NSW edge Qld, Maroons hoist women’s Origin Shield
A down-to-the-wire finish has seen Queensland crowned women's State of Origin champions on aggregate after a game two thriller against NSW in Townsville.
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Scans confirm NSW’s Trbojevic has torn pectoral muscle
Manly and NSW star Tom Trbojevic appears set for a lengthy stint on the sideline after scans confirmed he suffered a torn pectoral muscle in Origin II.
Perry puts Australia on top, misses out on century
Ellyse Perry has been denied a third Test century after being dismissed on 99, but Australia remain on top of the Ashes finishing day one on 7-327.
Geelong overcome Cameron injury to revive AFL season
Geelong superstar Jeremy Cameron has been knocked out under friendly fire from Gary Rohan but the Cats prevailed in a tough 15-point AFL win over Melbourne.
Demons attempt to put Oliver rumours to bed
Melbourne insist Clayton Oliver's ongoing AFL absence is due only to injury, saying the star midfielder's hamstring is taking longer than expected to heal.
Star Magpies defender Howe to return against Crows
Collingwood will welcome back gun defender Jeremy Howe from his broken arm in time to face Adelaide's array of impressive forwards at the MCG.
‘I was shocked’: Holbrook blindsided by Titans sacking
Justin Holbrook is crestfallen at being axed as Titans coach and not getting to finish what he started with the side on the cusp of the eight and injury free.
Australia seek Boland response after Edgbaston pounding
The usually miserly Scott Boland came under the most attack of all of Australia's bowlers in the first Ashes Test, prompting coaches to search for a response.
Titans great Rogers embraces Hasler, feels for Holbrook
Mat Rogers says Des Hasler is a "fantastic" signing for NRL club Gold Coast but insists the sacked Justin Holbrook is a good coach and says he feels for him.
‘Crazy what I learned’: Nanai credits Slater video tips
Queensland's Jeremiah Nanai says a phone call from coach Billy Slater and a 30-minute video session gave him the tools to fire on his Origin recall.
‘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.
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.