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Para-cyclist Reid claims her second gold at worlds
On a successful night for Australian riders at the world championships Amanda Reid has won her second gold, while Matt Glaetzer and Georgia Baker took silver.
Hurting Hynes vows to hit back, learn from Origin snub
Cronulla star and 2022 Dally M Medallist Nicho Hynes admits he's on a mission to prove he can be a big-game player after his spectacular State of Origin axing.
France ready for hostile Matildas’ reception
Kenza Dali says France are expecting a parochial home crowd in Brisbane on Saturday when they take on Women's World Cup co-hosts Australia in the quarter final.
Fiji pick uncapped prop, omit Volavola from World Cup
Veteran five-eighth Ben Volavola has been left out of Fiji's Rugby World Cup squad but uncapped prop Jone Koroiduadua has been selected.
France book date with Matildas after defeating Morocco
France have cruised past Morocco 4-0 to book a clash against Australia in the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup in Brisbane on Saturday.
Sharks NRL great Wade Graham to retire at season’s end
Former Australian Test and NSW State of Origin star Wade Graham says this season will be his last in the NRL.
Striker James says sorry for stepping on Alozie’s back
England striker Lauren James has apologised to Michelle Alozie for the incident which led to her being sent off in their last-16 World Cup win over Nigeria.
Cherrington gets four-game NRLW ban for spear tackle
Parramatta's tough start to the NRLW season has become even tougher with news Kennedy Cherrington has been suspended for a spear tackle.
Reynolds, Hughes return as NRL finals jostling heats up
Adam Reynolds returns for Brisbane, while Melbourne welcome back Jahrome Hughes and the Roosters' Dylan Napa will play his first NRL match since 2021.
Kerr coy on fitness after making Matildas return
Captain Sam Kerr made her eagerly anticipated return from a calf injury in the Matildas' win over Denmark but won't reveal how much she can ramp up her minutes.
McKenna back and galloping towards 100 AFL games
Conor McKenna's impact in defence for the Brisbane Lions and love for Rob Heathcote's stables has meant his AFL second-coming has been a happy one.
Hynes fine to continue role as Sharks’ whipping boy
Halfback Nicho Hynes says he is fine to continue taking hits for Cronulla, as he draws confidence from rallying the team to victory against South Sydney.
Wallabies can be Rugby World Cup contenders: Mortlock
Former World Cup captain Stirling Mortlock is a believer again and says the Wallabies are improving enough to challenge for the Webb Ellis trophy in France.
South Sydney hit-man Arrow ‘scared’ by back injury
South Sydney's Jai Arrow is a fearsome State of Origin middle forward but says he was scared when a back injury brought him down against Cronulla.
Revered Kangaroos midfielder Cunnington to retire
After beating cancer twice and returning to the AFL, two-time North Melbourne best and fairest midfielder Ben Cunnington will retire from playing this Saturday.
No Lance Franklin, no problem for Swans coach Longmire
Sydney are backing their young guns to keep firing after getting their post-Lance Franklin era off to a flying start with a win over cross-town rivals GWS.
SBW advising Haas as star Bronco weighs up NRL future
Ahead of NRL game 100, Brisbane's Payne Haas has spoken for the first time about his future after his manager said he would test the market from November 1.
Skipper Shuey next Eagles great to confirm retirement
West Coast captain Luke Shuey, the Norm Smith Medallist in their epic 2018 AFL premiership win, will retire at the end of the season.
Sam Burgess to leave Souths for UK head coach role
Sam Burgess will leave his post as an assistant at South Sydney to become head coach of Warrington, but the Rabbitohs have tipped him to return in future.
Aussies Petricola, Forster claim para-cycling gold
Para-cyclists Emily Petricola and Alana Forster have both won gold medals at the world champs, but Logan Martin had to settle for silver in the BMX freestyle.
Matildas daring to dream as ‘scary’ Kerr prospect looms
Australia head into their World Cup quarter-final believing they can beat anyone, with the return of skipper Sam Kerr further strengthening a potent attack.
England overcome send-off to beat Nigeria on penalties
England star midfielder Lauren James will miss their Women's World Cup quarter-final after being sent off in the Lionesses 4-2 win over Nigeria on penalties.
Matildas beat Denmark to reach Women’s World Cup QF
The Matildas are into the Women's World Cup quarter-finals after beating Denmark 2-0 in front of 75,784 fans at Stadium Australia in Sydney.
Annesley concedes three poor NRL referee calls
NRL head of football competitions Graham Annesley has admitted referees made mistakes in three games during the latest round of matches.
Ankle injury ends Suns utility Powell’s AFL season
Unlucky utility Wil Powell is set for another stint on the sidelines with a serious ankle injury and will miss the rest of Gold Coast's AFL finals push.
Roosters believing again after breakthrough NRL win
The Sydney Roosters are adamant history can repeat and they can string together a series of must-win victories to scrape into the NRL finals.
Sangha bolts into World Cup frame, Johnson on radar
Tanveer Sangha, Aaron Hardie and Spencer Johnson will get their chance in Australian colours on a white-ball tour of South Africa before the ODI World Cup.
Blues-Giants in climax to AFL home-and-away season
A blockbuster Essendon-Collingwood clash will open the final round of the AFL season, which ends with a Carlton-GWS battle that could decide top-eight spots.
Marsh gets captaincy nod, Cummins’ injury revealed
Mitchell Marsh will lead Australia for the first time on a white-ball tour of South Africa, while Marnus Labuschagne's been dropped ahead of the ODI World Cup.
Daicos targets AFL finals return in Pies’ flag push
Nick Daicos will miss up to six weeks with a knee fracture but hopes to return in time to help AFL ladder leaders Collingwood in their premiership pursuit.