Stage set for Dodd’s first start in Souths’ halves
South Sydney's English recruit Lewis Dodd looks set to make his first start in the NRL as Latrell Mitchell accepts a one-game suspension.
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Injured Reds call the Doctor to stay in top-four hunt
Dre Pakeho has been one of the finds of the Super Rugby Pacific season for the Queensland Reds, who are hunting a top-four finish and home quarter-final.
Blues star Cerra banned, North fight Curtis suspension
North Melbourne will fight forward Paul Curtis's three-game suspension at the AFL Tribunal, while Carlton's Adam Cerra has been handed a one-match ban.
NRL lifts bar for bunker to go back in play and sin-bin
NRL bosses have insisted it is on players to reduce the number of sin-bins, but will tell bunker officials not to go back in play for borderline offences.
Players call for changes to women’s Origin schedule
Women's State of Origin players on both sides have called for the three-match series to be played in the context of an NRLW season.
Panthers to fight the NRL judiciary amid crackdown
Their NRL season on tilt, Penrith will head to the judiciary in the hopes of downgrading Scott Sorensen's charge from the match review committee.
Galvin lifts lid on emotional toll of Tigers saga
Lachlan Galvin is relieved to be back in NRL after his decision to reject a Wests Tigers contract extension developed into the biggest story of the season.
Saints back coach Lyon’s spray in loss to Brisbane
St Kilda chief executive Carl Dilena has backed coach Ross Lyon's quarter-time spray during their game against Brisbane, believing the stern words were needed.
No love lost as Day sets tone for spicy QClash
Delisted by the Suns only to be picked up by the Lions, veteran forward Sam Day has a point to prove in a highly-anticipated QClash at the Gabba.
Wallaroos’ big selection call as Caslick settles in
Wallaroos veteran Emily Chancellor has offered rave reviews of sevens star Charlotte Caslick's first days in camp ahead of a potential Test debut in Fiji.
Fantastic four more as Apps inks huge NRLW extension
Kezie Apps looks set to remain at Wests Tigers until the end of her playing career after signing a four-year contract extension.
How Brown’s fire and ice create Origin field goal magic
Queensland field-goal queen Lauren Brown, a firefighter by day and night, explains what pressure is and why she thrives in do-or-die State of Origin moments.
Miller, Suns go to ground to snap Swans stranglehold
Rediscovering their ground ball dominance will help turn the tables in Gold Coast's duel with Sydney, who are buzzing after the re-signing of Chad Warner.
‘Why would I care?’: testy Benji sick of Galvin saga
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall says his reasons for recalling Lachie Galvin are on a need-to-know basis, shrugging at those questioning the selection call.
Birdie blitz thrusts Lee into Chevron Championship mix
Aussie golf star Minjee Lee is just three strokes off the pace at the halfway mark of the Chevron Championship, women's golf's first major of the year in Texas.
Cats’ Scott derides AFL fines ‘left, right and centre’
Geelong coach Chris Scott says the AFL punishes players and clubs, but is much less able to acknowledge its own mistakes.
Lions coach happy as AFL premiers go on the defensive
Lachie Neale starred in the midfield as reigning AFL premiers Brisbane led from the start to beat St Kilda by 45 points on Saturday at Marvel Stadium.
Roar finally keep clean sheet in win over Phoenix
Brisbane Roar goalkeeper Matt Acton has celebrated his 50th A-League Men appearance with a rare clean sheet in his side's 1-0 win over Wellington.
AFL’s ‘promised land’ looks distant for Lyon’s Saints
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon was the "old bloke" not mincing his words at quarter-time after his team made a poor start in the loss to Brisbane.
Lightning crush Firebirds in Queensland netball derby
Sunshine Coast have made it six straight wins over their rivals Queensland Firebirds to ensure their pair of centurions had plenty to smile about.
Cagey captain helps Cowboys rope fourth straight win
North Queensland have piled on seven second-half tries, with Robert Derby bagging a hat-trick as the Cowboys came from behind to steamroll Gold Coast 50-18.
NRL premiers Penrith slump to last on the ladder
Four-time reigning premiers Penrith have slumped to last on the NRL ladder after falling 26-10 to Manly in Parramatta.
Auckland win ALM premiership as City held by Adelaide
Melbourne City have ensured the A-League Men premiership goes to Auckland FC, and could yet let second place slip, after a 0-0 draw with Adelaide United.
Bullocking Bulldogs smash Giants in AFL statement win
The Western Bulldogs have surged into the AFL top-eight and claimed their first back-to-back wins of the season after defeating GWS by 32 points at Manuka Oval.
Coaches want review of dangerous tackle officiating
Anthony Seibold and Ivan Cleary would both be in favour of the NRL reconsidering their approach to officiating high tackles.
Cowboys young gun bags first NRL hat-trick
Kumuls winger Robert Derby has impressed North Queensland coach Todd Payten with the youngster scoring three tries in the Cowboys' romp against Gold Coast.
Broncos’ Cobbo busts Cherbourg myth around future plans
Brisbane outside back Selwyn Cobbo says being away from his beloved home town will not prevent him signing with a distant NRL club.
Ryu, Saigo lead as Lee stalls at Chevron Championship
Australian Minjee Lee has fallen five shots off the pace as Haeran Ryu and Mao Saigo share the third-round lead at the Chevron Championship in Texas.
Aussie surfers ring up stunning title double at Bells
Surfers Jack Robinson and Isabella Nichols have made it a double title triumph for Australia in the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach.
More Panthers woe with Sorensen facing 2-game ban
Penrith's Scott Sorensen and Gold Coast's Jaimin Jolliffe are both set to be banned for 2-3 weeks following match video review of Saturday's NRL games.
WNBL’s ‘leap forward’ with huge pay, salary cap bump
The WNBL's minimum wage will more than double under a new pay agreement years in the making that will also swell clubs' salary caps.