Thurston advice fires Cowboys young gun Dearden
NRL legend Johnathan Thurston says Cowboys No.6 Tom Dearden is one of the best competitors he's seen and has urged the 21-year-old to back up his breakout 2022.
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Former AFLW star sues Collingwood over concussion
Ex-Collingwood AFLW vice-captain Emma Grant claims the club was negligent in allowing her to return to training after a head knock.
Australia fight back on dominant Test day in India
Australia have hit back in the Border-Gavaskar series, dominating the opening day of the third Test against India on a spin-friendly pitch in Indore.
Tarrant sidelined but Tom Lynch good to go for Tigers
The Tigers have welcomed back forward Tom Lynch but will be without defender Robbie Tarrant for Thursday's practice match against Melbourne.
Star forwards Molloy, Woodland find new AFLW homes
Chloe Molloy, Ash Woodland, Emily Bates and Greta Bodey are all among the big names on the move during the AFLW sign-and-trade period.
Spain too strong for Kookaburras in Tasmania
Spain have defeated the Kookaburras 4-2 in their FIH Pro League match at the Tasmanian Hockey Centre in Hobart.
Panthers great tips tightest NRL season in years
Penrith legend Greg Alexander is predicting one of the tightest NRL premiership battles and top-eight tussles in years as the 2023 season gets underway.
Arnold eyes fresh blood as Socceroos lock in friendlies
Graham Arnold says past glories count for nothing as he begins preparations for next year's Asian Cup with two friendlies against Ecuador.
Aussie breakout star Kuhnemann spinning in a whirlwind
Australia left-armer Matt Kuhnemann says he has been "pinching himself" every day after being called into the Test squad following the first Test defeat.
Reds trio eye returns after Super ‘annihilation’
The Queensland Reds' Wallabies hopefuls James O'Connor, Suliasi Vunivalu and Jock Campbell are all strong hopes of returning from injury to face the Force.
Fagan contract extension a show of faith from Lions
Chris Fagan's two-year contract extension as Brisbane coach was delivered as a sidenote by the club on the same day the Lions' captains were announced.
Early signings better for NRL, not worse: Yeo
Penrith captain Isaah Yeo has rejected the push for moving the NRL's anti-tampering deadline to June 30, arguing it improves players on the field and off it.
Paralympic Games broadcast rights still up in the air
Paralympics Australia is in talks over an alternative broadcast deal for the 2032 Brisbane Paralympics after the Nine Network left them hanging.
Panthers warn Cobbo about his Luai ‘grub’ jibe
Penrith players have predicted Jarome Luai will thrive on a personal showdown with Selwyn Cobbo, after the Broncos star labelled the Panther a grub.
Still no date for Saints star Max King’s AFL return
St Kilda's gun forward Max King is tackling his rehabilitation from shoulder surgery on a week-by-week basis as he gradually edges closer to full fitness.
Andrews, Neale to share Brisbane Lions captaincy
Brisbane Lions pair Harris Andrews and Lachie Neale will share the captaincy in 2023 while coach Chris Fagan's contract has been extended until 2025.
Saints’ Membrey no certainty for AFL season-opener
St Kilda's injury-hit forward line could be without its most experienced tall target in round one as Tim Membrey races the clock to prove his fitness.
Renee Ferguson spared jail over Cricket Tas theft
Renee Ferguson, the woman embroiled in the texting saga with cricketer Tim Paine, has been sentenced to home detention after stealing from Cricket Tasmania.
Munster escapes Storm injury toll to tackle Eels
Cameron Munster looks to have overcome his pelvic issue to lead an injury-hit Melbourne into battle against Parramatta in their NRL season opener.
Penrith to chase NRL history as rivals try to keep pace
Penrith can become the first team in 40 years to win three straight NRL premierships, with the last players to do so backing the Panthers as a genuine chance.
Grand final retribution still months away for Eels
Parramatta start the NRL season desperate to go one step better, but coach Brad Arthur says the pain of last year's grand-final loss cannot fuel this season.
Red-hot road trip offers Canberra early NRL challenge
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says his club will use their NRL season-opening Queensland double-header as a gauge for the side's 2023 hopes.
Rabbitohs’ Mitchell lends Crichton his support
Latrell Mitchell says former teammate Angus Crichton is in his thoughts after it emerged he was seeking treatment for his mental health.
Taupau urges Broncos ‘wild bull’ Flegler to wreak havoc
Martin Taupau could fill the vacancy of fellow Broncos prop Thomas Flegler when he joins the Dolphins next year, but now he just wants him to unleash the beast.
Thurston: re-signed Payten can lead Cowboys to title
Cowboys great Johnathan Thurston says the re-signing of coach Todd Payten has set the club up for a golden era like that of the Penrith Panthers.
Titans unleash their new flying ‘Foxx’ against Tigers
Gold Coast winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira will make his NRL debut after a try scoring blitz and unveiling speed reminiscent of lightning quick Josh Addo-Carr.
Smith believes Aussie captaincy will bring out his best
Steve Smith believes filling in as Australia captain will help him recapture his prolific best during the third Test against India at Indore's Holkar Stadium.
India thinking about producing green fourth Test pitch
India could prepare a green pitch for the fourth Test against Australia to prepare for the World Test Championship final in a reversal on spinning conditions.
AFL cracks down on Tribunal technicalities
Blues skipper Patrick Cripps escaped suspension last year on a technicality, but the AFL has changed its guidelines to avoid a repeat situation in the future.
Bulldog Thompson set for six month NRL injury stint
Canterbury has suffered a big injury blow only days before the NRL season, with English prop Luke Thompson to miss at least six months with a broken ankle.
Gould hails Ciraldo’s influence at Bulldogs
Phil Gould explains why new Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo has shone in his pre-season campaign but warns that work will be sternly tested in the NRL cauldron.