‘Heartbroken’ coach Robinson proud of Roosters’ season
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has refused to blame a contentious non-call for his team's nail-biting semi-final defeat to Melbourne.
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Key pair to bolster Blues’ attack in preliminary final
Sam Docherty is confident about his shoulder, while Harry McKay and Jack Martin are set to return for Carlton in their AFL preliminary final against Brisbane.
Storm hopeful Hughes, Coates are fit to face Penrith
Melbourne are concerned about the fitness of star half Jahrome Hughes and winger Xavier Coates after downing the Sydney Roosters in a thriller.
Rafter on call as Aussies discover net gains
Aussie duo Max Purcell and Chris O'Connell have sought out Pat Rafter, keen to learn how the former great's serve-and-volley approach can aid their tennis rise.
Head a doubt for World Cup after suffering broken hand
Travis Head has suffered a fractured hand in a potential World Cup calamity for Australia amid a horror 164-run one-day hammering by South Africa at Centurion.
Wallabies prop Schoupp looking for A-grade performance
Schoolteacher-turned-Wallabies World Cup prop Blake Schoupp says impressing coach Eddie Jones was easier than his students, who criticised his form.
Turuva eyes new house for family with next NRL deal
Penrith winger Sunia Turuva has revealed his dream of buying his dad a new house with his next NRL deal, after their family home burnt down three years ago.
Matildas’ Hunt joins PSG, Cooney-Cross to Arsenal
Matildas midfielder Kyra Cooney-Cross is London-bound after signing with English powerhouse Arsenal, while defender Clare Hunt has joined Paris Saint-Germain.
Thornton stars in Australia A’s series win over NZ A
Harry Thornton has starred again with four wickets to propel Australia A to a two-wicket win over New Zealand A to clinch a 3-0 series victory in Brisbane.
Cotter named Maroons player of Origin series
Queensland forward Reuben Cotter credited Maroons Godfather Dick 'Tosser' Turner after winning the Ron McAuliffe Medal as State of Origin player of the series.
Hastings uncertain for NRL prelim, Saifiti out of semi
Daniel Saifiti will join Jackson Hastings on the sidelines for Newcastle's NRL semi-final against the Warriors in Auckland.
Head suffers broken hand as Australia caned by Proteas
Travis Head has suffered a fractured hand in a potential World Cup calamity for Australia amid a horror 164-run one-day hammering by South Africa at Centurion.
Epic Klaasen ton for Proteas as Aussies smashed for 416
Records have tumbled at Centurion as Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller led a South African slaughter of the Australian attack.
Sharks must change to avoid more finals failure: Hynes
Nicho Hynes says Cronulla must look within if they are to stop their habit of falling in NRL finals games.
Johnson firms for finals return, named in 24-hour team
Warriors star Shaun Johnson is closing in on a return from his calf injury after being named in the 24-hour team for the NRL semi-final against Newcastle.
Happy mum Ash Barty stands firm on tennis retirement
Ash Barty has emphatically shut down talk of a tennis return during a rare public appearance to welcome the return of the Brisbane International.
Schache sub for Demons’ AFL semi-final against Carlton
Josh Schache has played just two AFL games this season but has been called in as the sub for Melbourne's semi-final against Carlton.
Brisbane International returns in tennis event shake-up
Ash Barty has endorsed the return of the Brisbane International as a standalone event to kickstart Australia's summer of tennis.
The Warriors combination 10 years in the making
Dom Young and Greg Marzhew have been two of the star attractions in Newcastle this year, but the Warriors' wing pairing goes back much further.
Port coach denies punt on injured players for GWS final
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has issued a thinly-veiled barb at GWS while denying he will gamble on injured players in their Adelaide Oval semi-final.
Essendon geared up for shot at AFLW heavyweight Crows
Essendon take on Adelaide for the first time when they clash in the AFLW's round three, with both sides eager to maintain their perfect start to 2023.
Influx of NBA scouts on Aussie basketball Blitz
More than 40 NBA scouts will attend the NBL's week-long pre-season tournament on the Gold Coast from Saturday.
Warriors cut ‘kamikaze’ prep for biggest game in decade
Andrew Webster says the Warriors threw themselves too hard into preparations for their qualifying final but feels they've struck a better balance this week.
Big Val sets November scales target for Dolphins return
Dolphins centre and cult hero Valynce Te Whare reckons his fish and vegetable diet will help him lose the eight kilograms he wants to shed in the off-season.
Canberra chase big Titans win to seal NRLW finals spot
The final round of the NRLW season includes Canberra hosting Gold Coast in search of a win that would seal their spot in next weekend's finals.
Matilda Cooney-Cross wins dream move to Arsenal
Matildas midfielder Kyra Cooney-Cross is bound for London after signing with English heavyweights Arsenal.
Hastings uncertain for prelim if Knights make it: Coach
Jackson Hastings is missing Newcastle's semi-final against the Warriors and is no certainty to return for next week's preliminary final if the Knights qualify.
Qld backs the Gabba as Olympic host site
A Senate inquiry wants a review into the decision to host the 2032 Brisbane Olympics at the Gabba, with concerns about plans to revamp the stadium.
Time in coaches’ box helps reinvigorate Nathan Cleary
Nathan Cleary has missed significant game time in each of the last three seasons, but the Penrith ace says that hasn't always been a bad thing.
Injured Skelton in doubt for Wallabies crunch clash
Wallabies skipper Will Skelton could join Taniela Tupou on the sidelines after suffering a calf injury at training ahead of their World Cup clash with Fiji.
Blues’ Cripps primed for semi-final clash with Dees
Despite some concerns, Michael Voss says Carlton captain Patrick Cripps is fully fit and raring to go in the AFL semi-final clash with Melbourne at the MCG.