Opals keen on Jackson World Cup return
Cayla Francis admits Lauren Jackson is leaving it late to commit to a World Cup campaign with the Opals, but says the team would welcome her fairytale return.
Sport
Haas contract saga ‘not ideal’, Fittler
NSW State of Origin coach Brad Fittler has spoken with wantaway Brisbane prop Payne Haas ahead of Blues selection and says his contract situation is not ideal.
Bellamy backs Coates for Maroons selection
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has said Xavier Coates has done enough to retain his Queensland Origin side spot despite fierce competition from NRL rivals.
Cowboys embrace changing of the guard
North Queensland's leaders believe there's still room for growth despite the NRL side enjoying its best start to a season since 2015.
Dasha and Luke make a perfect Paris match
Daria Saville is ready for another stellar day in her rousing grand slam comeback at the French Open, with husband Luke a quiet voice of support at courtside.
Munster steers Storm to win over Manly
Cameron Munster has put Melbourne back in the winner's circle with a starring performance in a 28-8 win over Manly in their Thursday night NRL clash.
Brimmer, Worts win top A-League awards
Melbourne Victory's Jake Brimmer has claimed the Johnny Warren Medal as the A-League Men's best player while Adelaide's Fiona Worts won the Julie Dolan Medal.
Swans suffer ruck blow ahead of Tiger test
Sydney ruckman Tom Hickey, Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith and Adelaide veteran Taylor Walker are big names unavailable for round 11 of the AFL season.
Warriors CEO explains curious Lodge exit
Warriors boss Cameron George says an argument with the NRL club's owner Mark Robinson may have played a part in Matt Lodge's sudden, expensive exit last week.
United to call on Aloisi shootout advice
John Aloisi famously held his nerve at the penalty spot and hopes his Western United players will do the same, if required, in the A-League Men's grand final.
Recruit Fogarty fired up for Raiders debut
Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty will debut for the NRL club this weekend, having recovered early from knee surgery he had at the start of the year.
Reds to challenge history, Crusaders in NZ
The Queensland Reds will play the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday, before a potential quarter-final rematch at the same venue a week later.
Mates Voss, McRae start coaching rivalry
An outstanding social media post from old Brisbane teammate Simon Black has put the focus on Carlton coach Michael Voss and Collingwood counterpart Craig McRae.
Japan test as Opals’ move on from Cambage
The Opals will play three games against Japan ahead of September's Sydney World Cup, their first action since revelations of Liz Cambage's messy exit surfaced.
‘Buzz’ about Cowboys before Panthers clash
North Queensland are preparing for their biggest challenge yet as they continue to surprise in 2022, this time a trip to reigning premiers Penrith.
Request denied: Broncos, Haas in stand-off
Payne Haas has had his request for an immediate release denied by Brisbane after negotiations over a new deal at the NRL club stalled.
Newcastle’s Best set for month on sideline
Newcastle centre Bradman Best has received some positive injury news, with his elbow injury not requiring surgery.
Bronco Carrigan’s titanic Origin audition
Pat Carrigan can make a final push for Origin inclusion in a crowded Queensland field when Brisbane host Gold Coast at Suncorp Stadium on Friday.
Defiant Noble in for ‘long haul’ at North
North Melbourne coach David Noble insists he is "not going anywhere" as the embattled Kangaroos wade through one of the trickiest periods in their AFL history.
Sharks chasing win for Fitzgibbon: Fifita
Cronulla prop Andrew Fifita says the Sharks want to win for Craig Fitzgibbon when the coach comes up against the Sydney Roosters for the first time.
GWS stars Whitfield, Taranto to miss again
Greater Western Sydney duo Lachie Whitfield and Tim Taranto will miss another AFL game this weekend because of injury.
I’m ready for Origin, says in-form Hynes
In-form Cronulla utility Nicho Hynes has put his hand up for a NSW State of Origin call-up, declaring he's never been more ready.
Powell anoints Hockeyroos’ nexts gen
After a host of high-profile retirements, Hockeyroos coach Katrina Powell has settled on an 18-strong World Cup squad for July's campaign.
Titan Fifita set for NRL return at Broncos
Gold Coast will have wrecking-ball forward David Fifita back from a knee injury on the interchange bench for Friday's NRL derby against Brisbane.
Luai needed Eels loss to lift Origin game
Jarome Luai is back to his best for Penrith on the eve of State of Origin, and he owes much of that to a wake-up call from the round-nine loss to Parramatta.
Saville keeps Aussie flag flying in Paris
Daria Saville is now the last Australian singles player left in the French Open draw after making the third round with a big win over Petra Kvitova.
Justin Langer lifts the lid on messy exit
Former Australia coach Justin Langer has expressed his anger about the lack of backing he received from Cricket Australia.
Millman battles body as finish line looms
John Millman accepts he's on the home straight of his distinguished career but already has his sights set on his life after tennis.
Zverev saves match point in Baez win
Alexander Zverev has recovered from two sets down, and saved a match point, to beat Argentina's Sebastian Baez.
Gauff leads teen charge at Roland Garros
American teenager Coco Gauff is through to the third round in Paris but Britain's Emma Raducanu has been knocked out.
Reds ready for mystery Super journey
Queensland are flying out to Christchurch to take on the Crusaders uncertain of their next destination in week one of the Super Rugby Pacific finals.