Haas on track to extend at Broncos, targets title
Payne Haas's manager says he won't be leaving Brisbane for his next contract as the star prop targets taking down a Melbourne side he once almost joined.
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Wallabies welcome ‘father figure’ back against Pumas
The resurgent Wallabies want to make their mark on their home turf, hosting Argentina in Townsville in their battle for the Rugby Championship crown.
Feeney covets Bathurst 1000 glory as Whincup goes again
Jamie Whincup hasn't won a Bathurst 1000 since 2012, but his Triple Eight protege and Supercars championship leader Broc Feeney is out to change that.
Knights call on Michael Hagan to help pick coach
Newcastle's most recent premiership winning coach has been called upon to help the NRL strugglers find their next mentor.
Headbutting walls, honesty part of Cat’s unique appeal
Geelong boom recruit Bailey Smith's raw insight about his previous mental health struggles came as no surprise to his new Cats teammate Tom Stewart.
We’d be in finals mix if NRL season was longer: Eels
The way their form is going, Parramatta believe they'd be in the frame for an NRL finals berth if the season were a few months longer.
Hawks’ hopes grow of big recall for Giants final
Hawthorn captain James Sicily has spoken of how confident he is about Josh Weddle's return and the "dial-up internet" when his own confidence was down.
America’s Cup comeback inspiring Freo’s AFL flag push
Just like Australia's triumph in the America's Cup in 1983, Fremantle are aiming to buck the odds and win this year's AFL flag.
Skydivers snagged mid-air during ‘catastrophic’ jump
Video of tandem skydivers getting snagged on a plane mid-air has been played in court, as a company director faces charges over their deaths.
Sydney Olympians look to spread home Games fever
The Australian Olympic Committee has launched a month-long Olympics Unleashed Roadshow to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Sydney Games.
Papalii learning from Canberra youngsters before finals
Canberra star Josh Papalii is learning to switch off from the game and embrace the moment, following in his younger teammates' lead.
Walsh toilet humour precedes Storm super bowl
Brisbane have put out a statement, describing fullback Reece Walsh's cheeky slurp from a toilet bowl on a social media post as 'a poor attempt at humour'.
Brit boxer who fought Ali then became ‘Aussie Joe’ dies
Joe Bugner never felt loved in Britain despite being the nation's best heavyweight; in Australia he found affection, and finally won a world title.
De Minaur cruises into New York quarter-final
Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur has again reached the last eight of the US Open with a swift dispatch of Swiss qualifier Leandro Riedi in New York.
Picklum joins Australian greats as world surf champion
Taking the title in Fiji, Molly Picklum has joined the likes of Stephanie Gilmore, Tyler Wright and Layne Beachley in becoming a surfing world champion.
Aussie Hon fire as fan-tastic US Open run continues
Aussie qualifier Priscilla Hon is crediting a mystery Instagram follower who attends all her US Open matches as the inspiration behind her run to the last 32.
Dolphins enforcer extends, retirement ‘not an option’
Dolphins co-captain Felise Kaufusi set the benchmark for what it means to play for the club and the veteran has inked a new deal through to the end of 2027.
‘Wake-up call’: the cohorts driving record drownings
Australia's drowning deaths have hit a sobering new high, with two at-risk groups accounting for an alarming number of incidents.
Third time lucky: Suns open up as history beckons
Suns captain Noah Anderson has revealed how his team is handling the pressure of a must-win game to cement a maiden AFL finals berth.
Two injured stars out of Australian team for worlds
Injuries have ruled two Australian stars out of the world athletics championships in Tokyo.
Magpies confirm injury blow as Hawks hail good news
While Hawthorn's finals campaign has received a timely boost, Collingwood have confirmed the season could be over for one of their most important players.
‘I’ve had chats’: Tuivasa-Sheck reveals R360 interest
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has opened up on playing in the R360 rugby union competition in 2027 as he targets winning an NRL title with the Warriors first.
Indigenous Round a crucial part of AFLW: players
Indigenous Round should just be the first step in supporting more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to reach the AFLW, says Kirby Bentley.
Brailey to lead Sharks into finals as extension looms
A month after contract negotiations between Blayke Brailey and Cronulla hit a snag, the Sharks hooker is closing in on signing an extension.
Young star rejects rivals, signs fresh deal with Eagles
In-demand midfielder Harley Reid has rejected overtures from Victorian clubs and signed a two-year contract extension to remain at West Coast.
Dolphins rake set for 150th, Farnworth just misses cut
Hooker Jeremy Marshall-King plays his 150th NRL match as the Dolphins welcome back Kodi Nikorima from illness, but Herbie Farnworth (hamstring) is still absent.
No dirty dog: Canterbury address Crichton charge
Canterbury have moved to defend Stephen Crichton's character after the Bulldogs captain was retrospectively sanctioned by the NRL.
Banned star features in All-Australian squad
The All-Australian squad has some notable names missing, while a recent controversy means a star will be in the spotlight when the final team is named.
Hidden logic in Penrith’s call to rest 16 NRL regulars
Penrith are playing the long game with their premiership defence, all but forgoing an unlikely top-four spot by resting their frontline stars.
Skelton returning to France in blow for Wallabies
Australia have suffered a massive blow in the Rugby Championship with in-form lock Will Skelton leaving the Wallabies to return to French club La Rochelle.
Argentina call up Roger among 32 to tackle Wallabies
Nicolas Roger, at No.10, and prop Ignacio Calles have been called up to a 32-strong Pumas squad for their two Rugby Championship clashes with the Wallabies.