NRL has abandoned obstruction crackdown, claims Stuart
Ricky Stuart says the NRL's crackdown on obstruction is over after Canberra were on the wrong end of a questionable bunker ruling.
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Force upset Fijian Drua to keep Super W finals alive
The Western Force have scored seven tries to bank an important 47-31 victory over the Fijian Drua to keep alive the chance to play in the Super W finals.
Ukraine talks begin as US aims for Black Sea ceasefire
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Moscow of prolonging the Ukraine war as officials from Kyiv and Washington begin negotiations aimed at securing a ceasefire.
Israeli strike at Gaza hospital kills five
An Israeli airstrike on a large hospital in southern Gaza has killed five people, including a key Hamas militant.
‘Nation-building’ deal as public schools fully funded
Every Australian student will receive a fully funded public education after the Commonwealth brokered a deal with a final holdout state.
Rooster Nat Butcher eyes NRL return for milestone game
Sydney Roosters forward Nat Butcher could make his comeback from an infection and line up against Gold Coast in round four of the NRL season.
Sore leg won’t snap Blayke Brailey’s incredible streak
Blayke Brailey's streak of consecutive NRL games won't be broken by the sore leg that forced him from the field in round three.
South Korean court reinstates impeached PM as president
South Korea's Constitutional Court has overturned parliament's impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and reinstated him as acting president.
Socceroos look for Burgess to be new defensive rock
Cameron Burgess says he can lead the Socceroos' towards automatic World Cup qualification despite struggling to play regularly with Premier League side Ipswich.
Scans clear Cats’ Tom Stewart of major knee injury
Geelong star Tom Stewart can breathe more easily after scans cleared him of a serious knee injury from his awkward landing against the Bulldogs.
NRL weigh up call on Stuart’s post-match comments
Ricky Stuart could still earn the ire of the NRL over comments he made following Canberra's round-three loss to Manly.
Cherry-Evans says he will knock back Manly extension
Manly have launched a last-ditch bid to keep Daly Cherry-Evans playing at the NRL club, but the Sea Eagles most-capped player says he will not accept it.
New Zealand deny New Caledonia to reach FIFA World Cup
Michael Boxall has scored his first goal for New Zealand when his country needed it the most, helping sending the All Whites to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Dolphins set to move on Cherry-Evans for NRL homecoming
The Dolphins are poised to make Daly Cherry-Evans an offer to return home to Redcliffe, after Manly's star No.7 announced he was finishing at Brookvale.
Socceroo Boyle eyes World Cup spot but not as vibes man
Injury meant Martin Boyle missed the 2022 World Cup, which has only fuelled his quest to help Australia to next year's tournament.
NBL MVP says viral moment ‘shouldn’t have happened’
Boomer Matthew Dellavedova handed the NBL championship series MVP to Will Hickey. But, the star-guard has revealed it was an awkward moment for the two.
‘My coach loves me’: Gawn defends Dees boss Goodwin
Melbourne captain Max Gawn has no issue with Simon Goodwin after the Demons coach disclosed a personal matter following a defeat to North Melbourne.
Manly defend handling of DCE as they fight to keep No.7
Manly CEO Tony Mestrov hopes Daly Cherry-Evans will change his mind and accept a two-year deal at Brookvale, adamant there is no bad blood with the captain.
Dolphins to make DCE bid as star prop makes his own
Dolphins club bosses are preparing to make an offer to bring Daly Cherry-Evans home to Redcliffe as prop Daniel Saifiti makes the case for his recruitment.
Rabbitohs bunny man sorry over child pushing incident
Charlie Gallico has apologised for pushing a child during an NRL match between South Sydney and Cronulla while dressed as Rabbitohs mascot Reggie Rabbit.
Khawaja backed for big Shield final after public spat
Queensland captain Marnus Labuschagne says Usman Khawaja will have extra motivation in the Sheffield Shield final against SA after his spat with officials.
Penrith hand Toelau first start as NRL halfback
Trent Toelau has emerged as Nathan Cleary's unlikely replacement at Penrith, while Tom Trbojevic and Kotoni Staggs have been named to return for their clubs.
Buddy Franklin hopes Hollywood Hawks go all the way
AFL great Lance Franklin isn't surprised by how well former teammate and Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is doing and believes the Hawks' best is as good as anyone.
Taxpayers to get $10 a week cut in pre-election budget
All taxpayers will get two rounds of cuts but only starting from July 2026, as Treasurer Jim Chalmers makes the case for a second Labor term.
Budget fundamentals smashed as storms cloud outlook
Australia's federal budget is forecast to eclipse $1 trillion in debt for the first time in 2025/26, as global challenges threaten the nation's coffers.
Socceroos to embrace cut-throat Japan, Saudi clashes
Australia claimed a 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over China to close in on the 2026 tourney, but coach Tony Popovic wants more against Japan and Saudi Arabia.
Bulls crash before teen revives shield hopes against SA
Queensland crashed to 95 all out before their 19-year-old quick Callum Vidler led a revival against SA on the opening day of the Sheffield Shield final.
Walker to reinforce Eels, Brailey signs with Raiders
Dylan Walker has been released from the rest of the final season of his Warriors contract as off-contract Jayden Brailey finds a new NRL home for 2026.
Shadow of doubt: cricket appeal for stadium roof review
Cricket's national body is unsure whether the sport can be played at a planned new stadium because of shadows caused by the design of its roof.
Bennett wants trade windows, rules out Souths DCE play
Wayne Bennett has described the Daly Cherry-Evans scenario as a "self-destruct button" on the NRL season, as he calls for trade windows to be introduced.
Souths wants Johnston to stay, break tries record there
Wayne Bennett says South Sydney will open talks with Alex Johnston over a new contract, as the winger resumes his pursuit of Ken Irvine's try-scoring record.