Suns stirred, but not shaken, by string of losses
Gold Coast's star midfielder Matt Rowell has detailed the reasons for signing a two-year contract extension with the Suns.
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Dockers tell Darcy to prepare for less game time
Fremantle will continue on with their two-ruckmen experiment, but Luke Jackson is still going to be given a licence to thrill in a variety of roles.
‘Mouthguards in’: tensions rise at Wallabies training
The Wallabies say the chance to impress coach Joe Schmidt ahead of the Lions series has brought an added edge to training for the year's first Test with Fiji.
Dragons coach says halves duo for Eels is deserved
Ahead of their Eels clash, Shane Flanagan says there are plenty of voices at the Dragons who back his selection as his in-form reserve grade halves impress.
NRL’s judiciary changes on hold after dispute notice
The Rugby League Players' Association have launched a formal dispute around the process the NRL used to implement its new judiciary rules.
Manly make next Trbojevic centre call after Tigers win
Tom Trbojevic has had a hand in two tries after moving to the centres, helping Manly overcome a scrappy first half to outlast Wests Tigers 28-10.
A last-16 hot date at Wimbledon? Demon’s not Djok-ing
Alex de Minaur could enjoy the clash that failed to materialise last year, with Novak Djokovic a potential last-16 opponent for Australia's big Wimbledon hope.
Origin decider fear for injured Ponga as Raiders go top
Newcastle skipper Kalyn Ponga's immediate playing future is in doubt after he failed to finish his side's 22-18 loss to the Raiders.
Aussie teen sensation Joint reaches Eastbourne final
Maya Joint has continued her extraordinary rise, reaching the final of another WTA event in Eastbourne at the age of just 19.
Hazlewood bowls Aussies to victory in Windies opener
Veteran quick Josh Hazlewood starred on day three as Australia claimed victory in the first of three Tests against the West Indies.
Blues happy to give Luai time to beat infection
NSW would ideally want Jarome Luai back at training by Thursday, after the Blues five-eighth was hospitalised with an infection ahead of State of Origin III.
DCE future not a distraction for Manly: Trbojevic
Daly Cherry-Evans won't be making an announcement on his future plans "any time soon", but Tom Trbojevic is insistent it's not an issue for him or Manly.
Referee contact charge adds to Tigers’ spine issues
Wests Tigers could be without their four first-choice spine members from the start of the year, along with a back-up half, with Heath Mason facing a ban.
All aboard the Penrith revival after 8-6 win over Dogs
Penrith have claimed a fourth straight win to establish themselves firmly in the NRL's top eight, after a tense 8-6 win over Canterbury.
Carlton crash to horror loss as pressure rises on coach
Port Adelaide have thrashed a lacklustre Carlton by 50 points as the pressure intensifies on Blues coach Michael Voss.
Golden day for Aussies as quartet earn Wimbledon spots
Four more Australians have qualified for Wimbledon's main draw, taking the green-and-gold contingent to 17, while Maya Joint reached the Eastbourne semi-final.
McNamara ends goal drought to help save sloppy Matildas
Holly McNamara has broken her international goal drought to help lead the Matildas to a 3-0 win over Slovenia at HBF Park.
Konstas struggles, Smith’s void laid bare in tight Test
The first West Indies Test is in the balance after Australia's top order folded yet again, with Sam Konstas out cheaply after struggling against Shamar Joseph.
Bulldogs say Galvin off bench could be best way forward
Lachlan Galvin could still be left coming off Canterbury's bench after the State of Origin period, with coach Cameron Ciraldo liking the current rotation.
To’o avoids ban, but knee still a hurdle before Origin
NSW State of Origin winger Brian To'o has avoided a high-tackle ban, but will still likely need scans on his left knee before entering camp for game three.
‘We can help him’: Dolphins land out-of-favour Bronco
Brisbane's out-of-favour star Selwyn Cobbo won't leave early after securing a one-year NRL deal with NRL cross-town rivals the Dolphins.
Canberra back on NBL agenda with hosting of Blitz
Canberra will host the NBL Blitz in August at the renovated AIS Arena, nearly 40 years after the defunct Cannons won the last of their three titles.
Wallabies looking past Fiji flop as Lions series looms
Losing their last Test against Fiji, the Wallabies are determined not to let the Pacific Islanders wreck another big occasion with the Lions series approaching.
Paro pulverises rival in homecoming statement
Former world champion Liam Paro has put himself back in the frame with a devastating stoppage of American Jonathan Navarro in Cairns.
Australia’s new top-order shredded in Barbados Test
Australia, struggling without mainstays Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith, have been shredded by their old West Indian tormentor Shamar Joseph in Bridgetown.
Teen star Joint leading Aussie charge towards Wimbledon
Maya Joint has earned another huge win in her burgeoning career at Eastbourne while six more Australians face 'finals' in qualifying as Wimbledon looms.
Aussies stage quick fightback after Windies’ hot start
A staggering 14 wickets fell on the first day of Australia's three-match Test series against West Indies in Bridgetown.
Tevaga won’t stay at Manly, set for Super League move
Manly have missed out on re-signing Samoan international Jazz Tevaga, the handy forward utility inking a two-year deal with Wakefield Trinity.
Victorian rivals still keen on re-signed Sun Rowell
Newly re-signed Gold Coast star midfielder Matt Rowell believes the Suns can soon charge into finals and win their first AFL premiership.
‘Refreshing’: Demons rethink goal-kicking approach
After a season blighted by poor goal-kicking, Melbourne are releasing the shackles ahead of their must-win clash with Gold Coast.
Last-ditch Campbelltown talks to try to keep Tigers
Campbelltown's council has just days to commit money to its stadium and convince Wests Tigers not to walk out on playing matches in southwest Sydney.