‘I wasn’t eye-gouged by Luai in Origin,’ says Cotter
Reuben Cotter has confirmed he was not eye-gouged by Jarome Luai in State of Origin II in Perth, as Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall defends his co-captain.
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Some like it hot: Minjee Lee sizzles at LPGA golf major
Australia's two-time major winner Minjee Lee has made another promising start to the Women's PGA Championship in Texas.
Sky Blues ace seals English Championship move
Adrian Segecic is the latest A-League Men star to seal a move to English Championship side Portsmouth, leaving Sydney FC on a three-year deal.
Gaza war pushes violence against children to new levels
A UN report says violence against children in global conflicts reached "unprecedented levels" last year, with the highest number of violations in Gaza.
Bruce Lehrmann pleads not guilty to car-stealing charge
Bruce Lehrmann, who was accused of raping fellow former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins, has pleaded not guilty to stealing a four-wheel drive.
Souths beast to play days after fracturing eye socket
Keaon Koloamatangi will play for South Sydney only days after fracturing his eye socket, but the news is less rosy for English recruit Lewis Dodd.
Tigers insist Fainu remains long-term five-eighth
Wests Tigers appeared to have a selection dilemma with the emergence of Heath Mason but Benji Marshall still sees Latu Fainu as his long-term five-eighth.
Young leader: Dolphins gun equals idol Cleary’s record
Isaiya Katoa has come a long way under his favourite mentor Kristian Woolf, now the superstar is set to take the same key step that Nathan Cleary did at age 21.
O’Connor misses Wallabies squad as Schmidt picks youth
James O'Connor is among the big names missing from the Wallabies squad to face Fiji in the season-opening Test match in Newcastle ahead of the Lions series.
Staffers face arrest after caravan plot inquiry no-show
Arrest warrants for the NSW premier's most senior staff are due to be issued over their non-appearance at an inquiry into an explosive-laden caravan.
Three years left to limit greenhouse gasses: study
The world has three years left before its production level of greenhouse gasses will see global warming pass 1.5 degrees celsius, a scientific team says.
Carlton boss won’t hassle big Blue over big call
Carlton's coach Michael Voss says he won't be pressing a key player to decide his future in what looms as a crucial call for the Blues.
Israel threatens Iran’s top leader after hospital hit
Iran's supreme leader "absolutely should not continue to exist", Israel's defence minister has vowed, after an Iranian missile barrage struck a major hospital.
Murder charge for man who allegedly shot dead policeman
Murder and assault charges have been laid against a man who allegedly fatally shot an experienced and respected police officer at a rural property.
Swans earn timely boost, Port dealt double blow
Port Adelaide have named Jason Horne-Francis but lost two key players for their clash with Sydney, while Carlton forward Charlie Curnow has been passed fit.
Eagles shock as Oscar Allen sent in for knee surgery
Oscar Allen may have played his last game for West Coast after undergoing season-ending surgery this week to fix an ongoing knee injury.
Eagle lands at Heat in BBL as English pacemen miss out
Shaheen Shah Afridi will join Brisbane as the No.1 BBL draft selection, but Sir Jimmy Anderson and Joffra Archer were notable players who missed out.
Legal bill bailout to spare ex-Liberal boss bankruptcy
Ousted state Liberal leader John Pesutto will avoid bankruptcy after his party agreed to a loan to settle his $2.3 million debt to a defamed colleague.
Luke Jackson stars as Dockers dominate baby Bombers
Fremantle have posted their fifth win on the trot after Luke Jackson dominated Essendon debutant Vigo Visentini in their ruck battle.
Australia deploys military to help Middle East evacuees
Australian military forces are being set up to support evacuations from Israel and Iran, after US President Donald Trump gave Iran an ultimatum.
Lions back flag duo to fire in huge AFL clash
Brisbane will need key pair Charlie Cameron and Kai Lohmann to find their spark again as they chase their first win over the Cats in Geelong since 2003.
Labuschagne dropped, Smith to miss first Windies Test
Marnus Labuschagne has gone from the world's top-ranked Test batter to dropped in the space of two years, after being left out of the team to face the Windies.
Panthers premiership winner joins Bears as assistant
Ben Gardiner has joined Mal Meninga's coaching staff at the Perth Bears, signing a five-year deal.
Josh Treacy’s mini goal drought no cause for concern
Fremantle forward Josh Treacy hasn't kicked a goal for more than a month, but he is still finding ways to be the club's game winner.
Police arrest three Australians over shooting in Bali
Three Australian men have been arrested on suspicion of murder over the fatal shooting of a fellow national on the Indonesian resort island of Bali.
Reality hit hard during alcohol rehab: Kurtley Beale
Kurtley Beale has opened up about how two weeks in alcohol rehab made him realise he was 'in denial about a lot of the things' - and the key lessons learned.
Williams back for Crusaders, O’Connor to start on bench
The Canterbury Crusaders and Waikato Chiefs will meet in the Super Rugby Pacific final in Christchurch on Saturday.
Impressive Munster begins new Maroons era in style
Queensland have kept the State of Origin series alive by beating a fast-finishing NSW by two points in a thriller at Optus Stadium in Perth.
Luai fined, but cleared of eye-gouge claim
Jarome Luai has been fined for contrary conduct, but will not face a ban after the NRL's match review committee deemed he did not eye-gouge Reuben Cotter.
Munster’s maligned Maroons give Slater fine birthday
They were written off but new Queensland captain Cameron Munster and his team have delivered for under-pressure coach Billy Slater in a famous win in Perth.
Origin stunner thrills Perth fans as Bears plot entry
Perth's Optus Stadium was transformed into a sea of maroon and blue as Queensland held off an extraordinary NSW comeback in Origin II to level the series.