Canterbury’s Jake Averillo signs with Dolphins
Utility back Jake Averillo will join the Dolphins from 2024, his current club Canterbury has confirmed.
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Garth chance for Test first, Schutt to be overlooked
Megan Schutt is set to be overlooked for the Women's Ashes series-opener, with Kim Garth a chance to make her Test debut for Australia at Trent Bridge.
Bombers’ Draper could miss Freo clash, Parish to return
Gun Essendon midfielder Darcy Parish will return from a calf injury against Fremantle but dynamic ruckman Sam Draper is in doubt ahead of the trip west.
De Minaur turns on style to end Murray’s run
Alex de Minaur has continued his hold over Andy Murray, ending the former world No.1's winning streak on grass with a straight sets win at the Queen's Club.
No interest in underdog tag on NSW Origin judgement day
For the first time since the State of Origin playing days of Cameron Smith and Billy Slater, the NSW Blues find themselves as considerable underdogs.
‘Special’ ties bind Maroons’ Ben Hunt and Harry Grant
To understand why Maroons hookers Ben Hunt and Harry Grant are a lethal duo on the field you need to look into their past in a small Central Queensland town.
Cummins leads Australia to thrilling opening Ashes win
Australia have beaten England by two wickets in the first Ashes Test after Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon pulled off a thrilling chase late on the final day.
Western Bulldogs defender Liam Jones out for months
The Western Bulldogs' finals ambitions have taken a blow with defender Liam Jones to miss eight to 10 weeks after surgery for a broken arm.
Star Walsh back to best as Carlton ‘unleash shackles’
Carlton star Sam Walsh has regained confidence in his contested work after serious back surgery meant the hard-running midfielder failed to do a pre-season.
Halfback Fogarty open to criticism after blowout losses
Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty is encouraging coach Ricky Stuart to be more critical of his performances after the Raiders' recent poor home record.
Ikin: QRL wants Slater to stay on as Maroons coach
Queensland Rugby League CEO Ben Ikin says Maroons coach Billy Slater and the team continue to improve and expects the trend to continue if he stays in the role.
Mitchell ruled out of Rabbitohs’ clash with Cowboys
After leaving NSW's State of Origin camp early, Latrell Mitchell will miss Sunday's NRL clash between South Sydney and North Queensland with his calf injury.
‘Sub-par’ Canberra stadium facilities cost opportunity
The NRL thinks a new stadium should be built in Canberra's Civic area and has criticised the "sub-par" facilities at GIO Stadium in suburban Bruce.
Dragons players back Flanagan amid Hunt drama
Ben Hunt may want out of St George Illawarra but teammates are looking forward to a new chapter under incoming coach Shane Flanagan.
Embarrassment can be good motivator, NSW coach Fittler
Brad Fittler says his NSW team can't afford to slip up by relaxing again if they are ahead late in State of Origin II in Brisbane on Wednesday night.
No mental demons at St Kilda from 2022 fadeout: Crouch
St Kilda midfielder Brad Crouch is optimistic the Saints can start stringing together more consistent football following an inconsistent 10-week stretch.
Copping sprays ‘the best part about Origin’: Cook
NSW aren't afraid to cop some verbal barbs as the Blues look to level the State of Origin series before a hostile Brisbane crowd at Suncorp Stadium.
Heal given chance to shine in Opals’ Asia Cup squad
The understrength Opals are preparing for the home basketball Asia Cup in the lead up to Paris 2024, with young guns like Shyla Heal eager to prove themselves.
Versatile Cotter a deadly tentacle in Maroons octopus
Reuben Cotter has been named on the bench for Queensland but coach Billy Slater says he could start in the back row or slot in at hooker during Origin II.
Warriors play down early NRL return for Tuivasa-Sheck
Rugby union convert and former Dally M winner Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is seemingly not in the picture for a Warriors return this season, according to their coach.
Speedy Hamiso the gift that will keep giving: Fabri
Maroons centre Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has been likened to the great David Peachey and sprint coach Roger Fabri says he's 'not touching the surface' of his talent.
Man critical in Qld hospital after being shot by police
A man remains in critical condition in a Queensland hospital after being shot multiple times by police north of Brisbane.
Matildas look to emulate England’s home heroics at WWC
A month out from the Women's World Cup, the Matildas can look to emulate England's home Euros triumph - and there are plenty of parallels.
AFL players flopping amid tackle crackdown: Dew
AFL players are trying to win free kicks for dangerous tackles by flopping to the ground in the grasp of their opponents, Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew says.
Cherry-Evans inspired by ethos of Khawaja’s fightback
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans and Test opener Usman Khawaja share a lot in common and the Maroons No.7 says both find solace in their "happy place".
Broad magic sets up thrilling final day to Ashes Test
Australia have gone to stumps on day four at 3-107 chasing 281 to win the first Ashes Test, after another spellbinding day at Edgbaston.
Kyrgios out of Halle but still hopes to play Wimbledon
Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of the grass-court tournament in Halle with a knee injury, but says he still hopes to be fit to play Wimbledon.
NRL’s Lodge to leave Roosters immediately
Matthew Lodge is on the lookout for a new club after being granted an immediate release from his Sydney Roosters deal.
Dangerous tackle sanctions in ‘right spot’: AFL chief
The AFL's CEO elect Andrew Dillon says penalties for dangerous tackles are in the "right spot" amid a crackdown which has led to a spate of suspensions.
Upton looking to ride Queensland wave in Origin II
With a clear plan of attack and a sea of Maroon at their backs, Tamika Upton hopes her side can ride a Queensland wave in Origin's Townsville decider.
Maroons stalwart new Broncos football manager
Brisbane have secured a replacement for former head of football Ben Ikin with Joe McDermott to work alongside head NRL coach Kevin Walters.