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.
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Future return to league ‘too far’ to consider: Suaalii
Code-hopper Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will be 24 years old when his rugby union contract is up, but says a possible return to the NRL is still too far to consider.
Supercars trigger parity review as Chevrolet dominates
Supercars officials have triggered a parity review to identify and evaluate any imbalances between the new Gen 3 Ford's and Chevrolet's.
Labuschagne loses top spot in ICC batting rankings
Marnus Labuschagne's rare double-failure at Edgbaston has cost him No.1 spot in the ICC rankings, with Steve Smith and Travis Head bumped out of the top three.
Jed Anderson takes personal leave from Gold Coast
Suns midfielder Jed Anderson is yet to notch an AFL game in 2023, and the ex-Kangaroo's hopes of playing this season appear slim after taking personal leave.
Blues plot northern ambush in women’s Origin decider
NSW coach Kylie Hilder says there's been zero talk of aggregate score in State of Origin camp this week as her Blues plot a series win on enemy soil.
Storm skipper Welch’s words of wisdom for Jennings
Winger George Jennings says Storm captain Christian Welch, who was also in the rehab ward, helped with his frustratingly long recovery from knee surgery.
Ex-NBA assistant Abdelfattah is Kings’ new coach
Back-to-back NBL champions the Sydney Kings have unveiled former Houston Rockets assistant Mahmoud Abdelfattah as their new head coach.
Dangerfield denied after declaring fit to face Demons
Medics have ruled out Patrick Dangerfield's bid to play against Melbourne, days after the Geelong star cracked a rib and suffered a partially collapsed lung.
Injured Saints forward Membrey to miss eight weeks
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says Tim Membrey will undergo a training block to build up his strength and confidence after a knee issue that has hampered his season.
Crows lock in rising star Josh Rachele until 2029
Adelaide's Josh Rachele has signed a contract extension to remain with the Crows until the end of the 2029 AFL season.
Canterbury’s Jake Averillo signs with Dolphins
Utility back Jake Averillo will join the Dolphins from 2024, his current club Canterbury has confirmed.
Garth chance for Test first, Schutt to be overlooked
Megan Schutt is set to be overlooked for the Women's Ashes series-opener, with Kim Garth a chance to make her Test debut for Australia at Trent Bridge.
Bombers’ Draper could miss Freo clash, Parish to return
Gun Essendon midfielder Darcy Parish will return from a calf injury against Fremantle but dynamic ruckman Sam Draper is in doubt ahead of the trip west.
De Minaur turns on style to end Murray’s run
Alex de Minaur has continued his hold over Andy Murray, ending the former world No.1's winning streak on grass with a straight sets win at the Queen's Club.
No interest in underdog tag on NSW Origin judgement day
For the first time since the State of Origin playing days of Cameron Smith and Billy Slater, the NSW Blues find themselves as considerable underdogs.
‘Special’ ties bind Maroons’ Ben Hunt and Harry Grant
To understand why Maroons hookers Ben Hunt and Harry Grant are a lethal duo on the field you need to look into their past in a small Central Queensland town.
Cummins leads Australia to thrilling opening Ashes win
Australia have beaten England by two wickets in the first Ashes Test after Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon pulled off a thrilling chase late on the final day.
Western Bulldogs defender Liam Jones out for months
The Western Bulldogs' finals ambitions have taken a blow with defender Liam Jones to miss eight to 10 weeks after surgery for a broken arm.
Star Walsh back to best as Carlton ‘unleash shackles’
Carlton star Sam Walsh has regained confidence in his contested work after serious back surgery meant the hard-running midfielder failed to do a pre-season.
Halfback Fogarty open to criticism after blowout losses
Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty is encouraging coach Ricky Stuart to be more critical of his performances after the Raiders' recent poor home record.
Ikin: QRL wants Slater to stay on as Maroons coach
Queensland Rugby League CEO Ben Ikin says Maroons coach Billy Slater and the team continue to improve and expects the trend to continue if he stays in the role.
Mitchell ruled out of Rabbitohs’ clash with Cowboys
After leaving NSW's State of Origin camp early, Latrell Mitchell will miss Sunday's NRL clash between South Sydney and North Queensland with his calf injury.
‘Sub-par’ Canberra stadium facilities cost opportunity
The NRL thinks a new stadium should be built in Canberra's Civic area and has criticised the "sub-par" facilities at GIO Stadium in suburban Bruce.
Dragons players back Flanagan amid Hunt drama
Ben Hunt may want out of St George Illawarra but teammates are looking forward to a new chapter under incoming coach Shane Flanagan.
Embarrassment can be good motivator, NSW coach Fittler
Brad Fittler says his NSW team can't afford to slip up by relaxing again if they are ahead late in State of Origin II in Brisbane on Wednesday night.
No mental demons at St Kilda from 2022 fadeout: Crouch
St Kilda midfielder Brad Crouch is optimistic the Saints can start stringing together more consistent football following an inconsistent 10-week stretch.
Copping sprays ‘the best part about Origin’: Cook
NSW aren't afraid to cop some verbal barbs as the Blues look to level the State of Origin series before a hostile Brisbane crowd at Suncorp Stadium.
Heal given chance to shine in Opals’ Asia Cup squad
The understrength Opals are preparing for the home basketball Asia Cup in the lead up to Paris 2024, with young guns like Shyla Heal eager to prove themselves.
Versatile Cotter a deadly tentacle in Maroons octopus
Reuben Cotter has been named on the bench for Queensland but coach Billy Slater says he could start in the back row or slot in at hooker during Origin II.
Warriors play down early NRL return for Tuivasa-Sheck
Rugby union convert and former Dally M winner Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is seemingly not in the picture for a Warriors return this season, according to their coach.