Sydney Roosters seal gritty NRL win over Rabbitohs
The Sydney Roosters have claimed a come-from-behind win, triumphing 20-18 over NRL arch-rivals South Sydney.
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Howe stretchered off as Collingwood beat Geelong
Collingwood key defender Jeremy Howe has been stretchered off after a horrifying collision in the Magpies' 22-point win over Geelong.
Dolphins stay unbeaten to set up Broncos blockbuster
The Dolphins have started their life in the NRL with three straight wins, after accounting for a depleted Newcastle 36-20 at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Wright dislocates shoulder in major Bombers blow
On the same morning his new four-year contract was announced, Essendon key forward Peter Wright suffered a dislocated shoulder at training.
Hurricanes outclass NSW Waratahs in Super Rugby Pacific
The NSW Waratahs have succumbed 34-17 to the Hurricanes to crash to a third loss from four games to open their Super Rugby Pacific campaign.
Roar suffer blow as Robbie Kruse undergoes knee surgery
If Brisbane Roar are to mount an unlikely finals charge, they will have to do so without injured Socceroo Robbie Kruse, starting against a rampant Western Utd.
Starc’s early strikes in vain as India beat Australia
India have taken a 1-0 lead over Australia in the ODI series, winning by five wickets after overcoming an early blitzkrieg from Mitchell Starc in Mumbai.
Paine’s retirement plans go full circle in quiet exit
Australia's 46th Test captain Tim Paine has retired from cricket, with his rollercoaster career going full circle in the space of six years.
Saints land AFLW leading goalkicker Jesse Wardlaw
Seven players have moved across five AFLW clubs in a trade headlined by Brisbane star Jesse Wardlaw joining St Kilda.
O’Connor to stake Wallabies claim in comeback game
Former Wallabies playmaker James O'Connor is relishing the chance to state his case for a Test recall in Queensland's Super Rugby clash with the Fijian Drua.
Roar cop three-point ALW blow for using banned player
Brisbane's ALW finals hopes have suffered a blow after they were hit with a three-point deduction for using a suspended player in their win over Western United.
Storm, Titans juggle injury replacements for NRL clash
Melbourne will have players returning against Gold Coast but they could be without Nelson Asofa-Solomona for up to 10 weeks of the NRL season.
Payten wary of any concussion rules to change tackling
Todd Payten is skeptical about changing tackling techniques or rules to attempt to combat concussions and wants the NRL to stay traditional to rugby league.
Walters sees 1990s qualities in current Broncos team
Brisbane prop Pat Carrigan is set to face St George Illawarra after emergency dental surgery as the Broncos celebrate past glories and look to repeat them.
Dragon Sloan grows up, buries hatchet with Griffin
St George Illawarra fullback Tyrell Sloan has admitted he was a "big sook" and "needed to grow up" after losing the Dragons' fullback jersey last year.
Vics beat WA, ease into another Shield final
Despite some early day four nerves, Victoria have seen off Western Australia to set up another Sheffield Shield final against the same opponents.
Clarkson still unsure on racism investigation timeline
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has no line of sight on how long the investigation into racism allegations from his time at Hawthorn will take.
Cowboys coach eyes better discipline in Warriors clash
Unforced errors have slowly crept back into North Queensland's gameplay and coach Todd Payten has targeted that as a point of emphasis in round three.
WNBL juggernauts square off in grand finals series
Townsville will hope to make it sweet 16 when they face the Southside Flyers in the WNBL grand final series on a 14-game win streak.
Former Australia captain Tim Paine retires from cricket
Tim Paine, who captained Australia during one of the most tumultuous periods in the nation's cricket history, has announced his retirement.
Defiant Raiders won’t back down after tough NRL start
Ricky Stuart's defiant Raiders won't go into their shells after tough NRL start, which has left them winless after two rounds ahead of a clash with Cronulla.
Lions coach lauds hyped Ashcroft ahead of AFL debut
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan expects hyped youngster Will Ashcroft to handle his AFL debut against Port Adelaide with aplomb.
Suns ‘clique’ together with King’s AFL return
Ben King's return has bolstered Gold Coast's forward line and reunited a formidable young group for the AFL opening-round clash with Sydney.
‘Sore loser’ sledge fuels Sydney-Wanderers rivalry
Sydney FC host Western Sydney on Saturday in the A-League Men and the animosity between the two sides continues to grow.
Re-signed Bombers star Wright ruled out of AFL opener
Essendon will be without spearhead Peter Wright for at least their AFL season opener against Hawthorn after he dislocated his shoulder at training.
Souths’ Demetriou relishing ‘unpredictable’ rivalry
The Sydney Roosters and South Sydney Rabbitohs are gearing up to meet for the first time since last season's frenetic elimination final.
‘A shock’: How Renouf beat odds in 1993 Broncos GF win
Thirty years ago, centre Steve Renouf overcame a career-threatening disease and a broken jaw to help guide the Brisbane Broncos to 1993 grand-final glory.
Blues coach Voss wants extra time to decide AFL draws
Debate is again raging about whether the AFL should decide drawn matches with extra time, after the Richmond-Carlton season opener ended all square.
Hunt targets NRL coaching with Bennett as his template
Dual international Karmichael Hunt relishes his role as a mentor of young men as Souths Logan Magpies coach but has ambitions to progress to NRL level.
Matterson to come straight back in for battling Eels
Ryan Matterson has watched on for all three of Parramatta's losses after opting for an NRL ban over a fine, but he will come straight back in against Penrith.
Lynch goal seals draw in Tigers-Blues AFL season opener
Richmond and Carlton have played out a thrilling draw in the AFL season opener as Tom Lynch and Charlie Curnow kicked three goals each at the MCG.