Patient Aussie ousts ‘idol’ to begin Bells defence
Defending champion Isabella Nichols and world champion Molly Picklum are the last Australians standing at the Bells Beach WSL season opener.
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Sharks suffer centre blow with scans not kind to Ramien
Cronulla's backline depth will be tested after scans showed centre Jesse Ramien suffered a grade-two medial ligament tear.
New age Tigers out to end wait for three on the spin
Wests Tigers haven't won three-straight NRL games in eight seasons. Could they break that hoodoo against Newcastle?
Redmayne ignores retirement call to reach milestone
Urged to retire by Sydney FC last year, goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne tells AAP why he defied the advice to bring up 300 A-League Men games.
Giant awakes: CQ NRL bid stakes expansion claim
The Central Queensland NRL bid is ready to ramp up its push to be the 20th NRL team with financial clout and a bedrock rugby league case as foundations.
‘Be patient’: Baker-Finch’s tip for beastly Augusta
Golf great Ian Baker-Finch says it's imperative to get off to a fast start at the Masters as four Australians bid to break the nation's 13-year title drought.
Pallister hat-trick as Dolphins look good for Glasgow
A host of top swimmers, headed by Lani Pallister, demonstrated at the Australian Open they're in good shape in Commonwealth Games year.
Ciraldo not looking too far ahead about Xerri’s future
Cameron Ciraldo sees no point addressing Bronson Xerri's future at Canterbury as the centre prepares for his comeback from a "rocky patch" out of the NRL side.
Lomax set for island time while Brumbies pair return
Zac Lomax could make his long-awaited Super Rugby Pacific debut in Fiji while Brumbies stars Allan Alaalatoa and Lachlan Lonergan are back from serious injury.
‘Kiss of life, Kiss of death’: no qualms with scrutiny
Les Kiss expects to be held to account ahead of his transition from Reds to Wallabies coach later this year and admits his side need to rediscover their mojo.
Aussie distance star gunning for nationals trifecta
Charting her path to the Commonwealth Games, middle-distance star Jessica Hull is set for a gruelling campaign at the Australian athletics championships.
Ex-NRL star cleared to punch on after assault charges
Disgraced former NRL player Curtis Scott will be allowed to participate in a bare-knuckle fight after he denied assaulting a teenager and a police officer.
Star Collingwood duo declared fit to face Fremantle
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has cleared a star duo to return from injury in Friday night's clash against Fremantle in Adelaide.
Dillon, Malinauskas haggle over AFL Gather Round deal
This is the last year of the current AFL Gather Round deal and there's no indication yet when a new agreement might be announced.
‘Nipping at heels’: new deal but no rest for key Bronco
Cory Paix is riding high after inking a contract extension but hard lessons from the past have him steeled to raise the bar to hang onto his hooking role.
Special bond, heartbreaking loss behind Twidle’s debut
If not for the kindness of a local footy coach in Brisbane, Apa Twidle knows he would never have made it all to the way to the bright lights of the NRL.
Purdue fulfils childhood dream in staying a Cowboy
Jaxon Purdue wants to pick the brain of his childhood idol Johnathan Thurston more after inking a mega four-year deal to stay with North Queensland.
‘Finally worked it out’: Pickett’s light-bulb moment
Jake Lever has shone a light on a fresh aspect of explosive Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett's game that his teammates are relishing this season.
RA’s Mass gain: in-demand prop knocks back Irish offer
Powerhouse Reds prop Massimo De Lutiis has described how he agonised over the call to re-sign with Rugby Australia despite strong Irish interest.
‘In my sights’: Walters targets Te’o for World Cup tilt
Former Brisbane assistant coach Ben Te'o is a man in demand and Kevin Walters is keen to work with him at the World Cup in what would be a fairytale reunion.
Ikin welcomes ‘competitive tension’ from CQ NRL bid
QRL boss Ben Ikin says six NRL teams in Queensland is a future possibility and backs a reignited Central Queensland NRL bid alongside the Ipswich-based Jets.
‘Thought I’d win’: Min Woo Lee’s Masters faux pas
Australian No.1 Min Woo Lee has learnt one valuable lesson from his disappointing 49th-place finish from last year's Masters.
Pallister adds 400m crown at Australian Open swim meet
Lani Pallister has added the 400m freestyle title to her 800m success at the Australian Open swimming championships on the Gold Coast.
City dash Mariners’ finals hopes; keep their own alive
Socceroo attacker Daniel Arzani's big game and goals from Andreas Kuen and Andrew Nabbout have lifted Melbourne City to a 2-1 win over Central Coast.
Cartwright to depart English club Hull at season’s end
Hull FC have begun their search for a new Super League coach with John Cartwright leaving at the end of the season.
Manly understand St George Illawarra’s poor start
Manly are eager to get back-to-back wins when they take on a winless St George Illawarra in a particularly poor run of form.
Bulldogs recall star centre as Roosters name Inflictor
Bronson Xerri is back for Canterbury against unbeaten Penrith while Victor Radley will stiffen the Roosters in his first NRL game of 2026 after suspension.
‘Told that all my life’: Flook to make it big in Italy
Silky Reds centre Josh Flook has defended coach Les Kiss and, with a point to prove, reflected on his reasons for a move to Italy next season.
Moloney’s $250k risk explained as title shot locked in
Andrew Moloney could become Australia's only male world boxing champion after locking in a title shot in Japan, seven years after last owning a belt.
Young half backed as Broncos unveil Walsh replacement
Brisbane winger Jesse Arthars will take his chance at replacing Reece Walsh at fullback as Tom Duffy prepares for a Broncos debut at No.7 against his old club.
Dyson’s Hawks denied as McCollum game-winner waved away
Dyson Daniels registered a double-double and then strategically fouled out before CJ McCollum almost snatched victory in a crazy finish against the Knicks.