NRL overhaul judiciary for simpler system
The NRL has announced changes to simplify the judiciary system less than 12 hours from the first game of the 2022 season.
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Youthful Raiders to be unleashed on Sharks
Canberra will attempt to continue their recent winning streak in their NRL season openers with some fresh faces give the chance impress against Cronulla.
Cripps buoyed by Carlton’s midfield depth
Adam Cerra and George Hewett's arrival at Carlton has captain Patrick Cripps acclaiming the Blues' midfield as the best he has seen in his time at the club.
Shane Warne arrives home
The body of cricket legend Shane Warne has arrived in Melbourne on a repatriation flight from Thailand, where he died almost a week ago.
Man down, Burgess shows at Souths training
NRL great Sam Burgess has made a surprise appearance at South Sydney training but the Rabbitohs insist he's not playing any official role.
Star AFL forward King re-signs with Suns
Gold Coast star Ben King has turned his back on big AFL offers to return home to Victoria, re-signing with the struggling Suns for another two seasons.
Utoikamanu set to lead Tigers’ NRL charge
Wests Tigers prop Stefano Utoikamanu wants to hit the ground running after an impressive debut season in the NRL in 2021.
No US swing for unvaccinated Djokovic
World No.2 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the ATP Masters 1000 event in Indian Wells, as coronavirus rules prevent him from entering the United States.
Winger Coates looking to fly high at Storm
Already an Origin winger, new Melbourne Storm recruit Xavier Coates has been working on his aerial game with the help of AFL neighbours Collingwood.
New season gives Panthers fresh outlook
Penrith begin the defence of their NRL premiership against Manly and coach Ivan Cleary says the Panthers are as hungry as ever for more success.
Heavy lifting starts on Tasmanian AFL bid
As the AFL considers Tasmania's bid to have its own side in the league, officials are bullish about the start of the season.
Petaia named in No.15 for injury-hit Reds
Fraser McReight will captain the injury-hit Queensland Reds, who will experiment with Jordan Petaia at fullback against the Fijian Drua.
Veteran status helps Zorko in Rd1 AFL race
Brisbane Lions captain Dayne Zorko is hoping further achilles issues are behind him as he battles to prove his fitness for his side's March 19 AFL opener.
Gawn shuns talk of back-to-back AFL flags
Melbourne captain Max Gawn says the goal this season is to win a premiership, not repeat last year's success.
Make-or-break time looms for NSW Waratahs
After letting opportunities slip against the Queensland Reds and Brumbies, the NSW Waratahs know they must beat the Western Force and Melbourne Rebels.
Canberra look to close ALW season on high
Canberra United will travel to Brisbane's Perry Park looking to finish their A-League Women's season with victory against Brisbane.
Townsville first for Matildas’ NZ clash
The Matildas will play New Zealand in regional Queensland on April 8, with Townsville to host a women's international for the first time.
Sharks coach Fitzgibbon out with COVID-19
New Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon will miss their round one NRL clash with Canberra after contracting COVID-19.
Storm prop to deny assaulting Qld woman
Melbourne NRL prop Tui Kamikamica is due to face a two-day trial in Queensland next month after being charged with assaulting a woman outside a Brisbane hotel.
Cleary backs O’Sullivan for Penrith opener
Ivan Cleary has urged playmaker Jarome Luai to help Sean O'Sullivan as he makes his Penrith NRL debut in the absence of Nathan Cleary against Manly.
Cronk helps Meaney in Storm halves role
Former Melbourne great Cooper Cronk has been helping Storm NRL recruit Nick Meaney get up to speed with playing in the halves ahead of their Wests Tigers clash.
Stewart McSweyn out of world indoors team
Middle-distance star Stewart McSweyn has been forced to withdraw from the Australian team for the world indoor athletics championships.
Golfers brace for the worst at The Players
A grim weather forecast has the world's elite golfers on notice ahead of the The Players' Championship, the richest event on the annual PGA Tour.
Pucovski eyeing another return to cricket
Will Pucovski is a chance to return in Victoria's Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania next week, after recovering from the 11th concussion of his career.
Dearden defence earns Cowboys’ halves nod
Tom Dearden has been named to partner Chad Townsend in the halves for North Queensland's round one clash with Canterbury.
NRL eye balance of speed and style in 2022
After a year of record scorelines and blowout scores, NRL CEO Andrew Abdo insists every team can hope again in 2022 but the truth remains to be seen.
AFL captains split on grand final tips
Only six rival captains believe Melbourne will play off in another AFL grand final this season while 13 expect Richmond to bounce back into the top-eight.
WA offers Marsh family state memorial
The family of cricket great Rod Marsh, who died on March 4, are considering an offer from the West Australian government for a state memorial service.
Spun out, Australia head to NZ capital
Australia have defeated England and Pakistan to sit on top of the Women's World Cup standings as they head to Wellington for four of their next five matches.
Swepson favoured for emotional Test debut
Australia could pick a frontline legspinner for the first in more than a decade in the second Test against Pakistan, with Mitchell Swepson favoured to debut.
Victory’s ALM confidence rising: attacker
Melbourne Victory attacker Nick D'Agostino says confidence is rising at his A-League Men's club ahead of their clash against Central Coast.