Lawson’s busted shoulder adds to Dragons’ heroic win
St George Illawarra winger Nathan Lawson left WIN Stadium with his arm in a sling, after having to play through a shoulder injury with no reserves on the bench.
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Lions hold off on SOS despite latest scrumhalf injury
The British and Irish Lions may need to send an SOS to Scottish scrumhalf Ben White after Welsh veteran Tomos Williams was cut down by a hamstring injury.
No charge for Bronco’s shot that injured Warriors No.7
Luke Metcalf went down injured in an illegal tackle against Brisbane but the forward who hit the Warriors halfback has escaped sanction.
Same Blue-print as NSW unchanged for Origin decider
NSW coach Laurie Daley has named an unchanged 17 for the State of Origin decider, to be played in Sydney on July 9.
Miserly Melbourne inflict major misery on Cronulla
With Eli Katoa and Jahrome Hughes the standouts, Melbourne have sent the Sharks packing from AAMI Park with a 30-6 win.
‘White-line fever’ Tiger star Lynch facing suspension
Adelaide have cruised to a 68-point win at the MCG on a dirty day for Richmond when spearhead Tom Lynch was put on report for a wild strike.
Tigers to lose a second young gun mid-season
Wests Tigers are set to release Tallyn Da Silva in time for the highly-touted hooker to sign with an NRL rival immediately.
Hot-shot reserve helps Jo’s Giants finish off Firebirds
Jo Harten celebrated her 200th Super Netball game in style as the Giants overcame a late scare to beat the Queensland Firebirds by five goals in Brisbane.
Cowboys win turns up heat on embattled Hasler
The Cowboys have beaten the Titans 30-24 on a wet afternoon at Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast, turning up the heat on Des Hasler's coaching future.
Fiorini in the clear for collision with Demons defender
The clash between Gold Coast and Melbourne attracted plenty of fines, but Brayden Fiorini is in the clear for the incident that concussed Harrison Petty.
Sky’s the limit: Joint inspires Aussie Wimbledon launch
Talia Gibson and Ajla Tomljanovic will open Australia's Wimbledon campaign with high hopes after the boost delivered by soaraway Maya Joint.
Papalii, Shibasaki lift new Maroons like past heroes
Queensland will hope Josh Papalii can provide the 'Allan Langer effect' after being called out of Origin retirement as Gehamat Shibasaki gets a fairytale debut.
Star Storm prop defends NSW Origin selection
Selected for the Origin decider, Melbourne Storm prop Stefano Utoikamanu has defended his NSW game in Origin II, saying it was difficult to make an impression.
Norris cuts Piastri lead after classic duel in the sun
Oscar Piastri's world championship lead is down to 15 points after McLaren teammate Lando Norris resisted every challenge from the Australian to win in Austria.
GWS star recruit embraces ‘interesting’ super-sub role
Jake Stringer's first season at GWS has been marred by injuries but the veteran is fresh and fired up after starring as the substitute in his pre-bye return.
Tupou’s ‘tricky’ French test after Wallabies speed bump
French-bound prop Taniela Tupou will leave the Wallabies camp and join the NSW Waratahs ahead of their clash with the British & Irish Lions.
Messi’s Miami out of Club World Cup, Bayern power on
European giants Bayern Munich and PSG will clash in the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals after both scored four times in their respective round-of-16 wins.
Preston’s NRLW Bulldogs dream decades in the making
Co-captain Tayla Preston insists a grand final appearance is a realistic goal for Canterbury in their first NRLW season.
Injury-hit Lions expect ‘big step up’ against Reds
Maro Itoje will captain the British and Irish Lions on Australian soil for the first time against the Queensland Reds, while one injured star is heading home.
Sharks say no chance Hynes will revert to fullback
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon has categorically ruled out any chance of Nicho Hynes moving to fullback amid the Sharks' mid-season form slump.
NRL ‘not concerned’ as players fight judiciary change
The NRL has reiterated its stance on a controversial rule change aimed at tightening the judiciary process.
Hammer’s time: Why Slater picked Dolphin over Walsh
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has vowed to implement key aspects of Billy Slater's fullback play into his own after edging out Reece Walsh for the coveted No.1 spot.
How a New York baseball cage helped Test great
Test batting great Steve Smith says a hit in a New York baseball cage has readied him for a return for the second Test against West Indies.
Step back: Blues star’s dance ban ahead of Origin III
Brian To'o has had to give up dancing ahead of the State of Origin decider to ensure he will recover from a knee issue in time to play.
Health is wealth: Fevers tell Luai to slow down
Jarome Luai has been copping it from NSW teammates about a boil putting him in hospital, but he actually had fevers after a staph infection from a chest wound.
Tigers star can see why Da Silva turned blue and gold
Tallyn Da Silva's three-and-a-half year deal at Parramatta is complete, allowing him to run out for the Eels after their bye.
Fa’alogo out, clubs hold breath after brutal NRL round
Melbourne winger Sua Fa'alogo will miss at least two months after tearing his hamstring, one of many high-profile NRL players injured during round 17.
Aussie coach’s Swift response to Lions eligibility jibe
The backgrounds of many British and Irish Lions remain a talking point as the side prepares for game two of their tour in Brisbane.
Fittler withdraws interest in coaching Kangaroos
Brad Fittler's withdrawal leaves another NRL legend as favourite to replace Mal Meninga as Australian rugby league team coach.
Tigers’ Lynch sent to tribunal, faces several weeks out
Richmond veteran Tom Lynch is facing a lengthy suspension when he fronts the AFL tribunal for striking Adelaide opponent Jordan Butts.
Popyrin humbled as ailing Tommo saves day at Wimbledon
Alexei Popyrin has been sensationally knocked out at Wimbledon as Jordan Thompson battled to save the sun-baked opening day for Australian tennis.