Best spot for doctor is the bunker: NRL
The NRL has pushed back on claims that an independent doctor has no feel for the game while making decisions from its match-day bunker.
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Wanderers can make finals, says Rudan
Western Sydney Wanderers coach Mark Rudan reckons his side have the ability to get on a run and book a place in the A-League Men finals.
Rowell stars as Suns beat Eagles in AFL
Star Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell has racked up 33 disposals and 10 clearances as the Suns came from behind to beat West Coast by 27 points in the AFL.
Cotton, Law shine in Wildcats homecoming
Perth have extended their NBL win streak to six with a 95-85 win over the Breakers, playing in front of their home fans for the first time this year.
Broncos beat Dogs, stay unbeaten in NRL
Brisbane centre Herbie Farnworth scored twice as the Broncos defeated Canterbury 16-10 for back-to-back wins to open the NRL season.
Knights find culture, attack in NRL wins
Newcastle are on top of the NRL ladder off the back of a never-say-die culture and an improved attack, according to coach Adam O'Brien.
Lion Mitch Robinson cops one-match AFL ban
Brisbane's Mitch Robinson has been offered a one-match AFL ban for his dangerous bump that injured Port Adelaide's Xavier Duursma.
COVID-19 rules Irvine, Goodwin out of Roos
Jackson Irvine has tested positive for COVID-19 while Craig Goodwin has been ruled a close contact, with the pair out of the Socceroos' World Cup qualifiers.
Freo pip Adelaide by point in AFL thriller
Fremantle have kicked the last three goals of the game to defeat Adelaide by one-point in an AFL thriller at Adelaide Oval.
Boomers take out WNBL minor premiership
The Melbourne Boomers have finished WNBL minor premiers for the first time since 2011 after Perth Lynx failed to beat battling Townsville.
Victory beat City to reach ALW grand final
Melbourne Victory will face Sydney FC in a second consecutive A-League Women grand final after beating Melbourne City 3-1 in the preliminary final.
Taipans claim bragging rights in derby win
Cairns have earned Queensland NBL bragging rights with their third consecutive win over rivals Brisbane.
Tigers suffer Knightmare afternoon in NRL
Newcastle have beaten Wests Tigers 26-4 in a one-sided affair that will add more pressure to the underperforming NRL club.
Aust unchanged for Test finale in Pakistan
Australia are sticking with legspinner Mitchell Swepson as they aim to break the deadlock against Pakistan and win the third and final Test in Lahore.
Forwards power Hawthorn past North in AFL
New Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is off to the perfect start with the Hawks coming from behind to defeat North Melbourne by 20 points at the MCG.
Cikamatana eyes Comm Games gold for Aust
Eileen Cikamatana is aiming to win weightlifting Commonwealth Games gold for Australia in Birmingham, four years after doing so for Fiji.
Dragons top ladder after record NRLW win
St George Illawarra have recorded the biggest win in NRLW history, thrashing Newcastle 40-4 to take Brisbane off the top of the ladder.
To’o out of NRL up to 8 weeks with injury
Penrith's State of Origin winger Brian To'o will miss up to two months after scans confirmed a serious medial ligament injury in his knee.
Garcia pays price for Perth Glory ALM woes
Perth Glory coach Richard Garcia has been sacked after the team managed just one point from their past four A-League Men home matches.
Field goal keeps Roosters alive in NRLW
A 25-metre field goal from Zahara Temara has booted the Sydney Roosters to a 19-18 NRLW win over Parramatta and boosted their finals hopes.
Jakara Anthony a dual World Cup champion
Australian Olympic champion Jakara Anthony has won the World Cup season crown for moguls and dual moguls.
To’omua shock axing from Wallabies squad
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has named eight uncapped players in his 40-man squad for next month's three-day training camp, but Matt To'omua is a shock omission.
Cats’ Cameron cleared of internal damage
Star Geelong forward Jeremy Cameron has escaped serious internal damage and been able to leave hospital after a tough collision against Essendon.
Wilton faces NRL ban for late hit on Moses
Cronulla forward Teig Wilton is facing an NRL ban for a late hit on an Mitchell Moses' legs, charged a day after scoring a crucial try for the Sharks.
Zorko ‘pop’ in calf a Lions headache
Dayne Zorko left the ground during the Brisbane Lions' win over Port Adelaide after hearing something "pop" in his calf.
Brown up for any challenge at World Cup
Teenage Australia pace bowler Darcie Brown has six World Cup wickets at 15.33 on her tournament debut.
Patterson, Moloney medal in world indoors
Australia has enjoyed a double success at the world indoor championships with Eleanor Patterson's high jump silver and Ash Moloney's heptathlon bronze.
Barber pleased with classic despite loss
Javelin ace Kelsey-Lee Barber could see positives out of her loss to Mackenzie Little at the Melbourne Track Classic as she starts a big year of competition.
Power optimistic after ‘brutal’ Lions loss
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley was optimistic despite a tough loss to Brisbane and hopeful injuries to Xavier Duursma and Trent McKenzie aren't serious.
Roar thrash Glory 4-1 to keep hopes alive
Perth Glory have conceded four goals and had a player red carded in a dismal 4-1 loss to Brisbane Roar at HBF Park.
Zorko subbed as sloppy Lions overrun Port
Brisbane were out of sorts and trailed by 24 points before a five-goal final quarter earned them a win over Port Adelaide in a brutal AFL opener at the Gabba.