No cap dispensation if Knights stand down Ponga
The NRL have indicated they are willing to look at salary cap dispensation for players stood down with concussion, but it won't come during this season.
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Tszyu won’t rest in quest to become undisputed champion
Interim world-title holder Tim Tszyu isn't planning a boozy blow-out as he turns his attention to tackling undisputed champion American Jermell Charlo.
Wright wary as Super Rugby fairytale Drua come in hot
The Queensland Reds don't need a reminder of the threat posed by Fijian Drua, given how close the visitors came to an almighty upset in Brisbane last year.
Boland, Sutherland blast out WA top-order in Perth
Western Australia's free-scoring batters have endured a rare failure against a hungry Victoria in the Sheffield Shield in Perth.
Flanagan finds confidence in free-flowing Dogs attack
Kyle Flanagan has regained his confidence with Canterbury playing with freedom in attack and the halfback in a good mental space off the NRL field.
Cummins stays home for ODIs in India, Smith to captain
Captain Pat Cummins will remain in Sydney to continue grieving the loss of his mother and miss Australia's three-match ODI series in India.
Ramrod ‘Golden Felise’ has inspired Dolphins winging it
Dolphins veteran forward Felise Kaufusi has rocked opponents with his defensive clout in two games and now has Newcastle in his sights for more punishment.
No Pride Round in NRL calendar for 2023
The NRL has opted against introducing a Pride Round in 2023, with the league to stick with the same themed rounds as previous years.
Richmond’s Lynch fit, ready to fire in AFL opener
Richmond star Tom Lynch has shaken off any concerns over the foot injury that affected his pre-season, declaring he is ready to fire against Carlton first-up.
Broncos will cope without best player Oates: Reynolds
With Corey Oates to miss two months of NRL action, Jesse Arthars is set for an extended run at left wing for Brisbane, starting at home to St George Illawarra.
NBL fines Kings coach Buford $3.5k for referee comments
The NBL has fined Sydney Kings coach Chase Buford for comments made about the officiating of the fourth game of the championship series.
Aussie spinner Kuhnemann gets his Jadeja masterclass
Nicknamed "Jaddu" by his Queensland teammates, Australian spinner Matt Kuhnemann finally got his masterclass from superstar allrounder Ravindra Jadeja.
Dolphins bracing for toughest challenge yet: Gilbert
Dolphins lock Tom Gilbert says two wins to start the NRL season are all well and good but bigger tests are ahead, starting with Newcastle away.
Foran backs Titans No.7 Boyd to bounce back from howler
Tanah Boyd will be better against Melbourne after a poor game against the Dragons, but Kieran Foran says the Gold Coast half was not the only culprit.
No animosity after ditching Dolphins: Newcastle’s Young
Dominic Young admits it will be "interesting" to see Wayne Bennett again, after the Newcastle winger snubbed the supercoach's offer to join the Dolphins.
Canberra, Auckland next A-Leagues expansion targets
Canberra and Auckland have been named as the Australian Professional Leagues' 'preferred markets' as the A-Leagues look to expand for the 2024-25 season.
No limits on Schuster for new dawn as Manly’s No.6
Anthony Seibold says he will not ask Josh Schuster to rein in his attacking play as Manly's five-eighth, as he prepares to move to No.6 against Parramatta.
Demons star trio to miss Bulldogs AFL opener
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin Zoom says injured star trio Jack Viney, Bayley Fritsch and Christian Salem won't play round one against the Western Bulldogs.
Arthur’s Eels extension complete, locked in until 2025
Parramatta have triggered a one-year extension for coach Brad Arthur, locking him down to the NRL club until the end of 2025.
NRL to order stand down after concussions
The Australian Rugby League Commission is set to invoke a mandatory stand down for players after they are diagnosed with concussion.
Tigers’ Webster packs on Shield pain for ailing Qld
Queensland's Sheffield Shield final hopes have continued to slip away in Hobart as Beau Webster hit a big century for Tasmania against a diluted Bulls attack.
Dolphins’ Marshall-King facing two-game ban
Joseph Suaalii will be free to play against Souths next week, but the Dolphins' depth may be tested with hooker Jeremy Marshall-King facing a two-game NRL ban.
Force hooker Fainga’a set to miss start of NZ tour
The Western Force's 21-18 win over Moana has come at a cost with Wallabies hooker Folau Fainga'a suffering a suspected concussion.
Aussie golfer Louis Dobbelaar claims first pro success
Queenslander Louis Dobbelaar has claimed his first professional victory, winning the New Zealand PGA by three strokes.
Tim Tszyu KOs Harrison to claim world boxing title
Tim Tszyu has beaten American Tony Harrison to claim the interim WBO super-welterweight belt and emulate his father Kostya in becoming a world boxing champion.
Australia open with No.11 after India’s 571 in Test
Virat Kohli's drought-breaking century gave India a lead of 91 before Australia sent out No.11 Matt Kuhnemann to open in place of injured star Usman Khawaja.
Maclaren playing hurt as injury-hit City beat Roar
Melbourne City star Jamie Maclaren is battling a broken toe ahead of the Socceroos' games against Ecuador while Aiden O'Neill has made his case for a call-up.
Ponga concussion sours Knights’ win over Tigers
Newcastle have overcome the loss of captain Kalyn Ponga to another concussion to beat Wests Tigers 14-12.
Kings rail against ref as NBL finals go to decider
Sydney Kings coach Chase Buford has once again lashed out at referees ahead of a NBL finals decider against the New Zealand Breakers.
Knights’ Hastings apologises for post-game skirmish
Jackson Hastings and David Klemmer were separated by security staff in a heated post-game exchange as Newcastle defeated Wests Tigers.
Dragons shirk off-season pressure to beat Titans
Widely dismissed after a turbulent off-season, St George Illawarra have dominated Gold Coast in their first NRL game for 2023 with a 32-18 win.