Tariq Sims’ blunt Melbourne assessment fired up Storm
Tariq Sims has been credited with helping put the steel back in the Melbourne Storm after he delivered a blunt reality check on his arrival at the NRL club.
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Vunivalu details mental demons of rugby speed obsession
A fit-again Suliasi Vunivalu has lamented how a preoccupation with him hitting top speed in training played on his mind as he fell out of the Wallabies frame.
Beetson’s legacy recognised by Dolphins, Roosters
The Artie Legacy Medal will be awarded to the player of the match when the Dolphins face the Roosters, in memory of the late rugby league great Arthur Beetson.
No more shy Taniela: Manly’s Paseka ready to stand up
Manly prop Taniela Paseka has declared there can be no more Mr. Shy Guy, adamant 2023 must be the year he makes full use of his size in the NRL.
Resurgent Australia want to level series in India
Australia have won just their second Test in India since 2004, triumphing by nine wickets on day three of the third match of the series in Indore.
Wood’s late stumble offers rivals hope at NZ Open
Chris Wood has finally slipped up late in his second round of the New Zealand Open in Queenstown, but still holds a one-shot lead entering the weekend.
Cowboys brush off Raiders NRL complacency claims
North Queensland coach Todd Payten has accused Canberra coach Ricky Stuart of playing mind games before their round-one NRL clash to fire up the Raiders.
Fifita tug-of-war erupts between Broncos and Titans
The race to secure the services of David Fifita is hotting up, with Titans coach Justin Holbrook saying Brisbane have been in regular contact with the forward.
Ben King to make return from ACL for Gold Coast
Gold Coast forward Ben King will be aiming to make a big impression when he makes his long-awaited return from a knee reconstruction.
Knights fume over Ponga call in Warriors loss
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad and Tohu Harris have produced monster games as the Warriors defeated Newcastle 20-12 for a round one NRL victory in Wellington.
Marsh goes big on return to quell Tasmania in Shield
Tasmania were just one wicket away from staying in the race with Western Australia until Mitch Marsh started throwing the bat in their Sheffield Shield clash.
NZ upset banged-up Kings in NBL grand final opener
Will McDowell-White has put on a clinic to help the New Zealand Breakers to a 95-87 win over the Sydney Kings in Game 1 of the NBL grand final series.
Rebels fall to Hurricanes but Savea in spotlight
Melbourne have suffered Super Round heartbreak, falling to the Hurricanes 39-33 but the spotlight was on winning skipper Ardie Savea's throat-slitting gesture.
Swans beat Blues as young gun Gulden fires
Sydney have tuned up for the opening round with a commanding 43-point win over Carlton as Errol Gulden lit up the AFL practice match with a sizzling display.
Broncos upset Panthers in narrow first-up NRL win
Penrith have suffered defeat at BlueBet Stadium to start their NRL title defence, slumping to a 13-12 round-one loss to Brisbane.
Teenage star Irankunda on the rise for Adelaide Reds
Nestory Irankunda has scored another splendid goal in Adelaide's 4-2 win over Melbourne City, with coach Carl Veart tipping big things for their teen star.
Ivan Cleary confident Panthers will rediscover NRL zip
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary says it's natural his side wouldn't begin their premiership defence in top gear after suffering an opening loss to Brisbane.
Kings sweat on MVP Cooks after opening grand final loss
Xavier Cooks' ankle and Sydney's ragged form are creating headaches for coach Chase Buford after their opening loss to the Breakers in the grand final series.
Stewart to confront former Super Reds teammates
The Western Force will be aiming to make it two wins on the trot when they take on the Queensland Reds in Melbourne's Super Round.
Glory women aim to keep hot form rolling against WSW
Perth Glory will be aiming to extend their winning ALW run to five games when they host Western Sydney Wanderers at Macedonia Park.
Davey excites Bombers, uncertainty around Stringer
Essendon fans should be excited about father-son recruit Alwyn Davey Jnr, but might have to wait to see explosive veteran Jake Stringer back in AFL action.
Api times: Tigers expect to see instant Koroisau impact
Tim Sheens believes Api Koroisau will have an immediate impact on the Wests Tigers when their NRL season gets underway on Sunday.
Haynes helped Mooney take on Gujarat Giants captaincy
Beth Mooney will come face to face with India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur when her Gujarat Giants tackle Mumbai Indians in the inaugural Indian T20 women's league.
Victoria on Shield charge as NSW batters fail
A top-order batting collapse has left NSW struggling to avoid an innings defeat against second-placed Victoria.
Leave concussion calls to clubs, not NRL: Bennett
Wayne Bennett wants the NRL to put the onus for identifying need for concussion checks after on-field head knocks back solely on the clubs.
Qld take pole spot in race for Sheffield Shield final
South Australia's Sheffield Shield hopes have ended at the Gabba, but Queensland enhanced their prospects of reaching the decider with a five-wicket win.
New Roar coach Green targets mission ‘impossible’
Nick Green has taken over from sacked Brisbane Roar coach Warren Moon and he is having a profound impact on youngsters like Jez Lofthouse.
AFL Bulldogs’ Duryea cleared of serious neck injury
Taylor Duryea, Ed Richards and Hayden Crozier were all hurt in the Western Bulldogs' otherwise comfortable AFL pre-season win over North Melbourne.
Bennett gives Katoa a boost as Dolphins dawn looms
Wayne Bennett says teenage playmaker Isaiya Katoa is up to the challenge against the Sydney Roosters, as the Dolphins lose Herman Ese'ese to a pectoral injury.
Haas excited by Fifita’s potential Broncos return
Payne Haas would love to see David Fifita back at the Broncos but says he won't be the one trying to lure him to Red Hill.
Giants defeat Gold Coast as Ben King returns for Suns
GWS Giants overcame Gold Coast by 45 points in their AFL practice match as Ben King played his first competitive match for the Suns since a knee reconstruction.