Dark days shaped Broncos’ next generation: Capewell
Brisbane back-rower Kurt Capewell joined the club after a horror stretch he thinks helped ready the Broncos' emerging stars for their 2023 NRL title push.
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World surf climax on hold as hurricane swell nears
The WSL Finals could be run on Sunday morning (AEST) after officials opted not to commence action when the window opened at California's Lower Trestles.
McKay hurt as Blues edge Swans in AFL finals thriller
Carlton have held off a late challenge from Sydney to win an enthralling AFL elimination final by six points but lost key forward Harry McKay to injury.
Snapshot of Brisbane’s qualifying final defeat of Storm
A quick look at Brisbane's 26-0 qualifying final defeat of Melbourne at Suncorp Stadium on Friday.
Reynolds’ masterclass ends Broncos’ Storm hoodoo
Brisbane halfback Adam Reynolds has done what he was recruited to do, masterminding a drought-breaking NRL finals defeat of Melbourne.
Broncos whip injury-hit Storm to end 14-year hoodoo
Brisbane have belted Melbourne 26-0 in their first win at Suncorp Stadium over them since 2009 as the Storm lost Xavier Coates and Ryan Papenhuyzen to injuries.
Storm optimistic as Papenhuyzen undergoes surgery
Melbourne football boss Frank Ponissi has provided an update after Ryan Papenhuyzen had surgery on the broken ankle he suffered in the finals loss to Brisbane.
Talakai flips script on Hynes after NSW Origin pain
Cronulla centre Siosifa Talakai has detailed the heart-to-heart conversations that helped turn around Nicho Hynes' season after his State of Origin torment.
McStay takes his moment in Magpies’ big finals win
Collingwood forward Daniel McStay fought through a difficult opening to the qualifying to produce a match-winning cameo during the third term against Melbourne.
Fisher-Harris still carries hurt of Warriors rejection
One of the NRL's best forwards for the past five years, life changed for Penrith's Kiwi prop James Fisher-Harris when he was overlooked by the Warriors.
Roosters ready to compound Sharks’ finals woes
The Sydney Roosters are confident superstar centre Joey Manu will be fit as the Tricolours try to extend Cronulla's run of outs in NRL finals.
Gamble, Cogger out to impress as selection battle looms
Jack Cogger and Tyson Gamble will be using the NRL finals series to push their case for starting 2024 as Newcastle's first-choice five-eighth.
Comm Games could be pushed to 2027 to find new host
Commonwealth Games organisers are considering delaying the event into 2027 to help a potential Australian host prepare, an inquiry has been told.
Settled Lions ‘ready’ thanks to seven-year AFL journey
Brisbane's progression has left coach Chris Fagan confident they're ready to make the most of a fifth-straight AFL finals appearance.
Lanning makes cricket return, misses West Indies series
Australia captain Meg Lanning has made her comeback to cricket in a pre-season match for Victoria, but will not immediately re-join the national team.
Rising Port can challenge Lions in AFLW: Houghton
Gun Port Adelaide forward Gemma Houghton believes her young AFLW side can threaten Brisbane after showing their improvement against Adelaide.
Bright Socceroos future beckons for defender Circati
Parma defender Alessandro Circati looms as a long-term Socceroos player after impressive performances in Italy.
Isaako in Kiwis frame after Dolphins awards haul
Dolphins player of the year Jamayne Isaako capped a great year by winning four awards at the club's presentation night and is in contention for more honours.
Warriors’ ride of emotion bigger than 2011 for Cleary
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has been a part of both the Warriors' grand final appearances, but believes the momentum behind the club is even bigger in 2023.
Australia A crumble despite impressive Jewell century
A fine 131 from Tasmanian opener Caleb Jewell wasn't enough to stop Australia A falling to defeat against New Zealand A in their second four-day match.
Magpies hold off Demons to win dramatic finals opener
Collingwood are through to a preliminary final after surviving a late charge from Melbourne to win their qualifying final at the MCG by seven points.
Cronulla get past Dragons for NRLW derby triumph
Cronulla have beaten St George Illawarra in their first NRLW derby, although both are now almost certainly out of finals contention.
Broken back not stopping Ethan Ewing’s WSL title shot
Ethan Ewing is set to compete alongside three other Australians for a world surfing title in California, one month after fracturing two vertebrae in a wipeout.
Donaldson starts as Jones hails ‘Formula One’ Wallabies
Ben Donaldson will start at fullback for the Wallabies' opening Rugby World Cup clash with Georgia as Eddie Jones looks to bolster the team's goal-kicking.
Lucky escape for farmer in firing line of killer gunman
A camouflage-clad gunman who killed a workmate also fired at a farmer before turning his weapon on himself after police in Western Australia found him.
Swans aim to gatecrash Blues’ AFL finals party
Sydney are planning to ruin Carlton's elimination final party as long-suffering Blues fans are revel in their side's first AFL finals appearance in a decade.
Prelim-bound Magpies prepare to welcome back Daicos
Nick Daicos would have been a "bit short" had he played next week but Collingwood will prepare to welcome back the young superstar for a preliminary final.
Reynolds adamant Storm hoodoo means nothing
Brisbane's horror NRL record against Melbourne is matched only by skipper Adam Reynolds' struggles against them, but he insists that's irrelevant now.
Concussion sub Labuschagne guides Australia to ODI win
Concussion sub Marnus Labuschagne has proved Australia's hero in their three-wicket ODI triumph over South Africa in Bloemfontein.
Australia to kick off BJK Cup finals against Slovenia
Alicia Molik's Australia team, hoping to go one better than in 2022, will launch the Billie Jean King Cup finals with a tie against Slovenia.
Neal-Bullen: Demons can pick themselves up off canvas
Melbourne have no plans of suffering a second consecutive straight-sets finals exit after losing their AFL qualifying final to Collingwood.