Patient Lee content with NRL ‘rocky road’
Brenko Lee won an NRL title and State of Origin series within the space of a month in 2020 but has had to wait almost two seasons for another NRL opportunity.
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Socceroos ready to make history: Arnold
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says his players couldn't be any clearer of mind heading into their winner-take-all World Cup play-off against Peru.
Bellamy decides Storm’s Coates replacement
Melbourne have named NRL debutant Grant Anderson to replace State of Origin winger Xavier Coates for their NRL clash with Sydney Roosters at the SCG.
Grinham earns sixth Comm Games selection
Former world No.1 squash star Rachel Grinham will join a select group of Australians when she competes at her sixth Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
GWS milestone man Ward chasing AFL flag
Callan Ward will become the first player to reach 200 games for GWS and boasts a glittering personal record, but still hasn't snared the AFL's ultimate prize.
Restaurant fight won’t define Dees: coach
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says the reigning premiers won't be defined by the restaurant fight between Steven May and Jake Melksham.
All eyes on Peru for excited Socceroos
Socceroos forward Jamie Maclaren says he and his teammates are ready to seize their chance when they face Peru in next week's World Cup play-off.
Hill returns to GWS after cancer surgery
GWS teammates have received a visit from Bobby Hill after the livewire forward had surgery last week following his testicular cancer diagnosis.
High-flying Dockers not scared of the wet
Fremantle have struggled in the wet this season, but they might get a chance to make up for those poor showings in Saturday's clash with Hawthorn in Perth.
Yeo, Staggs won’t back up from Origin
Penrith's Isaah Yeo won't back up from Origin I when the Panthers face Newcastle on Sunday after a nasty collision in State of Origin 1.
Warriors players wear blame for Brown exit
Skipper Tohu Harris says Warriors players must take responsibility for the exit of Nathan Brown as the club begins its search for a new permanent head coach.
AFL to investigate Dees’ restaurant fight
The AFL will investigate Melbourne pair Steven May and Jake Melksham's alcohol-fuelled fight at a restaurant that has embarrassed the reigning premiers.
Fyfe returns to lead AFL’s soaring Dockers
Fremantle captain Nat Fyfe will play for the first time this AFL season while Brisbane and St Kilda regain Joe Daniher and Jack Higgins respectively.
Port doctor defended after Tigers’ AFL win
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has made a fierce defence of veteran club doctor Mark Fisher after a key final-quarter incident in their loss to Richmond.
Golf war as PGA Tour bans Norman’s players
The PGA Tour has declared a ban on all golfers who have teed off in Greg Norman's inaugural breakaway LIV Invitational Series event in England.
Doctors urged to act on racism and sexism
Rural Doctors' Association of Queensland is exploring themes of power and privilege in medicine at its conference in Gladstone.
Champion Huni forges ahead despite blows
A drive-by shooting is the latest episode in a stalling boxing rise Justis Huni hopes will find some traction next week.
Link man Gagai hails Slater Origin spirit
Dane Gagai has been around the Queensland team long enough to see how Billy Slater is doing what Mal Meninga did to turn the tables on NSW in State of Origin.
Jonas defends medicos after AFL head clash
Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas has joined coach Ken Hinkley in defending club medicos for their handling of a head clash with teammate Zak Butters.
Kerr hailed as players’ Player of the Year
Australian captain Sam Kerr has been honoured again for her remarkable English season as the Professional Footballers' Association women's player of the year.
Wallabies get Japan trio for England Tests
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has chosen Japan-based backs Quade Cooper, Samu Kerevi and Marika Koroibete as his overseas-based players for the England series.
Cowboys backs to duel for Origin spot
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Murray Taulagi are set to battle it out for the vacant wing spot in Queensland's Origin side with their first chance on Friday night.
Maker, Dellavedova headline Boomers squad
Australia coach Brian Goorjian says Thon Maker will be a major asset for the Boomers' World Cup qualifiers against Japan, Taiwan and China.
Stadium needed for Tas AFL bid: McLachlan
AFL CEO GIllon McLachlan has indicated Tasmania's bid for inclusion in the league is contingent on the island state building a new stadium.
Scrum call no excuse for Blues loss: Paulo
Junior Paulo claims the Blues' inability to win the middle - and not him being held back in a scrum - was the reason for NSW's loss on Wednesday.
Dons coach Rutten not feeling review heat
Essendon's wide-ranging review, announced by president Paul Brasher last week, hasn't shaken coach Ben Rutten's belief in the AFL club's direction.
Tigers captain can’t see Ciraldo moving
Wests Tigers co-captain James Tamou believes it will be hard for his club to convince Cameron Ciraldo to leave his assistant coaching role at Penrith.
Ponga taps into Slater Origin wisdom
A week in camp with Billy Slater has had the desired impact on Kalyn Ponga, who wiped aside four years of Origin inconsistency to star in Sydney.
Origin just start of Cotter’s big week
Reuben Cotter will race home for the birth of his first child still buzzing after a tireless Queensland debut that helped steer his side to an upset win.
Qld physio charged with indecent treatment
A 51-year-old Brisbane physio who has worked at Olympic level has been charged with multiple indecency offences.
Lewis warns NSW Munster has more to offer
Queensland legend Wally Lewis says Cameron Munster can play even better after his man-of-the-match display secured the Maroons' victory in Origin Game I.