Cronulla’s concern is defence, not Hynes’ return date
Coach Craig Fitzgibbon has identified stiffening up Cronulla's defence as more pressing than rushing Nicho Hynes back from injury after a first-round NRL loss.
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Independent doctor here to stay: NRL chief Abdo
Andrew Abdo has declared the NRL won't change its concussion protocols, with the league's boss standing by the use of an independent doctor in the bunker.
Resurgent Australia seek to put pressure back on India
Australia coach Andrew McDonald believes his team has put "pressure" back on India after their stunning nine-wicket upset victory in the third Test in Indore.
Meninga’s warning to Rabbitohs over Latrell Mitchell
Test coach and league legend Mal Meninga says South Sydney would be wise to rest Latrell Mitchell from training to keep the NRL superstar on the field in 2023.
Caceres fires Sydney FC to Big Blue success
An Anthony Caceres goal has given Sydney FC a 1-0 ALM home win over Melbourne Victory in a Big Blue once more hit by controversy.
South Sydney down Cronulla in wild, bruising NRL affair
South Sydney have beaten Cronulla 27-18 in a pulsating NRL contest in front of sellout crowd at PointsBet Stadium.
WA beat Tasmania in Shield, move closer to rare double
A sixth win from nine matches has locked up top spot on the Sheffield Shield ladder and ensured the holders will feature in another final.
Townsend kicks Cowboys past resilient Raiders
Chad Townsend has kicked North Queensland to a one-point NRL season-opening win over Canberra with a field goal five minutes from time.
Victoria retain Shield hopes as winless NSW crumble
A three-day loss has consigned NSW to the Sheffield Shield's wooden spoon, while Victoria go into the final round chasing a spot in the season finale.
Flanagan admits surprise over controversial sin-bin
Canterbury say they are confused over Kyle Flanagan's sin-binning in their 31-6 NRL loss to Manly as the Sea Eagles scored two tries when he was off the field.
Prestia injured as Demons rucks help down Tigers
Richmond ace Dion Prestia is in doubt for the AFL season-opener, while Melbourne's star ruck duo have sent a warning to the competition.
Cummins appears unlikely for fourth Test in India
Australia captain Pat Cummins remains in Sydney and is increasingly unlikely to return to India for the fourth and final Test in Ahmedabad.
Brisbane Roar deny battling Phoenix in A-League Women
Shea Connors scored a late equaliser for Brisbane Roar to deny Wellington a valuable win as they bid to avoid a second-straight A-League Women wooden spoon.
Birdie blitz gives Wools-Cobb the New Zealand Open lead
Queensland golfer Shae Wools-Cobb is eyeing a maiden professional tour win after grabbing a two-stroke third-round lead at the New Zealand Open in Queenstown.
Trbojevic all clear after Manly start season with win
Tom Trbojevic has brushed aside any concerns over his fitness after he and Daly Cherry-Evans starred in Manly's 31-6 NRL season-opening win over Canterbury.
Matildas legend Kellond-Knight likely to miss World Cup
Melbourne Victory have announced midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight has ruptured an Achilles tendon, ending her A-League Women season.
Giants defeat Gold Coast as Ben King returns for Suns
GWS Giants overcame Gold Coast by 45 points in their AFL practice match as Ben King played his first competitive match for the Suns since a knee reconstruction.
Haas excited by Fifita’s potential Broncos return
Payne Haas would love to see David Fifita back at the Broncos but says he won't be the one trying to lure him to Red Hill.
Bennett gives Katoa a boost as Dolphins dawn looms
Wayne Bennett says teenage playmaker Isaiya Katoa is up to the challenge against the Sydney Roosters, as the Dolphins lose Herman Ese'ese to a pectoral injury.
AFL Bulldogs’ Duryea cleared of serious neck injury
Taylor Duryea, Ed Richards and Hayden Crozier were all hurt in the Western Bulldogs' otherwise comfortable AFL pre-season win over North Melbourne.
New Roar coach Green targets mission ‘impossible’
Nick Green has taken over from sacked Brisbane Roar coach Warren Moon and he is having a profound impact on youngsters like Jez Lofthouse.
Qld take pole spot in race for Sheffield Shield final
South Australia's Sheffield Shield hopes have ended at the Gabba, but Queensland enhanced their prospects of reaching the decider with a five-wicket win.
Leave concussion calls to clubs, not NRL: Bennett
Wayne Bennett wants the NRL to put the onus for identifying need for concussion checks after on-field head knocks back solely on the clubs.
Victoria on Shield charge as NSW batters fail
A top-order batting collapse has left NSW struggling to avoid an innings defeat against second-placed Victoria.
Haynes helped Mooney take on Gujarat Giants captaincy
Beth Mooney will come face to face with India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur when her Gujarat Giants tackle Mumbai Indians in the inaugural Indian T20 women's league.
Api times: Tigers expect to see instant Koroisau impact
Tim Sheens believes Api Koroisau will have an immediate impact on the Wests Tigers when their NRL season gets underway on Sunday.
Davey excites Bombers, uncertainty around Stringer
Essendon fans should be excited about father-son recruit Alwyn Davey Jnr, but might have to wait to see explosive veteran Jake Stringer back in AFL action.
Glory women aim to keep hot form rolling against WSW
Perth Glory will be aiming to extend their winning ALW run to five games when they host Western Sydney Wanderers at Macedonia Park.
Stewart to confront former Super Reds teammates
The Western Force will be aiming to make it two wins on the trot when they take on the Queensland Reds in Melbourne's Super Round.
Ivan Cleary confident Panthers will rediscover NRL zip
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary says it's natural his side wouldn't begin their premiership defence in top gear after suffering an opening loss to Brisbane.
Kings sweat on MVP Cooks after opening grand final loss
Xavier Cooks' ankle and Sydney's ragged form are creating headaches for coach Chase Buford after their opening loss to the Breakers in the grand final series.