Release sets stage for Cleary reunion, Walters re-signs
Jett Cleary, the younger brother of NRL superstar Nathan, has been granted a release to return home to Australia and sign with Penrith.
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‘In a really good place’: Renshaw ready for Test return
Alex Carey says recalled batter Matt Renshaw has the game to succeed in all conditions and has discussed the axing of Jake Weatherald ahead of the second Test.
‘Proven winner’: Cheika back as Waratahs coach
Ending Rugby Australia's months-long search, Michael Cheika will return as NSW Waratahs coach 13 years after guiding the franchise to a Super Rugby title.
Perfect Storm: coach reveals ideal succession plan
Craig Bellamy will tell Melbourne officials one of his assistant coaches should replace him if he finishes up next year, believing they are ready and capable.
Not sunshine and rainbows: Dragons half wants own role
Daniel Atkinson admits the past few months have not been easy after being dropped out of St George Illawarra's halves amid a 2027 signing spree.
Tigers half back after ‘very painful’ training balls-up
After copping a blow to his nether regions that caused him to undergo surgery, Wests Tigers playmaker Jock Madden has vowed to finish the year strongly.
Russian duo suffer US Open setbacks in Cincinnati
Top-15 players Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev have suffered blips in their preparations for Flushing Meadows, beaten in the round of 32 in Ohio.
Ikitau back in fray as Wallabies eye Argentina
Les Kiss has resisted any left-field inclusions for the Wallabies' two-Test tour of Argentina, but will have a welcome selection headache in the midfield.
Why Matildas had to decline clash with world superpower
The Matildas were set to face one of the superpowers of women's football in the run towards next year's World Cup but a scheduling clash has forced a change.
Three-game AFL striking ban upheld for van Rooyen
Melbourne must win two finals for Jacob van Rooyen to play again this season, after his three-game striking suspension was upheld at the AFL tribunal.
Collingwood make big call for Brisbane Lions clash
Already locked into a wildcard spot, Collingwood have made a call on the fitness of some of their players ahead of their clash with the Brisbane Lions.
Don’t call it a slump: Penrith say they can fix slide
Veteran Scott Sorensen says there has been an overreaction to Penrith's recent run where they have dropped five of their past eight after a dominant start.
‘Full confidence’: soaring Roosters yet to hit top gear
The Sydney Roosters insist they are yet to peak despite soaring to the top of the NRL ladder on the back of seven straight wins and a take-down of Penrith.
‘Grumpy’ Gunston reaches 300 as a revered Hawk
Jack Gunston is not a big fan of media appearances, so his Hawthorn colleagues had a surprise for his pre-300th game press conference.
Lions not thinking about Magpies’ selection calls
With a top-four spot at play, Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is more focused on his own selection dilemma than whether Collingwood rests any of their stars.
Opener axed for second Test as Renshaw gets recall
Queensland left-hander Matt Renshaw has been drafted into the Australian squad after the first Test debacle claimed the scalp of Jake Weatherald.
Mitchell eyes Souths return; other Cleary nears NRL bow
Latrell Mitchell could turbocharge South Sydney's push towards September after being named for the first time in three months.
‘Savage’ coverage not enough to stop Warner conviction
Cricket great David Warner's status as a convicted drink driver could have profound consequences on his commercial earnings overseas, a court has been told.
Broncos enforcer reveals contract stance amid Haas exit
Xavier Willison enters the final 12 months of his deal on November 1 and has explained his intentions beyond the end of 2027.
Swans culture ‘fractured’ after alleged hotel incident
Legendary former Hawthorn captain Luke Hodge believes the Sydney sexual assault allegations would have "fractured" the Swans' playing group ahead of finals.
Squeezed-out Eel vows to fight on for NRL career
Five-eighth Ronald Volkman says he has no issue with Parramatta signing Jarome Luai, conceding the Eels have made a business decision to not keep him.
Grand final week not the time for All Stars: players
Indigenous All Stars Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Jamal Fogarty have warned against making the match part of a grand-final week extravaganza, fearing a player drain.
‘Couldn’t be more ready’: Fraser details Blues ambition
Carlton chief executive Graham Wright has given an insight into why Josh Fraser was chosen as the Blues' full-time senior coach.
The Kiss Wallabies ‘flex’: don’t call it an experiment
Les Kiss thinks there is more flexibility yet in the Wallabies squad that will head to Argentina for two Tests on a refreshing three-game winning streak.
Maroons search for new coach suffers double setback
Cameron Smith and Kevin Walters have ruled out replacing Billy Slater as Queensland State of Origin coach, leaving Matt Ballin and Ben Te'o as leading options.
Women’s use of peptides exposes another health care gap
Performance and image-enhancing substance use in women is another health care and research gap leading to a lack of information on their risks.
‘A better chance’: Raiders prepare to meet star’s agent
Canberra's chief executive has issued an impassioned plea for Hudson Young to stay at the club as the forward considers a bombshell move to the PNG Chiefs.
Swans board considers stand-downs amid allegations
Sydney players are being interviewed ahead of a board meeting that's set to decide the immediate fate of players linked to a sexual assault allegation.
Poor Test batting not the only issue facing Australia
Australia were outplayed by Bangladesh in Darwin with the bat, ball and in the field but coach Andrew McDonald says it is not time for an emotional response.
Canterbury, Brisbane NRLW players face two-game bans
The Bulldogs' Tamika Jones and the Broncos' Brianna Clark are facing two-game suspensions after the weekend's round of NRLW matches.
Raiders enforcer hangs up boots after glittering career
Josh Papali'i, the most-capped Canberra Raider, has announced his retirement from rugby league after knocking back offers from England for family reasons.