Meagre Origin minutes for Murray a bonus: South Sydney
Coach Jason Demetriou says NSW's under-use of Cameron Murray during State of Origin II is a boost for South Sydney when they play North Queensland.
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Walsh to play for Broncos after beating ankle injury
Reece Walsh has shaken off an ankle injury and is ready to line up for Brisbane at Gold Coast, while Kevin Walters has outlined the Broncos' stance on Ben Hunt.
Magpies back to classroom in preparation for Crows
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has leant on his side's thrilling round-seven win over Adelaide in preparation for a return clash at the MCG.
Aussie entrepreneur launches Olympics for drug-takers
An Australian entrepreneur is launching an Olympic-style competition for drug-takers and is adamant the event is morally correct.
Saints King, Stocker cleared by AFL MRO
Max King and Liam Stocker are free to play in St Kilda's AFL clash with West Coast next round after the match review officer threw out their match-day reports.
Saints not rattled by past season drop-offs: Lyon
St Kilda are wobbling after a strong start but coach Ross Lyon says this season can't be compared to 2022 when they dropped off dramatically.
Lions eye Dayne Zorko return for crunch Tigers clash
Brisbane are raring for a big clash against Richmond at the Gabba and hope former skipper Dayne Zorko can return from injury for it.
De Minaur battles his way into Queen’s Club semi-finals
Alex de Minaur has made it into the semi-final of the Queen's Club Championship, defeating French veteran Adrian Mannarino in three sets.
Lions win ugly over Saints to consolidate top-four spot
The Brisbane Lions have consolidated their AFL top-four spot with a comfortable 28-point win over St Kilda, who were left to rue a shocking first half.
Warriors crush Dragons as disgruntled Hunt misfires
The Warriors have continued their push an NRL top-four finals berth with a crushing win over St George Illawarra as a disgruntled Ben Hunt failed to fire.
England fight back into Ashes Test after Sutherland ton
England opener Tammy Beaumont's hundred has put the hosts back in the Ashes Test at Trent Bridge, after Annabel Sutherland also scored a ton for Australia.
Australia likely end Pujara’s India Test career
Australia have gained revenge on Cheteshwar Pujara, having likely ended his career after he was dropped from India's Test team after a run of outs.
Spurs snare Wembanyama in NBA draft with high hopes
San Antonio have taken French basketball star Victor Wembanyama as the No.1 pick in the NBA draft and he is widely tipped to become the sport's next big thing.
Eagles bolster defence for clash with Buddy-less Swans
West Coast welcome back key players Tom Barrass and Liam Duggan as they aim to bounce back from their 122-point thumping by Adelaide against Sydney at the SCG.
O’Sullivan in, Marshall-King out for NRL’s Dolphins
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has called up Sean O'Sullivan to return from injury, while hooker Jeremy Marshall-King will miss the NRL clash with Parramatta.
NSW makes Qld premier’s day hoisting Maroon’s colours
A bet between state leaders has put the Queensland Origin Flag atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge after NSW lost to the Maroons.
Geelong star Jeremy Cameron cleared of serious injury
All-Australian key forward Jeremy Cameron has avoided serious injury after he was accidentally knocked out by Geelong teammate Gary Rohan in a marking contest.
Knights not scared of massive Penrith NRL challenge
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien, who believes his team is capable of playing in the NRL finals, will welcome three keys players back to face Penrith.
Jones enlists league great Johns to help Wallabies
No stranger to picking the brains of rugby league coaches, Eddie Jones has recruited Andrew Johns to work with the Wallabies halves ahead of their first Test.
Sick Munster in doubt for Storm side to face Manly
Star Melbourne playmaker Cameron Munster remains in bed following Queensland's State of Origin win, putting him in doubt to face Manly on Saturday night.
Manly rally round as Trbojevic confirmed out for season
With Tom Trbojevic facing the rest of the NRL season on the sidelines, a "shattered" Anthony Seibold is planning for the absence of Manly's star fullback.
Ricky Stuart coy on NSW State of Origin coaching links
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart won't rule out his interest in coaching NSW should the state part ways with Brad Fittler after another State of Origin defeat.
Pies feared comeback star Howe was done for AFL season
Collingwood coach Craig McRae thought a broken arm and subsequent setbacks might sideline high-flying defender Jeremy Howe for the entire AFL season.
Australia’s bowlers 40 per cent fresher for Lord’s Test
England's helter-skelter approach with the bat could give Australia's bowlers a significant advantage headed into the second Test of the Ashes.
Lions’ McGrath recalls iconic Gabba goal 10 years on
Ash McGrath has opened up about his unforgettable 200th game for the Brisbane Lions, 10 years after kicking one of the most famous goals in AFL history.
Chiefs take on confident Crusaders in Super final
Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific final clash between the Chiefs and Crusaders spells the end for some players and coaches.
‘They keep me young’: Queensland skipper Cherry-Evans
Queensland veteran Daly Cherry-Evans has no intention of ending his State of Origin career after a famous series win, relishing leading the young team.
Broncos must raise bar in run to NRL finals: Riki
Brisbane host Gold Coast in an NRL clash on Sunday aiming to overcome the slow starts which have forced them to play catch up on several occasions this season.
Lions don’t need rev-up for high-stakes Saints clash
There is plenty at stake when fourth-placed Brisbane play fifth-placed St Kilda with Lions coach Chris Fagan saying his charges are prepared for the occasion.
Blues and Maroons united in three game series calls
NSW and Queensland are sworn enemies when State of Origin comes around but both women's coaches are united in their calls for a three game series.
Coote calls time after fifth concussion in two years
2015 NRL premiership winner Lachlan Coote has retired on medical advice after a fifth concussion inside two seasons while playing for Hull KR in England.