Hooper says he’s open to resuming as Wallabies captain
Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper says he'd be willing to lead Australia at the 2023 Rugby World Cup if new coach Eddie Jones came calling.
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Storm ready to show forward pack still a strength
The early signs are that Melbourne can conquer the latest challenge to their era of NRL dominance, coming through losing the core of their forward pack.
Re-jigged Queensland Reds locked in for Super start
Queensland will potentially get creative to address their injury-hit lock stocks in Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific season opener against the Hurricanes.
Picklum wins Hawaii surf final to share rankings lead
Australian rookie Molly Picklum has won her first world tour final, beating American Caroline Marks in a heart-stopping duel at Hawaii's Sunset Beach.
Roosters CEO voted onto NSWRL board with push for peace
Sydney Roosters CEO Joe Kelly has been voted onto the NSWRL board, with directors hopeful peace can be found after a year of warring with the NRL.
A snapshot of round 17 A-League Men action
A snapshot of round 17, where Melbourne Victory shocked Melbourne City and 10-man Western Sydney scored a late equaliser in a remarkable 4-4 draw with Adelaide.
Tigers offer hope in NRL pre-season mauling of Canberra
Wests Tigers have shown they have the potential to rise well beyond last year's wooden spoon by beating Canberra 36-4 in their final pre-season match.
Red-hot Townsville Fire continue WNBL winning streak
Townsville have made it 10 straight wins to move to the top of the WNBL table while Bendigo's form slump continued, leaving their finals hopes in jeopardy
Olesen wins Thailand Classic after flawless 66
Denmark's Thorbjorn Olesen has fired a bogey-free six-under 66 to seal a four-shot win in the Thailand Classic.
Titans destroy dire Dolphins as Foran stars
The Dolphins first home game display was a shocker as the Titans whipped Wayne Bennett's side 40-16 to reinforce how much work they must do to be an NRL force.
Offloads win Manly $100,000 but cost Sharks big pay day
Cronulla claimed the biggest wins in the NRL's pre-season, but Manly walked away $100,000 richer as a reward for throwing more offloads in their victories.
Why Foran wants Fifita at Titans for years to come
After playing his first game alongside David Fifita, veteran Kieran Foran has reiterated why the Gold Coast must keep the off-contract Titans forward.
Magpie Ginnivan won’t be shamed for drugs ban: captain
Collingwood captain Darcy Moore says forward Jack Ginnivan won't be shamed by his teammates after being banned for illicit drugs.
Holmes and Cowboys relish being ‘the hunted’ in 2023
North Queensland centre Valentine Holmes says he has improvement in his game as he targets being the best centre on the field this year in every match he plays.
Dolphins mauled by Titans as Foran stars
The Dolphins first home game display was a shocker as the Titans whipped Wayne Bennett's side 40-16 to reinforce how much work they must do to be an NRL force.
Great Scott: Drinkwater gives Cowboys early season lift
The rise of brilliant North Queensland fullback Scott Drinkwater has impressed coach Todd Payten, who confirmed a hip flexor injury to utility Ben Hampton.
Hopgood ready to bring slice of Yeo to Eels’ back row
Parramatta have suffered several setbacks in their back row before the start of the NRL season, but J'maine Hopgood could be the club's shining light at lock..
Madden makes case for start in the Broncos’ halves
Brisbane's new signing Jock Madden shone at No.7 against North Queensland in place of injured skipper Adam Reynolds and is ready for NRL round 1 if called on.
Collingwood deny drugs issue after Ginnivan ban
Collingwood football boss Graham Wright doesn't believe the club has a major drugs problem after forward Jack Ginnivan was caught with an illicit substance.
Dom Young ready to raise level as he ponders NRL future
Dom Young is hopeful of having his NRL future sorted by NRL season kick off, with the Newcastle flyer confident he can still improve a lot as a player.
St Helens hail win over Penrith as one of RL’s greatest
St Helens' prop Alex Walmsley says his side's World Club Challenge victory over the Panthers in Penrith is one of rugby league's "greatest achievements"
Broncos young halves fire to inspire win over Cowboys
Brisbane's 20-18 win over North Queensland in the absence of captain Adam Reynolds was set up by prop Pat Carrigan and the next generation of halves.
Fornaroli on target in Victory’s ALM derby upset
Melbourne Victory have climbed off the bottom of the A-League Men ladder with a stunning 3-2 derby win over top side Melbourne City.
Matildas survive Spain comeback in Cup of Nations win
Australia have shown off their World Cup credentials with a 3-2 win over Spain after goals from Cortnee Vine, Clare Polkinghorne and Caitlin Foord.
St Helens defeat Panthers in World Club Challenge
St Helens have clinched an upset World Club Challenge win over Penrith, defeating the NRL premiers 13-12.
India humble Australia in six-wicket Delhi Test victory
Australia's hopes of securing the Border-Gavaskar trophy in India for the first time in 19 years are over after collapsing to a second straight Test defeat.
Australia collapse, humbled in second India Test loss
Australia's hopes of securing the Border-Gavaskar trophy in India for the first time in 19 years are over after collapsing to a second straight Test defeat.
Sharks make statement in trial win over Bulldogs
Cronulla have completely outplayed Canterbury to wrap up their NRL preparations with a 36-16 win at Belmore, handing the Bulldogs a pre-season reality check.
Sydney FC deny Brisbane Roar with late ALM equaliser
Sydney FC have snatched an A-League Men point from a brave Brisbane after former Roar forward Alex Parsons tapped home a goal in injury time.
Kings overpower weary Taipans, advance to NBL decider
The overworked and undermanned Cairns Taipans have finally ran out of puff as the Sydney Kings claimed a tough semi-final series to reach the NBL grand final.
Australia suffer another horrific collapse in India
Another dire collapse in India has Australia on the verge of losing the second Test, and the series, after they set the hosts a target of 115 to win in Delhi.