Kearney, Rennie return for North in AFLW
Captain Emma Kearney and Kim Rennie are big inclusions for North Melbourne, while Geelong have named star Georgie Prespakis for their AFLW elimination final.
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NSWRL survive fresh challenge on court day
The NSW Rugby League board has survived an emergency meeting aimed at ousting four directors, just hours after a court hearing against the NRL.
Redmayne, Harris star as Heat beat Thunder
Brisbane Heat have surged to second spot on the WBBL ladder after beating the Sydney Thunder by 14 runs in Hobart.
Syd United fined $15k for fan behaviour
Sydney United 58 FC have been fined $15,000 and face a range of other sanctions after fans behaved in a "deeply offensive" manner at the Australia Cup final.
Clifford will be back in NRL: O’Brien
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has predicted the NRL has not seen the last of ex-Knight Jake Clifford, who has shipped out to the English Super League.
Clubs fear $500k loss on NRLW teams
Clubs with NRLW sides have written to head office fearing they could lose $500,000 each season they field a women's team, as funding talks continue.
Focus on football, FIFA tells Socceroos
FIFA has told the Socceroos and other competing World Cup nations to focus on football rather than human rights in host country Qatar.
Glory keen to down City’s ALM rich kids
Perth Glory will be out of their weight division when they take on Melbourne City on Saturday night, but coach Ruben Zadkovich says they'll be up for the fight.
Wade Graham completes new Sharks deal
Wade Graham has answered speculation over his future by agreeing to a new one-year deal with Cronulla for the 2023 NRL season.
Conti, Tigers knew AFLW finals would come
After three barren seasons, Richmond have stormed into the AFLW top four and midfielder Monique Conti has been a massive reason for their breakout run of form.
Diamonds emerge stronger from turbulence
The Diamonds have negotiated a messy off-court sponsorship saga expertly to refill a trophy cabinet that sat empty to begin the year.
Penrith link sways Meninga’s Cleary call
Mal Meninga says Nathan Cleary's connection with his Penrith teammates was the catalyst for him winning the Kangaroos' World Cup halfback race.
Young’s breakout World Cup form rewarded
England winger Dominic Young has hit top form at the World Cup and his rise may have spelt the end for record try-scorer Ryan Hall.
English coach lauds Wallam’s influence
England's netball coach has always been a fan of Donnell Wallam and hopes she can now push on with her career after a debut series clouded in controversy.
Rennie ready for the ‘world’s best’ team
Wallabies' coach Dave Rennie has hailed France as "the world's best" team as the hosts named a powerful outfit for the eagerly-awaited Paris Test.
JackJumpers add to Perth’s NBL woes
Tasmania have gone to Western Australia and taken the spoils as they handed Perth their fifth straight loss in the NBL.
Hurricanes leggie puts Renegades in a spin
Legspinner Maisy Gibson has taken a career-best four wickets for the Hobart Hurricanes to consign the Melbourne Renegades to a sixth consecutive WBBL defeat.
Franks, Johnson combine to down NBL Hawks
Robert Franks and Daniel Johnson stepped up in the absence of Craig Randall II to lead Adelaide to a 96-80 victory at Illawarra Hawks.
Wallam shines as Diamonds secure sweep
Donnell Wallam has impressed in her starting debut as the Diamonds withstood a late English surge to secure the series 3-0 in Brisbane with a four-goal win.
Crows captain Randall named for AFLW final
Adelaide have named captain Chelsea Randall to return from injury in a massive boost for their Friday night AFLW qualifying final against Melbourne.
Huni channels Mike Tyson for Leutele fight
Justis Huni is a student of the great heavyweights of modern times, and credits Mike Tyson with lighting his path ahead of his showdown with Kiki Leutele.
Cop sorry after Brooks fraud court claim
Olympic swimming champion Neil Brooks has had fresh fraud allegations aimed at him in a Brisbane court before receiving an apology from a Queensland detective.
Victorian batting prodigy unfazed by hype
Victoria's rising star Ashley Chandrasinghe is not setting any timeline on debuting for Australia after a composed Sheffield Shield century on debut.
Tigers poised to pursue NRLW elite players
Botille Vette-Welsh says the Wests Tigers must make plays for elite rugby league players Jess Sergis and Kezie Apps ahead of their inaugural NRLW season.
Roar goalie Freke replaces ALM housemate
Macklin Freke will start in goal for Brisbane Roar against Sydney FC and it is his housemate Jordan Holmes who he is set to replace.
Andre Russell gets BBL cameo with ‘Gades
Andre Russell will play in the summer's Big Bash League despite being overlooked in the draft, picked up as a temporary replacement player for the Renegades.
Team defence driving hot Demons in AFLW
Brisbane unwittingly did Melbourne a favour when they beat them earlier this AFLW season, as it made the Demons emphasise their team defence.
Ponting ponders Pat Cummins’ T20 Cup role
Cricket legend Ricky Ponting believes Australia might need to make the tough call of leaving out ace quick Pat Cummins for their crunch Twenty20 World Cup game.
Garner beats Conti for AFLW coaches award
North Melbourne midfielder Jasmine Garner has won her second AFLW coaches' award, beating Monique Conti and Georgie Prespakis for the honour.
Rennie rings more changes for Wallabies
Late-blooming fullback Jock Campbell will make his Test starting debut among four Wallabies changes for the clash with France in Paris.
Talks on joint Aust/NZ team to face Lions
New Zealand and Australian rugby chiefs are having talks about fielding a joint Anzac team to face the British & Irish Lions in 2025, according to a report.