No point to prove on NRL return: Naden
Wests Tigers centre Brent Naden returns after a four-game suspension but says he has no point to prove in the NRL clash with North Queensland.
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Ponting picks Vaughan for Hobart BBL job
Having failed to land Justin Langer for the role, Ricky Ponting has chosen Jeff Vaughan as the head coach of the Hobart Hurricanes for the next three BBLs.
Hunt breathes fire into united Dragons
Inspirational halfback Ben Hunt has scored two first-half tries to help under-fire St George Illawarra to a crucial 20-6 NRL win over Manly.
Hasler wants answers on penalty count
Des Hasler wants to speak with NRL referees' boss Jared Maxwell over a lopsided penalty count in Manly's crucial 20-6 loss to St George Illawarra.
Roosters down Knights, move into top eight
The Sydney Roosters enjoyed a comfortable win over Newcastle, despite missing three key players.
Leeds, Palace draw in feisty Perth clash
Seven players were booked as Premier League sides Leeds United and Crystal Palace concluded their pre-season campaigns in Australia with a 1-1 draw in Perth.
Tigers, Dockers play out bizarre AFL draw
Richmond have made it three-straight thrillers, this time playing in the first draw of the AFL season against Fremantle at Marvel Stadium.
Tigers’ best still good enough: Hardwick
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick is keeping the faith in his Tigers despite a costly draw against Fremantle that could see them drop out of the top-eight.
Tyrell Sloan an option again for Dragons
Tyrell Sloan could be brought back into the NRL this season by St George Illawarra after fullback Cody Ramsey suffered an ugly knee injury.
Gagai avoids ban as Knights wait on Ponga
Newcastle's Dane Gagai has avoided a ban for abusing a NRL referee, but the Knights have bigger issues in fullback Kalyn Ponga.
Barber wins second javelin world title
Australia's Kelsey-Lee Barber has won a second straight javelin world title with another clutch performance in Eugene.
Momentum the key for Cowboys: Payten
Todd Payten hopes a strong performance against Wests Tigers can harness momentum for North Queensland as they prepare to tackle the back end of the season.
Giants ruckman Preuss to retain hard edge
GWS ruckman Braydon Preuss has already copped three suspensions this year, but he is being urged to retain his aggressive approach.
Holbrook urges discipline in Bulldog fight
Justin Holbrook has urged his Gold Coast players not to let talk of Canterbury seeking retribution on Tino Fa'asuamaleaui get the better of them.
Canberra comeback saves 2022 NRL campaign
Canberra have recovered from a 14-0 deficit to beat the Warriors 26-14 at GIO Stadium, saving their 2022 NRL season in the process.
Luai stars as Penrith chase down Sharks
Jarome Luai has played a role in all three of Penrith's tries as the Panthers came from behind to beat Cronulla 20-10 and go five wins clear in the NRL.
Hawkins stars as Geelong pip Port in AFL
Two late goals from Tom Hawkins have given Geelong a 12-point win over Port Adelaide in an AFL thriller at Adelaide Oval.
Tonga beat HK, qualify for Rugby World Cup
Tonga are through to the 2023 Rugby World Cup after crushing Hong Kong 44-22 on the Sunshine Coast.
Souths inflict more misery on Melbourne
NRL heavyweights Melbourne have suffered a fourth straight loss after being defeated 24-12 by South Sydney.
Bulldogs stun Demons in AFL GF rematch
The Western Bulldogs have charged home to stun reigning premiers Melbourne by 10 points in an enthralling AFL grand final rematch at Marvel Stadium.
Lions beat Suns in thrilling AFL Qld derby
Brisbane have overcome a dogged Gold Coast at the Gabba to scupper the Suns' AFL finals hopes with a 16.14 (110) to 14.9 (93) win in the Queensland derby.
Crichton injury can’t stop Panthers’ run
Penrith centre Stephen Crichton was sent to hospital to see a plastic surgeon for a mangled ear but it didn't stop the Panthers beating Cronulla 20-10.
Collingwood mourn club legend Billy Picken
Collingwood are mourning the deaths of team of the century member Billy Picken and Con Britt.
Dew wants clarity over Rankine treatment
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew is seeking clarity over the treatment of Izak Rankine after the forward was shut out in the Suns' 17-point AFL loss to Brisbane.
Sharks’ finals boost despite Penrith loss
Cronulla may have been beaten 20-10 by Penrith but they showed in the defeat to the defending premiers that they can match it with the NRL's elite.
Ugle-Hagan stars in Bulldogs’ AFL stunner
No.1 draft pick Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has announced himself in the AFL after starring in the Western Bulldogs' stirring upset win over reigning premiers Melbourne.
Storm’s season at a ‘crossroads’: Bellamy
Craig Bellamy believes his players must work out if they want to salvage their season, saying he doesn't believe he can arrest their ugly run.
Northeast joins Bradman in the 400 club
English batter Sam Northeast has joined the elite band to have scored 400 in a first-class innings, amassing 410no - the century's highest individual total.
Clay crashes out of 100m hurdles at worlds
Liz Clay and Nia Ali have crashed out of the 100m hurdles at the world championships, while Michelle Jenneke advanced in style.
Finucane faces three-match ban for NRL hit
Cronulla forward Dale Finucane was not penalised on-field for his hit on Penrith's Stephen Crichton but could be suspended for as many as three games.
Bol finishes seventh in 800m in Eugene
Australian Peter Bol has finished seventh in the men's 800m at the world championships in Eugene.