Super Rugby finals dream alive as Force welcome Chiefs
The Highlanders' round-15 defeat to the Blues means the Western Force host the Chiefs still dreaming of making the Super Rugby Pacific finals.
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Petracca stars for Demons as Blues’ woes worsen
Christian Petracca starred and Bayley Fritsch kicked two goals as Melbourne held off Carlton by 17 points in a low-scoring affair.
Blues win dents Highlanders’ Super Rugby playoff hopes
A gritty 16-9 win at Eden Park has assured the Blues of third place in Super Rugby Pacific and left the Highlanders looking nervously over their shoulder.
Controversial penalty helps Raiders tame raging Tigers
A penalty goal in the dying minutes has allowed Canberra to survive an almighty scare from the Wests Tigers, holding on for a breathless 20-19 NRL win.
Glory daze as coach Ruben Zadkovich walks away
Perth Glory have dropped an unexpected bombshell by announcing coach Ruben Zadkovich has quit his post to pursue other opportunities.
Warriors backer apologises for NRL ref integrity attack
The boss of the Warrior's major sponsor has publicly apologised after an attack on the integrity of the NRL's referees was called out as fanciful and insulting.
Mariners to relish crowd advantage in ALM grand final
The Central Coast Mariners will have the crowd advantage in the A-League Men grand final against Melbourne City and plan to make the most of it.
Crows doubt Rankine will be targeted by ex-teammates
Izak Rankine is set to play against his former club Gold Coast for the first time but Adelaide don't believe their star forward will be targeted by the Suns.
Ex-Test spinner MacGill vindicated in intimidation case
Former Australian spin bowler Stuart MacGill has been cleared of stalking and intimidating a friend's ex-partner after bumping into her on a Sydney street.
Outside backs stay on Cowboys’ NRL radar for 2024
Todd Payten is already looking ahead to 2024 after using a recent fortnight in NSW to sound out potential signings for North Queensland.
Payten gives Young space as Dragons race heats up
Dean Young is one of two front-runners to snare the vacant St George Illawarra coaching job but his current boss is yet to broach the situation with him.
Force wait to see if Reds, Highlanders do them a favour
The Western Force need either the Highlanders or Queensland Reds to lose this weekend in order to keep their Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes alive.
Toutai Kefu declares interest in Reds coaching gig
Former Queensland and Wallabies No.8 Toutai Kefu will apply to take over from Reds coach Brad Thorn for the next Super Rugby Pacific season.
Dog-bite surgery won’t derail Tszyu’s world title fight
Boxing superstar Tim Tszyu says he never considered pulling out of his world title defence against Mexican Carlos Ocampo even after being attacked by a dog.
Naughton’s staying forward, Dogs coach Beveridge says
Don't expect Western Bulldogs forward Aaron Naughton to go down back any time soon, coach Luke Beveridge says ahead of their clash against Geelong.
More Rabbitohs in Origin frame but Demetriou keeps cool
South Sydney could lose a raft of players to Origin duty as the series progresses but Jason Demetriou is prepared to cross that bridge when he comes to it.
Scott in Memorial mix in spite of rollercoaster round
Australia's Adam Scott is three shots behind sole leader Davis Riley at the Memorial after shooting a two-under 70 in the opening round.
Maroons’ Cobbo out, Walsh aims to back up for Broncos
Brisbane's Selwyn Cobbo will miss Saturday's NRL clash against Cronulla but the rest of the Broncos' State of Origin contingent are keen to back up.
Australia’s Test ‘grand final’ no warm-up match
Nathan Lyon insists Australia will have no problem balancing their preparations as they look to pull off a World Test Championship and Ashes double in England.
Warriors wary of ‘complete package’ Dolphins
Warriors coach Andrew Webster's plan to combat impressive NRL newcomers the Dolphins is to win the possession battle.
Queensland hit with fine for Origin extra-player error
A $30,000 fine for playing 30 seconds with 14-men is unlikely to take the shine off Queensland's victory over NSW in the State of Origin opener.
Blues can beat Suncorp boos, square Origin series: Haas
Payne Haas is confident that NSW can overcome history and win in Brisbane to set up a State of Origin decider in Sydney.
Blues want wayward Harry McKay to ‘stick to strengths’
Harry McKay's wayward goal-kicking has been under the AFL microscope but Carlton coach Michael Voss has backed his spearhead to turn his form around.
Error rate prompts calls to shift Women’s Origin series
Both NSW coach Kylie Hilder and Queensland fullback Tamika Upton have suggested shifting the Women's State of Origin series to the post-season.
Kokkinakis last Aussie standing after double Paris blow
Thanasi Kokkinakis is the last Australian left in the French Open singles after defeats for Alex de Minaur and Max Purcell at Roland Garros.
Johnny Warren Medal caps Goodwin’s rally from injury
Craig Goodwin has capped off pushing through his injury struggles to win the Johnny Warren Medal, while Alex Chidiac claimed the Julie Dolan Medal.
Maroons triumph in first game of Women’s Origin series
Queensland have landed the first blow in the Women's State of Origin series, claiming a 18-10 win over NSW at CommBank Stadium.
Raiders hope Harawira-Naera can do light training soon
Canberrra's Corey Harawira-Naera could return to light training as early as next week, after his seizure in last weekend's NRL match against South Sydney.
Perry’s ‘full circle’ mission to provide Ashes edge
Ellyse Perry is in thunderous form with the bat but it's bowling that put her on the map 16 years ago that's returned to focus ahead of the women's Ashes.
Coach Stuart whacks Croker critics ahead of Tigers rest
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart is standing by his decision to rest Jarrod Croker so his 300th game will be at home, saying it's for the entire Canberra community.
‘Filthy’ Pangai, Young keen to make amends for NSW
Hudson Young and Tevita Pangai Jr believe they have done enough for a reprieve from Brad Fittler after NSW suffered defeat in the State of Origin series opener.