Ockenden backed for record fifth Olympics
Star hockey veteran Eddie Ockenden will be aiming to snare his fourth Commonwealth Games gold medal when he competes at Birmingham.
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How King Wally inspired Taulagi’s Origin rise
Murray Taulagi played rugby union until he was 16 but says a brush with Wally Lewis was all it took to convince him to pledge his allegiance to the Maroons.
Pallister seizes bronze at second attempt
At the world swimming championships in Budapest Lani Pallister has won Australia's first women's 1,500m freestyle medal, taking bronze behind Katie Ledecky.
Eddie’s England prime for aggressive tour
Coach Eddie Jones says his England rugby squad must be ready to face aggression on and off the pitch on tour in Australia.
Surgery for Suns’ Powell after leg injury
Gold Coast have confirmed popular youngster Wil Powell will have surgery on the right ankle he fractured and dislocated during the AFL win over Adelaide.
Pies’ De Goey deal off the table: report
Collingwood star Jordan De Goey is out of contract at the end of the AFL season and his latest partying antics could affect his next deal.
Vunipola in England recall for rugby tour
England have turned to Billy Vunipola as the solution to an injury crisis, recalling the Saracens forward for the rugby tour to Australia.
Four Origin debutants in women’s NSW team
Four women are preparing to make their State of Origin debuts for the NSW Sky Blues, who have also unveiled a new look spine.
Campbell’s pain at swim transgender rule
Australian swim great Cate Campbell says her support for restricting transgender swimmers may anger an already marginalised community.
Tapine buzzing for epic New Zealand clash
Star Canberra and New Zealand prop Joe Tapine admits the prospect of playing Saturday's match against Tonga in his home country is an emotional one.
Koula to follow Taumalolo’s Tongan path
Manly's Tolutau Koula is part of a new generation of Tongan players opting to follow the path set by Andrew Fifita and Jason Taumalolo.
Mulitalo finds peace in Kiwis call-up
Twelve months on from the eligibility saga that stopped him playing State of Origin, Ronaldo Mulitalo has been called up for New Zealand.
Don’t abandon Super Rugby Pacific: Rennie
Rugby Australia is threatening to abandon Super Rugby Pacific after next year, but Wallabies coach Dave Rennie thinks it would be a bad move.
Bull has big gymnastics win ahead of Games
Australian gymnast Tyson Bull has scored another first, posting his maiden Challenge Cup win a few weeks out from the Commonwealth Games.
Blues’ Origin moves won’t distract Slater
Queensland coach Billy Slater isn't preoccupied by the Blues' reaction to a series-opening State of Origin loss likely to prompt five NSW selection changes.
Burton free for Origin after Twal tackle
Matt Burton appeared to force his hand into Alex Twal's neck during Canterbury's win over Wests Tigers but has not been sanctioned and is free for Origin II.
Melbourne’s May to return from AFL ban
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is again rejecting claims of behaviour issues as Steven May prepares to return from a one-game ban for a brawl with a teammate.
Shaky Sharks’ NRL top-four push continues
Cronulla will look to win back-to-back games for the first time since rounds four and five when they face Gold Coast at Coffs Harbour.
Wallaby McDermott’s blast from the past
Tate McDermott has come full circle by joining the Wallabies camp at the resort where he slaved away as a food and beverage attendant in his teen years.
Cowboys score dramatic win over Sea Eagles
North Queensland have overcome the loss of Reuben Cotter and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow to claim a thrilling 28-26 away win over Manly.
Blues blow as Wighton contracts COVID
NSW's hopes of levelling the State of Origin series against Queensland in Perth have been dealt a big blow with centre Jack Wighton contracting COVID-19.
Melbourne end Brisbane winning run in NRL
Melbourne have stopped Brisbane's winning run at seven games, running away with a 32-20 victory in their NRL clash.
Stringer back as Bombers snap AFL streak
St Kilda looked set to overrun Essendon in their AFL clash but Jake Stringer helped steady the Bombers during the third quarter of their 35-point win.
England make world record 498 in Dutch ODI
England have made the highest total ever in an ODI, hitting 4-498, including three individual tons, in their 50-over trouncing of the Netherlands.
No-nonsense Kyrgios roars into Halle semis
Nick Kyrgios has powered into the semi-finals of the Halle grass-court tournament in Germany with an emphatic win over Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta.
Raiders, Knights desperate for NRL win
Canberra will be out to address their second-half woes while Newcastle will look to restore some pride when the sides clash at GIO Stadium on Sunday.
Cameron Smith’s hopes sunk at the US Open
Australia's big hope Cameron Smith has missed the cut at the US Open after slumping to six over par following his second round at Brookline Country Club.
Master Scheffler makes his move in US Open
Masters winner Scottie Scheffler has begun to make a move at the US Open, carding a three-under 67 to grab a share of the clubhouse lead.
De Goey hits back after party video saga
A video of Collingwood star Jordan De Goey partying at a Bali nightclub has appeared on social media, with the Magpies to investigate the footage.
Taulagi on pole for maiden Maroons call-up
Murray Taulagi's red-hot form for the North Queensland Cowboys looks set to throw him into a Maroons debut in Perth.
Suns’ rise a matter of AFL time: Adelaide
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says he's not surprised at the emergence of Gold Coast as an AFL threat.