Ciraldo sees improvement with Burton as Bulldogs No.7
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo believes the Bulldogs' attack improved with Matt Burton at halfback against Cronulla, despite a third straight NRL loss.
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Holmes hails Gagai’s influence in centre switch
Valentine Holmes says part of his transition to centre was influenced by fellow Queenslander Dane Gagai following the pair's NRL duel on Saturday.
Maclaren eyes more highs after ALM goals record
Jamie Maclaren has overtaken Besart Berisha as the A-League Men record goal scorer but insists there is still plenty left for him to prove.
Maclaren breaks ALM goals record, City beat Western Utd
Jamie Maclaren has broken the A-League Men goals record by scoring a hat-trick to lead Melbourne City to a 3-1 win over Western United.
Swifts win another one-goal Super Netball thriller
The NSW Swifts have won by one goal for a second consecutive week, coming from behind to shock Melbourne Vixens 67-66 in Super Netball.
Geelong smash Swans to cap off AFL flag unveiling
Geelong have produced a near-carbon copy performance of their 2023 grand final win to obliterate Sydney again with a ruthless 93-point smashing.
Drinkwater, Holmes shine as Cowboys snap losing streak
Valentine Holmes and Scott Drinkwater have lifted North Queensland to scrappy 18-16 win over Newcastle to snap a three game NRL losing streak.
Blues trample Waratahs in Super Rugby at wet Eden Park
The undermanned NSW Waratahs have suffered a 55-21 Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Blues in Auckland.
Charlie Cameron kicks seven as Lions defeat Giants
A career-high seven goals for Charlie Cameron has helped Brisbane beat GWS by 21 points at Manuka Oval for a third straight AFL win.
Hynes pushes Origin case as Sharks down Bulldogs
Nicho Hynes has played a role in three tries to help Cronulla beat Canterbury 33-20, further pushing his cause for NSW State of Origin berth.
Dockers star Brayshaw cleared by match review officer
Star Fremantle midfielder Andrew Brayshaw has been cleared by the match review officer in a welcome boost for the struggling Dockers.
Sydney FC vanquish Victory to reach ALW grand final
Sydney FC will face Western United for the A-League Women championship after snatching a last-ditch 1-0 win over Melbourne Victory to reach the grand final.
Power insist Jonas bump accidental in win over Eagles
Todd Marshall's concussion and Tom Jonas's big bump have marred Port Adelaide's clinical 40-point AFL win over West Coast.
Crusaders and Storm ignore latest code war antics
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson is ignoring any code war between rugby union and league, saying Storm skipper Christian Welch presented their Super jerseys.
Don’t change, Bennett tells hitman Kaufusi on return
Felise Kaufusi returns from suspension against Gold Coast, with Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett urging his enforcer to be "on time" with tackles.
More talk needed on AFL tackles: Tigers coach Hardwick
As the AFL moves to clear up confusion over dangerous tackles, Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has called for more clarity around the issue.
Dew reverts to Eddie’s notes as Suns search for wins
Time spent in camp with Eddie Jones while he was still England rugby coach has helped Stuart Dew refine and reinforce his own style in the AFL with Gold Coast.
Bennett offers solution to ‘crazy trend’ of hip drops
Veteran coach Wayne Bennett says referees have a big part to play in removing hip-drop tackles from the NRL, insisting the tactic is not taught by coaches.
Elias urges NSW to stick with Koroisau amid Tigers’ woe
Former Balmain and NSW hooker Benny Elias says Wests Tigers' horror start to the year shouldn't cost Api Koroisau his State of Origin spot.
Slater coy on future after missing WSL’s mid-season cut
Surfing superstar Kelly Slater has fallen short of making the WSL mid-season cut after being eliminated by Australian Liam O'Brien at the Margaret River Pro.
Haas faces ban amid NRL’s latest hip-drop inconsistency
The NRL insist there is no confusion on hip-drop tackles, despite Payne Haas not being sin-binned in Brisbane's win over Parramatta but later facing a ban.
Probe under way after man shot dead by police
The Ethical Standards Command is investigating after Queensland police shot dead a man in Townsville, with the force confident officers acted appropriately.
Smoothies and scrambled eggs get Oates back to NRL
Veteran winger Corey Oates was outstanding in his first game for Brisbane since breaking his jaw in the round two win over North Queensland.
American Talor Gooch claims 10-shot lead at LIV Golf
US golfer Talor Gooch has a 10-shot lead heading into the final round of the LIV Golf tournament in Adelaide, with Australia's Cameron Smith 11 shots behind.
Docker Matt Taberner cut down, but Cox not the answer
Fremantle spearhead Matt Taberner is set to spend an extended period on the sidelines after undergoing back surgery.
Lobb enemy No.1 as Bulldogs beat Dockers in Perth
Western Bulldogs forward Rory Lobb copped rough treatment from his former Dockers teammates - and the crowd - in his team's 49-point win.
Hip-drop tackles mar Broncos’ 26-16 win over Eels
Adam Reynolds and Ezra Mam have combined to seal Brisbane's 26-16 defeat of Parramatta but the game was overshadowed by three hip-drop tackles.
Waratahs remain unbeaten ahead of Super W finals
The NSW Waratahs have finished the regular Super W season unbeaten, taking down Melbourne 29-0 in their final round clash.
Experienced Saints duo back to face Blues
St Kilda's Jack Steele and Tim Membrey will play against Carlton, while Gold Coast have called up Jarrod Witts and Levi Casboult to face North Melbourne.
Dolphins’ Kodi Nikorima still driven by Bennett aura
Wayne Bennett and Dolphins No.6 Kodi Nikorima have a long history which explains why the coach asked him a key question after losing two key playmakers.
Prison, pride and Parra: Widders’ community-action call
A visit to the NT's notorious Don Dale Youth Detention Centre has prompted a call to action from Parramatta coach and former NRL star Dean Widders.