‘Age is irrelevant’: Slipper set for Wallabies comeback
Ageless prop James Slipper could become rugby's all-time most-capped player after announcing a comeback for the Wallabies less than a year into retirement.
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Perkins weighs in on “wicked” Games prizemoney debate
Prize money for Olympic medallists remains a point of contention as Australian athletes welcome life-changing funding ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Games.
‘Shaped me’: gun forward re-signs with Roosters
Having grown up playing in the Sydney Roosters' Academy, Siua Wong has re-signed with the club until the end of the 2028 NRL season.
‘We don’t take s***’: US ready for Socceroos fight
The United States insist they are more aggressive than the last time they faced the Socceroos ahead of their bumper World Cup clash.
Gout flies home for third in 150m behind US great
Australian sprinter Gout Gout has finished an impressive third behind the great Noah Lyles in the 150m at a track meet in Ostrava.
Maroons on notice for incoming Blues aerial threat
Queensland are well aware of what debutant NSW winger Mark Nawaqanitawase can bring to the Origin arena after his performances for the Kangaroos.
Dolphins ruthless in title quest as Origin stars rested
The Dolphins' defensive record in the past six weeks was better than Penrith when they last won the title, but continuing it is key to their premiership hopes.
King watches Aussie Ascot raiders fade in final furlong
Watched by the man whose name is on the race Australia's 3-1 favourite Overpass faded to third in the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot.
‘Laughable’: Roos star slams AFL after teammate banned
North Melbourne's Jy Simpkin vented his frustration on social media after teammate Paul Curtis had a three-match ban upheld by the AFL tribunal.
‘Playing with confidence’: Blues skipper backs star
Blues captain Isaah Yeo says Nathan Cleary's confidence is sky-high, backing the NSW playmaker to deliver another huge State of Origin performance.
‘Feel for Ashley’: Origin coaches support Klein
State of Origin coaches Billy Slater and Laurie Daley have both defended referee Ashley Klein after his gambling debt was made public.
Crichton named for Dogs as Manly welcome back Turbo
Manly will roll out Tom Trbojevic for the first time in close to two months as the Sea Eagles look to put another nail in the coffin of Canterbury's season.
NSW coach gets elite backing despite ‘not great’ record
NSW forward Cameron Murray insists Laurie Daley is no coaching dud as the Blues mentor reveals what inspires him ahead of the State of Origin clash at the MCG.
‘Optimistic’ Magpies star buoyed by near misses
Collingwood have a poor record in close games this season but Josh Daicos believes those results are cause for optimism in the second half of their campaign.
GOAT’s great expectations for WNBL’s newest team
The Tasmania Jewels have been tipped to be competitive from the outset as they prepare to become the WNBL's newest franchise.
Blues stay solid despite slow State of Origin starts
NSW coach Laurie Daley is keeping faith in his line-up despite the Blues' boasting a winning State of Origin record when Cameron Murray starts at lock.
Try-scoring ace feared being squeezed out of Panthers
Penrith's Tom Jenkins has scored a staggering 20 tries in 13 games, but there were times earlier this year he worried about his future at the NRL club.
‘Very proud’: grieving Tino backed to honour late dad
Cameron Munster understands the heartache of losing a father during State of Origin camp so knows what grieving prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is going through now.
Cats provide star duo updates ahead of Dockers clash
Geelong superstar Jeremy Cameron's hip and arm issues won't stop him from playing in a blockbuster clash with league leaders Fremantle.
No doubt about it: Chiefs’ Aussie gets Super final shot
Aussie centre Lalakai Foketi has explained the differences between the environments at the Chiefs and Waratahs ahead of the Kiwi club's fourth-straight final.
Popular Sharks star adds to Cronulla’s injury concerns
Toby Rudolf is the latest Cronulla player to join the club's casualty ward after picking up an injury in their away win over the Warriors.
Aussie sprint king outlines lofty ambitions
Queensland's Lachie Kennedy has his sights on achieving Commonwealth Games glory and a slice of Australian sprinting history before the year is out.
Socceroos focus on actions, US won’t be overconfident
US players have distanced themselves from the suggestion their World Cup clash with Australia will be a "lay-up" victory as the Socceroos soak up criticism.
Maroons keep Blues in dark on ‘Lightning’ strike at MCG
Queensland whiz-kid Reece Walsh is named on the bench, but his exact role is the million-dollar question ahead of game two of the State of Origin series.
Suns battle fine, Kangaroos fight ban at tribunal
North Melbourne will argue against Paul Curtis's three-match ban at the tribunal as Gold Coast also try to overturn a fine that could trigger a larger penalty.
Aussie nears shot at Japan’s pound-for-pound king
Sam Goodman will fight Ryosuke Nishida for an interim world title belt and the chance to finally face Japanese star and pound-for-pound king Naoya Inoue.
Aussie World Cup referee in storm over hand gesture
FIFA's World Cup discrimination monitor has called for an Australian VAR official to be removed for making a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign.
North to take Curtis three-match ban to AFL tribunal
North Melbourne forward Paul Curtis will front the AFL tribunal after his tackle on West Coast's Hamish Davis cost him a three-game ban.
‘Horrible loser’: contrite Hardwick put on AFL notice
The AFL has made a pointed phone call to Gold Coast, who also are going to the tribunal to contest a charge that could land them in extra financial trouble.
Bold BBL plan within reach after crunch meeting
A crunch meeting between Cricket Australia and the six state bodies has ended in big steps being taken towards BBL privatisation.
‘Lead by actions’: New Broncos skipper replaces legend
Brisbane fullback Tamika Upton is the club's new captain and is ready to uphold the standards of Ali Brigginshaw, the superstar she has replaced.