‘Feel for Ashley’: Origin coaches support Klein
State of Origin coaches Billy Slater and Laurie Daley have both defended referee Ashley Klein after his gambling debt was made public.
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Crichton named for Dogs as Manly welcome back Turbo
Manly will roll out Tom Trbojevic for the first time in close to two months as the Sea Eagles look to put another nail in the coffin of Canterbury's season.
NSW coach gets elite backing despite ‘not great’ record
NSW forward Cameron Murray insists Laurie Daley is no coaching dud as the Blues mentor reveals what inspires him ahead of the State of Origin clash at the MCG.
‘Optimistic’ Magpies star buoyed by near misses
Collingwood have a poor record in close games this season but Josh Daicos believes those results are cause for optimism in the second half of their campaign.
GOAT’s great expectations for WNBL’s newest team
The Tasmania Jewels have been tipped to be competitive from the outset as they prepare to become the WNBL's newest franchise.
Blues stay solid despite slow State of Origin starts
NSW coach Laurie Daley is keeping faith in his line-up despite the Blues' boasting a winning State of Origin record when Cameron Murray starts at lock.
Try-scoring ace feared being squeezed out of Panthers
Penrith's Tom Jenkins has scored a staggering 20 tries in 13 games, but there were times earlier this year he worried about his future at the NRL club.
‘Very proud’: grieving Tino backed to honour late dad
Cameron Munster understands the heartache of losing a father during State of Origin camp so knows what grieving prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is going through now.
Cats provide star duo updates ahead of Dockers clash
Geelong superstar Jeremy Cameron's hip and arm issues won't stop him from playing in a blockbuster clash with league leaders Fremantle.
No doubt about it: Chiefs’ Aussie gets Super final shot
Aussie centre Lalakai Foketi has explained the differences between the environments at the Chiefs and Waratahs ahead of the Kiwi club's fourth-straight final.
Popular Sharks star adds to Cronulla’s injury concerns
Toby Rudolf is the latest Cronulla player to join the club's casualty ward after picking up an injury in their away win over the Warriors.
Aussie sprint king outlines lofty ambitions
Queensland's Lachie Kennedy has his sights on achieving Commonwealth Games glory and a slice of Australian sprinting history before the year is out.
Socceroos focus on actions, US won’t be overconfident
US players have distanced themselves from the suggestion their World Cup clash with Australia will be a "lay-up" victory as the Socceroos soak up criticism.
Maroons keep Blues in dark on ‘Lightning’ strike at MCG
Queensland whiz-kid Reece Walsh is named on the bench, but his exact role is the million-dollar question ahead of game two of the State of Origin series.
Suns battle fine, Kangaroos fight ban at tribunal
North Melbourne will argue against Paul Curtis's three-match ban at the tribunal as Gold Coast also try to overturn a fine that could trigger a larger penalty.
Aussie nears shot at Japan’s pound-for-pound king
Sam Goodman will fight Ryosuke Nishida for an interim world title belt and the chance to finally face Japanese star and pound-for-pound king Naoya Inoue.
Aussie World Cup referee in storm over hand gesture
FIFA's World Cup discrimination monitor has called for an Australian VAR official to be removed for making a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign.
North to take Curtis three-match ban to AFL tribunal
North Melbourne forward Paul Curtis will front the AFL tribunal after his tackle on West Coast's Hamish Davis cost him a three-game ban.
‘Horrible loser’: contrite Hardwick put on AFL notice
The AFL has made a pointed phone call to Gold Coast, who also are going to the tribunal to contest a charge that could land them in extra financial trouble.
Bold BBL plan within reach after crunch meeting
A crunch meeting between Cricket Australia and the six state bodies has ended in big steps being taken towards BBL privatisation.
‘Lead by actions’: New Broncos skipper replaces legend
Brisbane fullback Tamika Upton is the club's new captain and is ready to uphold the standards of Ali Brigginshaw, the superstar she has replaced.
Dolphins iron man and ‘Captain Cool’ set for Tigers
Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako is set to play his 86th game in a row for the club after recovering from finger surgery.
Slumping Suns lean on memory bank as new pressure hits
A date with Hawthorn shapes as a crucial moment for the slumping Suns to revive their spluttering season after three consecutive AFL losses.
‘Back it up’: half must prove Maroons debut no one-off
Queensland half Sam Walker had a stellar debut at halfback and teammates have urged him to double down and do it all again at the MCG.
Numbers expose void, Brumbies sift through Super ashes
Stephen Larkham has identified why the wheels fell off the Brumbies' Super campaign, while the Reds have locked in a young No.10 among a raft of list changes.
Australia’s backstroke ace weighs up Olympic future
Heading to her last Commonwealth Games, Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown says she hasn't made a call on whether she'll continue after the 2028 Olympics.
Storm star suffers setback but eyes World Cup return
Tui Kamikamica has set his sights on leading Fiji at the Rugby League World Cup, with the Melbourne prop's return to the NRL delayed by a medical setback.
Rested Dockers in right headspace for Cats blockbuster
Caleb Serong is set to bolster Fremantle's on-ball brigade as the AFL ladder leaders return from their mid-season bye in a huge clash with Geelong in Perth.
Roosters teammates set for spicy Origin reunion
Mark Nawaqanitawase plans to seek out Robert Toia in the second State of Origin battle, with his Sydney Roosters teammate giving him the silent treatment.
‘Real fluent’: Moses sees Cleary now the pain has gone
NSW five-eighth Mitchell Moses is fit and firing and ready to showcase why his yin and yang liaison with fellow dominant half Nathan Cleary can be a winner.
Young gun shows Fiji World Cup credentials in NRL
Wests Tigers look set to make a significant contribution to a strong Fiji squad for the Rugby League World Cup.