Staggs’ Talakai test as pair stake claims
Kotoni Staggs believes he's close to the form that saw him on the cusp of a NSW Blues debut and has a defensive assignment against Cronulla that can prove it.
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Martin back in main Tigers AFL group
Dustin Martin has trained with Richmond's main group for the first time since taking a break away from the AFL club and appears closer to a return.
Tigers find blueprint in attacking ways
After battling through a winless opening five rounds to the NRL season, Luke Brooks believes Wests Tigers have discovered their blueprint in attack.
Red-hot Swans test awaits Bailey’s Lions
In-form Brisbane livewire Zac Bailey says his side will relish the chance to prove their AFL top-four credentials against Sydney on Sunday at the SCG.
Barrett faces a dog of a coaching record
An NRL loss to the Sydney Roosters on Saturday would leave Trent Barrett with the equal-worst coaching record in Canterbury's 87-year premiership history.
Bennett confident on Munster pitch
Wayne Bennett has shrugged off concerns over the Dolphins' roster shape for NRL admission, saying he is still trying to get Cameron Munster as early as 2023.
Walker’s 150 at Souths a lesson in timing
Cody Walker will reach his 150th NRL game at age 32 on Friday, but admits he would have lasted just one or two games in the NRL if he debuted as a teenager.
McReight’s Wallabies push faces Cane test
In-form Queensland Reds flanker Fraser McReight will face Chiefs and All Blacks captain Sam Cane this Friday as he pushes for more Test opportunities.
AFLW players want pre-season start clarity
The next AFLW season is set to begin in August but players have yet to be given official start dates for the campaign or pre-season as they await a new CBA.
Coach Ante Milicic to depart ALM’s Bulls
Macarthur FC are on the hunt for a new coach for their third A-League Men season with Ante Milicic to depart for family reasons.
Pies confirm knee injury for star Grundy
Collingwood are set to be without Brodie Grundy for up to three months after the star ruckman injured his knee during the Magpies' Anzac Day win.
Hunt deserves praise after wearing blame
Josh McGuire has praised Ben Hunt's ability to ignore the long-running scrutiny of his NRL game at St George Illawarra after his stirring Anzac Day performance.
Tupou banned as NRL axe referee over call
The NRL has told referees not to influence bunker decisions on foul play after Sydney Rooster Daniel Tupou avoided the sin bin but was banned for a high shot.
Lay day called at WSL Margaret River Pro
Strong on-shore winds have prompted WSL organisers to call a lay day at the Margaret River Pro in Western Australia.
Boxer Rahimi to make history at Games
Tina Rahimi is among four women in the Australian Commonwealth Games boxing team and the first Muslim woman to fight for this country at the Games.
Robertson hits 147 maximum break but loses
Australian snooker ace Neil Robertson has made a rare maximum 147 break but has still been knocked out of the world snooker championship at the Crucible.
Bellamy pushes Papenhuyzen for Origin call up
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says his fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen deserves a call-up to the NSW State of Origin squad after another star performance.
Ruthless Storm thump Warriors 70-10
Melbourne have run in 13 tries to thrash the hapless Warriors 70-10, with 10 of their tries coming in the second half of their Anzac Day clash.
Roosters sideways but Robinson not swayed
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson will not enter debate around the set up of his halves, but concedes his team were too sideways against St George Illawarra.
Abdo, Griffin unhappy Tupou stayed on
St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin is unhappy Daniel Tupou was not binned for a high hit, claiming he would've got two years in jail for it last season.
Pies’ Ginnivan relishes AFL spotlight
Collingwood's outgoing and confident young gun Jack Ginnivan was best afield on Anzac Day with five goals in the win over Essendon.
Dragons hold on to stun Roosters in NRL
St George Illawarra have held on for a gutsy 14-12 win over the Sydney Roosters on Anzac Day, with captain Ben Hunt starring in the crucial moments.
Ginnivan shines in Pies’ AFL win over Dons
Collingwood young gun Jack Ginnivan combined with Brody Mihocek for nine goals in their side's 11-point win over AFL rivals Essendon on Anzac Day at the MCG.
Roar coach puts ALM players on notice
Brisbane Roar coach Warren Moon says underperforming members of his A-League Men's squad are playing for their future in the club's last three fixtures.
McCartin ‘fine’ after AFL concussion sub
Sydney coach John Longmire says doctors were ultra conservative in not allowing concussion-plagued Paddy McCartin back on the field against Hawthorn.
Popovic hails Victory after Roar ALM draw
Tony Popovic has hailed Melbourne Victory's resilience after a 1-1 draw in tough conditions against Brisbane Roar, less than 72 hours after their last game.
Brown happy stay at centre for Eels
Regular Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown has told the Eels he's happy to stay at centre for as long as needed amid the NRL club's injury crisis.
Roth savours JackJumpers’ NBL run
Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth is confident the first-year franchise's dream NBL run can continue in a semi-final series against Melbourne United.
No Aussie wobbles in Margaret River start
Fighting to make the mid-season cut, Australians Steph Gilmore, Isabella Nichols and Sally Fitzgibbons all avoided trouble on day one of the Margaret River Pro.
Burton’s boat switch for Olympic return
Tom Burton is on a mission to win Olympic gold in two different sailing classes after the 2016 laser champion's bold switch to the two-man 49er.
Haas expected to play through pain in NRL
Teammates expect Brisbane's Payne Haas to defy a shoulder issue and play Cronulla on Thursday despite him performing only light duties at Monday's training.