Tensions thaw between NRL and RLPA, boycotts end
The NRL and players' association are close to reaching agreement after protracted pay talks, with the union dropping their boycott of the league's promotions.
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Injured Melbourne skipper Gawn to miss 4-6 weeks
Melbourne captain Max Gawn will miss at least the next month of the AFL season because of a knee injury.
Jets skipper Davis grounds Phoenix with first ALW goal
Wellington Phoenix are favourites to collect the ALW wooden spoon for a second-straight season after Newcastle Jets came from behind to win a 3-2 thriller.
Daicos’ hot start continues as Magpies smash Power
Port Adelaide tried but failed to put the clamps on Nick Daicos as the young star helped Collingwood post a convincing 71-point victory at the MCG.
NRL: No war chest to stop Suaalii followers
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo says the league will not throw money at players to stop them following Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to rugby union.
Suaalii to join Waratahs after RA confirms code switch
Rugby Australia has confirmed that Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will leave the NRL's Sydney Roosters at the end of 2024 to play rugby until at least the end of 2027.
AFL coaches not keen on fans booing Horne-Francis
Rival coaches Ken Hinkley and Craig McRae didn't like seeing Port Adelaide's Jason Horne-Francis being jeered by Collingwood fans on his AFL return to Victoria.
Power lacked toughness in Pies defeat: Hinkley
Port Adelaide looked all at sea in a 71-point thumping from Collingwood that left coach Ken Hinkley searching for answers.
Queensland thump Rebels in Super W opener
Queensland have steam-rolled an ill-disciplined Melbourne in their Super W opener, running in seven tries for a 43-0 win.
Lightning beat Firebirds to win Qld Super Netball derby
Shooters Steph Wood and Cara Koenen starred as the Sunshine Coast Lightning defeated the Queensland Firebirds 65-55 in their Super Netball derby in Brisbane.
Richmond survive second-half scare to down Adelaide
Richmond have kicked the last five goals to down Adelaide by 32 points in a rollercoaster AFL clash at Adelaide Oval.
Brimson, Foran, Taulagi injured as Cowboys beat Titans
North Queensland and Gold Coast are licking their wounds after a number of injuries in a chaotic and error-ridden NRL derby won by the Cowboys.
Rebels hang tough for thrilling Super win over Reds
Melbourne have banked their second win of the Super Rugby Pacific season, beating Queensland 40-34 in a pulsating clash at AAMI Park.
Souths honour Sattler with golden-point win over Manly
Lachlan Ilias has kicked South Sydney to a 13-12 golden-point win over Manly in a fitting memorial to late Rabbitohs legend John Sattler.
Late drama as Kangaroos beat Dockers by a point in AFL
Fremantle have been denied a shot on goal after the final siren in their one-point loss to North Melbourne at Optus Stadium.
Bisset stars, Browning beaten in Brisbane Track Classic
Sprinter Rohan Browning was left fuming fumed as middle-distance star Catriona Bisset produced a standout performance at the Brisbane Track Classic.
Man shot dead by police in far north Queensland
Ethical Standards Command is investigating after a man allegedly armed with a knife was shot dead by police in far north Queensland.
Manly see positive in return to rugby league grind
Manly lost the battle against South Sydney but see genuine improvement in being able to enter an 80-minute grind with a top team for the first time in years.
Reeling Bulldogs attempt to reset after poor AFL start
Reeling from their 0-2 start to the AFL season, the Western Bulldogs will reckon with two poor losses and attempt to find a way to reset.
Brimson’s Origin hopes hamstrung in Cowboys defeat
A hamstring injury has dealt a blow to Titans' fullback AJ Brimson's hopes of starting for Queensland when State of Origin gets underway on May 31.
Brisbane founder says Dolphins ‘best thing’ for Broncos
Brisbane founding director Barry Maranta spoke to the club recently about what a derby rivalry with the Dolphins would do for them and he's been proven right.
Scheffler beats Jason Day in WGC Match Play quarters
Jason Day has continued his revival, but suffered a 2&1 quarter-final loss at the WGC Match Play in Texas to world No.1 Scottie Scheffler.
Suaalii won’t solve Wallabies’ woes: Brandon Smith
Roosters hooker Brandon Smith has questioned whether signing Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was the right way for the Wallabies to go about restoring their former glory.
Cowboy Nanai to miss two NRL games for dangerous throw
North Queensland's State of Origin back-rower Jeremiah Nanai is set to miss two games after he was charged for his dangerous throw on Gold Coast's Phil Sami.
AFL says umpires correct with Perth final siren call
The AFL has ruled that the umpires correctly handled the controversial finish to North Melbourne's one-point win over Fremantle in Perth.
Saints star Steele needs surgery for busted collarbone
St Kilda captain Jack Steele will be sidelined for four weeks after he suffered a broken collarbone in the Saints' AFL win over the Western Bulldogs
Rebels’ Gordon makes case for Wallabies World Cup
Melbourne's Carter Gordon has continued to put his hand up for a Wallabies World Cup berth, with Test coach Eddie Jones keeping his options open.
Weideman late withdrawal from Bombers’ clash with Suns
A toe injury has forced Sam Weideman out of Essendon's AFL clash with Gold Coast as the Bombers look to build on a strong round-one performance.
Makeshift forward Langford stars in Bombers’ AFL win
Kyle Langford has stepped up in the absence of injured teammates, kicking a career-best haul of five goals as Essendon posted a 28-point win over Gold Coast.
Day, Herbert unbeaten at WGC Match Play but Scott loses
Jason Day and Lucas Herbert remain unbeaten at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play but fellow Australians Adam Scott and Min Woo Lee lost their second outings.
Global tributes as Paine farewells first-class career
Former Australian Test captain Tim Paine has spoken publicly for the first time since retiring from first-class cricket.