Rodda happy to clear the air with Thorn
Western Force lock Izack Rodda has signed a contract extension with the Perth-based club until 2024, in a major boost for the Wallabies and Australian rugby.
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NRL to clear up rep suspension loophole
The NRL will present a new model for suspensions and representative games with Canberra coach Ricky Stuart livid over inconsistencies in the current system.
One-game Super Rugby ban for Rebels’ Hodge
The struggling Melbourne Rebels have suffered another blow with fullback Reece Hodge copping a one-game ban that will see him miss Friday's clash with the Drua.
Busy Sharks half Hynes pleases Fitzgibbon
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon was most impressed with Nicho Hynes' work-rate as the halfback made a winning club debut in their NRL trial against Canterbury.
Threat against Ashton Agar investigated
Cricket Australia believe an online threat made against Ashton Agar is not credible after it was investigated by government security agencies.
Penrith to challenge for more NRL glory
Penrith will aim to win back-to-back premierships for the first time in the club's history when they kick off their 2022 campaign against Manly.
IOC calls for ban on Russians, Belarusians
The International Olympic Committee has called for a ban on all Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from international events.
Wanderers-Phoenix ALW clash rescheduled
Wellington Phoenix will get the chance to leapfrog Western Sydney on the ALW ladder when the two teams meet at Commbank Stadium.
Pangai Jr drama, Sharks beat Dogs in trial
Canterbury forward Tevita Pangai Jr faces suspension for striking and dangerous contact during his team's 30-6 NRL trial loss to Cronulla.
Qld’s big wet plays havoc with Tszyu bout
Southeast Queensland's flooding emergency has forced organisers to change the date and venue of Nikita Tszyu's professional boxing debut.
Khawaja relaxed about Pakistan homecoming
Born in Islamabad, opener Usman Khawaja admits Australia's first Test tour of Pakistan in 24 years is special in many ways but is trying to stay grounded.
Qld rain affects Solomons WCQ preparations
Solomon Islands' national football team has lost a warm-up match for this month's Oceania World Cup qualifiers due to south-east Queensland's severe weather.
Knee injury sidelines Tigers NRL hooker
Wests Tigers hooker Jacob Liddle could miss up to six weeks with a knee injury after he suffered PCL damage in a trial win over the Sydney Roosters.
Kiwi boost for City’s ALW premiership tilt
New Zealand internationals Rebekah Stott and Hannah Wilkinson are in contention to return for Melbourne City's ALW clash with the Newcastle Jets.
Reds’ Super W coach steps down from role
Rama Chand has stepped down as Queensland Reds' Super W coach, just days out from the season opener against Western Force in Perth on Friday.
Off-contract Walker to put family first
Dylan Walker is hopeful of staying with Manly but will put his family first as he weighs up his options beyond 2022.
Floods force Reds out of Ballymore
The Queensland Reds have had to shift training to a Brisbane high school gym due to Brisbane's flood emergency, with their base at Ballymore inundated.
‘Special’ league icon Raper farewelled
Former prime minister John Howard says Johnny Raper "left behind a wonderful legacy" as the rugby league Immortal was farewelled at a state funeral at the SCG.
AFL promising minimal fixture disruptions
After two years of major COVID-19 disruptions to the game, AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says it's time to get back to business.
Titans-Warriors NRL trial abandoned
Gold Coast and the Warriors won't have another chance to fine-tune their combinations before round one of the NRL season after Monday's trial was abandoned.
ACL injury confirmed for Magpies’ Bonnici
Collingwood's AFLW premiership hopes have suffered a hammer blow with scans revealing an ACL injury to star midfielder Brittany Bonnici.
NRL $43M surplus despite COVID-19 chaos
ARLC chairman Peter V'landys has declared the NRL is stronger financially than before the pandemic, reporting a $43million surplus for season 2021.
Aust swimmers to boycott champs in Russia
Australian swimmers will boycott the World Short Course Championships in Russia while Moscow-born tennis star Daria Saville condemned the invasion of Ukraine.
Australia’s World Cup depth could be key
Australia will bank on their squad depth to win back the Women's Cricket World Cup title as they prepare for their final tune-up ODI against New Zealand.
McLaughlin savours maiden IndyCar victory
Three-time Supercars champion Scott McLaughlin has won an IndyCar race for the first time while Australian Will Power was third in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Broncos already class above in the NRLW
Brisbane have never lost a match to any of their current rivals in the NRLW, and the evidence from round one is that record may be hard to overturn in 2022.
Qld floods hit Roar ALM match in Melbourne
Brisbane Roar's scheduled A-League Men match against Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park on Monday has been postponed as flooding in Queensland impedes travel.
Playmaker Johns adds to Storm injury woes
Melbourne have trumped Newcastle 24-10 in their NRL trial in Ballarat but Cooper Johns looks in doubt for round one after suffering a shoulder injury.
Melbourne Boomers double up in WNBL wins
The Melbourne Boomers have gone a perfect two-from-two in round 12 of the WNBL after a thrilling two point victory over UC Capitals in Canberra.
Brisbane set AFLW records in 74-point win
Brisbane have set a record for the highest score and biggest margin in an AFLW game in a result that moved them into fourth spot on the ladder.
Cool Studdon’s historic NRLW field goal
Maddie Studdon has revealed her match-winning NRLW field goal in the final minute for Parramatta against Newcastle was the first of her career at any level.