Receptionist could be jailed for Cricket Tasmania theft
The woman at the centre of a texting saga with one-time Australian Test cricket captain Tim Paine could be jailed for stealing from Cricket Tasmania.
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Panthers ready to turn up heat in World Club Challenge
Sweltering conditions in western Sydney on Saturday should hand Penrith some advantage against English giants St Helens in the World Club Challenge.
Hammer embraces Bennett spray before Dolphins debut
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and his Dolphins teammates were treated to a classic Wayne Bennett spray ahead of Sunday's final pre-season hit-out before their NRL debut.
Tigers back Grimes, Nankervis as AFL skippers
Richmond have reappointed Dylan Grimes and Toby Nankervis as co-captains after the pair impressed last year in their first season in the leadership roles.
Reds strike gold in Australian rugby recruitment coup
Queensland schoolboy talent Frankie Goldsbrough says a gut feeling led him to sign with the Queensland Reds despite keen rugby league interest.
NRL ‘Slammin’ Sams’ now go head-to-head in Super League
Sam Lisone and Sam Kasiano, big-hitting prop forwards who made their name in the NRL, are ready to do battle for their new clubs to launch the Super League.
Saints laugh off heat talk before World Club Challenge
The St Helens coach has laughed off the suggestion his Super League side won't be able to handle the heat when they face Penrith in the World Club Challenge.
Cooks steers Kings to victory over Snakes in NBL semi
Xavier Cooks produced a finals performance for the ages as Sydney shook off an indifferent first half to defeat Cairns.
No concussion fears with Keary set for round one return
Luke Keary has shown no signs of concussion after his hit to the jaw, with Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco declaring the five-eighth will play round one.
Gustavsson readies Matildas for WC dress rehearsal
Tony Gustavsson wants the Matildas to play their Cup of Nations opener against Czechia as if it were the opening group game of this year's World Cup.
Raiders shuffle backline with Savage on the sidelines
Veteran Jordan Rapana will get first crack at Canberra's fullback role left vacant after Xavier Savage suffered a broken jaw in last Sunday's NRL trial.
Tedesco wants to stay but no pressure on Suaalii
James Tedesco is relishing the prospect of he, Joey Manu and Joesph Suaalii linking up in the Sydney Roosters attack, but he won't pressure the latter to stay.
Starc ‘good chance’ to feature in second Test in India
Mitchell Starc will give himself every chance to return from his finger injury for the second Test in India but admits he is no certainty.
Jokes aside, Koroisau says Wests Tigers can play finals
New captain Apisai Koroisau has conceded Wests Tigers fans won't forget his grand final jibe, but claims the club now has a side capable of playing NRL finals.
Back complaint sidelines Broncos captain Adam Reynolds
Brisbane have suffered another injury blow before the NRL season with captain Adam Reynolds ruled out of the trial with the Cowboys.
AFL players rake in record salaries
The average AFL player salary has risen above $400,000 for the first time, with a dozen players paid more than $1 million in 2022.
‘I wasn’t sure if I’d see again’ – Titans rake Verrills
Titans hooker Sam Verrills has opened up on a frightening eye injury, how he has handled adversity and why he is glad he signed with the Gold Coast.
Toby Greene given nod as Giants’ sole skipper
AFL bad boy Toby Greene has been appointed sole captain of GWS ahead of the 2023 season, with Stephen Coniglio and Josh Kelly named as his deputies.
Jones will have Wallabies hopefuls on edge: Larkham
Stephen Larkham says Super Rugby players should be prepared to have Eddie Jones analyse every part of their game if they want to win a Wallabies World Cup spot.
Thorn’s assistants give Reds ‘new life’: McReight
Off-contract Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn will have some fresh help on the sideline this Super Rugby Pacific season as he weighs up his future.
Teen star Nanai signs four-year extension with Cowboys
Teenage sensation Jeremiah Nanai has agreed to a four-year NRL contract extension with the North Queensland Cowboys.
Australian Sports Commission facing sex abuse lawsuit
A high-performance para-athlete is suing the Australian Sports Commission for allegedly failing to act against sex abuse claims while she was at the AIS.
Maxwell ready for a Blast in Birmingham
Birmingham Bears have signed Australian Glenn Maxwell for their forthcoming Vitality Blast campaign.
Wareham, Lanning lead Australia over Bangladesh
Australia have clinched their second straight win at the T20 World Cup, with Meg Lanning making 48 not out in their eight-wicket defeat of against Bangladesh
Lawyer claims vendetta against ex-NRL star Sam Burgess
Former NRL star Samuel Burgess will plead not guilty to driving unlicensed, his lawyer says, claiming a former NSW minister had a "vendetta" against him.
Lay day called at Sunset Beach WSL event
Organisers have postponed action at the World Surf League's Sunset Beach stop for at least a day as they wait for better conditions on Hawaii's North Shore.
Outgoing Lions skipper names three captaincy candidates
Dayne Zorko believes Harris Andrews, Lachie Neale and Hugh McCluggage are capable of taking over as Brisbane Lions captain this year.
Josh McGuire banned over slur in Super League trial
Former NRL enforcer Josh McGuire has been banned for seven English Super League matches after being found guilty of derogatory abuse in a pre-season trial.
Sharks extend Fitzgibbon contract until end of 2027
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon has received a three-year contract extension and has been backed by the board to bring short and long-term success to the club.
Lions look for new skipper after Dayne Zorko steps down
The Brisbane Lions are on the hunt for a new captain after Dayne Zorko made the surprise decision to step down from the role.
Matt Short stands tall as Vics crush Qld in One-Day Cup
Matt Short starred to keep Victoria's One-Day Cup hopes intact with a crushing penultimate-round win over an outclassed Queensland.