Manly want Turbo-charged defence in 2022
Daly Cherry-Evans says Tom Trbojevic's game can improve further in 2022, predicting the fullback's defence will be key to Manly's NRL campaign.
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Salakaia-Loto to leave with Thorn blessing
Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn doesn't begrudge the departure of Wallabies forward Lukhan Salakaia-Loto to the English Premiership next season.
Brian To’o swears allegiance to Australia
Brian To'o will hope to turn out for Mal Meninga's Kangaroos at this year's Rugby League World Cup after switching his country of allegiance.
Cricket legend Marsh suffers heart attack
Australian cricket icon Rod Marsh has suffered a major heart attack and is recovering in a Queensland hospital.
Townsend named Cowboys NRL co-captain
North Queensland have appointed halfback Chad Townsend as their NRL co-captain along with incumbent Jason Taumalolo.
Fit Neale, Rayner boost Lions’ AFL hopes
Brisbane will tune up for another AFL premiership tilt with a fit-again Cameron Rayner and Lachie Neale in Friday's trial game against Adelaide.
Wheelchair-bound Tombs inspires Waratahs
A visit from wheelchair-bound former NSW and Australian Test star Richard Tombs has steeled the Waratahs for Friday's Super Rugby Pacific clash with Queensland.
McInnes to miss start of NRL season
Cronulla recruit Cameron McInnes will miss the opening rounds of the NRL season after having minor knee surgery.
Crouch returns for COVID-19 hit Crows
Adelaide's Matt Crouch will make his AFL comeback in a trial game on Friday but a batch of his teammates have been ruled out by COVID-19 related protocols.
Joe Ingles’ NBA comeback on track after op
Joe Ingles has had surgery to repair his torn anterior cruciate ligament and plans to return to the NBA a better player next season.
Low-key Ash Barty eyes Indian Wells return
The heights of a drought-breaking Australian Open title have been replaced by the mundane task of setting up a new house for world No.1 Ash Barty.
Vaccine-hesitant Darling awaiting AFL fate
West Coast could opt to move Jack Darling to its inactive list or cut ties with the AFL forward unless he agrees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Keppie backs NRL’s new head knock approach
Manly forward Sean Keppie has backed the NRL's new head knock strategy, after he suffered a "horrific" and controversial concussion incident last season.
Cycling says sorry for Tokyo bike debacle
AusCycling has released a report into the snapped handlebar debacle that cost the men's team pursuit squad any chance of an Olympic gold medal in Tokyo.
Arnie won’t rush Volpato into Roos squad
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold will only select Cristian Volpato in the national squad on merit, not to secure the Roma teenager's international future.
AFL premiership on Port’s agenda: Hinkley
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says the Power are setting out to win the 2022 AFL premiership, having moved on from last year's finals flop.
Socceroos still in WC box seat: Arnold
Graham Arnold won't accept the narrative that the Socceroos are out of the race to automatically book their World Cup finals spot via their qualifying group.
Roar ALM postponement ‘smart’ says Moon
Brisbane Roar coach Warren Moon says officials have made a "smart" decision by postponing Friday's clash with Melbourne Victory due to forecast severe weather.
Eels to bring ‘mongrel’ mentality to NRLW
Parramatta's inaugural NRLW captain Simaima Taufa says her team aren't playing just making up the numbers in the expanded competition.
Taylor emerges as Warriors’ joker in pack
Ashley Taylor will start on the bench for the Warriors against his former team in Saturday's NRL trial, having impressed since receiving a career lifeline.
Hungry Davison eyeing Supercars success
His long wait for a Supercars race win continues but Ford driver Will Davison is entering the 2022 championship fully believing he can be a title contender.
Truloff leads Bulls to big Marsh Cup win
Queensland have thrashed Victoria by 92 runs in the Marsh Cup, thanks to a brilliant 80 from debutant Sam Truloff and a four-wicket haul from Gurinder Sandhu.
NSW-Tasmania domestic Cup clash abandoned
The Marsh One-Day Cup clash between the NSW Blues and the Tasmania Tigers has been abandoned without a ball being bowled.
Aussie youngster nabs US Open golf start
Emerging golf star Jed Morgan has been rewarded for his record-breaking Australian PGA Championship win with a spot in this year's US Open field.
McDonald shelves coach call ahead of tour
Interim Australian coach Andrew McDonald says he hasn't discussed the permanent vacancy as the team prepares to tour Pakistan for the first time since 1998.
Waratahs playmaker eager for O’Connor duel
NSW Waratahs playmaker Ben Donaldson can't wait to go head to head with Wallabies star James O'Connor in a Super Rugby Pacific clash with Queensland.
Warriors coach backs loophole for Walsh
Warriors coach Nathan Brown supports the NRL club's intention to use the same loophole as Latrell Mitchell to reduce Reece Walsh's two-game ban.
Logan misses out in Qld 2032 Olympics plan
The mayor of Queensland's Logan says his city has been completely overlooked in the state government's masterplan for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
Cultural link a key to Cockatoo AFL rise
Nakia Cockatoo says efforts to reconnect with his Indigenous culture have benefited his football as the fit-again Brisbane AFL talent eyes a big 2022.
Penrith get silver lining in looming exits
Penrith's roster management looms as their biggest NRL challenge, but getting several futures decided early should work in their favour for 2022.
Ali Brigginshaw makes peace with NRL boss
Brisbane skipper Ali Brigginshaw was an outspoken critic of the NRL's postponement of the 2021 season but says she has mended bridges with the game's top brass.