NRL dismisses suggestions of hip-drop crackdown
The NRL's policing of the hip-drop tackle has been criticised as overly zealous, but the league insists it did not plan to crack down on the shot in round five.
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King influence key as Saints backs seek to shade Suns
Max King hasn't featured this season because of a shoulder injury but he could play a role in St Kilda's planning for a clash with twin brother Ben King.
Bulldogs back on track, eyeing Tiger test
Defender Liam Jones is confident the Western Bulldogs can build on their gritty win over Brisbane as they prepare for a tough encounter with Richmond.
Dragons still have top four in sight after early horror
Prop Blake Lawrie has claimed St George Illawarra have shown their minimum standard in their win over the Dolphins, confident his side is still a top-four team.
Aussie amateur Harrison Crowe embraces the Masters buzz
Australian amateur golf star Harrison Crowe believes the best way to handle the Masters hype and hysteria is to embrace it during his Augusta National debut.
Roosters’ backline dilemma won’t faze Storm
The Roosters are deliberating whether to play Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii or Joey Manu at fullback against Melbourne, who won't be bogged down by the selection drama.
Magpies to get creative in solving ruck dilemma
Brisbane's Oscar McInerney presents a huge challenge for a makeshift Collingwood ruck division in their blockbuster clash at the Gabba.
Big Bash gets massive boost in bid to lure best talent
The Big Bash League's salary cap will increase to $3 million as part of cricket's new pay deal, while women's salaries will also sky rocket under the agreement.
Judge asks indecisive Jarryd Hayne jury to persevere
With jurors in Jarryd Hayne's sexual assault trial unable to reach a unanimous verdict after 17 hours, a judge has urged perseverance in the deliberations.
Lazarus gives Broncos’ new offload king Haas big tick
Brisbane great Glenn Lazarus, a childhood hero of Payne Haas, says the in-form prop is leading the Broncos towards a title by adding a key string to his bow.
Australian GP admits security lapses after fan invasion
Australian Grand Prix officials have admitted to safety and security failures after fans invaded the track at Albert Park during the race.
Jack Ginnivan back in unbeaten Magpies’ selection mix
Jack Ginnivan kicked two goals on return from suspension in the VFL, putting his hand up for an AFL recall as Collingwood prepare to take on Brisbane.
Latrell ready to respond after Demetriou tongue-lashing
South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell says Jason Demetriou's spray has got him ready to rip in against Canterbury on Good Friday.
Raiders sign NRLW premiership-winning half Temara
Canberra have snared Jillaroos half Zahara Temara from the Sydney Roosters for their inaugural NRLW season, as well as young forward Monalisa Soliola.
Cats AFL form no coin toss: Chris Scott
Chris Scott remains upbeat about Geelong's AFL credentials despite the Cats producing the worst start to a title defence in almost 50 years.
Jones contemplates change to Wallabies captaincy model
Eddie Jones is considering naming more than one Wallabies captain, saying that World Rugby concussion protocols may dictate a leadership group approach.
Hi-vis stunt behind Lukosius’s moment in the Suns’ win
Jack Lukosius has gone from Gold Coast's invisible man to the main attraction after a five-goal haul - including a long-range rocket - helped sink the Cats.
Seven Eagles injured in 41-point derby loss to Dockers
West Coast stars Jeremy McGovern, Luke Shuey, Jamie Cripps and Liam Ryan were all injured in their team's 41-point western derby loss to Fremantle.
Bulldog Burton’s JT moment ices Cowboys in extra time
After missing a late conversion attempt, Canterbury five-eighth Matt Burton slotted a field goal in extra-time to help the Bulldogs edge North Queensland.
Swans off the pace in Melbourne loss: Longmire
Sydney coughed up six of the first seven goals and were blown away in the final quarter during a heavy defeat to Melbourne - their first loss of the AFL season.
Johnson leads Warriors to 32-30 NRL win over Sharks
The Warriors have sealed a 32-30 win over Cronulla after Shaun Johnson kicked a penalty goal in the dying seconds of a dramatic NRL clash.
Grundy, van Rooyen impress in Demons’ win over Sydney
Young gun Jacob van Rooyen kicked three goals as Brodie Grundy, Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver starred in Melbourne's 50-point win over Sydney.
Melbourne Vixens win Super Netball thriller over Giants
The Melbourne Vixens have kept their cool in the closing moments to edge out the winless Giants 62-57 in a tough Super Netball encounter
Marschall snaps pole but escapes serious injury
Kurtis Marschall was shaken after snapping his pole while attempting a personal best in the vault final at the Australian championships.
Suns’ AFL win special in Swallow’s 200th
Beating Geelong was especially sweet for Gold Coast, who were celebrating foundation player and No.1 pick David Swallow's 200th game.
McGovern, Shuey hamstrung as Dockers beat Eagles
Fremantle have overcome a major scare to post their first win of the AFL season with a 41-point triumph over arch-rivals West Coast.
Burton field goal seals Bulldogs’ NRL win over Cowboys
Canterbury five-eighth Matt Burton has slotted a field goal as the Bulldogs scored a 15-14 NRL win over North Queensland in extra time at Accor Stadium.
Van Rooyen impresses in Demons’ AFL win over Sydney
Young gun Jacob van Rooyen kicked three goals as Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver starred in Melbourne's 50-point win over Sydney.
Magpies ready to back Dan McStay in Brisbane return
Collingwood AFL recruit Dan McStay is due to face former club Brisbane for the first time and his teammates are determined to look after him.
Red Bull’s Verstappen wins Australian F1 Grand Prix
Red Bull's reigning world champion Max Verstappen has won a chaotic Australian Formula One Grand Prix, with Melbourne's Oscar Piastri finishing eighth.
Suns’ Lukosius bombs Cats to historic low in AFL win
Gold Coast have ended a six-game, six-year losing streak to Geelong and ensured the defending AFL premiers sunk to 0-3 start in 2023 with a 19-point win.