Smith fingerprints on Maroons’ Origin push
Harry Grant has relished his access to Cameron Smith as Queensland look to seal the State of Origin series with victory at Perth's Optus Stadium.
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Fittler coy on eve of State of Origin II
NSW coach Brad Fittler was giving little away to fans and reporters on the eve of Origin II in Perth as the Blues look to square the series.
‘What-ifs’ won’t distract DCE’s Maroons
Wondering how NSW will look to blunt Cameron Munster's influence in State of Origin II isn't something Queensland have wasted time on.
Voss hails Carlton’s ‘signature’ AFL win
Carlton have turned in one of their finest showings of the AFL season to comfortably beat Fremantle by 31 points and remain in the race for the AFL top four.
Cats pinch classic AFL win against Tigers
Geelong have secured a remarkable three-point AFL win over Richmond as Jack Henry kicked the matchwinner with a minute remaining in a classic at the MCG.
Samoa outclass Cook Islands in league Test
Samoa's wealth of NRL experience has paved the way for a 42-12 over the Cook Islands in their Pacific Test at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.
Ciraldo turns down Tigers’ coaching offer
Cameron Ciraldo has informed Wests Tigers he does not wish to be considered for the head coaching position that will become vacant from next year.
PNG defeat Fiji in physical Pacific Test
Papua New Guinea have defeated Fiji 24-14, ensuring captain David Mead ended his Kumuls' career on a high note at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.
Ratten turns heat on Saints midfield
St Kilda coach Brett Ratten refused to criticise goalless Max King and the rest of the forward group despite their barren night in the 51-point loss to Sydney.
New-age Origin still packs a punch: Holmes
Don't expect an old-fashioned fist fight, but appreciate the pace and physicality of the new-age State of Origin that still gives Valentine Holmes goosebumps.
Sunia Turuva tipped as NRL star of future
Fiji were beaten by Papua New Guinea in the Pacific Test but the emergence of young fullback Sunia Turuva has given them reason to celebrate.
O’Callaghan wins sixth medal in Budapest
Mollie O'Callaghan has won her sixth medal of the world swimming championships in Budapest but there was to be no golden finale for Australia.
PNG stalwart Mead vows to make difference
David Mead has pledged to use his profile to make a difference in Papua New Guinea now that he has retired from international rugby league.
Matildas thumped 7-0, coach defends plan
An under-strength Matildas team have been trounced 7-0 by Spain in Hueva, piling more pressure on coach Tony Gustavsson.
Kokkinakis dreams of date with Djokovic
Thanasi Kokkinakis has the tantalising opportunity to crown his first Wimbledon appearance in five years with a second-round showdown with Novak Djokovic.
Don’t move mid-year Pacific Tests: Bennett
Wayne Bennett has called on the NRL to reverse its decision to scrap the Pacific Test weekend.
Smith confirmed for first Test v Sri Lanka
Steve Smith will beat a quad injury to play in the first Test against Sri Lanka while Mitchell Starc still needs to prove his fitness.
Geelong’s Stewart sent to AFL Tribunal
Geelong's Tom Stewart has been sent to the AFL Tribunal for his bump on Dion Prestia while Fremantle's Nat Fyfe has no case to answer over his umpire contact.
Port pip Gold Coast in AFL thriller
Port Adelaide have downed Gold Coast by two points in an AFL thriller, with Todd Marshall kicking four goals.
Pies still unsure on De Goey’s AFL future
Collingwood are hopeful Jordan De Goey is ready to return amid reports the AFL star is unhappy with the way his latest off-field drama has been handled.
Suns coach backs AFL goal-line technology
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew remains in favour of AFL goal-line technology despite being on the receiving end of two calls in a two-point loss to Port Adelaide.
Queensland’s Kaufusi falls foul of Klein
Ashley Klein's refereeing has been criticised by NSW, but the official showed no hesitation in sin-binning Queensland back-rower Felise Kaufusi.
Kyrgios primed for Wimbledon charge
He's making no big promises but mercurial Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios enters Wimbledon believing he can beat any player in the draw.
Cleary leads NSW to Origin rout over Qld
NSW have levelled the 2022 State of Origin rugby league series with a 44-12 drubbing of Queensland in game two at Perth's Optus Stadium.
Gregan says England can bounce back
Former Wallabies captain George Gregan believes Eddie Jones possesses the leadership qualities required to revive England's ailing fortunes.
Debutant Burton finds feet as Blues foil
Matt Burton's big boot has kicked NSW back into the State of Origin series, relieving the pressure on Nathan Cleary to win the battle for territory.
NSW star Cleary proves a point to himself
NSW playmaker Nathan Cleary produced a magical 24-point haul to lead the Blues to a 44-12 State of Origin win over Queensland.
Munster injury adds to Qld Origin concern
Queensland five-eighth Cameron Munster will have scans on a shoulder injury that could rule him out of Brisbane's State of Origin decider.
NSW set for different beast in Origin III
The Blues will have to overcome a horrible run in State of Origin deciders if they are to clinch the series in Brisbane on July 13.
It’s not over, Cleary warns NSW teammates
Nathan Cleary has warned his NSW teammates not to become carried away after the Blues levelled the State of Origin series with a rout of Queensland in Perth.
Kyrgios urges fellow Aussies to believe
Wimbledon title hopeful Nick Kyrgios says there's no reason why his fellow Australians can't also make a deep run at the All England Club this year.