Manu buzzing for NRL fullback stint: Keary
Halfback Luke Keary says Joey Manu is excited to start at fullback this weekend with the Sydney Roosters losing James Tedesco to State of Origin duty.
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Addo-Carr with ‘a point to prove’: Potter
Interim Canterbury coach Mick Potter says NSW's loss is Canterbury's gain as Josh Addo-Carr lines up to face Penrith with a point to prove on Friday night.
‘Different story’ as Munster eyes Origin
Pivotal five-eighth Cameron Munster admits he needs to show "he's worth the money" after a disappointing 2021 for Queensland and the Storm.
Maroons’ aerial threat doesn’t scare NSW
Stocky NSW winger Brian To'o expects to be a focus of Queensland's attacking kicks and says he relishes the challenge of marking up on the tall Selwyn Cobbo.
Bennett joins Sam Burgess in coaching box
South Sydney premiership hero Sam Burgess is being linked to an assistant's role at the Dolphins after Wayne Bennett watched his side play in Coffs Harbour.
Maguire safe pending Tigers NRL review
Wests Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis says the embattled club is awaiting a mid-season report before making a call on coach Michael Maguire.
Embattled Bombers aim big in AFL review
Essendon president Paul Brasher has declared the Bombers can win an AFL premiership within three years as the embattled club embarks on a mid-season review.
Blues’ Campbell-Gillard no one-hit wonder
Recalled NSW forward Reagan Campbell-Gillard will be out to make the most of a second chance at State of Origin level in the opening game of the 2022 series.
Hrustic the key as Rogic out for Socceroos
Former Socceroo Alex Brosque says Ajdin Hrustic has to be the man to step up and star in Australia's World Cup play-offs after Tom Rogic's shock withdrawal.
Davidson returns to do job for Socceroos
Having played a crucial role in Melbourne Victory's A-League Men's revival, Jason Davidson is eyeing a similar success story on his Socceroos return.
Nanai’s aerial threat adds to Qld bench
High-flying, try-scoring teenager Jeremiah Nanai will add an aerial threat to Queensland's bench in the State of Origin opener.
Neale better than in Brownlow year: Fagan
Brisbane star Lachie Neale is in better form this year than in his Brownlow Medal-winning AFL season, according to Lions coach Chris Fagan.
Matilda Caitlin Foord in new Arsenal deal
Matildas forward Caitlin Foord has signed a new deal with English club Arsenal, and is optimistic of a trophy-laden future with the Gunners.
Freo weigh up AFL or WAFL return for Fyfe
Fremantle captain Nat Fyfe is set to make his long-awaited comeback from injury this weekend, either at AFL or state league level.
Hawks swoop on Gilroy before AFLW deadline
Irish defender Aileen Gilroy has swapped one set of stripes for another on AFLW expansion signings deadline day, joining Hawthorn from North Melbourne.
Qld hard man Cotter to aim up in Origin
Queensland debutant Reuben Cotter will be giving away 15cm and 11kg to opposition lock Isaah Yeo in next week's State of Origin opener.
Addo-Carr call hardest of Fittler’s tenure
NSW coach Brad Fittler says Canterbury's poor start to the NRL season has cost Josh Addo-Carr, admitting dropping him was his hardest State of Origin call yet.
Reds hatch plan to shut down star Mo’unga
The Queensland Reds will be aiming to turn the tables on the Crusaders when the teams lock horns in Friday night's Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final.
Sydney to challenge Franklin’s AFL ban
Sydney megastar Lance Franklin will challenge a one-game suspension offered to him by the AFL for striking Richmond's Trent Cotchin.
I’m not money hungry, says Broncos’ Haas
Payne Haas says the length of his next NRL contract is what has caused him to request a release from the Brisbane Broncos.
Packed schedule to help Finch find form
Under-pressure captain Aaron Finch is keen to take advantage of Australia's flurry of white-ball fixtures to emerge from his career-threatening form slump.
Kambosos calls Haney a rat ahead of fight
George Kambosos and Devin Haney have squared off ahead of their world title fight in Melbourne on Sunday, with the Australian calling his rival a rat.
Tassie AFL bid faces hardest yards: Fagan
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says it's a no-brainer for a Tasmanian team to enter the AFL but warns the bid faces its hardest yards before an August vote.
Slater’s Maroons unknown, but no underdogs
In his first act as Queensland coach, Billy Slater marched his side down Caxton Street to be met by Maroons great Wally Lewis, who delivered a rousing address.
Wighton gets centre-stage Origin reprieve
Jack Wighton is confident he is ready to perform at centre in State of Origin after Brad Fittler's shock call to start him in Game I.
ALM shares grief for Macarthur’s Davila
Australia's football community has expressed its shock and sympathy to Macarthur FC captain Ulises Davila following the sudden death of the Mexican star's wife.
Reprieved Arnold up for WC play-off task
Having been backed to see the job through, Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is determined to make the most of a second chance to qualify for this year's World Cup.
Cobbo one of four Maroons Origin debutants
Teenage NRL sensation Selwyn Cobbo is one of four debutants named by Queensland coach Billy Slater for the State of Origin series opener.
Gujarat win IPL at first attempt
Gujarat Titans have beaten Rajasthan Royals in front of 100,000 fans in their home ground in Ahmedabad to become IPL champions.
Cricketers brace for busiest summer
Australia's men will play at least 27 fixtures in their busiest ever home cricket summer, with white-ball matches to begin in August and Tests in November.
Australia beat NZ in Sevens final at last
Australia have beaten New Zealand in a rugby Sevens world series final for the first time in 20 years, setting up their Commonwealth Games campaign.