Tongan coach Kefu plotting Ireland ambush
Tonga Rugby World Cup coach Toutai Kefu has labelled his 2023 squad the country's best ever and has plans to shake up their stacked round robin pool.
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Bombers snatch AFL thriller over gutsy North Melbourne
A late snap by Massimo D'Ambrosio has lifted Essendon to a narrow win over injury-hit North Melbourne, boosting the Bombers' AFL finals hopes.
Buddy big challenge faces Wilkie, Saints at SCG off bye
St Kilda face Sydney in another Lance Franklin milestone game at the SCG, badly needing a better result than the previous two games when this has happened.
Slater’s wisdom puts Nanai, Cowboys back on NRL track
A call from Queensland coach Billy Slater was just the medicine Jeremiah Nanai needed to put away a slow start in 2023 and improve his NRL mindset.
Brownlow, Coleman medal races wide open at AFL midpoint
Challengers have arrived for Brownlow Medal favourite Nick Daicos at the halfway point of the AFL season.
Broncos look long term, offer Reynolds Origin blessing
Brisbane chief executive officer Dave Donaghy has spoken to Adam Reynolds' agent about a deal beyond next year and begrudgingly endorsed his Origin credentials.
Suaalii facing three-game NRL ban for knee lift
The Sydney Roosters look set to be without Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii for up to three weeks after the centre was hit with a grade-two dangerous contact charge.
Hazlewood plays down concerns over Ashes campaign
Josh Hazlewood has been limited to four Tests in two years but he is adamant his fitness has not been a significant issue.
Nothing wrong with Bombers’ Wright but return unclear
Peter Wright is fit to return from a dislocated shoulder but Essendon coach Brad Scott says he is unsure if he'll pick the key forward to play against Carlton.
Luai backs Hynes pairing in Cleary’s Origin absence
NSW and Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary has been ruled out of the second State of Origin match as Jarome Luai sizes up a halves pairing with Nicho Hynes.
Hazlewood ruled out of Test Championship final
Josh Hazlewood's hopes of playing in Australia's World Test Championship final have been dashed, with the quick put on ice for the Ashes after side soreness.
Blues blow: Cleary hamstrung as Panthers beat Dragons
Nathan Cleary's State of Origin hopes are in doubt after he limped out of Penrith's 26-18 NRL win over St George Illawarra.
Queensland Firebirds shock Vixens in Super Netball
The Queensland Firebirds have continued their late-season Super Netball surge with a gritty 76-71 upset win over the Melbourne Vixens.
Cowboys’ second half blitz dominates Storm at home
North Queensland scored five tries to Melbourne's one in a second half blitz that keeps their season alive and ends a two-game NRL slide.
Bulldogs’ Flanagan set for recall as Mahoney goes down
Canterbury will recall Kyle Flanagan for his first NRL game in almost two months after losing Reed Mahoney to a head injury against the Sydney Roosters.
Pies star De Goey referred to tribunal for Hewett bump
Collingwood star Jordan De Goey will be suspended for several games and is ineligible for the Brownlow Medal after he was referred to the tribunal.
Richmond snatch win over GWS in AFL thriller
Marlion Pickett's late goal has helped Richmond to a nail-biting six-point AFL win over GWS at Giants Stadiom.
Tedesco’s ‘champion’ performance halts Roosters’ slide
Under fire after NSW lost the opening State of Origin game, James Tedesco has responded in style to lead the Sydney Roosters to a 25-24 win over Canterbury.
A-Leagues still rebuilding fan relationship
A-Leagues chief Danny Townsend believes the Sydney-based A-League Men grand final was a success but concedes the APL need to rebuild the relationship with fans.
Milford, Wallace face bans in double blow for Dolphins
The Dolphins are set to be without experienced players Anthony Milford and Jarrod Wallace for three games after they were cited by the match review committee.
Reds, Tahs regroup from Super losses before quarters
The Waratahs and Reds will limp into the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals on the back of confidence-sapping losses, while the Brumbies host the Hurricanes.
NRL mulls future of Dylan Brown after touching charge
Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown could be stood down as he faces five charges of sexually touching a woman without her permission.
Mariners skipper Vukovic relishes ALM redemption
By leading Central Coast to their first championship in 10 years, Danny Vukovic feels like he's come full circle with the A-League Men minnows.
Warner’s unhappy 2019 returns irrelevant in his mind
David Warner will enter the Ashes as the Australian most under pressure, but the opener insists his torrid 2019 series is irrelevant now for several reasons.
Cook keen to answer Brad Fittler SOS recall for NSW
Rabbitohs hooker Damien Cook respects the way NSW coach Brad Fittler spoke to him about being dropped from the Origin side, but insists he's ready to return.
Postecoglou seals Celtic treble amid talk he may leave
Australian Ange Postecoglou has guided Celtic to a treble with a Scottish Cup win but only amid huge uncertainty over the Australian's future at the club.
‘Got his mojo back’: Johnston back to Rabbitohs best
South Sydney winger Alex Johnston is just 34 tries away from Ken Irivine's all-time mark of 212 as coach Jason Demetriou explained why the scores still flow.
Doedee’s ACL rupture ends season in major Crows blow
Adelaide have lost key defender Tom Doedee for the rest of the season with an ACL rupture, dealing their finals hopes a significant blow.
Successful return for Warriors’ hard-hitting Barnett
Mitch Barnett has made a successful return to the Warriors after a two-month injury break.
Fitzgibbon praises Hynes for bouncing back from Origin
Nicho Hynes had a forgettable State of Origin debut but the Cronulla captain's effort in his follow-up game has impressed his coach Craig Fitzgibbon.
Buoyant Mariners hope Montgomery won’t rush away
The Central Coast Mariners hope their success under Nick Montgomery can continue - even if their excellent head coach is wooed away from the club.