Chris Fagan’s Lions out to prove they’re no AFL fluke
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan knows his AFL side can dispel all doubters when Melbourne visit the Gabba on Friday.
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Knights more resilient as they continue without Ponga
Jayden Brailey claims his Newcastle side is more resilient than last season, as they battle on without concussed superstar Kalyn Ponga.
Not in my wildest dreams: Bennett on Dolphins v Broncos
A nostalgic Wayne Bennett says coaching the Dolphins against the Broncos will be a proud moment for him personally and a 'magnificent moment for the game.
Carpenter returns as Catley misses Matildas friendlies
The Matildas will welcome back brilliant full-back Ellie Carpenter from her ACL tear for friendlies against England and Scotland but Steph Catley is sidelined.
Ciraldo not concerned young pups will grow big heads
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo is not concerned that a week of high praise for his NRL rookies will have the Bulldogs getting ahead of themselves.
Munster set for Storm comeback against Tigers
Melbourne playmaker Cameron Munster has trained strongly despite his injured finger and is set to line up in the Storm's NRL clash with Wests Tigers.
Power should tag Nick Daicos: Magpies coach McRae
Nick Daicos shapes as a weapon against Port Adelaide, and Collingwood coach Craig McRae says he would tag the talented half-back if he led the Power.
Sheens adamant Doueihi can be right fit as Tigers No.1
Adam Doueihi can be a big, powerful NRL fullback for Wests Tigers in the same mould as South Sydney's Latrell Mitchell, according to coach Tim Sheens.
Irankunda in for Socceroos as Riley McGree sidelined
Riley McGree will not play against Ecuador in Sydney, with Graham Arnold confirming Adelaide wonderkid Nestory Irankunda will step into the Socceroos squad.
Aussies Day, Scott, Lee, Herbert post Match Play wins
Aussies Adam Scott, Jason Day, Min Woo Lee and Lucas Herbert have all recorded wins in their opening tussles at the WGC Dell Technologies Match Play in Texas.
Townsville Fire surge to title after grounding Flyers
Townsville Fire have secured their fourth WNBL championship after completing a 2-0 sweep of Southside Flyers.
Aussie-born Dykes speaks of scary pneumonia battle
Lyndon Dykes has revealed how a bout of pneumonia left him hospitalised and struggling to breathe.
Adelaide’s McAdam has three-game ban appeal dismissed
Adelaide forward Shane McAdam's challenge to a three-game suspension for his bump on the Giants' Jacob Wehr has been tossed out by the AFL appeals board.
Zampa, Agar star as Australia claim series win in India
Adam Zampa and Ashton Agar have combined for six wickets to lead Australia to a series-clinching ODI victory over India in Chennai.
Carlton heed lessons from string of nail-biting losses
Carlton coach Michael Voss has taken his players to school on the fine margins that have decided each of the side's last three AFL matches.
Proud Townsville Fire coach lauds WNBL champions
Townsville Fire have erased memories of their painful 2020 grand-final loss by clinching the 2022/23 WNBL title after a memorable run.
Reds still fuming after concussed Lynagh ruled out
The Queensland Reds remain frustrated by the circumstances that led to the loss of emerging playmaker Tom Lynagh for the next two Super Rugby Pacific games.
History against Parramatta’s 2023 title ambitions
History says Parramatta will need to turn their season around pretty quick to have any chance of hoisting the premiership trophy in 2023.
Vics 8-194 at stumps on day one of Shield final in WA
Victoria have survived a perilous start with the bat in the Sheffield Shield final against Western Australia to reach 8-194 at stumps on day one.
WA set for pace injection in home Shield final
Victoria captain Peter Handscomb is expecting a fiery showing from Australian Test squad teammate Lance Morris in the Sheffield Shield final in Perth.
Wallaby Alaalatoa won’t change style after concussions
Brumbies captain and Wallaby star Allan Alaalatoa says he won't change the way he plays, as he returns from his third concussion in eight months.
Vics out to end WA’s domestic dominance in Shield final
Victoria are on a mission to break Western Australia's stranglehold on domestic cricket when the sides meet in the Sheffield Shield final in Perth.
Sharks need defensive return before Hynes magic
Cronulla have attacking dynamo Nicho Hynes back for their NRL derby with St George Illawarra, but players know it is in defence where they must improve most.
Kevin Walters reflects on Bennett bond ahead of Battle
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has playfully talked down and even questioned the legitimacy of the city's newest NRL rivalry ahead of a first meeting on Friday.
Industrial action threat against NRL is real: Finucane
Cronulla's Dale Finucane, who sits on the players union advisory committee, claims the threat of industrial action against the NRL is real as pay talks rage on.
Reds’ Super blow as concussed Lynagh ruled out
Tom Lynagh won't play for the Queensland Reds against Melbourne this weekend due to a concussion, while Suliasi Vunivalu is also set to miss the Rebels clash.
Stringer fit, but clouds form over Bombers forwards
Essendon can recall Jake Stringer for Sunday's AFL clash with Gold Coast, but Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti and Sam Weideman are in doubt.
Tigers claim Wakeham can unlock Brooks’ attack
Brandon Wakeham's inclusion at five-eighth can be the key to unlocking Luke Brooks and Adam Doueihi, according to Wests Tigers teammates.
Rabbitohs doing it for ‘Gentleman’ John Sattler
South Sydney's playing group will have the late John Sattler in their hearts when they take the field against Manly this weekend.
Furious Shark Hunt calls out Horsburgh over NRL scrap
Cronulla prop Royce Hunt has claimed the Sharks will go after Canberra forward Corey Horsburgh when they next play and "bash" him, after their on-field scrap.
Close lifts lid on Bennett’s Brisbane Battle mind games
It has the makings of a classic NRL ambush but Chris Close doesn't expect Wayne Bennett to make the Battle for Brisbane personal, at least not until full-time.