitch Barnett signed to play under Nathan Brown, but is in stunning form under rookie coach Andrew Webster who he says has unlocked his best.
Port’s Dixon raises hopes of comeback in semi-final
Port Adelaide midfielder Connor Rozee says key forward Charlie Dixon will be a big chance of returning from a foot injury in the semi-final against GWS.
Forward Fogarty loving being part of Blues’ resurgence
Carlton forward Lachie Fogarty has proven to be an X-factor in the Blues' late-season resurgence, playing in nine wins from his 10 games this year.
Storm hooker Grant ponders SOS to immortal Smith
Melbourne hooker Harry Grant believes an SOS to Storm immortal Cameron Smith wouldn't hurt ahead of the club's elimination final against the Sydney Roosters.
Bellamy spray will rev Storm up against Roosters: Smith
Brandon Smith says a trademark Craig Bellamy outburst will ensure Melbourne don't approach their clash with the Sydney Roosters like they did against Brisbane.
Pearce calls time on decorated rugby league career
Mitchell Pearce has announced he will retire from rugby league at the end of 2023, ending any chance of a return to the NRL.
Tupou says best to come for Wallabies at World Cup
Taniela Tupou has been touted by Wallabies coach Eddie Jones as having the attributes to become the world's best prop and says his best is yet to come.
Kangaroos part ways with assistants Blakey and Brown
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson will have a new-look team of assistants around him in 2024 following the departure of John Blakey and Gavin Brown.
Billy Smith’s broken jaw adds to Roosters’ injury toll
Sydney Roosters centre Billy Smith is out of a do-or-die NRL semi-final against Melbourne after playing 38 minutes against Cronulla with a broken jaw.
Flegler gets dream Broncos script, declares Waugh
Brisbane prop Thomas Flegler's hunger for improvement is like Steve Waugh's "never satisfied" approach as he prepares for a final home game in Broncos colours.
Todd Marshall the latest injury concern for Port
Port Adelaide are sweating on the fitness of Todd Marshall, Dylan Williams and Trent McKenzie heading into Saturday night's semi-final against GWS.
Lifesavers warn of risky summer despite drowning drop
Drownings over the past year have decreased, but authorities are wary a hot Australian summer and an ageing population could drive them up again.
Storm want ‘last laugh’ over old mate Brandon Smith
Former Melbourne hooker Brandon Smith labelled the Storm's loss to Brisbane as "putrid" to set-up a blockbuster semi-final clash with the Sydney Roosters.
Wighton biting charge goes straight to NRL judiciary
Incoming South Sydney signing Jack Wighton is facing a lengthy NRL ban if found guilty of biting Newcastle's Tyson Gamble in his final game for Canberra.
Djokovic still hungry after winning grand slam No.24
Novak Djokovic says he isn't finished yet after landing a record-equalling 24th grand slam title with victory over Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final.
Pies back Maynard ahead of AFL rough conduct hearing
Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard has teammate Steele Sidebottom in his corner as he faces missing the rest of the AFL finals series through suspension.
Newcastle’s Gamble gives Big Willie a tongue lashing
Tyson Gamble says criticism from former Newcastle prop Willie Mason has inspired the Knights' hard-working spine to lift for the finals.
Port can ride out GWS ‘tsunami’: Sam Powell-Pepper
Sam Powell-Pepper says there's been no moping at Port Adelaide after defeat in Brisbane, with the focus on stopping the relentless Giants in an AFL semi-final.