NRL flags closest start to season since 1975
The NRL has had its closest start to a season since 1975, with an average winning margin of only 8.58 points through three rounds and only three teams unbeaten.
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Strong Port win won’t change coach Hinkley’s approach
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says not even a stunning round-one win has changed his outlook as he continues to wait on new contract talks.
NRL defend Eels horror run of rivals after byes
The NRL has insisted there was no oversight in the season draw, with Parramatta handed three games in a row against rivals who are fresh off a bye.
Haas credits Bennett with keeping him at Broncos
Broncos prop Payne Haas has revealed his gratitude to Wayne Bennett but says he is now a Kevin Walters disciple and wants to spoil the Dolphins party.
Hughes charge adds to Melbourne’s NRL woes
Melbourne halfback Jahrome Hughes is facing an NRL ban for a late hit on Tanah Boyd in the Storm's loss to Gold Coast.
Brisbane derby beats Souths vs Roosters: Dolphins CEO
Dolphins boss Terry Reader says the 'Battle for Brisbane' NRL derby with the Broncos will reign supreme in the NRL.
Lightning crush Giants in Super Netball boilover
The first major upset of the Super Netball season is in the books with the Lightning making light work of the Giants
Force fall in back-and-forth Super loss to Highlanders
The Western Force looked poised to run over the top of the injury-hit Highlanders until a second-half sin-binning turned their Super Rugby Pacific clash.
Eels need Matterson to repay them on NRL return
Parramatta have insisted all hope is not lost despite losing their first three games, with Ryan Matterson asked to repay the team on his return from a ban.
Greene fires as brave Giants overrun Crows in AFL
GWS have overrun Adelaide to secure a rousing 16-point victory on a day of injury carnage in Giants coach Adam Kingsley's first game in charge.
High hits means suspensions for Franklin, Pickett
Sydney star Lance Franklin and Melbourne utility Kysaiah Pickett face rough conduct bans for their high bumps.
Thunderbirds mow down Firebirds in Super Netball
Shamera Sterling has dominated in the Adelaide Thunderbird' impressive 59-44 come-from-behind win over the Queensland Firebirds in Super Netball.
Reds hold on to defy Drua’s late Super Rugby charge
A late defensive play from winger Filipo Daugunu has saved the Queensland Reds' blushes in a 27-24 defeat of the Fijian Drua.
‘Walla’ thrills Bombers in big opening win over Hawks
The biggest cheer of Essendon's win over Hawthorn came when Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti ran onto the ground in the last quarter.
Tigers spine shift an option as comeback falls flat
Canterbury have survived a late comeback from Wests Tigers to hold on and win 26-22 in stifling conditions at Belmore Oval.
Starc, Marsh destroy India in 37-over masterclass
Australian pace ace Mitchell Starc has snared 5-53 and Mitch Marsh has scored an unbeaten 66 off 36 balls in a crushing 10-wicket win over India.
David Micheluzzi wins NSW Open and British Open berth
Ex-amateur star David Micheluzzi has won the NSW Open to seal the PGA Tour of Australasia's Order of Merit and a ticket to the British Open and DP World Tour.
Saints upset Fremantle to mark Lyon’s return as coach
Ross Lyon was all smiles after leading St Kilda to a stunning 15-point upset of Fremantle in the first game of his second stint in charge of the Saints.
Snapshot for round one of the AFL season
A look at round one of the AFL season, where a Richmond-Carlton draw was one of several surprise results as Melbourne and Collingwood made big early statements.
Heat right on NRL hierarchy amid sweltering conditions
Tim Sheens has questioned if the NRL should have pushed through the March heatwave with daytime games, or delay the start of matches due to conditions.
Raiders off the mark with thriller win against Sharks
Canberra have won their first game of the NRL season, hanging on in a nail-biting finish to beat Cronulla 24-20 at GIO Stadium.
Gordon, Hunt net first ALW goals as Wanderers beat Roar
Western Sydney has secured its fifth win and second-most successful ALW season by wins in club history after beating Brisbane Roar 3-1 on Sunday.
Nicho Hynes due back as Sharks look to steady NRL ship
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says his players' failure to stick to their roles cost them dearly after a narrow 24-20 loss to Canberra on Sunday night.
Red-hot Raider Horsburgh delivers double in career game
Canberra prop Corey Horsburgh scored two tries in the Raiders' narrow win against Cronulla, with his coach heaping praise on his blossoming maturity.
Flegler wants a Broncos title before joining Dolphins
Brisbane prop Tom Flegler will join the Dolphins next year but has sent a message to his derby opponents' skipper that he won't be intimidated on Friday night.
Why Dolphins enforcer Gilbert never considered Broncos
Dolphins forward Tom Gilbert is tough and thoughtful, and when he decided to return to Brisbane to be closer to family it was only the Dolphins he spoke to.
Wembley beckons again for Kerr as Chelsea progress
Matildas captain Sam Kerr has reached another Women's FA Cup semi-final after Chelsea beat Reading, while Manchester United, Brighton and Aston Villa also won.
Could Mitch Marsh be Australia’s World Cup opener?
Mitch Marsh's stunning form in India has raised the question about whether he should be given an opening role for the ODI World Cup as well.
Back injury rules Mooy out of Socceroos friendlies
Midfielder Aaron Mooy will miss the Socceroos' upcoming friendlies against Ecuador with a back injury, with defender Ryan Strain called up as his replacement.
NRL backs heat policy after playing through scorchers
The NRL has the power to delay games just before kick-off in the future due to extreme heat, with the Canterbury-Wests Tigers match almost pushed back.
Legal fight with world boxing champ not over: promoter
Boxing promoter Dean Lonergan says his legal fight with world champion Jai Opetaia is not over, denying that the 27-year-old has landed a knockout blow.