Cowboys out to inflict more hurt on Titans
Jason Taumalolo's return from injury helps offset the loss of four players to Origin for North Queensland when they play Gold Coast in NRL on Thursday night.
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Hawks close in on AFL ruck relief
Ned Reeves and Max Lynch are edging closer to returns as Hawthorn weigh up ruck options ahead of their AFL meeting with in-form Collingwood.
Origin vibes for Reds’ Crusaders ambush
Former Queensland Origin prop Brad Thorn is channelling the underdog Maroons spirit as Reds coach ahead of their Super Rugby quarter-final in Christchurch.
Tim Tszyu lands his ‘Zab Judah moment’
Tim Tszyu is set for a unification fight with super-welterweight champ Jermell Charlo after the WBO ordered the American to defend his belts against him.
Luai finally feels at home in NSW camp
Penrith star Jarome Luai finally feels he belongs at State of Origin level after earning a recall to Brad Fittler's NSW set-up earlier this week.
Slater expects Grant to join Qld camp
Harry Grant has battled a groin niggle and bout of the flu but Queensland coach Billy Slater expects him to join the squad as planned on Wednesday.
Docker Nat Fyfe set for shock WAFL return
Fremantle midfielder Nat Fyfe will play in the WAFL for the first time since 2010 when he lines up for Peel Thunder on Saturday.
After the Giro, Hindley dreams of Tour win
Australia's new Giro d'Italia champion Jai Hindley has outlined his next big cycling dream - to win the Tour de France.
Broncos put Haas contract talks on hold
Brisbane have announced they will resume contract negotiations with Payne Haas at the end of the season following his dramatic request for a release.
Taumalolo back as Origin impacts clubland
North Queensland and Penrith have shuffled their decks to handle mass changes thanks to State or Origin, while Joey Manu will play fullback for the Roosters.
Klein to referee opening State of Origin
Ashley Klein has been named to referee the opening State of Origin clash between NSW and Queensland in Sydney next Wednesday night.
Next gen to launch in Games diving trials
Diving's young guns will take centre stage at the Commonwealth Games trials, with Melissa Wu and Domonic Bedggood not competing in individual events.
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.
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.