Fyfe returns to lead AFL’s soaring Dockers
Fremantle captain Nat Fyfe will play for the first time this AFL season while Brisbane and St Kilda regain Joe Daniher and Jack Higgins respectively.
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Port doctor defended after Tigers’ AFL win
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has made a fierce defence of veteran club doctor Mark Fisher after a key final-quarter incident in their loss to Richmond.
Golf war as PGA Tour bans Norman’s players
The PGA Tour has declared a ban on all golfers who have teed off in Greg Norman's inaugural breakaway LIV Invitational Series event in England.
Doctors urged to act on racism and sexism
Rural Doctors' Association of Queensland is exploring themes of power and privilege in medicine at its conference in Gladstone.
Champion Huni forges ahead despite blows
A drive-by shooting is the latest episode in a stalling boxing rise Justis Huni hopes will find some traction next week.
Link man Gagai hails Slater Origin spirit
Dane Gagai has been around the Queensland team long enough to see how Billy Slater is doing what Mal Meninga did to turn the tables on NSW in State of Origin.
Jonas defends medicos after AFL head clash
Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas has joined coach Ken Hinkley in defending club medicos for their handling of a head clash with teammate Zak Butters.
Kerr hailed as players’ Player of the Year
Australian captain Sam Kerr has been honoured again for her remarkable English season as the Professional Footballers' Association women's player of the year.
Wallabies get Japan trio for England Tests
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has chosen Japan-based backs Quade Cooper, Samu Kerevi and Marika Koroibete as his overseas-based players for the England series.
Cowboys backs to duel for Origin spot
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Murray Taulagi are set to battle it out for the vacant wing spot in Queensland's Origin side with their first chance on Friday night.
Maker, Dellavedova headline Boomers squad
Australia coach Brian Goorjian says Thon Maker will be a major asset for the Boomers' World Cup qualifiers against Japan, Taiwan and China.
Stadium needed for Tas AFL bid: McLachlan
AFL CEO GIllon McLachlan has indicated Tasmania's bid for inclusion in the league is contingent on the island state building a new stadium.
Scrum call no excuse for Blues loss: Paulo
Junior Paulo claims the Blues' inability to win the middle - and not him being held back in a scrum - was the reason for NSW's loss on Wednesday.
Dons coach Rutten not feeling review heat
Essendon's wide-ranging review, announced by president Paul Brasher last week, hasn't shaken coach Ben Rutten's belief in the AFL club's direction.
Tigers captain can’t see Ciraldo moving
Wests Tigers co-captain James Tamou believes it will be hard for his club to convince Cameron Ciraldo to leave his assistant coaching role at Penrith.
Ponga taps into Slater Origin wisdom
A week in camp with Billy Slater has had the desired impact on Kalyn Ponga, who wiped aside four years of Origin inconsistency to star in Sydney.
Origin just start of Cotter’s big week
Reuben Cotter will race home for the birth of his first child still buzzing after a tireless Queensland debut that helped steer his side to an upset win.
Qld physio charged with indecent treatment
A 51-year-old Brisbane physio who has worked at Olympic level has been charged with multiple indecency offences.
Lewis warns NSW Munster has more to offer
Queensland legend Wally Lewis says Cameron Munster can play even better after his man-of-the-match display secured the Maroons' victory in Origin Game I.
Qld rookies shine, leaders seal Origin win
Queensland's first-timers made their mark before their established stars led them to a series-opening State of Origin win in Sydney on Wednesday night.
Tigers name stars, debutant for Port clash
First-year midfielder Judson Clarke is one of three inclusions for Richmond, who take on Port Adelaide in the opening game of round 13 in the AFL.
Titans prop Wallace to join NRL’s Dolphins
Jarrod Wallace will leave Gold Coast at the end of the NRL season and move up the M1 to join the Dolphins for their debut campaign.
‘I won’t quit the PGA Tour’ – Mickelson
Phil Mickelson says he won't quit the PGA Tour as he prepares to make his golf comeback at the Greg Norman-fronted LIV Golf Invitational Series.
Munster stars as Maroons win Origin opener
Queensland have beaten NSW 16-10 to claim the State of Origin series opener and notch their first win in Sydney since 2017, with Cameron Munster starring.
NSW on back foot after opening Origin loss
NSW will need to wind the clock back to 1994 in order to win the State of Origin series after losing the opening game to Queensland on home turf.
Slater’s Maroons coaching begins with bang
Queensland began life under new head coach Billy Slater with a gritty performance studded with flashpoints of impressive skill.
Wade secures T20 win against Sri Lanka
Wicketkeeper Matthew Wade has lifted Australia out of trouble and to a gritty three-wicket win against Sri Lanka in the second match of their Twenty20 series.
Munster shocked over handling of Yeo knock
NSW lock Isaah Yeo claims officials were right to allow him to stay on the field in State of Origin I, despite Queensland star Cameron Munster raising concerns.
Booze ban behind Munster’s Qld ‘madness’
Cameron Munster hasn't been tempted to break his booze ban while in Origin camp, even after his teammates toasted his man of the match performance in Sydney.
Cleary cops loss as personal wake-up call
Nathan Cleary has taken NSW's series-opening loss to Queensland personally, labelling it a 'kick up the backside' to start his State of Origin series.
Morgan out to top idol Cam Smith’s jackpot
Queenslander Jed Morgan looks like his idol Cam Smith, is a golf winner like Cam Smith - and now aims to earn big like Cam Smith.