Nathan Cleary asks NRL to sort out scheduling quirk
Penrith could not play their five NSW stars on a recent trip to Auckland and halfback Nathan Cleary hopes that kind of fixturing can be avoided in future.
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Jayden Hunt on the outer as Eagles turn to youth
Former Demons wingman Jayden Hunt has been dropped by West Coast for Friday's clash with GWS after talling just three disposals over the past fortnight.
Port regain pair for Gabba test, Sicily back for Hawks
Jack Lukosius will play his first AFL game since round two and Port Adelaide teammate Ollie Wines is also back for their match against Brisbane.
Owen Farrell called up by Lions, Daly ruled out of tour
Veteran Elliott Daly has been ruled out of the British & Irish Lions tour with a broken arm, and the coach has turned to a familiar face as a replacement.
Eels turn tables on Sharks in NRLW season opener
Parramatta caused the first upset of the new NRLW season in the opening game with a slim win over last year's grand finalists Cronulla.
Bulldogs crash Kangaroos’ party as Liberatore stars
North Melbourne looked inspired by a pre-game speech from coaching great Denis Pagan, but the Western Bulldogs were too good and won by 49 points.
Aussie No.1s sidestep seeds carnage with Wimbledon wins
Alex de Minaur and Daria Kasatkina have made it into the third round at Wimbledon, while Aleksandar Vukic felt the full power of world No.1 Jannik Sinner.
Australia ‘happy’ even after mixed day with bat
Nearly all of Australia's batters got starts in the second Test against the West Indies, but only Alex Carey and Beau Webster converted them to fifties.
Farrell seeks backing for son Owen after Lions call
Lions coach Andy Farrell said his decision to bring son Owen to Australia as an injury replacement was due to the back's experience of three previous tours.
One year on, Eels star erases NRLW injury nightmare
Rueben Cherrington had extra reason to be fiercely motivated going into the NRLW season opener. It was her first NRLW game since round one last year.
Josh Papalii could play against Raiders in 2026
Canberra great Josh Papalii has left open the possibility of continuing in the NRL next year at another club as he prepares to make a call on his future.
Bulldogs aim for top-eight ‘scalps’ as big tests loom
The Western Bulldogs are fourth on the ladder after winning their last four games and now face big tests against Adelaide and Brisbane.
Bulldogs’ halves puzzle solved with playmaker’s exit
Canterbury's halves puzzle has been solved as Toby Sexton signs with a rival, paving the way for Lachlan Galvin to start.
Cordner wants Yeo to feel what only he has in 20 years
If Isaah Yeo gets to lift the Origin trophy after Wednesday's decider he will join a very exclusive club indeed.
Gambler O’Connor ready to take risks at Tour de France
Perth's Ben O'Connor will make cycling history as the first overall contender from this country racing for the Australian team at the Tour de France.
‘That will never happen’: Daniher comeback laughed off
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has rubbished the prospect of a Joe Daniher comeback as his premiership side refocuses after their AFL bye.
Grant puts Origin No.9 bogey to bed ahead of decider
Harry Grant claimed his first State of Origin win as a starting hooker in Perth and the Maroons' new-look spine has him believing the decider can be his second.
Marshall defends Wests Tigers’ latest roster gamble
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has addressed the club's controversial call to allow a second local product to walk from the club mid-season.
Suns urged to channel Rowell in big AFL milestone
Gold Coast have been told to play like recently re-signed midfield star Matt Rowell when the Suns face Essendon at Marvel Stadium.
Porecki gets Wallabies nod to erase Fiji demons
Hooker Dave Porecki will return for the Wallabies against Fiji after captaining the side in the teams' last clash, a shock loss at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Fagan, Scott offer different views on AFL umpire ruling
Premiership coach Chris Fagan has followed counterpart Damien Hardwick in criticising the retrospective nature of the AFL's latest crackdown.
‘Better again’: Lions to step it up against Waratahs
The hungry British and Irish Lions want to send another statement to coach Andy Farrell when they take on the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.
SCG curator confident about ground, hits out at critics
Head curator Adam Lewis has hit out at what he calls ill-informed commentary on the SCG surface and is confident it will be good for Sunday's AFL game.
Papenhuyzen scratching adds to Storm’s backline issues
Jonah Pezet's long-awaited NRL comeback will come starting in Melbourne's halves after Ryan Papenhuyzen's calf tightness caused more headaches for the Storm.
Swans drop Florent as Dockers regain skipper
Alex Pearce is back to bolster Fremantle's defence for the away clash with Sydney, who have again dropped high-profile midfielder Oliver Florent.
Bulldogs announce their NRLW arrival with upset win
The Bulldogs have bared their teeth with a five-tries-to-two win over two-time NRLW premiership winners the Newcastle Knights.
Broncos’ top-four charge is on as Mam leads comeback
Ezra Mam has laid on three tries in the space of 20 minutes as Brisbane went from 18-0 down to 22-18 winners over Canterbury.
Polished Pies turn up the heat on embattled Blues
Collingwood have ensured the blowtorch will remain pointed firmly at Carlton, thrashing their arch-rivals by 56 points as Jamie Elliott kicked four goals.
No snail’s pace as Tommo breaks new Wimbledon ground
Injured warrior Jordan Thompson reports he felt better as he broke new ground to reach Wimbledon's second week for the first time.
Aussie batting woes continue against Windies quicks
Sam Konstas's struggles against the West Indies quicks have continued in the Caribbean, as Australia slumped at stumps on day two of the second Test.
McRae feels for mate Voss as Blues face blowtorch
Craig McRae intends to show love and support for his former Brisbane premiership teammate Michael Voss after Collingwood piled more pain on Carlton.