Lions midfield ready to lift in Neale’s absence
Brisbane's premiership defence is hanging by a thread after several crucial injuries, but star midfielder Josh Dunkley is refusing to panic.
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Defeated Wallaroos still battle into World Cup quarters
Australia's rugby women have made it into the World Cup quarter-finals despite suffering a 47-7 defeat to hosts England in their crucial group qualifier.
Steely Sabalenka buries demons to defend US Open crown
Big-hitting Belarusian world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka has defeated American Amanda Anisimova in straight sets to claim back-to-back US Open titles.
Papali’i hits stride after initial struggles at Penrith
Isaiah Papali'i has found his rhythm at Penrith after initially struggling to adjust to the standards demanded by the NRL's four-time reigning premiers.
Sharks weigh up biggest call of year as Hynes faces ban
Nicho Hynes will need to front the NRL judiciary if he wants to play in Cronulla's elimination final after being charged by the match review committee.
‘We’ve been dying for it’: Suaalii on the double
The Wallabies' latest rousing Test victory, built on a Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii double, has the code-hopping star yearning more as public sentiment grows.
‘Fine them $10,000’: Longmuir wants AFL to end staging
Cam Rayner's flop against Geelong has thrust the topic of staging for free kicks back into the spotlight, and Dockers coach Justin Longmuir has a quick fix.
Mulitalo in awe of Rooster, but ready to shut him down
The NRL fan in Ronaldo Mulitalo has watched Mark Nawaqanitawase in awe this year, but he is backing himself to be the man to shut him down in the finals.
Briggs brilliance stunned Hawks star Meek in finals win
Hawthorn ruck Lloyd Meek says being able to rally and win after giving up a 42-point lead showed some of the Hawks' work coming to fruition.
Geelong silenced ‘haters’ with Lions win: star Cat
Geelong's lead-in to the AFL finals was under scrutiny but midfielder Max Holmes believes their stunning qualifying final performance silenced those doubts.
Lions break Adelaide hearts in AFLW thriller
The Brisbane Lions kicked three unanswered goals in the final quarter to steamroll Adelaide in a titanic AFLW tussle at Norwood Oval.
Dolphins secure best-ever season, Hammer injured
The Dolphins have finished a club-best ninth on the ladder after a 62-24 whipping of Canberra but lost hat-trick hero Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow to a knee injury.
Southwell stars as Knights put finals bid back on track
Newcastle's Jesse Southwell scored in the shadows of fulltime to add heartache for the Titans as they try to secure a finals spot.
Newcastle-bound Brown gifts Knights NRL wooden spoon
Dylan Brown has signed off as a Parramatta player in style, starring in a 66-10 win that ensures his next club Newcastle finish 2025 with the wooden spoon.
NRL finals schedule pits Warriors against All Blacks
A scheduling clash means Kiwis will have to choose between watching the Warriors' biggest game of the year or the All Blacks facing their fiercest rivals.
Proteas spinner discovers fate over bowling action
South African off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen has been cleared of an illegal bowling action after undergoing extensive testing in Brisbane.
‘It’s fair’: Team player Oscar plays down Monza grumble
Oscar Piastri was initially unhappy about the team orders that let Lando Norris trim his F1 lead, but he refused to grumble after his Italian GP disappointment.
‘Rips your heart out’: Dockers reveal misery over Fyfe
Fremantle players were left crushed after their one-point loss to Gold Coast officially ended the glittering career of Nat Fyfe.
Alcaraz crushes Sinner for second US Open
Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz has won his second US Open and sixth grand slam with a four-set win over Italian rival Jannik Sinner.
Raiders stars saved ‘Big Red’ from clutches of Broncos
Canberra forward Corey Horsburgh could have been lining up for Brisbane this week if not for the intervention of forward guns Joseph Tapine and Josh Papalii.
Reynolds reveals fitness hopes as Raiders target Walsh
Adam Reynolds has lifted the lid on his fitness struggles as the halfback revealed his chances of lining up in Brisbane's qualifying final clash with Canberra.
Enforcer Papalii in doubt for Raiders’ finals clash
Veteran prop Josh Papalii has suffered an injury at the worst possible time as Canberra prepare for their NRL finals campaign.
‘No regrets’ as Brown prepares to join wooden spooners
Dylan Brown insists he has no regrets about his highly-anticipated move to Newcastle, who collected the wooden spoon in his last game as an Eel.
History looms: teams outside top four make title case
The four teams in the bottom half of the top eight have declared they can make a run for the title, in what shapes as an unpredictable NRL finals series.
End of 15-year era: Manly ponder life without DCE
Daly Cherry-Evans has played more games at No.7 than anyone in history and after several other records, his exit leaves Manly with questions for the future.
Hawk defender’s comeback confirmed, mixed news for GWS
Hawthorn defender Josh Weddle's long-awaited return has been confirmed, while GWS have had mixed news on the injury front ahead of their AFL elimination final.
Lions coach keen for AFL pre-finals bye shake-up
The pre-finals bye allowed Brisbane to regain Lachie Neale and Jarrod Berry for their qualifying final, but it hasn't changed coach Chris Fagan's opinion of it.
Smith doesn’t train, coach expresses pride for star Cat
Geelong star Bailey Smith has failed to appear for the cameras at training, but coach Chris Scott has shut down any speculation over his fitness.
GOAT retires as Dolphins turn to ‘Obi-Wayne Kenobi’
Dolphins veteran Mark Nicholls will retire at season's end, but when that will be depends on his old coach Wayne Bennett getting South Sydney a last-round win.
‘Every voice matters’: JackJumpers name new captain
The Tasmania JackJumpers have revealed their next skipper, who'll become just the second player to lead the NBL franchise.
The last time: White embracing ‘Johnny Farnham’ tour
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has made a call on who will replace the injured Tom Wright at fullback while tweaking his halves and backrow to face Argentina.