Hardwick, McRae ready to match wits in AFL
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick is excited to take on former Tigers VFL coach and new Collingwood mentor Craig McRae for the first time.
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Tough 2021 lessons spurring young Cowboys
The experience gained in the latter half of the 2021 NRL season has helped North Queensland's youngsters lift their game in 2022.
Fitzgibbons not done with WSL tour yet
Australian surfer Sally Fitzgibbons is committed to regaining her spot on the WSL championship tour as she prepares for life in the challenger series.
Brumbies brace for test against Chiefs
The Brumbies view Saturday's clash with the Chiefs in Hamilton as their biggest test yet of the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Dogs on upward AFL curve: coach Beveridge
Despite sitting 10th on the AFL ladder, Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says he's seen some good signs in his team as they prepare to play Port Adelaide.
Reynolds relief as Souths feel the pain
Adam Reynolds has helped put Brisbane back in NRL finals contention for the first time since 2019 and reckons it's a bigger deal than his win over his old club.
Panthers on track to be among NRL greats
Penrith will enter the conversation of being the greatest team of the NRL-era if they keep their current form and challenge for a second straight premiership.
Real hailed after greatest Bernabeu night
Fans, media and officials have hailed Real Madrid's comeback triumph over Manchester City in the Champions League as the Bernabeu's greatest night.
Reynolds makes Souths pay with NRL clinic
Adam Reynolds has produced his best game of the NRL season for Brisbane, starring against his former club South Sydney in a 32-12 win.
Phoenix into ALM finals, Sydney miss out
Sydney FC will miss the ALM finals for the first time in six years after Wellington Phoenix qualified with a 2-1 win over Western Sydney.
Ratten wants Saints bravery against Demons
Unfancied Hawthorn pushed Melbourne all the way last weekend and St Kilda coach Brett Ratten wants his players to emulate the Hawks' bravery this Sunday.
Garner not a Kikau but a good fit: Cleary
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has confirmed that Luke Garner will land at the club from Wests Tigers in 2023, after previously handing him his NRL debut in 2018.
Thompson back in AFL after four years out
After recovering from two knee reconstructions, Gold Coast defender Rory Thompson will make his AFL comeback against Sydney.
Eagles coach gets 10 out of 10 for effort
West Coast coach Adam Simpson will miss Saturday night's clash with Brisbane at the Gabba after contracting COVID-19.
Eels relishing hostile derby with Panthers
Parramatta are embracing the likelihood of a hostile reception from Penrith fans when they head to BlueBet Stadium for Friday's NRL derby with the premiers.
Crusaders reflect after Super form slump
The once-mighty Crusaders have been reflecting on their downward slide in Super Rugby Pacific, following losses to the Blues and the NSW Waratahs.
Queensland still confident without trio
Queensland coach Brad Thorn says his team believe in the players who will cover for injured Wallabies trio when they host the Highlanders on Friday.
David vs Goliath battle looms in NBL GF
The Sydney Kings will start favourites against Tasmania in the NBL grand final series but the JackJumpers have proven time and again they can't be discounted.
Generation next to step out for Fremantle
Debutant Jye Amiss and fellow teenager Josh Treacy will be key pillars in attack when Fremantle face North Melbourne in Perth on Friday night.
COVID-19 sidelines Nicks, Simpson, Saints
AFL senior coaches Matthew Nicks and Adam Simpson, West Coast players and four members of St Kilda's football department are sidelined because of COVID-19.
Key Magpies fall ill before Tigers clash
Collingwood's Taylor Adams, Brayden Maynard and Nick Daicos have missed training through illness but will be given every chance to recover to face Richmond.
Raiders aim to get rid of ‘Faiders’ tag
Statistics show Canberra's woeful record of second-half fade-outs are costing them an opportunity to reproduce their 2019 grand-final form.
Stuart lashes ‘damaging’ NRL bunker
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says the NRL bunker cost his side victory against thew Warriors, adding it is "damaging the fabric" of rugby league.
Arthur defends favouritism calls over son
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has defended claims of favouritism after his teenage son Jake was made the scapegoat for the Eels' NRL loss to North Queensland.
Port’s finals flop now irrelevant: Hinkley
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley say his AFL club's preliminary final loss to the Western Bulldogs is largely irrelevant to Friday night's clash.
Rennie says stats back Aust Super surge
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie says data from Australia's Super Rugby teams has shown great improvement, with fitness helping them compete against the Kiwis.
Faster NRLW expansion on cards for 2023
The ARL Commission is seriously considering accelerating the NRLW expansion process to increase the number of teams from six to 10, a year earlier than planned.
Tigers’ Martin to return against Magpies
AFL superstar Dustin Martin will return to action against Collingwood in a massive boost for Richmond's season.
Ben Simmons to undergo back surgery
Ben Simmons will undergo back surgery on Thursday to alleviate pain caused by a herniated disc, his NBA team Brooklyn Nets announced.
Wallaroos squad overhaul for Fiji Test
The Wallaroos have 11 debutantes in their squad for the rugby international against Fiji in Brisbane on Friday — which will be their first Test in three years.
Goodwin accepts short-term Demons deal
Melbourne premiership coach Simon Goodwin has signed a two-year contract extension, meaning he will be at the Demons at least until the end of the 2024 season.