The teen wonder who’s bolting into Socceroos contention
Tony Popovic has revealed the moment he knew teenage World Cup hopeful Lucas Herrington was ready to handle a Socceroos debut at age 18.
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Injury concerns won’t stop Magpies taking risks: coach
Collingwood will likely be without Darcy Moore against Brisbane but coach Craig McRae has backed how they've managed their captain's hamstring problem.
‘Critical’: Manly’s era-defining call post-Seibold
Manly claim not to be in any rush to pick out Anthony Seibold's full-time successor, but concede they cannot afford to bungle the call.
Broncos general says Ballin ready for a top job
Matt Ballin would have the backing of Brisbane players if he was to get his first head-coaching job in the NRL at Manly following Anthony Seibold's axing.
Roar close on ALW finals berth with big Perth win
Brisbane Roar have fought past Perth Glory for a 5-2 win as they close in on an A-League Women finals berth.
Moore, Pendlebury worries sour Magpies’ win over Giants
Led by Nick Daicos, Collingwood have claimed a 33-point win over undermanned and wasteful GWS, but have injury worries over Darcy Moore and Scott Pendlebury.
Late Bos goal helps stodgy Socceroos past Cameroon
A late goal from Jordy Bos has helped Australia to a 1-0 win over Cameroon in their friendly in Sydney.
Broncos end turbulent week with win in Dolphins derby
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds shone as the Broncos rebounded from the resignation of defence coach Ben Te'o to beat the Dolphins 26-12.
Seibold out: Manly sack coach three games into season
Manly have sacked head coach Anthony Seibold after a dismal start to his fourth NRL season at the helm, leaving his assistants "shocked".
Young gun dropped in Demons selection shock
Trent Rivers has been left out of the Melbourne side to face Carlton, while West Coast and Port Adelaide will unveil new recruits in round three.
Five stitches later, Ciraldo yet to hear from stadium
After an injury in the coaches' box in Canberra, Canterbury's Cameron Ciraldo has received stitches but no contact from GIO stadium.
Brisbane or Fiji? Zac Lomax closing in on Force debut
Former NRL star Zac Lomax is already impressing his new Force teammates and is a good chance to make his Super Rugby debut in the next fortnight.
Knights star kept Bulldogs coach ‘awake all week’
Even for defensive guru Cameron Ciraldo, it hasn't been easy to construct a plan for neutralising Newcastle's attacking livewire Fletcher Sharpe.
Melbourne forced into line-up change to face Cowboys
Melbourne have now lost three of the backs who started last year's grand final with injured veteran Nick Meaney missing their NRL clash with North Queensland.
‘Played 200 or 300 games’: Strange flatters halves mate
Five-eighth Ethan Strange has heralded his halves partner Ethan Sanders ahead of their clash against Cronulla on Sunday.
Fast-starting Dockers set to face cyclone’s wrath
The AFL clash between Fremantle and Richmond will go ahead despite a cyclone hitting Western Australia.
Transgender women banned from Olympic female events
Olympic chiefs have agreed a new eligibility policy in which transgender women athletes will be banned from competing in the female category at the Games.
Vics hunt first-innings lead as rain hits Shield final
Victoria are eying a first-innings lead against South Australia in the Sheffield Shield final after bowling the visitors out for less than 200 at Junction Oval.
Blaize Talagi grows from boy to man at Panthers: Cleary
Five-eighth Blaize Talagi has grown from a boy to man at Penrith, says his superstar halves partner Nathan Cleary.
‘Nowhere to hide’ for Olympic champ in comeback step
Nina Kennedy feels she will be better for her injury woes as she plots a comeback path through Melbourne with an eye on the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Don’t love it: Cherry-Evans’ empathy for winless Manly
Daly Cherry-Evans believes the booing he copped was "in jest" at Brookvale, but admits he feels for Manly's winless players after they also copped it from fans.
Saab suspended as Manly’s nightmare start continues
Jason Saab has received a one-game ban from the NRL match review committee in the fallout from Manly's defeat to the Sydney Roosters.
Footy legend thrilled to keep unblemished record
Two drunken blow-ups, three charges, zero criminal record. Dual international Wendell Sailor has walked from court after mental health issues were aired.
New sports career suits Ryan Papenhuyzen to a tee
Ryan Papenhuyzen left the NRL at the top of his game but the former Storm star is using his experience in league in his new career on the golf course.
Head coach Willie Peters agrees to join PNG NRL side
Willie Peters is expected to be named the head coach of the NRL's forthcoming 19th team, to be based out of Papua New Guinea capital Port Moresby.
St Kilda on guard for stalking Lions to pounce
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has dismissed Brisbane's winless start to the AFL season, expecting the defending champions to "throw a bit" at his AFL team.
‘Hard, fast, very flashy’: Reds tackle 28-year first
A 100-game player for the Hurricanes, prop Jeffery Toomaga-Allen is wrapping his head about returning as the "enemy" with the Queensland Reds.
‘Massive gap’: Oscar details McLaren mission improbable
Oscar Piastri laughs that just to start would be a result for him at the Japanese Grand Prix -- but he admits McLaren have a massive job to hunt down Mercedes.
Socceroos’ Karacic out of last home games before Cup
Luckless defender Fran Karacic will miss the Socceroos' World Cup warm-up matches against Cameroon and Curacao through yet another injury setback.
Manly fans turn on their own after booing Cherry-Evans
Daly Cherry-Evans was booed on his return to Brookvale Oval - but Manly fans ended the night chanting "Seibold out" after a 33-16 loss to the Sydney Roosters.
‘Better than that’: Dolphins draw new ‘Battle’ lines
The Dolphins let slip a golden opportunity in their last clash with Brisbane, but a beefed up roster and improved defence has coach Kristian Woolf optimistic.