Rennie says stats back Aust Super surge
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie says data from Australia's Super Rugby teams has shown great improvement, with fitness helping them compete against the Kiwis.
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Port’s finals flop now irrelevant: Hinkley
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley say his AFL club's preliminary final loss to the Western Bulldogs is largely irrelevant to Friday night's clash.
Stuart lashes ‘damaging’ NRL bunker
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says the NRL bunker cost his side victory against thew Warriors, adding it is "damaging the fabric" of rugby league.
Arthur defends favouritism calls over son
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has defended claims of favouritism after his teenage son Jake was made the scapegoat for the Eels' NRL loss to North Queensland.
Key Magpies fall ill before Tigers clash
Collingwood's Taylor Adams, Brayden Maynard and Nick Daicos have missed training through illness but will be given every chance to recover to face Richmond.
Raiders aim to get rid of ‘Faiders’ tag
Statistics show Canberra's woeful record of second-half fade-outs are costing them an opportunity to reproduce their 2019 grand-final form.
Generation next to step out for Fremantle
Debutant Jye Amiss and fellow teenager Josh Treacy will be key pillars in attack when Fremantle face North Melbourne in Perth on Friday night.
COVID-19 sidelines Nicks, Simpson, Saints
AFL senior coaches Matthew Nicks and Adam Simpson, West Coast players and four members of St Kilda's football department are sidelined because of COVID-19.
Queensland still confident without trio
Queensland coach Brad Thorn says his team believe in the players who will cover for injured Wallabies trio when they host the Highlanders on Friday.
David vs Goliath battle looms in NBL GF
The Sydney Kings will start favourites against Tasmania in the NBL grand final series but the JackJumpers have proven time and again they can't be discounted.
Crusaders reflect after Super form slump
The once-mighty Crusaders have been reflecting on their downward slide in Super Rugby Pacific, following losses to the Blues and the NSW Waratahs.
Faster NRLW expansion on cards for 2023
The ARL Commission is seriously considering accelerating the NRLW expansion process to increase the number of teams from six to 10, a year earlier than planned.
Tigers’ Martin to return against Magpies
AFL superstar Dustin Martin will return to action against Collingwood in a massive boost for Richmond's season.
Ben Simmons to undergo back surgery
Ben Simmons will undergo back surgery on Thursday to alleviate pain caused by a herniated disc, his NBA team Brooklyn Nets announced.
Goodwin accepts short-term Demons deal
Melbourne premiership coach Simon Goodwin has signed a two-year contract extension, meaning he will be at the Demons at least until the end of the 2024 season.
Wallaroos squad overhaul for Fiji Test
The Wallaroos have 11 debutantes in their squad for the rugby international against Fiji in Brisbane on Friday — which will be their first Test in three years.
Champs Penrith wary of Parramatta’s Brown
Penrith's Jarome Luai says the return of Dylan Brown to Parramatta's No.6 jersey makes them more dangerous in the Battle of the West.
Bronco Martin grabs NRL second chance
Convinced his NRL career was over, Te Maire Martin is now on the cusp of a lengthy contract extension after his fine return from a brain injury for Brisbane.
Comm Games gold my last swim goal: Cole
Ellie Cole has set her sights on a golden farewell after being named on Australia's 27-strong Para swim team for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Madrid rally past City to reach ECL final
Real Madrid have scored three goals in five minutes to beat Manchester City after extra time and set up a Champions League final showdown with Liverpool.
Busted Broncos up for Reynolds reunion
Key injuries threaten to undo Brisbane's NRL form surge as Adam Reynolds prepares to face his former club South Sydney for the first time.
NRL lose integrity unit lead investigator
The NRL integrity unit's lead investigator Karyn Murphy is leaving the role, after seven years, to become Gold Coast's new NRLW coach.
Goorjian steps down as Hawks’ NBL coach
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian will hand the reins of the resurgent Illawarra Hawks to his long-time assistant Jacob Jackomas for the next NBL season.
Local Jack Robinson wins Marg River Pro
Owen Wright has been axed from the WSL tour after missing the cut, but fellow Aussie Jack Robinson is in the title hunt after winning the Margaret River Pro.
Swansea co-owner buys into NBL’s Bullets
The co-owner of English Championship soccer club Swansea City and American Major League outfit DC United has acquired a stake in the NBL's Brisbane Bullets.
Dockers hit for six by COVID-19 outbreak
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is confident his team have the depth to cover for the six players ruled out under the AFL's health and safety protocols.
Kenny joins Jesse Bromwich at 200 NRL mark
Kenny Bromwich will join his brother Jesse and just six other Storm players to play 200 NRL games when he lines up for Melbourne against the Dragons on Sunday.
Lions’ AFL discard Keays to captain Crows
Less than three years after being axed by Brisbane, Ben Keays has been named as Adelaide's captain for their looming AFL game against Carlton.
Isabella Nichols wins Margaret River Pro
Australia's Isabella Nichols has won her maiden WSL Championship Tour event by beating Hawaii's Gabriela Bryan in the final of the Margaret River Pro.
Storm’s Kamikamica free to take on Penrith
The NRL has banned Melbourne prop Tui Kamikamica for nine games for bringing the game into disrepute, but with time served he will be available for Magic Round.
Reds’ Ferraris return to face Highlanders
Suliasi Vunivalu and Jordan Petaia are key inclusions to face the Highlanders as the Queensland Reds seek to improve a horror record against New Zealand sides.