Eels stand by Arthur’s ref jabs but target improvement
Brad Arthur was uncharacteristically scathing of the referees after Parramatta's loss to Canberra and captain Clint Gutherson has backed his coach's comments.
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Wallaroos captain Shannon Parry calls time on career
Wallaroos captain Shannon Parry will retire after Saturday's Test against Fiji, ending a successful career that includes an Olympic gold medal.
North’s Tarryn Thomas returns to AFL fray
Troubled utility Tarryn Thomas is returning to North Melbourne's AFL program on Monday after being stood down for eight weeks.
Evenepoel wins Giro time trial, withdraws with COVID-19
Pre-race Giro d'Italia favourite Remco Evenepoel has been forced to withdraw because of a positive COVID-19 test, only hours after resuming the overall lead.
Munster helps sway Bellamy to stay Storm coach in 2024
A plea from Cameron Munster help sway Craig Bellamy to decide to coach Melbourne Storm for a 22nd season in 2024, ending months of speculation.
Emotional Jason Day breaks five-year PGA Tour drought
Australian golfer Jason Day has closed with a stellar round of 62 to end a five-year PGA Tour title drought at the AT&T Byron Nelson Championship in Texas.
CA put priority on rebuilding Perth Test to open summer
Cricket Australia have put a priority on attracting Test fans back to Perth's Optus Stadium after summers marred by COVID cancellations and poor crowds.
Seibold hints at changes as slow starts cost Manly
Anthony Seibold will consider a shake-up to Manly's starting side to arrest their sleepy first half showings.
Popyrin into last 16 of Italian Open
Aussie qualifier Alexei Popyrin has beaten Russia's Roman Safiullin to set up a last-16 clash with No.7 seed Holger Rune in Rome.
De Goey can take Magpies to a new level: McRae
Jordan De Goey's influential display in a 65-point thrashing of GWS had Collingwood coach Craig McRae singing the explosive midfielder's praises.
Snapshot for round nine of the AFL season
A snapshot of round nine of the AFL season as Richmond stunned Geelong and the Western Bulldogs piled more misery on under-fire Carlton.
North defender Corr, Demons midfielder Sparrow banned
North Melbourne will be without Aidan Corr against Sydney after he received a one-match ban for striking, while Melbourne's Tom Sparrow has also been suspended.
Wallabies Rugby World Cup hopefuls impress in Japan
With the Rugby World Cup fast approaching, Eddie Jones has been boosted by strong showings in Japan from Quade Cooper, Samu Kerevi and Marika Koroibete.
Cox stands tall, Magpies back on top of AFL ladder
Mason Cox has starred in the ruck for Collingwood, who climbed back to the top of the AFL ladder with a dominant 65-point win over GWS.
Lyon sees upside in Adelaide shift to red-ball Test
The leading wicket-taker in Test cricket at Adelaide Oval, Nathan Lyon, says his approach to bowling at the venue won't change with a red ball Test this summer.
Cricket world champions up against NRL grand final day
Cricket Australia has opted to open the international home season with a women's T20 match in Sydney on NRL grand final day.
Trbojevic intent buoys Seibold as Manly lose to Sharks
Cronulla have secured a 20-14 victory over the Manly at Brookvale Oval to reach the NRL's top four.
Titans skipper Tino backs Fifita for Origin recall
Queensland hitman Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has praised Gold Coast teammate David Fifita for his stellar start to the 2023 season.
Austin saves Vixens with another game-winner
The Melbourne Vixens have held off a spirited Sunshine Coast comeback in Super Netball, with Kiera Austin sinking a game-winning two-pointer after the siren.
Ponga bounces back to help Knights take down Titans
Shining at five-eighth, Kalyn Ponga was the star of the show for Newcastle as the Knights comfortably defeated Gold Coast at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Walker leads Adelaide to thrashing of St Kilda
Adelaide, with Taylor Walker kicking five goals, have thrashed St Kilda by 52 points to reach the AFL's top eight.
Jason Moloney wins boxing world title at third attempt
Australia's Jason Moloney has braved a suspected broken hand to win the WBO bantamweight world title against Filipino Vincent Astrolabio in California.
Dragons will continue to back coach Griffin: Lawrie
St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin retains the support of his players despite a sixth-straight NRL defeat, Dragons forward Blake Lawrie insists.
Bombers bright spots offer light in four-game AFL skid
The performances of Mason Redman and Andrew McGrath were bright spots Brad Scott could cling to after Essendon fell to a fourth-straight AFL loss.
Carlton’s season delicately placed after latest loss
Carlton's supporter base is growing increasingly restless but coach Michael Voss and football boss Brad Lloyd believe the Blues can turn their season around.
Paulo avoids ban for cannonball tackle, free for Origin
Parramatta's Junior Paulo has avoided suspension for a dangerous tackle on Canberra's Joe Tapine, remaining available for the State of Origin series opener.
Bulldogs survive late surge from desperate Carlton
A week under the AFL microscope was not enough for Carlton to secure a much-needed win, with the Western Bulldogs prevailing by 20 points at Marvel Stadium.
Lions lift in second half as Daniher boot sinks Bombers
Joe Daniher has booted six goals against his former club as Brisbane overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to beat Essendon by 42 points at the Gabba.
Central Coast Mariners sink Adelaide in first ALM semi
Central Coast Mariners have downed Adelaide United 2-1 in the opening leg of their A-League Men semi-final.
Waratahs punish ill-disciplined Rebels in Super Rugby
The NSW Waratahs have consolidated their place in the Super Rugby Pacific top eight and regained the Weary Dunlop Shield with victory over the Melbourne Rebels.
Canberra make it five straight wins in fiery Eels clash
Canberra have secured their biggest win so far in the 2023 NRL season, beating Parramatta 26-18 in a keenly contested match at GIO Stadium.