Titans winger Thompson retires from NRL
Gold Coast winger Corey Thompson has announced his retirement from the NRL following a season hampered by persistent knee injuries.
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Ablett’s son to join Selwood pre-AFL GF
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Seven-grade dominance that defines Penrith
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Hiddink coaching cameo just that: Arnold
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Coach Arnold faces tough calls in defence
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Cats’ runners out to expose Sydney talls
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Cherbourg nourishes Cobbo for PM’s XIII
After a gruelling season Brisbane outside back Selwyn Cobbo feels reborn by a stay in his home town ahead of the Australian PM's XIII clash with PNG
Kennar in as Johnston ruled out for Souths
South Sydney winger Alex Johnston will miss his side's NRL preliminary final against Penrith, with Richie Kennar set to replace him.
Ben Simmons opens up on his NBA woes
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Opals fall to France in World Cup opener
The Opals have lost to France 70-57 in their first game of the Women's Basketball World Cup, which marked Lauren Jackson's competitive return.
Mabil rocket helps Socceroos past NZ
Awer Mabil's 33rd-minute strike was enough as the Socceroos beat New Zealand 1-0 in Brisbane, their final game on home soil before the World Cup.
Footy fans divided over grand final parade
The AFL's decision to float its grand final parade along the Yarra has split fans with many disappointed it turned around before reaching a key vantage point.
Cowboys’ Hess realising potential: Hannant
North Queensland NRL premiership winner Ben Hannant says the current players have all bought into coach Todd Payten's methods, with Coen Hess a prime example.
Stick to the system, urges Swans coach
Sydney coach John Longmire says his players must stick to their system to topple favourites Geelong in the AFL grand final.
Mabil’s ‘dream goal’ in Socceroos farewell
Awer Mabil has described his 25-metre, match-winning strike as a 'dream goal' as the Socceroos won in their Brisbane farewell before the World Cup.
Penpix of Geelong’s AFL grand final team
Penpix of the team Geelong will field in the AFL grand final against the Sydney Swans at the MCG.
How Cotter beat two ACLs to lift Cowboys
Cowboys prop Reuben Cotter missed three years of football through injury but his mental strength and the NRL club's faith have reaped rich rewards.
Why Walker wants to extend with Roosters
Sydney Roosters halfback Sam Walker is hopeful of getting a contract extension with the club sorted after playing in the Australian Prime Minister's XIII clash.
Eels’ Shaun Lane welcomes Kangaroos hype
Parramatta's Shaun Lane will push his case for a Test cap in the NRL preliminary final against North Queensland, but teammate Tom Opacic is out due to injury.
Swans ready for Cats’ biggest threats
Sydney enter the AFL grand final as underdogs but assistant coach Jarrad McVeigh is confident they can contain Geelong's big threats and impose their own game.
Ivan Cleary lauds Souths’ key danger men
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary took the surprise step of lauding South Sydney duo Latrell Mitchell and Lachlan Ilas on Thursday.
Players’ vibe calms Cowboys coach Payten
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Demetriou takes long road to NRL’s summit
South Sydney's Jason Demetriou stands 80 minutes from coaching in a grand final after taking one of the more exotic routes to becoming an NRL head coach.
Eels duo racing clock for NRLW semis
Parramatta co-captains Simaima Taufa and Tiana Penitani are racing the clock to recover for Sunday's semi-final, with Taufa looking the better chance.
Sub-plots aplenty in the AFL final chapter
Geelong and Sydney clash in the AFL grand final amid numerous similarities between the combatants.
Rennie reveals haka ‘disrespect’ sledge
Dave Rennie is talking tough ahead of the Wallabies mission to Eden Park, calling out Rieko Ioane for suggesting Australia disrespected the All Blacks' haka.
Panthers shrug off Souths’ blocking claims
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has given short shrift to claims from South Sydney that his side had mastered illegal blocking tactics.