Pies feared comeback star Howe was done for AFL season
Collingwood coach Craig McRae thought a broken arm and subsequent setbacks might sideline high-flying defender Jeremy Howe for the entire AFL season.
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Australia’s bowlers 40 per cent fresher for Lord’s Test
England's helter-skelter approach with the bat could give Australia's bowlers a significant advantage headed into the second Test of the Ashes.
Lions’ McGrath recalls iconic Gabba goal 10 years on
Ash McGrath has opened up about his unforgettable 200th game for the Brisbane Lions, 10 years after kicking one of the most famous goals in AFL history.
Chiefs take on confident Crusaders in Super final
Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific final clash between the Chiefs and Crusaders spells the end for some players and coaches.
‘They keep me young’: Queensland skipper Cherry-Evans
Queensland veteran Daly Cherry-Evans has no intention of ending his State of Origin career after a famous series win, relishing leading the young team.
Broncos must raise bar in run to NRL finals: Riki
Brisbane host Gold Coast in an NRL clash on Sunday aiming to overcome the slow starts which have forced them to play catch up on several occasions this season.
Lions don’t need rev-up for high-stakes Saints clash
There is plenty at stake when fourth-placed Brisbane play fifth-placed St Kilda with Lions coach Chris Fagan saying his charges are prepared for the occasion.
Blues and Maroons united in three game series calls
NSW and Queensland are sworn enemies when State of Origin comes around but both women's coaches are united in their calls for a three game series.
Coote calls time after fifth concussion in two years
2015 NRL premiership winner Lachlan Coote has retired on medical advice after a fifth concussion inside two seasons while playing for Hull KR in England.
NSW edge Qld, Maroons hoist women’s Origin Shield
A down-to-the-wire finish has seen Queensland crowned women's State of Origin champions on aggregate after a game two thriller against NSW in Townsville.
Scans confirm NSW’s Trbojevic has torn pectoral muscle
Manly and NSW star Tom Trbojevic appears set for a lengthy stint on the sideline after scans confirmed he suffered a torn pectoral muscle in Origin II.
Perry puts Australia on top, misses out on century
Ellyse Perry has been denied a third Test century after being dismissed on 99, but Australia remain on top of the Ashes finishing day one on 7-327.
Geelong overcome Cameron injury to revive AFL season
Geelong superstar Jeremy Cameron has been knocked out under friendly fire from Gary Rohan but the Cats prevailed in a tough 15-point AFL win over Melbourne.
Demons attempt to put Oliver rumours to bed
Melbourne insist Clayton Oliver's ongoing AFL absence is due only to injury, saying the star midfielder's hamstring is taking longer than expected to heal.
Star Magpies defender Howe to return against Crows
Collingwood will welcome back gun defender Jeremy Howe from his broken arm in time to face Adelaide's array of impressive forwards at the MCG.
‘I was shocked’: Holbrook blindsided by Titans sacking
Justin Holbrook is crestfallen at being axed as Titans coach and not getting to finish what he started with the side on the cusp of the eight and injury free.
Australia seek Boland response after Edgbaston pounding
The usually miserly Scott Boland came under the most attack of all of Australia's bowlers in the first Ashes Test, prompting coaches to search for a response.
Titans great Rogers embraces Hasler, feels for Holbrook
Mat Rogers says Des Hasler is a "fantastic" signing for NRL club Gold Coast but insists the sacked Justin Holbrook is a good coach and says he feels for him.
‘Crazy what I learned’: Nanai credits Slater video tips
Queensland's Jeremiah Nanai says a phone call from coach Billy Slater and a 30-minute video session gave him the tools to fire on his Origin recall.
‘I want the 10 jersey’: Cooper set for Wallabies recall
Ten months after rupturing his Achilles, veteran five-eighth Quade Cooper is ready to make his second Wallabies comeback in the lead up to the Rugby World Cup.
Whitelock back for Crusaders in Super Rugby final
The Crusaders have been boosted by the return of All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock from injury for Saturday's Super Rugby final against the ladder-topping Chiefs.
Suspended Hawk Sicily set for stint in coaches’ box
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell plans to bring captain James Sicily into the coaches' box for his three games under suspension.
Zorko out as Lions’ McCluggage returns to face Saints
Dayne Zorko will miss another week with a calf injury but star midfielder Hugh McCluggage returns as the Brisbane Lions face top-four hopefuls St Kilda.
‘Winner’ Hasler is new Titans coach, club quiet on Hunt
Gold Coast have parted ways with Justin Holbrook, effective immediately, and have appointed Des Hasler as the NRL club's coach from 2024.
Hunt poised to back up Origin win amid Dragons turmoil
Just days after publicly asking to be released from his contract with St George Illawarra, Ben Hunt is expected to line up for the Dragons against the Warriors.
Hobart festivalgoers, Antarctic crew take icy dip
Hobart winter festival Dark Mofo has held its annual naked winter solstice swim, while Australia's expeditioners in Antarctica took their own icy plunge.
Munster targets 3-0 to give NSW ‘a terrible time’
The Maroons have been challenged to become the first team to complete a State of Origin clean sweep since 2010 with Cameron Munster keen to whitewash the Blues.
Cook to centre always the injury plan for NSW: Fittler
Damien Cook's move to centre in case of injury was always part of the plan, NSW coach Brad Fittler says, despite the hooker's struggles replacing Tom Trbojevic.
Nate’s mate: Collins credits Myles for Origin stunner
Lindsay Collins has known Queensland great Nate Myles since he was a lad, and credits their connection for helping drive his Origin II man of the match display.
Luai receives death threats over Origin headbutting
Jarome Luai and Reece Walsh became entangled in a fracas during the second State of Origin game that resulted in the NSW five-eighth receiving death threats.
Chris Scott confident Geelong can revive flag defence
Ahead of his 300th game as Geelong coach, Chris Scott remains confident the Cats can turn around their faltering premiership defence.