Phil Gould hails Kikau impact on rising Bulldogs star
Phil Gould says the leadership of key recruits Viliame Kikau and Reed Mahoney has boosted the Bulldogs as teenager Paul Alamoti prepares for his NRL debut.
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Glory won’t let malicious rumours rattle them
Glory coach Ruben Zadkovich has been the focus of two malicious rumours this season, but he won't let it take his focus away from the job at hand in Perth.
Warhol’s lurid banana blurs line between real and copy
A non-fungible token of a banana, an image originally drawn by Andy Warhol on an early computer, is on show at a pop art exhibition on the Gold Coast.
Dolphins teenager Katoa ‘ready’ for NRL debut: Woolf
Former Penrith junior prodigy Isaiya Katoa is set to play in the halves for the Dolphins if Anthony Milford is not in the NRL side to play the Sydney Roosters.
Brumbies edge Waratahs in thrilling Super opener
The Brumbies have got their Super Rugby Pacific campaign off to a flying start with a 31-25 win over the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.
Cummins to miss Test in India due to family illness
Australia captain Pat Cummins will miss the third Test and is no certainty to return to India for the rest of the tour due to a serious family illness.
Bateman ready to play when called upon by Tigers
John Bateman has shrugged off concerns about his fitness after arriving in Australia just before the NRL season, adamant he is ready to play for Wests Tigers.
Jensen re-signs with Broncos, Kevin Walters next
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters is poised to join Corey Jensen in re-signing with the club, while injured fullback Reece Walsh targets a round-one return.
I didn’t punch Colli: Glory ALM coach Ruben Zadkovich
Perth Glory A-League Men coach Ruben Zadkovich says he has a special relationship with Giordano Colli, and he didn't punch the young midfielder at training.
Brisbane beat Sydney as recruits Dunkley, Gunston star
Recruits Josh Dunkley and Jack Gunston have caught the eye in Brisbane's win over Sydney in an AFL practice match.
Todd Payten locks in coaching extension with Cowboys
North Queensland have tied down coach Todd Payten to a three-year contract extension that will keep him at the helm through 2026.
Cripps sore as Blues, Tigers win opening hit-outs
Carlton are confident that Brownlow Medallist Patrick Cripps did not suffer any serious damage after he limped off late in their hit-out against Collingwood.
Graham accuses Dragons of having rats in their ranks
Former St George Illawarra captain James Graham claims there are rats in the club's ranks, concerned about the Mudgee hotel argument being made public.
Captain Marcelo returns for Western Sydney in ALM
Western Sydney showed fighting spirit against Adelaide United to secure a draw and the return of captain Marcelo will only boost their defensive resolve.
Cronk tips Bellamy to again weave his Melbourne magic
Cooper Cronk does not buy into talk Melbourne will struggle without representative quartet Jesse and Kenny Bromwich, Brandon Smith and Felise Kaufusi.
Dolphins’ huge signing coup, Farnworth to leave Broncos
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett says he is "elated" to sign England and Brisbane centre Herbie Farnworth on a three-year deal from 2024.
Defiant Clayton lifts Qld to late Shield win over NSW
Queensland have come back from an early setback to collect an important five-wicket Sheffield Shield win over old rivals New South Wales.
Glory women aim to keep hot form going against Roar
Perth Glory's four-match unbeaten run has lifted them back into the finals mix, and coach Alex Epakis wants his players to keep the charge going.
Jets co-captain O’Neill set for ALM return
Newcastle Jets host Western United with a chance to consolidate their top-four challenge and extend their late surge towards the A-League Men finals.
Jones’ huge Wallabies call on out-of-favour Vunivalu
Suliasi Vunivalu remains sidelined for the Queensland Reds but should clear his off-season schedule based on new Wallabies coach Eddie Jones' shining appraisal.
Levi desperate to make an NRL home at the Raiders
Danny Levi goes into a fifth year at a fifth different club desperate to make Canberra his long-term home as he vies for a spot in their first-choice 17.
Eddie Jones in Townsville dash with Reds on Super trial
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones wanted to be there in person to watch the Reds' World Cup hopefuls, headlined by Harry Wilson, show their wares in Townsville.
Canberra eye ALW finals ahead of Wanderers battle
Canberra United will be aiming for a third straight win when they face Western Sydney, having revived their A-League Women season in their last two outings.
RA chief won’t intervene in Jones’ Wallabies selections
Rugby Australia chief executive Andy Marinos says it is important new Wallabies coach Eddie Jones gets the team he wants for the 2023 World Cup in France.
Dolphins chairman buoyed by Cowboys’ 2022 example
Dolphins chairman Bob Jones has opened up on the club's roster hits and misses and why he has faith that Wayne Bennett's 'magic dust' will keep them on track.
Super rivals Rebels and Force to resume hostilities
The Western Force host Melbourne in Super Rugby Pacific round one on Saturday night, opening a fresh chapter in the bitter rivalry between the sides.
Manly’s Aloiai adds support to NRL-wide Respect Round
Manly prop Josh Aloiai has backed Peter V'landys' push for an NRL-wide Respect Round, six months after he and other Sea Eagles sat out a rainbow-jersey match.
Power tower compensation offer draws mixed response
A scheme to compensate landholders for high-voltage electricity towers imposed on their properties has been met with mixed reactions from interest groups.
Jones backs Tupou to be world’s best tighthead
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones says Taniela Tupou's second coming will turn him into the world's best tighthead after the prop secured his future in Australia.
Australia into World Cup final after dramatic India win
Champions Australia have reached their seventh consecutive women's T20 World Cup final, defeating India by five runs in a dramatic semi-final in Cape Town.
Boomers defeat plucky Bahrain in FIBA qualifier
Todd Blanchfield and Isaac Humphries led the Boomers to a sometimes patchy 83-51 win over Bahrain in their men's basketball World Cup Asian qualifier.