‘Every effort’: Walsh has Thorn ethos for title defence
Broncos legend Brad Thorn won back-to-back titles in the late 1990s with a mentality fellow great Peter Ryan insists Reece Walsh has also embraced.
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Smithies intent on returning to glory with Raiders
Morgan Smithies wants to return to the English national team for the World Cup, but knows he's got to focus on making an impact in Canberra first.
‘My style of player’: Maguire meets with Barnett
The future of Warriors prop Mitch Barnett has taken another twist with Brisbane coach Michael Maguire meeting with the man he gave a NSW debut to.
No rebellious streak: Why Piastri will play team game
Australian Oscar Piastri says he will only blow his shot at a title if he stopped playing the team game at McLaren, with no plans to defy orders in 2026.
Korea set up Matildas showdown with Filipino thrashing
South Korea have made light work of the Philippines in a 3-0 Asian Cup ahead of their group-defining clash with Australia.
Sam Harper shines on wicket-filled opening Shield day
Victorian wicketkeeper Sam Harper has continued his rich vein of form with the bat on the first day of his side's Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania.
Injuries strike Cats ahead of AFL season opener
Geelong will be without two of their biggest names for their season opener against Gold Coast, while the Western Bulldogs have backed in Sam Darcy's fitness.
Head out cheaply, Thornton gets Shield career-best
Travis Head has fallen for a single-digit score in his return to the Sheffield Shield for South Australia, while teammate Henry Thornton nabbed five wickets.
Gannon strikes late as Bulls slump against WA
Queensland stars Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja were among the big-name batters to fall late on day one as WA paceman Cameron Gannon found his groove.
Coach not convinced Grant is better than Storm great
While lauding the contribution of his captain Harry Grant, coach Craig Bellamy isn't convinced he's a better hooker than Melbourne club legend Cameron Smith.
Kerr’s big Fowler call as Matildas star breaks drought
Joe Montemurro has taken his time to unleash a Matildas' frontline of Caitlin Foord, Mary Fowler and Sam Kerr -- and he's now reaping the rewards.
‘Traitors’: Iran state TV slams football team’s silence
Iran's state television has called for its women's team to be punished for failing to sing the anthem.
Veteran and rookie named as Australian para flagbearers
Australia's only medallist at the last winter Paralympics will carry the flag at the Milan-Cortina opening ceremony with a team rookie.
‘I’ll play anywhere’: Suaalii’s team-first mentality
NSW Waratahs star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has an unselfish mindset, opting to put the needs of the team above any demands that he plays in his preferred position.
‘Ultimate example’: New Titans half gets Hannay nod
Gold Coast coach Josh Hannay insists new signing Lachlan Ilias will prove he's a top-shelf NRL half and reveals why he's backed larrikin second-rower Arama Hau.
Teo’s ‘tough love’ takes Tawha from scaffold to Broncos
Late blooming enforcer Aublix Tawha admits it is "crazy" he is now a Brisbane Bronco after a career that has taken him from Amsterdam to Yass to chase a dream.
Aussies central to female sport global meeting of minds
A global women's sports alliance will make moves to expand during the Women in Sport Congress in Brisbane, but don't expect members to reveal all their secrets.
Stuart backs ‘courageous’ Sanders ahead of Manly test
Canberra's new halves combination will run out for their much-anticipated NRL debut, as the Raiders prepare to face their ex-playmaker Jamal Fogarty at Manly.
J’maine Hopgood banned after Parramatta’s horror loss
Queensland representative J'maine Hopgood has received a one-game suspension in the fallout from Parramatta's horror round-one loss to Melbourne.
Sharks to turn exodus speculation into ‘real strength’
Cronulla hopes to use the possibility of mass exits to their advantage in the 2026 NRL season, according to head coach Craig Fitzgibbon.
Reborn Matildas warrior chasing ‘fairytale ending’
With her international career given a new lease of life by Joe Montemurro, Alanna Kennedy is chasing one thing as the Matildas' Asian Cup campaign heats up.
Ferrari flies as Piastri recovers from shaky start
Oscar Piastri has produced the sixth-fastest time in the opening practice session for the Australian F1 Grand Prix, with Ferrari the early pacesetters.
Tualima out to fill ‘big shoes’ in Reds battle
Tuaina Taii Tualima has been parachuted into the ACT Brumbies starting line-up and will face a big test against the Queensland Reds' star-studded back row.
Lions back boom recruit to slot into star-studded team
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is excited to debut recruit Oscar Allen and confident the former West Coast star will connect on the field with his teammates.
‘Clarity for all’: Hannay’s new ethos gets Titans test
New Gold Coast coach Josh Hannay has backed players in one position and taken steps to eradicate Jekyll and Hyde displays as he returns to Shark Park.
596 painful reasons Dolphins must end turnstile ways
The Dolphins have been put on notice that last year's defensive frailties won't be tolerated in 2026, as they prepare to show South Sydney their new resolve.
Healy out cheaply as pink ball swings wildly in Perth
Annabel Sutherland and debutant Lucy Hamilton combined for seven wickets before India fought back late on day one of the pink-ball Test in Perth.
McLaren lash team-order critics as Piastri sets pace
Oscar Piastri has gone quickest on the first day of practice for the Australian grand prix, as his team boss hit out at so-called conspiracy theorists.
Tasmania skittled, but in the hunt for Shield chase
A tense third-day run chase looms in the Sheffield Shield clash between Tasmania and Victoria in Hobart, despite the hosts being rolled for less than 100.
Bulls on the ropes as Fanning nears maiden Shield ton
Fringe opener Sam Fanning is on track to make his maiden Sheffield Shield century as WA put Queensland to the sword at Allan Border Field.
‘That’s not us’: Waratahs humbled by Hurricanes
The Hurricanes have run in nine tries to consign the Waratahs to their first loss of the Super Rugby Pacific season and ninth straight defeat to the Kiwi side.