Murray delights in Koloamatangi’s Origin rise
Cameron Murray says South Sydney teammate Keaon Koloamatangi has the potential to make an immediate impact on his NSW debut.
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RLPA using NRL players: Canberra coach Ricky Stuart
As tensions continue to boil surrounding the NRL's collective bargaining agreement, Ricky Stuart has accused the players' union of using uninformed players.
Jones shows faith in Vunivalu against Springboks
League convert Suliasi Vunivalu has been named for his first Test start with Wallabies coach Eddie Jones including four new faces for the South Africa clash.
Peter Bol gets 800m qualifier for world championships
Peter Bol has taken a big stride forward in a difficult year by bettering the 800m qualifying standard for the world championships.
BBL go further away from Christmas Day game in schedule
The Big Bash League will not play a game on Christmas Eve this summer, moving further away from a maiden December 25 fixture.
No kidding: Coleman leaps to Brisbane’s defence
Brisbane talent Keidean Coleman wants to further the Lions' premiership ambitions by weaponising his side's defence.
Toby Sexton backed by mentors to shine as Bulldogs No.7
Former Titans half Toby Sexton came through the Palm Beach Currumbin High School nursery and two of his former coaches say the Bulldogs have made a shrewd buy.
Munster and DCE revive 1980s Alfie liaison: Lewis
Cameron Munster hails his "yin and yang" combination with Maroons halves partner Daly Cherry-Evans as Wally Lewis reveals how Munster reminds him of himself.
Swans don’t want match to be Franklin’s MCG farewell
Sydney co-captain Callum Mills is not giving any thought to their clash with Richmond being Lance Franklin's last appearance at the MCG.
Australia hope to exorcise ghosts of Headingley past
Australia have the chance to win an Ashes series in England for the first time in 22 years at Headingley, while exorcising the demons of 1981, 2001 and 2019.
Saville derailed by protester on tough day for Aussies
Daria Saville has been derailed by an environmental protester amid a day of dispiriting drama for Australian hopes at Wimbledon.
England beat Australia, keep women’s Ashes alive
England have beaten Australia by three runs in their Twenty20 contest at The Oval, keeping the multi-format women's Ashes alive for at least one more match.
Hindley wins Tour de France stage to take overall lead
Jai Hindley has seized the yellow jersey in the Tour de France, the Australian dramatically winning the fifth stage with a breakaway ride in the Pyrenees.
AFL investigating leak of private images of players
The AFL and police are investigating a mass leak of personal and intimate images of current and former players by an anonymous source.
Father’s bullying claims left Shyla Heal ‘traumatised’
Star guard and Opals basketballer Shyla Heal claims the day her father was suspended she was manhandled by Flames strength and conditioning coach Mitch Fuller.
Ancestral remains taken in the 1930s to return home
Confirmation of the return of remains taken by an anthropologist coincides with the recognition of native title rights for several Cape York communities.
Swifts expect Sterling to play Super Netball decider
The NSW Swifts are expecting Adelaide's star defender Shamera Sterling to be fit for the Super Netball grand final after an injury scare at training.
Retaining Ashes not enough as Australia hunt series win
A draw at Headingley will retain the Ashes for Australia but captain Pat Cummins has made clear only winning the Test and wrapping up a series victory will do.
NRL players could ditch media for months amid CBA war
Players will boycott game-day media commitments, including during State of Origin III, as part of an ongoing CBA dispute between the NRL and the RLPA.
Taupau extends at Broncos, Haas out until round 21
Brisbane prop Payne Haas has ankle tendon inflammation and will be unavailable until round 21, while fellow front-rower Martin Taupau has inked a new deal.
To’o tips Luai to rise from NSW Origin axing
Jarome Luai won't feature for NSW in State of Origin III but his good mate Brian To'o says the Penrith five-eighth has taken the axing in his stride.
Whittaker prepared for most ‘dangerous fight of career’
Robert Whittaker hasn't fought in the UFC octagon since September 2022 and knows Dricus Du Plessis has nothing to lose in their UFC290 bout.
Suns boss denies Hardwick talks, backs Stuart Dew
Gold Coast chief executive Mark Evans says he hasn't spoken to Damien Hardwick about replacing under-fire coach Stuart Dew.
Tigers to regain Martin, Prestia among five changes
Dustin Martin and Dion Prestia will return as Richmond host Sydney on Thursday night at the MCG, with pressure a key focus for the Tigers.
Maynard joins Mihocek on Collingwood casualty list
Collingwood will be without Brayden Maynard and Brody Mihocek for their round-17 match against the resurgent Western Bulldogs.
Foley, O’Connor named in Australia A side to face Tonga
Test coach Eddie Jones has included 13 Wallabies in an Australia A team that will face Tonga in a chance to push for inclusion in this year's Rugby World Cup.
NSW’s Cook not averse to Origin centre reprise
There's little chance of NSW repeating their call to move Damien Cook to centre for Origin III, but the Rabbitohs rake would be up for the challenge.
Bennett’s 2020 babes now Maroons marauders for Billy
Queensland Rugby League chairman Bruce Hatcher says Maroons coach Billy Slater has continued the legacy of Wayne Bennett and given young guns an Origin crack.
We won’t underestimate Tigers: Sharks coach Fitzgibbon
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon is expecting a response from the Wests Tigers following their 74-0 mauling by North Queensland in their last outing.
Demons star Clayton Oliver expected to miss again
Melbourne star Clayton Oliver has failed to complete a crucial training session and seems destined to sit out a sixth-straight match for the Demons.
Canberra’s Kris signs long-term deal after No.1 shift
Emerging Canberra talent Sebastian Kris has re-signed with the club until 2027 after a breakout season, with a shift to the halves potentially on the cards.