Panthers veteran announces immediate retirement
Penrith forward Matt Eisenhuth has announced his retirement from the NRL after 145 first-grade games.
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Southside Melbourne Flyers have parted ways with coach Kristi Harrower, while Adelaide and the UC Capitals have re-signed key members.
Brazil bound: Aussie connection guides Filipinas to WC
Australian coach Mark Torcaso has guided the Philippines back to the World Cup, beating Uzbekistan in their Asian Cup play-in qualifier on the Gold Coast.
Daley wants to see passion from Kiwi or English Blues
NSW coach Laurie Daley is a fan of changes to State of Origin eligibility rules but won't be handing out Blues jerseys willy-nilly.
‘Abhorrent male bravado’: men jailed for violating girl
Two regional footballers who preyed on a 14-year-old girl at a birthday party for their own "perverted sexual gratification" have been locked up.
Tigers back Lefau, Dockers name debutant
Richmond's Mykelti Lefau is back after a club-imposed ban and Fremantle named a debutant to replace star midfielder Hayden Young in AFL round two.
Green’s hot start in search of Aussie double
World No.7 Hannah Green's scintillating form has continued with the newly-minted Australian Open champion faultless to begin the Australian WPGA Championship.
Tracey the hero as Bulldogs claim gutsy Canberra win
Canterbury have put off-field dramas behind them and kept their perfect start to the NRL season in tact by beating the Raiders 14-10.
On-song North Korea seal long-awaited World Cup return
A hat-trick from Hong Song-Ok in a dominant 4-0 defeat of Taiwan has ensured North Korea will return to the World Cup despite their early Asian Cup exit.
Coach injured by shattered glass at Canberra Stadium
Cameron Ciraldo has suffered a gashed hand after glass shattered in the Canterbury coach's box as Ricky Stuart slammed the state of Canberra's GIO Stadium.
‘Work in progress’: Swans’ boom recruit needs time
Former Carlton forward Charlie Curnow needs more time to settle at Sydney, his coach says, with team cohesion expected to come through experience.
‘Boring’ golf key as Green machine eyes triple treat
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Baker’s crumb helps Bulldogs pip Adelaide in thriller
The Western Bulldogs have withstood a late charge to down the Crows by six points in their AFL clash in Adelaide.
Raiders star faces ban after loss to Bulldogs
Canberra veteran Josh Papalii is facing a one-match ban for a high tackle in the Raiders' loss to Canterbury, while another forward has been fined.
Iran women’s soccer team greeted with welcome ceremony
Members of Iran's national women's soccer team have arrived safely in Teheran after participating in the Asian Cup in Australia.
‘Thanks Mr Andrew’: father-Sun chat sets MCG scene
Mac Andrew's off-the-ball conduct has been a sore point in an otherwise impressive start to the season from big AFL improvers Gold Coast.
Davis-Cotton feud set to explode with NBL title on line
The league's two best players will spearhead the Sydney Kings and Adelaide 36ers in what shapes as an NBL championship series for the ages.
Fitzgibbon defends Sharks’ record against big clubs
Craig Fitzgibbon has been forced to again defend Cronulla's record against fellow premiership heavyweights, after last week's sixth-straight loss to Penrith.
Verve remains but Reds can play it smart in Fiji: coach
The Queensland Reds will chase a maiden win in Fiji, on their fourth visit, without rested captain Fraser McReight and in-form flyhalf Carter Gordon.
Souths suffer double blow in latest injury setback
South Sydney have lost two of their more experienced players for the home clash with Wests Tigers in Gosford.
Matildas dismiss Kerr concern amid no-show, knee scare
Joe Montemurro is adamant Sam Kerr is fit for the Women's Asian Cup final despite the captain's pre-match press conference absence and a heavily-bandaged knee.
Odd Knight out a month ago, Smith now the main man
Fletcher Sharpe's failure to return from a knee injury means Sandon Smith will lead the red-hot Newcastle attack alongside Tyson Gamble against the Warriors.
Waratahs ‘need to be more ruthless’, says Harry Potter
NSW Waratahs winger Harry Potter has implored his backline to do more to support their hard-working forwards as they prepare to take on the formidable Blues.
‘Couldn’t give a rat’s’: Payten hits out at critics
North Queensland coach Todd Payten has a message for his critics following the Cowboys' poor start to the NRL season.
How Hauser plans to upset Olympic triathlon supremacy
Australia's triathlon world champion Matt Hauser hosted Olympic ace and British rival Alex Yee in his own backyard before they resume hostilities.
Panthers belt Roosters, ‘definitely’ NRL’s form team
Penrith have thrashed a third premiership heavyweight in as many weeks, with Tom Jenkins and Dylan Edwards starring in their big win over the Sydney Roosters.
Slipper’s day ends in elation as Brumbies beat Chiefs
The Brumbies have staged an almighty comeback to defeat the Chiefs and celebrate James Slipper's record 203rd game with a victory.
Deja vu as Broncos stun Storm with second-half blitz
Brisbane have clawed their way back from 0-14 at halftime to overrun Melbourne in their grand-final replay, winning 18-14 with Jordan Riki scoring two tries.
Brisbane, Wellington claim vital A-League Women wins
Brisbane have snapped a four-game A-League Women losing streak to beat Newcastle, while Wellington Phoenix overcame Sydney FC.
World silver for Olyslagers as old rival soars back
Australian high jump ace Nicola Olyslagers has been dethroned as world indoor champion but won silver behind her great Ukrainian rival Yaroslava Mahuchikh.
‘We want more clarity’: Munster frustrated by six-again
Melbourne five-eighth Cameron Munster says players are confused and frustrated by changes to the six-again rule this NRL season.