Taupau extends at Broncos, Haas out until round 21
Brisbane prop Payne Haas has ankle tendon inflammation and will be unavailable until round 21, while fellow front-rower Martin Taupau has inked a new deal.
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To’o tips Luai to rise from NSW Origin axing
Jarome Luai won't feature for NSW in State of Origin III but his good mate Brian To'o says the Penrith five-eighth has taken the axing in his stride.
Whittaker prepared for most ‘dangerous fight of career’
Robert Whittaker hasn't fought in the UFC octagon since September 2022 and knows Dricus Du Plessis has nothing to lose in their UFC290 bout.
Suns boss denies Hardwick talks, backs Stuart Dew
Gold Coast chief executive Mark Evans says he hasn't spoken to Damien Hardwick about replacing under-fire coach Stuart Dew.
Tigers to regain Martin, Prestia among five changes
Dustin Martin and Dion Prestia will return as Richmond host Sydney on Thursday night at the MCG, with pressure a key focus for the Tigers.
Maynard joins Mihocek on Collingwood casualty list
Collingwood will be without Brayden Maynard and Brody Mihocek for their round-17 match against the resurgent Western Bulldogs.
Foley, O’Connor named in Australia A side to face Tonga
Test coach Eddie Jones has included 13 Wallabies in an Australia A team that will face Tonga in a chance to push for inclusion in this year's Rugby World Cup.
NSW’s Cook not averse to Origin centre reprise
There's little chance of NSW repeating their call to move Damien Cook to centre for Origin III, but the Rabbitohs rake would be up for the challenge.
Bennett’s 2020 babes now Maroons marauders for Billy
Queensland Rugby League chairman Bruce Hatcher says Maroons coach Billy Slater has continued the legacy of Wayne Bennett and given young guns an Origin crack.
We won’t underestimate Tigers: Sharks coach Fitzgibbon
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon is expecting a response from the Wests Tigers following their 74-0 mauling by North Queensland in their last outing.
Demons star Clayton Oliver expected to miss again
Melbourne star Clayton Oliver has failed to complete a crucial training session and seems destined to sit out a sixth-straight match for the Demons.
Canberra’s Kris signs long-term deal after No.1 shift
Emerging Canberra talent Sebastian Kris has re-signed with the club until 2027 after a breakout season, with a shift to the halves potentially on the cards.
Wallabies won’t take new Boks playmaker Libbok lightly
Reece Hodge has been impressed by new Springboks five-eighth Manie Libbok, who will make his first start at 10 against Australia in the Rugby Championship.
Clare Polkinghorne ready for history-making World Cup
Clare Polkinghorne has watched the Matildas grow and is embracing the hype as she prepares for an Australian-record fifth Women's World Cup.
Calmer Cody Walker won’t see red on Blues return
Cody Walker is known as one of the fieriest customers in the NRL but insists he can weather the emotional cauldron that is State of Origin football.
Aussie Saville gets royal visitor in Wimbledon wash-out
Australian comeback star Daria Saville was unaware she was being watched by a royal visitor at courtside on a rain-ruined day at Wimbledon.
Wimbledon stars want new mum Ash Barty back in tennis
Tennis stars have congratulated Ash Barty on becoming a mother, with Ons Jabeur and Aryna Sabalenka hoping the Australian will one day return to the sport.
Kingsley says Cats win sparked Giants surge up ladder
GWS have won four of their last five games and coach Adam Kingsley says the round-11 away win over Geelong was a big moment for the in-form Giants.
Hasler makes pitch to star Titans duo Tino and Fifita
Clauses in Gold Coast duo Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and David Fifita's contracts have made them free agents but 2024 coach Des Hasler does not intend to lose them.
Sheens will be head coach in 2024: Wests Tigers
Wests Tigers are sticking solid to their plan and will not parachute Benji Marshall into the head-coaching role for 2024 despite the poor results.
Dragons name third different captain for Canberra clash
The Dragons have opted against naming controversial forward Jack de Belin captain for their Canberra clash as questions remain about the club's leadership void.
Swans legend Franklin to return, Demons’ Fritsch out
Lance Franklin will end a three-game absence from Sydney's line-up for what will almost certainly be the Swans legend's final AFL game at the MCG.
Smith eyes ultimate Ashes prize in milestone 100th Test
A maiden series win in England would be a fitting way for Steve Smith to bring up a century of Test appearances as he says retirement remains a distant thought.
Sterling suffers injury scare ahead of Super Netball GF
Adelaide defender Shamera Sterling has hurt her ankle at training but coach Tania Obst is confident she'll play in Super Netball's decider against the Swifts.
Best attitude: Bradman’s path from bus bad boy to Blues
A dramatic change in attitude has helped Bradman Best go from underachieving Newcastle centre to a NSW State of Origin player.
Bulldogs ‘will take time’ to rise from NRL rut: Gould
Canterbury could face a few years in the NRL wilderness rebuilding after a heavy defeat at the hands of Newcastle, says club football manager Phil Gould.
Cherry-Evans buys into Horsburgh cult-hero status
Corey Horsburgh's gusto, attitude and most importantly red hair has all the makings of a new Queensland cult hero, according to captain Daly Cherry-Evans.
Van Gisbergen has Whincup’s blessing to leave Supercars
Red Bull Ampol boss Jamie Whincup will allow Shane van Gisbergen to break his Supercars contract if the defending champion wants to race full-time in NASCAR.
Blues’ Fittler denies swinging the axe for Origin III
Not since 2019 has Brad Fittler made as many changes to his NSW side as he did for Origin III, but the coach doesn't believe he has taken drastic action.
New Bulldog Sexton backed by Foran after Titans exit
There's plenty more to come from Toby Sexton after the out-of-favour halfback's mid-season switch from Gold Coast to the struggling Bulldogs, Kieran Foran says.
Dolphins in my heart and on my arm: Josh Kerr
Dolphins prop and Redcliffe junior Josh Kerr once asked Wayne Bennett to find a way to get him a gig at the club, and how it panned out couldn't be scripted.