Saints laugh off heat talk before World Club Challenge
The St Helens coach has laughed off the suggestion his Super League side won't be able to handle the heat when they face Penrith in the World Club Challenge.
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NRL ‘Slammin’ Sams’ now go head-to-head in Super League
Sam Lisone and Sam Kasiano, big-hitting prop forwards who made their name in the NRL, are ready to do battle for their new clubs to launch the Super League.
Reds strike gold in Australian rugby recruitment coup
Queensland schoolboy talent Frankie Goldsbrough says a gut feeling led him to sign with the Queensland Reds despite keen rugby league interest.
Josh McGuire banned over slur in Super League trial
Former NRL enforcer Josh McGuire has been banned for seven English Super League matches after being found guilty of derogatory abuse in a pre-season trial.
Outgoing Lions skipper names three captaincy candidates
Dayne Zorko believes Harris Andrews, Lachie Neale and Hugh McCluggage are capable of taking over as Brisbane Lions captain this year.
Lay day called at Sunset Beach WSL event
Organisers have postponed action at the World Surf League's Sunset Beach stop for at least a day as they wait for better conditions on Hawaii's North Shore.
Lawyer claims vendetta against ex-NRL star Sam Burgess
Former NRL star Samuel Burgess will plead not guilty to driving unlicensed, his lawyer says, claiming a former NSW minister had a "vendetta" against him.
Wareham, Lanning lead Australia over Bangladesh
Australia have clinched their second straight win at the T20 World Cup, with Meg Lanning making 48 not out in their eight-wicket defeat of against Bangladesh
Maxwell ready for a Blast in Birmingham
Birmingham Bears have signed Australian Glenn Maxwell for their forthcoming Vitality Blast campaign.
Australian Sports Commission facing sex abuse lawsuit
A high-performance para-athlete is suing the Australian Sports Commission for allegedly failing to act against sex abuse claims while she was at the AIS.
Teen star Nanai signs four-year extension with Cowboys
Teenage sensation Jeremiah Nanai has agreed to a four-year NRL contract extension with the North Queensland Cowboys.
Thorn’s assistants give Reds ‘new life’: McReight
Off-contract Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn will have some fresh help on the sideline this Super Rugby Pacific season as he weighs up his future.
Jones will have Wallabies hopefuls on edge: Larkham
Stephen Larkham says Super Rugby players should be prepared to have Eddie Jones analyse every part of their game if they want to win a Wallabies World Cup spot.
Toby Greene given nod as Giants’ sole skipper
AFL bad boy Toby Greene has been appointed sole captain of GWS ahead of the 2023 season, with Stephen Coniglio and Josh Kelly named as his deputies.
‘I wasn’t sure if I’d see again’ – Titans rake Verrills
Titans hooker Sam Verrills has opened up on a frightening eye injury, how he has handled adversity and why he is glad he signed with the Gold Coast.
AFL players rake in record salaries
The average AFL player salary has risen above $400,000 for the first time, with a dozen players paid more than $1 million in 2022.
McDonald urges Aussies to stick with Test plan
Australia coach Andrew McDonald has told his players to recommit to the plan they came to India with, despite being crushed in the opening Test in Nagpur.
Walsh stars for Broncos in 24-all draw with Titans
Gold Coast captain and half Tanah Boyd has inspired a comeback 24-all draw with Brisbane after Reece Walsh dazzled for the Broncos.
Cowboys and Dolphins play out NRL pre-season draw
The North Queensland Cowboys have shared the spoils with the Dolphins following a last-minute try in their NRL trial in Cairns.
A snapshot of round 16 A-League Men action
A snapshot of round 16 of the A-League Men where Sydney FC claimed a valuable derby win over Western Sydney Wanderers.
Ciraldo starts Bulldogs era with win against Canberra
Canterbury, in their first hitout under coach Cameron Ciraldo, have turned in a stellar first half to beat Canberra 34-18 in their NRL trial game in Moruya.
NRL stars Savage, Olam sidelined by fractures
Canberra fullback Xavier Savage and Melbourne centre Justin Olam have both been ruled out of the start of the NRL season after suffering injuries.
Heartbreak for Aussie Volkanovski in UFC title fight
Wollongong's Alexander Volkanovski has failed in his bid to make UFC history, losing to champion Islam Makhachev in their lightweight title fight in Perth.
Wanderers secure important ALW win over Phoenix
For the first time in their history, Western Sydney have an ALW win over Wellington after they downed the New Zealand-based team 1-0 in a crucial fixture.
Vics ease to Shield win in Sutherland captaincy debut
Victoria have made light of a host of absentees to earn a thumping 164-run Sheffield Shield win over Queensland in Will Sutherland's first start as skipper.
‘Good coaching’ behind Cobbo form, says wry Walters
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has made a wry jibe about winger Selwyn Cobbo's good form for the All Stars as the fallout from a controversial podcast continues.
Ponga claims ignorance of alcohol impacts on concussion
Kalyn Ponga has admitted he shouldn't have been out while battling a concussion last season, but said he didn't realise impacts of alcohol on the head injury.
Super Bowl surface slammed, Aussie pair denied history
Kansas City have pipped Philadelphia 38-35 in the Super Bowl, the Chiefs' comeback denying Australian pair Jordan Mailata and Arryn Siposs a historic victory.
Emerging Waratahs star Tuipulotu commits to Australia
Rugby Australia will be breathing easier after emerging star Mosese Tuipulotu pledged his allegiance to Australia following his brother's defection to Scotland.
Boland to keep pressure on Australia selectors
Australia quick Scott Boland has hopes of retaining his spot for the second Test in India but is aware Mitchell Starc or Josh Hazlewood could take his place.
McIntosh says system key as Tigers eye improvement
Richmond wingman Kamdyn McIntosh says they aim to build more consistency in how they play this season after returning to the AFL top eight last September.