Dolphins will rise to challenging NRL draw: CEO Reader
The Dolphins have been given some hurdles to overcome in the 2024 NRL draw but CEO Terry Reader says they are ready to make the most of an early season bonus.
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Belief high for Swans ahead of Crows AFLW finals clash
Riding the momentum of four consecutive wins, Sydney are confident they can upset AFLW heavyweights Adelaide.
North skipper Kearney craves second AFLW premiership
North Melbourne captain Emma Kearney says the Kangaroos' thumping qualifying final win over Melbourne was the best of her storied AFLW career.
Coach Smith keen to lead Roar ALW squad to ‘next level’
Former A-League Men striker Alex Smith will replace the axed Garrath McPherson as the Brisbane Roar's ALW coach.
Rain could force World Cup toss rethink in Kolkata
Australia's plan of batting first if they win the World Cup semi-final toss and putting South Africa under pressure could be impacted by forecast rain.
Struggling Hawks axe NBL coach Jackomas
A 2-7 start to the NBL season, after a horror first-year campaign, has cost coach Jacob Jackomas his job at the Illawarra Hawks.
Sharks big winners as 2024 NRL draw released
Cronulla have been handed the best draw of all teams for the 2024 NRL season, while Melbourne, South Sydney and Parramatta face tough schedules.
Corey Waddell grows from ‘tough times’ at Bulldogs
Forward Corey Waddell believes tough lessons learned at Canterbury will come in handy as he rejoins Manly for Anthony Seibold's second season in charge.
Each team’s 2024 NRL draw at a glance
An analysis of each team's NRL draw, with matches against top-four and top-eight teams from 2023 as well as free-to-air games and five-day turnarounds.
Selectors prepare for life after Lanning ahead of India
Australia's selectors are likely to hold off naming a full-time replacement for Meg Lanning when they announce their squad for a multi-format tour of India.
Carmichael cameo gives Sydney last-ball WBBL win
The Sydney Sixers have secured a final-ball win over the Hobart Hurricanes in the WBBL on the back of Mathilda Carmichael's unbeaten 32.
Brisbane Roar sack ALW coach Garrath McPherson
Brisbane Roar's ALW coach Garrath McPherson has been axed after just four rounds of the season with a replacement yet to be confirmed.
Gold Coast bowler’s six wickets in an over goes global
A third-grade cricketer from Queensland has made headlines around the world after taking six wickets in six balls to win a club match in a stunning last over.
Waratahs commit to RA alignment, Brumbies not so keen
Rugby Australia has taken the first step towards centralisation, with New South Wales the first state to commit to an alignment with the governing body.
Averillo arrives to give Dolphins strike, speed in 2024
Former Canterbury centre Jake Averillo had arrived at the Dolphins enthused about striking up a lethal centre pairing with Herbie Farnworth.
Socceroos’ Behich targets top spot in WC qualifying
The Socceroos are heavily favoured to top a group consisting of Bangladesh, Lebanon and Palestine as their World Cup qualifying campaign kicks off in Melbourne.
Bellamy’s round one record under threat from Panthers
A Craig Bellamy-coached Storm team has never lost in the opening round of the NRL, dating back to 2003, but premiers Penrith are set to test that streak.
NRL eye record women’s crowd with Brisbane Origin clash
A women's State of Origin at Suncorp Stadium on the night before Magic Round gets underway has the potential to be a world-record crowd for the NRL.
Crows were boring in AFLW finals loss, says Marinoff
Adelaide midfielder Ebony Marinoff says the Crows were guilty of boring ball use in their upset AFLW qualifying loss to Brisbane.
Des Hasler’s Brookvale Oval return set for July
Amid his legal battle with Manly, new Gold Coast coach Des Hasler has learned when he will face his old side in 2024 after the NRL draw was published.
Tiger great Rance reunites with Hardwick at Gold Coast
Retired Richmond great Alex Rance has joined Gold Coast and his former coach Damien Hardwick as a part-time leadership consultant.
Villegas wins in Bermuda as Adam Scott battles to fifth
Colombia's Camilo Villegas has won the PGA Tour's Bermuda Championship, with Australian Adam Scott playing a minor role before finishing fifth at Port Royal.
NRL grand finalists set for early-season clash in 2024
Penrith and Brisbane will not have to wait long for a grand final rematch, with last season's NRL heavyweights set to clash in round three of the 2024 campaign.
Australian Sevens women crowned Oceania champions
The Australian Sevens women's side have been crowned Oceania champions after producing an unbeaten display in Brisbane.
Cameron Smith second in wild Hong Kong Open finale
Australian golf star Cameron Smith has finished second at the Hong Kong Open in one of the most dramatic and extraordinary finishes to a global golf tournament.
Brisbane add more misery to Mariners’ ALM title defence
Central Coast have become the first team since Brisbane's 2014-15 campaign to open their title defence with four straight losses after falling 2-1 to the Roar.
Adams stars in Kings’ NBL fightback win over Bullets
Sydney trailed by 14 points before halftime but fought back and scored the final 15 points of the game against Brisbane to post a third-straight NBL win.
North upset reigning premiers Melbourne in AFLW
North Melbourne were outstanding in their AFLW qualifying final, keeping Melbourne goalless for three quarters and winning by 41 points.
Phoenix crush Western United to continue hot ALW form
Wellington Phoenix have crushed Western United 3-1 in the ALW, while Melbourne Victory's 4-0 victory over Newcastle has come at a cost.
Scorchers atop WBBL ladder after Mooney blitzes Thunder
The Perth Scorchers have beaten and overtaken the WBBL's top-of-the-table Sydney Thunder, whose bowling attack had no answers to centurion Beth Mooney.
City need to lift amid early ALM struggles: coach
Out-of-form Melbourne City have fought back from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 with Macarthur FC but still need to lift to turn their A-League Men season around.