De Belin can’t see himself playing for PNG
Jack de Belin says he'll not feel right playing rugby league for Papua New Guinea as he is unwilling to take a local's spot.
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Bulldogs wary of rivals Giants in AFL
The Western Bulldogs are attempting to kickstart their AFL season but are wary of modern-day rivals GWS causing an upset.
Panthers lock in NRL young gun Tago
Penrith have re-signed exciting young centre Izack Tago, who will be integral to the side's pursuit of back-to-back NRL premierships under coach Ivan Cleary.
Netball cash crisis overshadows finals
Netball Australia's chief executive says the organisation isn't on the brink of financial ruin despite a cash crisis overshadowing the start of elite finals.
Tim Kelly doing a Gary Ablett at Eagles
The form of Tim Kelly has been a rare shining light at West Coast this season, with the team on an eight-match losing run ahead of their clash with Geelong.
O’Connor open to Wallabies fullback switch
Veteran James O'Connor says he's open to a switch to Wallabies fullback if required for the England Test series, which gets underway in Perth early next month.
Suns not letting up after AFL bye: Dew
Gold Coast won four of their last five AFL games before the bye and are not relenting in their search of a debut finals berth.
Cummins, spinners star in Sri Lanka
Star Australian paceman Pat Cummins has snared 4-35 and debutant spinner Matthew Kuhnemann chipped in with two wickets in the second ODI against Sri Lanka.
Ilias hooked as Dragons embarrass Souths
St George Illawarra have flogged South Sydney 32-12 at WIN Stadium, with Rabbitohs halfback Lachlan Ilias hooked during a disastrous first half.
Voss frustrated by crucial AFL goal review
A crucial decision to overturn Jack Newnes' late goal against Richmond has left Carlton coach Michael Voss questioning the AFL goal review system.
Adam Scott makes bright start at US Open
Former world No.1 Adam Scott is the leading Australian after the first round of the US Open at Brookline Country Club in Massachusetts.
Ilias to keep Souths spot despite NRL hook
South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou has made clear that Lachlan Ilias will start as halfback next round despite being hooked early against St George Illawarra.
Board hits back amid Dees’ off-field drama
Melbourne's board has responded to former president Glen Bartlett's claim that it was his decision to step down from his role at the AFL club.
Injury scare over Smith as Australia lose
The five-match ODI series between Australia and Sri Lanka is locked at 1-1 after the home side secured a 26-run victory in Kandy.
Hoare breaks Oceanian mile record in Oslo
Ollie Hoare has produced a brilliant run in Oslo's Dream Mile, breaking the Oceanian record in 3 min 47.48 sec while finishing second to Jakob Ingebrigtsen.
NRL’s U-19s Origin marquee falls flat
The NRL's bid for marquee players to feature in under-19s State of Origin has fallen flat, despite a rule that pushed for the game's best young talent to play.
AFL bans Bulldogs’ Smith for two games
The AFL has found Bailey Smith guilty of "conduct unbecoming" and banned the Western Bulldogs star for two games for illicit substance use.
Bellamy impressed by Brisbane’s NRL rise
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy is expecting a very different Brisbane on Friday night to the 2021 side that conceded 40 points in their last visit to AAMI Park.
Eels give Nathan Brown permission to leave
The Parramatta Eels have told former State of Origin forward Nathan Brown he is free to negotiate a deal with other NRL clubs.
Samoan stars back to play under Parish
Three Samoan stars who signed a petition for coach Matt Parish to be sacked as coach will play under the mentor in the Pacific Test.
‘Bizarre’ two-game Women’s Origin queried
Both Women's State of Origin camps say a two-game series from next year will be "bizarre" and "confusing", with each side preferring a move to three games.
Ewan, Brown headline Games cycling team
Road cycling stars Caleb Ewan, Grace Brown and Rohan Dennis and track sprinter Matthew Glaetzer headline the Australian Commonwealth Games cycling team
Leilua to make Cowboys debut in Qld derby
North Queensland coach Todd Payten has earmarked the Queensland derby with Brisbane for Luciano Leilua's Cowboys debut.
Saints’ Ratten wary of struggling Bombers
Injury-hit St Kilda have received an unexpected boost with Zak Jones fit to face Essendon, while coach Brett Ratten is wary of the struggling Bombers.
Top promoter wants in on Aust boxing buzz
Buoyed by what he's seen in Australia, British sports promoter Eddie Hearn plans to bring regular fight nights and expand darts' footprint in the country.
Port champs Gray, Boak sidelined in AFL
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says veterans Robbie Gray, Travis Boak and Steven Motlop will all miss Saturday's AFL game against Sydney.
Aussie women advance in El Salvador surf
Stephanie Gilmore has survived the elimination round to join Sally Fitzgibbons and Isabella Nichols in the quarter-finals of surfing's El Salvador Pro
Ivan Cleary reveals reason for ICU scare
Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has revealed the reason he was rushed to ICU last week, with the blood clot in his leg spreading to his lungs.
Sam Burgess set to make coaching call
South Sydney premiership hero Sam Burgess is close to making a call on his coaching future as the Rabbitohs and Dolphins seemingly fight for his services.
Eels split over cause of shock Dogs loss
Parramatta's star names can't pinpoint the reason for their shock defeat to Canterbury on Monday.
Stoinis, Agar latest tour casualties
Marcus Stoinis has been forced out of of Australia's ODI series in Sri Lanka with a side strain while Ashton Agar is also nursing an injury.