Roosters star Crichton takes indefinite break from NRL
NSW and Sydney Roosters star Angus Crichton has taken a step back from rugby league and is receiving treatment for bipolar disorder, his father says.
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Jack Henry hurt as Cats belt Hawks to open pre-season
New recruit Ollie Henry impressed for Geelong in their easy win over Hawthorn, but brother Jack has given the Cats a scare with another foot problem.
Boomers defeat plucky Bahrain in FIBA qualifier
Todd Blanchfield and Isaac Humphries led the Boomers to a sometimes patchy 83-51 win over Bahrain in their men's basketball World Cup Asian qualifier.
Australia into World Cup final after dramatic India win
Champions Australia have reached their seventh consecutive women's T20 World Cup final, defeating India by five runs in a dramatic semi-final in Cape Town.
Clarkson apologises for confrontation with reporter
New North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has apologised after he had a confrontation with a female reporter at the club.
Johns says Ponga can be an all-time great five-eighth
Newcastle legend Matthew Johns believes gifted talent Kalyn Ponga can develop into an all-time great NRL five-eighth if the Knights stick with his move in 2023.
Lynagh name lives on as Reds blood teenage No.10
Eddie Jones has given his verdict on Tom Lynagh after the son of World Cup winner Michael was named to debut for the Reds in the Super Rugby Pacific opener.
Blues for NSW batters as Qld chase victory
NSW's top-order batters failed to fire, leaving Queensland requiring 198 further runs for victory with nine wickets in hand after day 3 at the Gabba.
Eddie Jones’ arrival has struck fear into the Wallabies
Wallabies Rugby World Cup hopefuls have revealed how Eddie Jones being parachuted in for a second stint as Australia coach has the playing group on edge.
AFL pledges $360m for Tasmania, stadium catch remains
AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan has pledged $360 million towards a Tasmanian team, noting approval for a 19th licence is contingent on securing funding for a stadium.
New Storm leader Munster to continue booze ban
After an ultra-consistent 2022 season, Cameron Munster will continue his self-enforced booze ban as he looks to keep Melbourne among the NRL frontrunners.
Roosters want fast start to end round-one curse
After being beaten in four of their past five opening-round clashes, the Sydney Roosters have made clear their determination to start the NRL season fast.
Maxwell, Marsh included in Australian squad for ODIs
Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Marsh have overcome their respective serious injuries to be included in Australia's three-match ODI series in India.
Turkey earthquake disaster hits home for Raiders’ Guler
Canberra's Emre Guler is preparing for the Raiders' opening clash with North Queensland, but a part of his heart is many miles away in earthquake-struck Turkey.
Roos coach Meninga wants formal international schedule
Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga would like to see rugby league establish a formal schedule of international fixtures, with no Australian matches set for 2023 yet.
Bronzed Boomers no longer World Cup underdogs
Boomers forward Nick Kay expects the world's best to target an Australian team that will no longer be World Cup underdogs after their Olympic breakthrough.
RLPA president talks down strike, peace with NRL looms
Players union boss Daly Cherry-Evans insists good news is not far away in their dispute with the NRL, adding there is no threat of a strike.
Vics rout Redbacks, close on Sheffield Shield final
Career-best figures from young paceman Mitch Perry capped a statement Sheffield Shield win by Victoria over an outclassed South Australia.
Opening bat David Warner no guarantee for Ashes tour
Veteran Australia opener David Warner's Test career remains uncertain after leaving the tour of India following a fractured elbow and declining form.
Australia explain decision to send Agar home from India
Ashton Agar is leaving Australia's tour of India after being leapfrogged by two debutant spinners, a move that has drawn criticism from Adam Gilchrist.
Robinson told Smith Roosters would turn him into a man
Coach Trent Robinson told star recruit Brandon Smith the Sydney Roosters would help him to mature as a person and deal with the media spotlight in Sydney.
Ex-NRL judiciary chair Paul Conlon is new NSWRL boss
Paul Conlon has been appointed as the new NSW Rugby League chairman, days after Sydney Roosters chief executive Joe Kelly also joined the board.
Matildas beat Jamaica to win Cup of Nations
The Matildas have claimed the first silverware of the Tony Gustavsson-era with a 3-0 Cup of Nations win over Jamaica.
Dragons prop Francis Molo pleads guilty to intimidation
The NRL has opted against standing down St George Illawarra prop Francis Molo after he pleaded guilty to a domestic-related intimidation charge.
Titans captain Tino given wings by former Eagle Foran
Gold Coast Titans captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui carried the team on his back last year - but this season he has key reinforcements to simplify his role.
Lanning: Calm Australia ready for India T20 examination
Meg Lanning expects the cool heads of her experienced champion team will come to the fore again against India in the T20 World Cup semi-final.
Six-times GF winner Cronk says attitude is key for Eels
He's won more grand finals than any player in almost half a century and Cooper Cronk says attitude will be the key to 2022 runners-up Parramatta bouncing back.
Tszyu lifts Bronco Paix as both have big fight on hands
Tim Tszyu toured Brisbane's training facility on Wednesday where hooker Cory Paix was knuckling down to win the fight for a starting spot.
Wounded Roosters star Manu hopeful for round one
Sydney Roosters star Joey Manu has spoken of suffering his second facial fracture, but remains hopeful of playing in round one of the NRL.
Olli Hoare switches focus back to the track
Commonwealth 1500m champion Olli Hoare will take on Rio Olympics gold medallist Matt Centrowitz in the John Landy Mile in Melbourne.
Australia face India in ‘huge’ T20 World Cup semi-final
Defending champions Australia, bolstered by the likely return of vice-captain Alyssa Healy, are set to face India in a T20 World Cup semi-final at Newlands.