Bennett warns against mandatory concussion stand down
Wayne Bennett says concussions should be treated on a graded system, rather than a proposed automatic 11-day stand down in the NRL.
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Cleary, Luai set for scans after win over Souths
Penrith are sending dual premiership-winning halves pairing Nathan Cleary and Jarome Luai for scans but are confident neither is seriously injured.
You can’t live on one game: Bennett’s eyes on Raiders
The Dolphins will give a debut to 19-year-old forward Mason Teague as they look to continue their winning start to NRL life in the home clash with Canberra.
Matt the ball machine helping Storm prepare for Dogs
Melbourne's ball machine is named Matt, after Bulldogs big boot Matt Burton, and it has been in high rotation as the Storm prepare for their round-two clash.
Titan Foran tracking well for clearance to face Dragons
Gold Coast five-eighth Kieran Foran is expected to be cleared to face St George Illawarra as he works to overcome a corked knee suffered in the first round.
Ariarne Titmus hungry for more gold at Paris Olympics
The NSW State Championships mark the first of a series of events set to prepare Australian star Ariarne Titmus for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
Pat Cummins’ mother Maria loses cancer battle
Australian cricket is in mourning after Test captain Pat Cummins' mother Maria died overnight following a battle with breast cancer.
Gloves off, shirt off as Tszyu, Harrison get serious
Australian fan favourite Tim Tszyu and trash-talking American Tony Harrison have traded more barbs in an explosive pre-world title fight exchange in Sydney.
Brumbies-Reds tie provides Wallabies fullback rehearsal
Three leading contenders to play fullback for the Wallabies at this year's Rugby World Cup will clash in a Super Rugby Pacific clash on Saturday night.
Ricky’s Raiders to embrace Redcliffe NRL cauldron
Ricky Stuart says a week on the Sunshine Coast has steeled his Raiders before they face the Dolphins in an emotional first appearance at their Redcliffe base.
Ex-Pies skipper Chiocci joins Saints in three-club deal
A bumper three-club trade between Collingwood, St Kilda and North Melbourne that includes Magpies skipper Steph Chiocci has kicked off the AFLW trade period.
Inglis demands life bans as racism repeats on Mitchell
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has promised the sport will do all it can to eradicate racist fans, as Greg Inglis called for life bans following abuse of Latrell Mitchell.
Mitchell abuse just tip of the iceberg: former coaches
Trent Robinson has declared the person who racially abused Latrell Mitchell in club colours does not represent them, apologising to his former player.
Kingsley tips GWS captaincy to bring out best in Greene
GWS have long valued Toby Greene's leadership despite the explosive forward's turbulent on-field history and frequent run-ins with the AFL match review officer.
Montgomery returns to arrest Mariners’ form slump
Manager Nick Montgomery is back on deck as the Central Coast Mariners head to Mudgee to take on Macarthur Bulls in the A-League Men.
How Singleton and Beetson got it right on Dolphins
Rugby league benefactor John Singleton reflects on a prescient 2010 prediction shared with Arthur Beetson about a potential Redcliffe NRL team.
Racial abuse of Mitchell to be reported to police
Jason Demetriou has confirmed the Rabbitohs will file a police report after a teenage fan allegedly racially abused Latrell Mitchell.
Townsville beat Perth to take 1-0 lead in WNBL semis
Townsville Fire have taken a 1-0 lead in their best-of-three WNBL semi-final series and recorded a 13th straight victory with a 81-68 home win over Perth Lynx.
Cleary hurt as Panthers bounce back against Rabbitohs
Defending premiers Penrith have fought hard to secure a 16-10 NRL win over South Sydney but will hope Nathan Cleary's ankle complaint is not serious.
Scott asked whether he should stay at Cats after 2021
Two-time Geelong premiership coach Chris Scott says it would not have taken much to nudge him out after their 2021 preliminary final loss.
Payten unveils Cowboys plot to thwart ‘Reece lightning’
North Queensland are preparing for a Brisbane side smarting from a humiliating loss at Suncorp Stadium last year in the corresponding Queensland derby match.
Annual million-dollar prize for AFL’s champion club
The AFL will crown a 'champion club' across the men's and women's competitions from this year, with the winner receiving $1 million and the McClelland Trophy.
Ciraldo, Fitzgibbon back 11-day concussion stand down
Coaches Cameron Ciraldo and Craig Fitzgibbon have backed a potential NRL ruling to remove exemptions to an 11-day standown for concussions.
Injury denies Durant Phoenix welcome, Daniels shines
Dyson Daniels has played his part in New Orleans' impressive win over Dallas, while a late injury denied Kevin Durant a home-court debut for new outfit Phoenix.
From AFL to rugby sevens, Warbrick finds league home
Ahead of a round-two clash with Canterbury, Melbourne winger Will Warbrick says he's best suited to playing rugby league after stints in AFL and rugby sevens.
Swim great Cate Campbell to return at low-key meet
Australian great Cate Campbell says she's "unreasonably nervous" about making her comeback to competitive swimming at a low-key meet in Brisbane this weekend.
Wests Tigers’ Brooks happy as contract talk looms
Luke Brooks has revealed talk about potential moves away from Wests Tigers weighed on him in recent NRL seasons.
Broncos lock in star Carrigan until end of 2028
Brisbane have secured a coup in extending the contract of Kangaroos and Maroons prop Pat Carrigan for four years unitl the end of the 2028 NRL season.
Experienced Cats know what lies ahead in flag defence
New Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield says after so many years of falling short, the reigning premiers know how hard it will be to go back-to-back.
Sharks back call to fight Graham’s NRL charge
Cronulla NRL coach Craig Fitzgibbon believes fighting Wade Graham's reckless high contact charge was the right thing despite despite losing the case.
Van Gisbergen still the hunted in Supercars’ new era
Shane van Gisbergen remains the man for the chasing pack to catch as Supercars returns for its first event of the season in Newcastle.