Ukraine conflict in Cleary’s thoughts
Nathan Cleary has detailed how he has played this NRL season with one eye on the conflict in Ukraine, desperate to find out more about his roots to the country.
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Leniu relief after deja vu had him see red
Penrith prop Spencer Leniu has revealed how he feared he would miss another chance to play an NRL grand final in Sydney after being hit high by Taane Milne.
Opals beat Japan, finish top of WC pool
The Opals have recorded a 71-54 win over Japan to finish top of Group B at the World Cup and avoid the prospect of meeting the USA before the tournament final.
Edwards adamant trainer beef is a mix-up
Dylan Edwards has insisted Penrith trainer Peter Green was talking to him and not sledging South Sydney forward Jed Cartwright in the NRL preliminary final.
Kenny backs Brown to spark Eels’ GF tilt
Parramatta legend Brett Kenny is more than ready to relinquish his record as the only Eels five-eighth to have won a first-grade title.
Lions skipper Zorko to play on in 2023 AFL
Brisbane's Dayne Zorko will play on in 2023 after confirming a one-year extension at the AFL club he's captained since 2018.
Salmon’s shock over Stuart slur
Jaeman Salmon says he was shocked and confused by Ricky Stuart's post-match spray last month, where the Penrith utility was labelled a "weak-gutted dog".
Edwards, Hynes lead chase for Dally M
Penrith fullback Dylan Edwards and Cronulla playmaker Nicho Hynes loom as strong contenders for the Dally M Medal on Wednesday night.
Parramatta declare Cleary pressure crucial
Parramatta are desperate to find ways to pile pressure on master-kicker Nathan Cleary in the NRL grand final.
Luai’s promise after family’s GF sacrifice
Jarome Luai has revealed his aim to bring an NRL premiership ring home for his partner after their new baby's birth was induced to avoid a grand final clash.
A-League Men hit restart button again
It is Groundhog Day for the A-League Men competition which is once again looking to reset and kick on without COVID-19 holding it back.
Eels hand Brown recall for NRL grand final
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has thrown an NRL grand final curveball by recalling unwanted forward Nathan Brown.
AFLW Tribunal upholds Daria Bannister ban
Essendon's Daria Bannister has had her one-match ban for a dangerous tackle upheld at the AFLW Tribunal.
Klein edges Atkins to referee NRL decider
Kasey Badger will referee the NRLW grand final between the Knights and Eels before Ashley Klein takes the whistle in NRL decider between Panthers and Eels
Matildas Raso, Simon to face SA, Denmark
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson will welcome back Hayley Raso and Kyah Simon for friendlies against South Africa and Denmark ahead of next year's World Cup.
Samoa name six Panthers in World Cup squad
Samoa have named a powerful Rugby League World Cup squad which includes six players from NRL defending premiers Penrith.
Players apologise for World Cup punch up
Two Mali teammates have issued a public apology after coming to blows following a loss at the women's basketball World Cup in Sydney.
Resting Lanning’s cricket comeback clouded
Australian women's cricket captain Meg Lanning will miss the WBBL, set to embark on an international holiday and assess alternative career options.
Tiger Graham on Port’s AFL trade radar
Richmond's Jack Graham is on the AFL trade radar of Port Adelaide with the dual premiership Tiger understood to be open to offers.
Mills, Irving in Simmons’ corner at Nets
Kyrie Irving has cast aside his own NBA turbulence, declaring he'll help Ben Simmons achieve "whatever greatness looks like for him" in the NBA with Brooklyn.
Phoenix tip Zhou Qi’s best in NBL return
Fully-fit Chinese centre Zhou Qi has made a late call to return to the NBL with the South East Melbourne Phoenix on a one-year deal.
Cobbo’s dad backs son for World Cup
Shamus Cobbo has said his son Selwyn, a candidate to make the Kangeroos' World Cup tour of England, would thrive if Australia select the Brisbane back.
Opals beat Canada, into WC knockout stage
Australia's Opals have notched a hard-fought victory over previously undefeated Canada to qualify for the knockout stage of the women's basketball World Cup.
I could have quit: Geelong coach Scott
Geelong coach Chris Scott said he would have quit in 2021 if his players had any doubt that he could lead them to the AFL premiership.
Georgie Prespakis banned for dump tackle
Geelong's Georgie Prespakis has been suspended for a dangerous tackle while Collingwood captain Steph Chiocci and Essendon's Daria Bannister were also banned.
De Goey rejects Collingwood offer: report
Trouble-prone Jordan De Goey has reportedly rejected a fresh AFL contract from Collingwood because of behavioural clauses in the offer.
Redbacks’ new faces fire in one-day opener
South Australia's recent domestic cricket woes may be a thing of the past after a trio of bowling debutants shone in an emphatic opening win against Queensland.
NRL admits preliminary final try blunder
NRL head of football Graham Annesley says North Queensland were let down by a forward pass call that led to a Parramatta try.
Cycling star pleads guilty to assault
A Sydney court has fined cycling star Mathieu van der Poel $1500 after he assaulted two girls in the hours before the men's world championship road race.
Past Penrith GF success an advantage: Luai
Penrith five-eighth Jarome Luai says the Panthers' previous experience of playing in big games gives them an edge over Parramatta.
No Eden Park pain for Wallabies in 2023
The Wallabies can't lose at Eden Park in 2023 but only because the Bledisloe Cup graveyard will be unavailable with the FIFA women's World Cup forcing changes.