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.
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Magpie Ginnivan won’t be shamed for drugs ban: captain
Collingwood captain Darcy Moore says forward Jack Ginnivan won't be shamed by his teammates after being banned for illicit drugs.
Why Foran wants Fifita at Titans for years to come
After playing his first game alongside David Fifita, veteran Kieran Foran has reiterated why the Gold Coast must keep the off-contract Titans forward.
Offloads win Manly $100,000 but cost Sharks big pay day
Cronulla claimed the biggest wins in the NRL's pre-season, but Manly walked away $100,000 richer as a reward for throwing more offloads in their victories.
Olesen wins Thailand Classic after flawless 66
Denmark's Thorbjorn Olesen has fired a bogey-free six-under 66 to seal a four-shot win in the Thailand Classic.
Titans destroy dire Dolphins as Foran stars
The Dolphins first home game display was a shocker as the Titans whipped Wayne Bennett's side 40-16 to reinforce how much work they must do to be an NRL force.
Red-hot Townsville Fire continue WNBL winning streak
Townsville have made it 10 straight wins to move to the top of the WNBL table while Bendigo's form slump continued, leaving their finals hopes in jeopardy
Tigers offer hope in NRL pre-season mauling of Canberra
Wests Tigers have shown they have the potential to rise well beyond last year's wooden spoon by beating Canberra 36-4 in their final pre-season match.
A snapshot of round 17 A-League Men action
A snapshot of round 17, where Melbourne Victory shocked Melbourne City and 10-man Western Sydney scored a late equaliser in a remarkable 4-4 draw with Adelaide.
Roosters CEO voted onto NSWRL board with push for peace
Sydney Roosters CEO Joe Kelly has been voted onto the NSWRL board, with directors hopeful peace can be found after a year of warring with the NRL.
Picklum wins Hawaii surf final to share rankings lead
Australian rookie Molly Picklum has won her first world tour final, beating American Caroline Marks in a heart-stopping duel at Hawaii's Sunset Beach.
Re-jigged Queensland Reds locked in for Super start
Queensland will potentially get creative to address their injury-hit lock stocks in Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific season opener against the Hurricanes.
Storm ready to show forward pack still a strength
The early signs are that Melbourne can conquer the latest challenge to their era of NRL dominance, coming through losing the core of their forward pack.
Hooper says he’s open to resuming as Wallabies captain
Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper says he'd be willing to lead Australia at the 2023 Rugby World Cup if new coach Eddie Jones came calling.
Luai sees no change in game with Garner replacing Kikau
Jarome Luai has made clear his attacking options do not need to change despite Viliame Kikau leaving Penrith's left edge and Luke Garner stepping in.
Bateman no certainty to start NRL season for Tigers
John Bateman is no guarantee to play in round one of the NRL, with Wests Tigers officials weighing up whether to hold the recruit back after his late arrival.
Australia failed India ‘examination’ – McDonald
Coach Andrew McDonald says Australia would not have changed their preparation for India despite failing against the country's spin kings in the first two Tests.
Penrith lose winger Taylan May for year with ACL injury
Penrith flyer Taylan May has been ruled out for the season with an ACL injury, in a blow to the Panthers' hopes of winning a third straight NRL title.
Warren Moon punted as Brisbane A-League Men coach
Warren Moon has been sacked as Brisbane Roar coach after a deteriorating 2022/23 A-League Men campaign.
Tigers back Grimes, Nankervis as AFL skippers
Richmond have reappointed Dylan Grimes and Toby Nankervis as co-captains after the pair impressed last year in their first season in the leadership roles.
Hammer embraces Bennett spray before Dolphins debut
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and his Dolphins teammates were treated to a classic Wayne Bennett spray ahead of Sunday's final pre-season hit-out before their NRL debut.
Panthers ready to turn up heat in World Club Challenge
Sweltering conditions in western Sydney on Saturday should hand Penrith some advantage against English giants St Helens in the World Club Challenge.
Receptionist could be jailed for Cricket Tasmania theft
The woman at the centre of a texting saga with one-time Australian Test cricket captain Tim Paine could be jailed for stealing from Cricket Tasmania.
Gold Coast savours 15 minutes of fame with Warhol show
A world-exclusive Pop Art exhibition at HOTA on the Gold Coast features iconic works from artists including Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Strike action still an option as NRL talks continue
The players' union has hosed down talk of a pay deal close to being done with the NRL, with Penrith star Nathan Cleary warning strike action is still possible.
Australia weighing up three spinners, Green return
Australia are facing a range of selection dilemmas ahead of the second Test as they attempt to avoid giving India an unassailable advantage in the series.
‘Be patient’: motto of Broncos’ not so ancient Mariner
Broncos teenager Deine Mariner asked for a release last year but now he wants to stay and be part of a new dynasty with the NRL club.
Melbourne rivals braced for ALM derby fireworks
European imports Valon Berisha and Damien Da Silva expect a tough encounter when Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory renew hostilities in the A-League Men.
Kerr fires up Matildas to spark Czechia thrashing
Hayley Raso grabbed a double as the Matildas beat Czechia 4-0 in Gosford to get their Cup of Nations campaign up and running.
JackJumpers beat Breakers to stay alive in NBL playoffs
A second-half surge helped Tasmania JackJumpers level their NBL semi-final series against the New Zealand Breakers with a 89-78 win in Hobart.
Drua show new tricks in Super trial win over Force
Fijian Drua showed patience and an aerial threat to go with their natural ball-running in a 48-38 defeat of Western Force in their final Super Rugby trial.