‘I want the 10 jersey’: Cooper set for Wallabies recall
Ten months after rupturing his Achilles, veteran five-eighth Quade Cooper is ready to make his second Wallabies comeback in the lead up to the Rugby World Cup.
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Whitelock back for Crusaders in Super Rugby final
The Crusaders have been boosted by the return of All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock from injury for Saturday's Super Rugby final against the ladder-topping Chiefs.
Suspended Hawk Sicily set for stint in coaches’ box
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell plans to bring captain James Sicily into the coaches' box for his three games under suspension.
Zorko out as Lions’ McCluggage returns to face Saints
Dayne Zorko will miss another week with a calf injury but star midfielder Hugh McCluggage returns as the Brisbane Lions face top-four hopefuls St Kilda.
‘Winner’ Hasler is new Titans coach, club quiet on Hunt
Gold Coast have parted ways with Justin Holbrook, effective immediately, and have appointed Des Hasler as the NRL club's coach from 2024.
Hunt poised to back up Origin win amid Dragons turmoil
Just days after publicly asking to be released from his contract with St George Illawarra, Ben Hunt is expected to line up for the Dragons against the Warriors.
Hobart festivalgoers, Antarctic crew take icy dip
Hobart winter festival Dark Mofo has held its annual naked winter solstice swim, while Australia's expeditioners in Antarctica took their own icy plunge.
Munster targets 3-0 to give NSW ‘a terrible time’
The Maroons have been challenged to become the first team to complete a State of Origin clean sweep since 2010 with Cameron Munster keen to whitewash the Blues.
Cook to centre always the injury plan for NSW: Fittler
Damien Cook's move to centre in case of injury was always part of the plan, NSW coach Brad Fittler says, despite the hooker's struggles replacing Tom Trbojevic.
Nate’s mate: Collins credits Myles for Origin stunner
Lindsay Collins has known Queensland great Nate Myles since he was a lad, and credits their connection for helping drive his Origin II man of the match display.
Luai receives death threats over Origin headbutting
Jarome Luai and Reece Walsh became entangled in a fracas during the second State of Origin game that resulted in the NSW five-eighth receiving death threats.
Chris Scott confident Geelong can revive flag defence
Ahead of his 300th game as Geelong coach, Chris Scott remains confident the Cats can turn around their faltering premiership defence.
Fittler uncertain on future, Slater defends NSW coach
Brad Fittler isn't considering his future as coach yet after NSW dropped consecutive State of Origin series by falling at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday.
Dukes ball could help end Test stalemates – Healy
It is usually Australia's men's biggest challenge in England, but Alyssa Healy hopes the Dukes ball can help her side force a result in the women's Ashes.
Thompson knocked out by British No.1 Norrie
Jordan Thompson's Wimbledon preparations have taken a knock after he was beaten in three sets at Queen's Club by Cameron Norrie.
NSW State of Origin ratings for game two
NSW will have to wait another year for a shot at Origin glory after only scoring once in their 32-6 loss to Queensland at Suncorp Stadium.
Queensland State of Origin ratings for game two
Queensland has retained the State of Origin shield again and it was another middle forward awarded man-of-the-match in the 32-6 victory.
Luai, Walsh sent off for headbutting in Origin II
Jarome Luai and Reece Walsh have been sent off for head-butting one another in the final seconds of State of Origin II.
DCE leadership key to Maroons’ stunning series win
Daly Cherry-Evans has captained Queensland to three series wins out of four and the 34 year old set the benchmark for his team of tyros to follow in fine style.
Maroons polish off Blues to seal Origin series win
Queensland have sealed an emphatic State of Origin defence with a game in hand, beating NSW 32-6 at Suncorp Stadium.
Trbojevic suffers pec injury minutes into Origin II
State of Origin II got off to a sub-optimal start for NSW as centre Tom Trbojevic had to leave the field with a pectoral injury.
Future return to league ‘too far’ to consider: Suaalii
Code-hopper Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will be 24 years old when his rugby union contract is up, but says a possible return to the NRL is still too far to consider.
Supercars trigger parity review as Chevrolet dominates
Supercars officials have triggered a parity review to identify and evaluate any imbalances between the new Gen 3 Ford's and Chevrolet's.
Labuschagne loses top spot in ICC batting rankings
Marnus Labuschagne's rare double-failure at Edgbaston has cost him No.1 spot in the ICC rankings, with Steve Smith and Travis Head bumped out of the top three.
Jed Anderson takes personal leave from Gold Coast
Suns midfielder Jed Anderson is yet to notch an AFL game in 2023, and the ex-Kangaroo's hopes of playing this season appear slim after taking personal leave.
Blues plot northern ambush in women’s Origin decider
NSW coach Kylie Hilder says there's been zero talk of aggregate score in State of Origin camp this week as her Blues plot a series win on enemy soil.
Storm skipper Welch’s words of wisdom for Jennings
Winger George Jennings says Storm captain Christian Welch, who was also in the rehab ward, helped with his frustratingly long recovery from knee surgery.
Ex-NBA assistant Abdelfattah is Kings’ new coach
Back-to-back NBL champions the Sydney Kings have unveiled former Houston Rockets assistant Mahmoud Abdelfattah as their new head coach.
Dangerfield denied after declaring fit to face Demons
Medics have ruled out Patrick Dangerfield's bid to play against Melbourne, days after the Geelong star cracked a rib and suffered a partially collapsed lung.
Injured Saints forward Membrey to miss eight weeks
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says Tim Membrey will undergo a training block to build up his strength and confidence after a knee issue that has hampered his season.
Crows lock in rising star Josh Rachele until 2029
Adelaide's Josh Rachele has signed a contract extension to remain with the Crows until the end of the 2029 AFL season.