Pelite stars, Fuimaono hurt as NRLW Titans beat Cowboys
Gold Coast have kicked off the NRLW season with a 16-6 come-from-behind win over competition newcomers North Queensland.
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Walsh magic inspires Broncos win over woeful Rabbitohs
Fullback Reece Walsh has dazzled on his return from suspension as Brisbane's 36-20 win over South Sydney put the Rabbitohs' finals hopes in danger.
No sprays from coach Ciraldo ahead of Penrith clash
Canterbury have been woeful defensively for the past month but coach Cameron Ciraldo has resisted temptation to become snarky with his Bulldogs.
Raiders comeback in vain as Johnson saves Warriors
A field goal in golden point has clinched a 21-20 NRL win for the Warriors after Canberra levelled the scores with two tries in the dying stages of normal time.
Broncos’ Taupau was warned by NRL about lifting knees
Broncos coach Kevin Walters says prop Martin Taupau will need to get one aspect of his running style out of his game after he was put on report against Souths.
GWS finals bid suffers blow with Jesse Hogan injury
GWS forward Jesse Hogan will miss the next two weeks of AFL action after injuring his quad at training.
Bright times ahead for England’s WWC campaign
European champions England have captain Millie Bright available for their tournament opener with Haiti in Brisbane.
Daine Laurie inks one-year deal for Panthers homecoming
Premiers Penrith have signed Daine Laurie on a one-year NRL deal from Wests Tigers as the Panthers prepare for Jarome Luai's possible exit from the club.
Min Woo Lee powers into contention at British Open
Australian star Min Woo Lee has fired himself into the mix at the British Open, shooting a three-under par second round to spearhead the Australian challenge.
McDermott eyes start as Wallabies seek fast improvement
Tate McDermott said the Wallabies have licked their wounds, reviewed and "moved on bloody quickly" ahead of next weekend's Bledisloe Cup opener.
Bairstow battering leaves Australia on back foot
Australia have gone to tea on day three of the fourth Test at 1-39, needing 236 more to make England bat again as Pat Cummins' men's grip on the Ashes loosens.
Reigning World Cup champs US kick off three-peat charge
The much-feared world No.1 United States start their Women's World Cup campaign in Auckland against Vietnam.
Nigeria on guard for Kerr-less Matildas attack
Nigeria are eyeing an upset against Australia but are wary of the Matildas' wide array of attacking weapons despite Sam Kerr being sidelined through injury.
Cartwright eager to stay an Eel next NRL season
Resurgent Bryce Cartwright is the only member of the team Parramatta fielded last week who does not have a contract beyond 2023.
Bubble bursts on Gold Coast Commonwealth Games lifeline
Hopes the Gold Coast could rescue the 2026 Commonwealth Games, after a successful 2018 event, have been dashed by the federal and Queensland governments.
Bairstow hits England to 275-run lead over Australia
England have claimed a 275-run first-innings lead over Australia at Old Trafford, after being bowled out for 592 midway through day three of the fourth Test.
England press on to put Australia on back foot in Ashes
England have extended their lead over Australia to 189 runs at Old Trafford, going to lunch on day three of the fourth Ashes Test at 8-506.
Early signs point to further Australia World Cup bids
FA chief executive James Johnson says Australia's eagerness for the Women's World Cup strengthens their hand if they are to bid for further FIFA events.
Ex-NRL star’s domestic violence convictions upheld
Once among the NRL's brightest young stars, Curtis Scott suffered another major blow after failing to overturn convictions for assaulting his former partner.
New Victorian team to replace Magpies in Super Netball
A Melbourne team owned by the Sports Entertainment Network will replace Collingwood in the 2024 Super Netball competition.
Robinson slams ‘unfair’ criticism of Tedesco’s holiday
Coach Trent Robinson has stood by his decision to give James Tedesco a holiday while the Sydney Roosters are fighting to keep their season alive.
Magpies right to tout their No.1 status, says Hinkley
Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard warned last weekend that Port Adelaide had better bring their A-Game for Saturday night's AFL blockbuster.
Medical expert offers hope for injured Kerr, Matildas
Sam Kerr walking freely while struggling with a calf injury should be taken as a positive sign for the Matildas, says Professor Anthony Blazevich.
Taumalolo’s bench role to continue against Parramatta
North Queensland co-captain Jason Taumalolo will start on the bench again when the Cowboys meet Parramatta in a season-defining showdown at home.
Storm record ‘irrelevant’ to finals-aspirant Knights
Losing to Melbourne on Saturday would make Newcastle's finals equation much more complicated, but wins over the Storm are rare for the 10th-placed Knights.
Raiders target first-year premiership in expanded NRLW
A 10-team NRLW competition kicks off on Saturday, with new entrants Canberra believing they have the talent to win a title in their first season.
No demons as Lions eye bounce-back win over Cats
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has welcomed the "finals-like" Geelong test that will come a week after the AFL side's loss to the Demons.
NBL Blitz dangles expansion carrot on Gold Coast
Gold Coast will host the NBL's pre-season Blitz in a move that presents the city with a chance to show it warrants the return of a franchise.
Chalmers back in love with swimming ahead of worlds
Australia's Kyle Chalmers says he has fallen back in love with swimming ahead of the world championships in Japan, where pool competition starts Sunday.
Gustavsson sees upside in Matildas’ Kerr-free attack
Tony Gustavsson has insisted he is not concerned by the Matildas' attacking frustrations against Ireland.
Federal cash for Gold Coast Games lifeline ‘unlikely’
The federal government has all but dashed hopes of stumping up the cash for Gold Coast to come to the rescue of the hostless 2026 Commonwealth Games.