Qld rookies shine, leaders seal Origin win
Queensland's first-timers made their mark before their established stars led them to a series-opening State of Origin win in Sydney on Wednesday night.
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Tigers name stars, debutant for Port clash
First-year midfielder Judson Clarke is one of three inclusions for Richmond, who take on Port Adelaide in the opening game of round 13 in the AFL.
Titans prop Wallace to join NRL’s Dolphins
Jarrod Wallace will leave Gold Coast at the end of the NRL season and move up the M1 to join the Dolphins for their debut campaign.
‘I won’t quit the PGA Tour’ – Mickelson
Phil Mickelson says he won't quit the PGA Tour as he prepares to make his golf comeback at the Greg Norman-fronted LIV Golf Invitational Series.
Munster stars as Maroons win Origin opener
Queensland have beaten NSW 16-10 to claim the State of Origin series opener and notch their first win in Sydney since 2017, with Cameron Munster starring.
NSW on back foot after opening Origin loss
NSW will need to wind the clock back to 1994 in order to win the State of Origin series after losing the opening game to Queensland on home turf.
Slater’s Maroons coaching begins with bang
Queensland began life under new head coach Billy Slater with a gritty performance studded with flashpoints of impressive skill.
Wade secures T20 win against Sri Lanka
Wicketkeeper Matthew Wade has lifted Australia out of trouble and to a gritty three-wicket win against Sri Lanka in the second match of their Twenty20 series.
Munster shocked over handling of Yeo knock
NSW lock Isaah Yeo claims officials were right to allow him to stay on the field in State of Origin I, despite Queensland star Cameron Munster raising concerns.
Booze ban behind Munster’s Qld ‘madness’
Cameron Munster hasn't been tempted to break his booze ban while in Origin camp, even after his teammates toasted his man of the match performance in Sydney.
Cleary cops loss as personal wake-up call
Nathan Cleary has taken NSW's series-opening loss to Queensland personally, labelling it a 'kick up the backside' to start his State of Origin series.
Morgan out to top idol Cam Smith’s jackpot
Queenslander Jed Morgan looks like his idol Cam Smith, is a golf winner like Cam Smith - and now aims to earn big like Cam Smith.
Tonumaipea returns from rugby to Storm
Melbourne Rebels winger Young Tonumaipea has been given a train and trial contract with the Melbourne Storm, where he started his NRL career back in 2014.
Ashmore, Bateman headline AFLW trades
North Melbourne pair Kaitlyn Ashmore and Daisy Bateman have left the club on a busy final day of the AFLW sign and trade period.
Robbie Kruse to leave Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory have announced that former Socceroo Robbie Kruse will be leaving the A-League Men club.
Lions at the Gabba a yardstick: Ratten
St Kilda coach Brett Ratten says taking on heavyweights Brisbane on their home turf will give his team a test of their genuine AFL flag credentials.
Dockers stand by tough stance on Frederick
Fremantle goalsneak Michael Frederick will miss Saturday's AFL clash with Hawthorn after being suspended for drinking alcohol during a shortened break.
Dockers want to contend for years to come
Fremantle have shot into flag contention this year following a stunning 9-3 start to the year, but the AFL club doesn't want its success to be short lived.
Tigers retain AFL fear factor: Hinkley
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says Richmond still have a fear factor ahead of Thursday night's clash of the AFL clubs.
Qld and NSW bridge divide with Origin bet
A wager made by the premiers of Queensland and NSW will make this year's State of Origin hard to forget for fans of the losing side.
Cleary’s dig at Dolphins over recruitment
Ivan Cleary has taken a tongue-in-cheek swipe at the Dolphins, claiming the NRL's newest franchise treat Penrith as if it is their own backyard for recruitment.
Gawn embarrassed by Dees teammates’ fight
Melbourne captain Max Gawn says he is embarrassed by teammates Steven May and Jake Melksham's "horrible act'" of brawling in a restaurant.
Abbott hurt, leaves Australia’s T20 tour
Fast bowler Sean Abbott is heading back to Australia after fracturing a finger at training ahead of the first Twenty20 against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
Hazlewood powers Aussies to T20 win v SL
Australia have dominated the opening Twenty20 against Sri Lanka, with Josh Hazlewood producing an electric spell of 4-16 and David Warner smashing 70 not out.
Slater, Thurston endure nervous Origin eve
Queensland's all-star coaching cast endured a nervous State of Origin eve knowing it's their new-look squad, not them, that will control the outcome in Sydney.
Starc injured in Australians’ T20 win
Josh Hazlewood and David Warner starred in Australia's Twenty20 thrashing of Sri Lanka, but Mitchell Starc suffered a finger injury and will miss Game 2.
Hrustic fires Roos to WC play-off win
Goals from Jackson Irvine and Ajdin Hrustic have fired the Socceroos to a 2-1 win in their World Cup play-off against the UAE in Qatar.
Ray Warren comfortable on couch for Origin
Ray Warren will spend his first State of Origin on his couch at home since 1989, talking at his TV rather than calling the match to millions of Australians.
NRL’s turbulent Tuesday sparks coach race
After two coaches were sacked on Tuesday, the race to become an NRL head coach has never been more open.
Freo hit Frederick with one-game ban
Michael Frederick, one of the reasons for Fremantle's form surge this season, will serve a club suspension this weekend for drinking alcohol on a six-day break.
Brumbies ‘licking lips’ for Eden Park semi
Brumbies prop James Slipper says his side is far from daunted as it heads to Eden Park to battle the Blues for a spot in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-final.