Greeks get RLWC reward for persistence
Greece have faced a long and arduous journey to their first-ever Rugby League World Cup, which kicks-off with a challenging match against 2025 hosts France.
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Moloney boxing twins aim for world titles
The Moloney twins, Jason and Andrew, are chasing world title fights after wins in Melbourne while Cherneka Johnson has defended her IBF world title.
Hooper returns to Wallabies fold for tour
Veteran flanker Michael Hooper will join the Wallabies on their spring tour after returning from personal leave, but the captaincy will stay with James Slipper.
Sixers reclaim status as WBBL heavyweights
Last season's wooden-spooners the Sydney Sixers have won three straight to set their WBBL season off with a bang, ending the opening weekend top of the ladder.
Blackburn stars as Dogs near AFLW finals
Ellie Blackburn led from the front as the Western Bulldogs gave themselves breathing space in the AFLW top-eight with a 15-point win over struggling St Kilda.
Vanquished Kambosos Jr vows to rise again
American Devin Haney has defeated Australian boxer George Kambosos Jr to remain the undisputed lightweight champion of the world after a Melbourne rematch.
Miller ‘devastated’ after MotoGP crash
Australian MotoGP star Jack Miller has accepted an apology from Alex Marquez after the Spaniard crashed into him during the grand prix at Phillip Island.
Cummins floats Warner joint-captaincy plan
A shared arrangement for captaining Australia's ODI side would suit Test skipper Pat Cummins, with David Warner's leadership ban likely approaching its end.
JackJumpers too strong for United in NBL
The Tasmania JackJumpers have continued their recent hot NBL form with a gritty 74-64 win over Melbourne United.
Calf tear can’t stop Aussie Ironman star
Australian Ali Day carried a seven centimetre calf tear into Sunday's multi-disciplined surf race, but his sheer determination got him over the line.
GWS snatch AFLW thriller against Hawthorn
GWS have all but ended Hawthorn's finals hopes after Nicola Barr snapped a behind in the dying seconds to snatch a one-point victory in a gripping AFLW clash.
Boxer Johnson wins praise as well as title
Hall of Famer Lou DiBella says he's never seen a boxer continue with a head wound like the one Cherneka Johnson carried through her world title defence.
Sydney Kings smash Bullets, go top in NBL
The Sydney Kings have make it 15 straight wins away from home after overcoming a slow start to ease past Brisbane Bullets 102-85 in the NBL.
Diamonds return home amid sponsor wrangle
Netball Australia insist Marina Go's departure as chair of the organisation is unrelated to a player protest over a sponsorship deal with Hancock Prospecting.
Aussie Maizen’s Italy treble adorns RLWC
Underdogs Italy have beaten Scotland 28-4 thanks to terrific performances from an Aussie NRL star and a little-known Queensland Cup flyer.
Roosters’ Keary stars in Ireland RLWC win
Sydney Roosters five-eighth Luke Keary has marked his Ireland debut with a stirring display in a 48-2 win over Jamaica.
PNG’s RLWC fortunes may strengthen NRL bid
Papua New Guinea reached the quarter-finals at the 2017 Rugby League World Cup and now they want to have their own NRL side.
Paro no match for protege Jarvis: Fenech
Jeff Fenech has made the case for his talent Brock Jarvis, who he thinks will be too powerful for Liam Paro in the undefeated pair's first meeting in Brisbane.
Saints sack Ratten, regret deal extension
St Kilda president Andrew Bassat has discussed the ruthless sacking of Brett Ratten, saying he regrets reappointing the AFL coach three months ago.
Kangaroos aim to restore global reputation
Australia aren't popular in England as they prepare to make their international rugby league return against Fiji in the World Cup this weekend.
Roos suffering AFL racism damage: Hood
North Melbourne president Sonja Hood says her club is suffering damage from the AFL racism row involving new coach Alastair Clarkson.
Hawks coach defends his AFL rebuild
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says trading out established stars Tom Mitchell and Jaeger O'Meara is part of his strategic long-term plan for his AFL club.
Kimmorley ready for Tigers NRLW job
Brett Kimmorley says the lessons he learned coaching Wests Tigers' NRL side will be of value when he takes charge of the club's NRLW side next year.
Smokin’ Romans hot for Caulfield Cup bid
Ciaron Maher and David Eustace have Smokin' Romans poised to complete an unlikely rise as one of Australia's best stayers in the $5 million Caulfield Cup.
Johnson vows to fight for slain brother
Cherneka Johnson will defend her world title on the George Kambosos Jr undercard and says she is dedicating the fight to her brother who died last month.
Focused Kambosos vows to exact revenge
A smarting George Kambosos Jr says he plans on defying the doubters and regaining his lightweight world titles in a rematch with American Devin Haney.
CA poised to open door for Warner review
Cricket Australia has asked its integrity department to propose an amendment to its code of conduct, allowing David Warner's leadership ban to be reviewed.
Trbojevics are going nowhere: Manly CEO
Neither of the Trbojevic brothers will be leaving Manly, the NRL club's CEO Tony Mestrov insists, as the fallout goes on from coach Des Hasler's sacking.
Rain spares Australia’s blushes in T20
Australia were left reeling at 3-30 before rain ended the third T20I against England, with home captain Aaron Finch admitting his side had been outplayed again.
Tigers’ comeback seals AFLW finals berth
Richmond are set to play AFLW finals for the first time after reeling off a sixth straight win on the back of Courtney Wakefield's four goals against Carlton.
Ten-man City too classy for Roar in ALM
Melbourne City lost Taras Gomulka to a red card in the 47th minute but two goals from Jamie Maclaren secured a 2-0 A-League Men win over Brisbane Roar.