Abdo stands by NRL’s high tackle crackdown
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has no regrets about enforcing stricter penalties for high contact in the 2021 Magic Round.
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NSW Waratahs turn to Steve ‘Blocker’ Roach
Waratahs coach Darren Coleman's called on league great Steve Roach for inspiration as his Super Rugby Pacific side bids to turn Leichhardt Oval into a fortress.
Pain-free Burgess excited to face twin Tom
After a pain-free comeback from major hip surgery, St George Illawarra prop George Burgess can't wait to lock horns with twin brother Tom and South Sydney.
Miller elevated to Suns’ AFL co-captaincy
Fresh off a career-best 2021 that saw him achieve All-Australian honours, star Touk Miller has been elevated to co-captaincy of the Gold Coast Suns.
Nicoll-Klokstad out of trial with COVID
Canberra fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad won't feature in his team's final trial against Manly on Friday after testing positive to COVID-19.
Injury forces O’Callaghan out of Paras
Jonty O'Callaghan is Australia's heartbreak story of the Beijing Winter Paralympics, with a broken collarbone ruling him out of his second Games.
Victoria settle for draw in Shield clash
Victoria and Queensland have played out a draw in the Sheffield Shield match in Melbourne after the home side declined to pursue a run chase.
Fuimaono charged with Dunster out for year
St George Illawarra's Tyrell Fuimaono is set for a long spell on the sidelines after a hip-drop tackle that injured Parramatta's Haze Dunster in a trial.
AFL plans for normality in 2022: McLachlan
The AFL will push ahead with its most normal season since 2019, with league boss Gillon McLachlan declaring games will proceed amid COVID-19 outbreaks.
O’Sullivan prepared to step in for Cleary
Sean O'Sullivan is ready to deputise for Nathan Cleary in round one of the NRL season after playing for Penrith for the first time since he was in high school.
Aussie Sio flying again in Super League
Aussie Ken Sio, last season's top try scorer in the Super League, has carried on where he left off with a four-try haul for Salford against newcomers Toulouse.
Beale’s done deal to return to Australia
Rugby Australia has announced veteran Wallabies playmaker Kurtley Beale will return home to play for the NSW Waratahs and possibly a fourth World Cup in 2023.
After Beijing, can the IOC save the Games?
The cordoned-off Olympic bubble that folds up when the closing ceremony ends has produced its usual collage of amazing athletes doing great things.
Aussies say goodbye to landmark Olympics
Australia's Winter Olympians have brought the curtain down on a successful Games in Beijing where they picked up a record four medals - but they can get better.
China says farewell to extraordinary Games
The Winter Olympics have closed with a spectacular ceremony and words of praise for the Chinese hosts of a "truly exceptional" Games.
Beijing’s safe but odd Olympics close
The COVID-19 bubble came to define the Beijing Winter Olympics amid figure skating's doping controversy and the emergence of new stars such as Eileen Gu.
Melbourne win in disrupted round of WNBL
Melbourne are back in the WNBL winner's circle with a much-needed 85-76 win over Sydney as they continue their push for a finals finish.
Tasmania rain threes in statement NBL win
NBL newcomers Tasmania have equalled an NBL record 22 made three's in an outstanding shooting performance against Illawarra.
Appleton claims third Geelong 70.3 title
Australian Sam Appleton and Dutch triathlete Lotte Wilms have started their 2022 campaigns with solid wins at the Geelong 70.3 race.
Dunster injured as Dragons beat Eels
Parramatta winger Haze Dunster suffered a potentially serious knee injury as St George Illawarra overcame a 16-0 deficit to win their NRL trial 26-22.
Olympian Plouffe in cycling Classic win
Australian Olympic track cyclist Maeve Plouffe has won the first women's Warrnambool Classic, taking out a reduced bunch sprint.
Fornaroli lifts Glory out of ALM cellar
Bruno Fornaroli has scored twice to give Perth a 2-0 A-League Men win over Brisbane in Launceston and lift the Glory off the bottom of the ladder.
Melb United thrash Breakers by 35 in NBL
Melbourne United have put up the highest score of the NBL season in a 108-73 blowout win over the New Zealand Breakers at home.
Geyer impresses as Penrith smash Sharks
Mavrik Geyer, the son of former Penrith hardman Mark, impressed as the Panthers smashed a young Cronulla team 34-6 in an NRL trial.
Hannah Green makes a slice of golf history
Hannah Green has dominated the final round to win the $200,000 TPS Murray River by four shots at 20 under par.
Sri Lanka scores thrilling T20 win vs Aust
Star batter Kusal Mendis has lifted Sri Lanka to a consolation Twenty20 victory, with the tourists defeating Australia by five wickets with a ball to spare.
Brumbies snatch Super Rugby Pacific win
Lachie Lonergan's late try has given the Brumbies a heart-stopping 29-23 win against a brave Western Force in their Super Rugby Pacific clash in Canberra.
Coach’s spray helps 36ers to NBL win
The Adelaide 36ers overcame a poor start to beat the Cairns Taipans 82-71 in their NBL clash in Adelaide.
LeBron’s high praise for Giddey NBA rise
Four-time NBA champion LeBron James has heaped high praise on Australian Josh Giddey at the NBA All-Star weekend.
Australians give bizarre Games thumbs-up
Despite strict COVID-19 conditions, Australia's Winter Olympians say there was still a lot to like about the Beijing Games.
Australians had Beijing hits and misses
While Australia secured its biggest return of Winter Olympics medals in Beijing, chef de mission Geoff Lipshut is also disappointed by missed chances.