NRL players get big win in new COVID rules
NRL players will be allowed to attend weddings, funerals and dine out with their families without seeking permission, with COVID-19 protocols to be relaxed.
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Aussies ready for ‘worst’ before ODI WC
After yet another summer of domination, Australia face the prospect of 10 days in hard quarantine before the women's ODI World Cup in New Zealand.
Qld skipper Khawaja posts Shield half-ton
NSW are 2-33 after bowling Queensland out for 193 on day one of their Sheffield Shield game at the Gabba.
Harris-Tavita set for defining NRL season
Off-contract Warriors playmaker Chanel Harris-Tavita has given up alcohol as he focuses on reaching his potential in a crucial season.
Naden learns key lesson from mistake
Canterbury centre Brent Naden hopes his story can help others after gaining Indigenous All Stars selection.
Chen sets world record in figure skating
American figure skater Nathan Chen shattered the world record during his short program at the Beijing Olympics
Khawaja hopes history repeats for Bulls
Queensland captain Usman Khawaja is hoping Sam Truloff can seize his Sheffield Shield chance with the Bulls in the same way he did in his SCG Test return.
Alisa was key piece in Anthony’s jigsaw
From one Olympic champion to another, Alisa Camplin-Warner helped Jakara Anthony's mind game match her physical and technical ability at the Beijing Olympics.
Langer’s exit not any one’s fault: Bailey
Australia selector George Bailey says he doesn't believe key individuals were the driving force behind the messy exit of Justin Langer as national team coach.
Glory hoping against triple jab mandate
Perth Glory's hopes of playing again at home this A-League Men season could be thwarted if the Western Australia government mandates a triple jab policy.
Green loving the Vic Open beach vibes
After a month off to mentally and physically recharge, former major winner Hannah Green is raring to start her 2022 season at the Vic Open at Thirteenth Beach.
Stronger pack key to Dragons’ NRL hopes
St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin believes he has assembled a "stronger pack on paper" after identifying the need to bolster his forwards in 2022.
Mystery surrounds Taumalolo’s vax status
North Queensland captain Jason Taumalolo has refused to answer questions about his COVID-19 vaccination status.
Demons defend premiership coach Goodwin
Melbourne president Kate Roffey says reigning AFL premiership coach Simon Goodwin rejected accusations of bullying after a club review in 2020.
Less is more for Wallabies coach Rennie
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie is backing his tried-and-tested performers to take Australia to World Cup glory, saying there'll be less newcomers blooded in 2022.
Only captains can end Langer talk: Khawaja
Usman Khawaja says only answers from Australian captains Pat Cummins and Aaron Finch can end speculation over Justin Langer's messy exit as coach.
Slipper could break Wallabies’ caps record
Veteran prop James Slipper is in line to become the Wallabies' most-capped player after opting to remain in Australian rugby for at least another two years.
Australia dominate England in Ashes finale
Australia have ended a dominant women's Ashes campaign in style, smashing England by eight wickets to clean sweep the ODI section of the multi-format series.
Aussies cover all bases for Pakistan tour
Travel concerns and unknown playing conditions are behind Australia naming an 18-man squad for their first Test tour of Pakistan since 1998.
England names Collingwood as cricket coach
Paul Collingwood has been named interim head coach for England's three-Test tour of the West Indies.
Australian Olympic luger looks to gen next
Alex Ferlazzo hopes Australia's best Winter Olympics finish in luge will inspire the next generation to try their hand on the icy track.
AFL confirms 2022 practice match schedule
Adelaide and Port Adelaide are the only two teams being asked to travel interstate for AFL practice matches later this month.
Golden girl Anthony eyes more moguls glory
Australia's newest Olympic champion Jakara Anthony won't return home for long before flying to Europe to target the overall World Cup moguls championship.
Jets’ ALM fixture change frustrates Papas
Arthur Papas had taken aim at the APL over Newcastle's abrupt change of A-League Men scheduling.
Reds’ COVID cases grow on Super Rugby eve
Tate McDermott and Hunter Paisami are the latest Queensland Reds to test positive for COVID-19, less than a fortnight out from their Super Rugby season opener.
Pat Cummins urged to tell the ugly truth
Test skipper Pat Cummins is being smoked by past players, and is being urged to tell the truth about the role he played in Justin Langer's departure.
Sam Walsh signs long-term Blues deal
Star midfielder Sam Walsh has joined fellow leaders Patrick Cripps and Jacob Weitering in committing his AFL future to Carlton, signing a new four-year deal.
Shaq in, Bird ruled out of All Stars game
The older brother of Latrell Mitchell has been called into the Indigenous All Stars side — as an injury replacement — despite never playing an NRL game.
Leader Macrae wants to be Bulldog for life
Star midfielder Jack Macrae, who is out of contract this year, has been named vice-captain in a new-look Western Bulldogs leadership group for 2022.
Tyler Wright’s Pipeline run ended in semis
Tyler Wright has had the highest-scoring wave of her semi-final but it wasn't enough to beat local wildcard and eventual Pipeline champion Moana Jones Wong.
Anthony’s Brisbane-to-Beijing golden path
Australia's new Olympic champion Jakara Anthony credits a sunshine Brisbane training facility for fine-tuning her gold medal run on an icy Beijing night.