Reds battle injury issues for Super Rugby opener
James O'Connor and Suliasi Vunivalu have joined the Queensland Reds' list of injury concerns ahead of the side's Super Rugby Pacific opener in Townsville.
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Skipper Pierson leads Queensland fightback against NSW
Queensland remain in sight of NSW thanks to a perfectly timed return to batting form from captain Jimmy Peirson.
Give us time to grow: DCE on Manly’s new halves combo
Daly Cherry-Evans has made clear that his new Manly halves combination with Josh Schuster will be a work in progress early in the NRL season.
Welch to lead Storm with Munster among vice-captains
Highly-rated prop Christian Welch has become the first solo captain at the Melbourne Storm since Cameron Smith, with Cameron Munster among three deputies.
Tszyu unfazed by Harrison taunt, slams Zerafa
Tim Tszyu will put a world title shot on the line to fight American Tony Harrison and has responded to Michael Zerafa's recent call to fight him.
Merrett’s lessons from season out of leadership group
Losing his place in the leadership group three years ago meant some invaluable lessons for new Essendon captain Zach Merrett.
Mottram to coach the On Athletics Club Oceania squad
Teen middle-distance star Claudia Hollingsworth is among the five inaugural members of the On Athletics Club Oceania squad coached by Craig Mottram.
Ex-teammate Fogarty encourages Fifita Canberra move
Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty says he's spoken to former Gold Coast teammate David Fifita about joining the Raiders for the 2024 NRL season.
Bombers star Stringer hamstrung for AFL pre-season
Essendon star Jake Stringer looks unlikely to play in their pre-season hit-outs after he suffered hamstring tightness and was put on a modified program.
Dew keeps head as Suns set sights on new AFL ground
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew says they've built a squad that can win finals and premierships, not simply make the AFL's top eight for the first time.
Australian teams look to break Super Rugby drought
Australian teams haven't won a full Super Rugby title since 2014, while there are also World Cup places for Wallabies' aspirants at stake in 2023.
Tupou’s Super move solidifies Wallabies’ pack
Coach Eddie Jones will need new assistants, but Taniela Tupou's move to the Rebels and Angus Bell's contract extension have shored up the Wallabies' front-row.
Ciraldo’s Dogs relish their long-awaited revival
Rookie coach Cameron Ciraldo is tasked with turning the Bulldogs from cellar dwellers into NRL contenders, but can 2023 be the year they turn things around?
Ben King embraces expectations after year on AFL outer
Ben King won't take it easy in his AFL return after a knee reconstruction kept him off the park for the improved Suns, who he says are capable of anything.
Maroons’ Carrigan tags Penrith mates enemies of state
Brisbane prop Pat Carrigan will take on board Maroons legend Petero Civoniceva's advice that as a representative player he now has to maintain high standards.
Force star Rodda struck down by another foot injury
The World Cup preparations of Western Force star Izack Rodda will be majorly impacted if his latest foot injury is deemed serious.
Manly lose gun five-eighth Schuster for season opener
Josh Schuster's dream of shining as an NRL No.6 for Manly has been put on the backburner after he suffered a calf injury against the Sydney Roosters.
NRL season launch cancelled, Titans star targets deal
The NRL won't hold its season launch this year, as Jillaroo Evania Pelite targets a Gold Coast contract when the NRL ends its conflict with clubs and players.
Rebels skipper Brad Wilkin out to follow Storm NRL lead
Brad Wilkin will lead the Rebels with their new Super Rugby skipper Rob Leota out injured and says he's looking to emulate traits of NRL side Melbourne Storm.
Australia joins Paris Olympics ‘neutrality’ call
Australia has joined 34 other nations who want clarification from the IOC on what "neutrality" means ahead of next year's Paris Olympics.
Warner to leave Indian tour, Test future in doubt
David Warner will leave Australia's tour of India after the veteran opener suffered a concussion and a fractured elbow in the second Test defeat.
Staggs wants to be new pearl in Brisbane after Renouf
Brisbane strike centre Kotoni Staggs wants to emulate the feats of club legend Steve 'Pearl' Renouf, who has backed Staggs to take the NRL apart in 2023.
Burgess is making his mark with title-hungry Bunnies
Sam Burgess is back at South Sydney and the former premiership winner is helping impart his knowledge on a team desperate to finish 2023 with a grand final win.
Gilkes lifts struggling Blues at the Gabba in Shield
Matthew Gilkes narrowly missed his maiden first-class century but saved a struggling NSW on day one against Queensland in the Sheffield Shield.
Hooper hell bent on helping NSW to Super Rugby glory
This season could be Michael Hooper's last and the champion flanker is hell bent on helping the NSW Waratahs to a first Super Rugby title since 2014.
Victim confronts AFL superfan over ‘toxic’ sex abuse
A man who was sexually abused by Collingwood superfan Jeffrey 'Joffa' Corfe has described the trauma he suffered after keeping the abuse a secret for 15 years.
Moon replaced by Nick Green as Roar ALM interim coach
Former Brisbane City FC coach Nick Green will take charge of Brisbane Roar on an interim basis after the A-League Men outfit axed Warren Moon.
Moloney brothers in talks for world title boxing shots
Australian boxing twins Andrew and Jason Moloney could both win world titles in their next fights after the doors opened in their respective divisions.
NBL veteran rates Breakers on par with golden group
Tom Abercrombie can find similarities between the current New Zealand Breakers group and the one that claimed four NBL titles over six seasons.
Injured Talbot to miss WNBA season
Australian forward Stephanie Talbot has been ruled out of the upcoming WNBA season after injuring herself while playing for Adelaide.
Holmes and Cowboys relish being ‘the hunted’ in 2023
North Queensland centre Valentine Holmes says he has improvement in his game as he targets being the best centre on the field this year in every match he plays.