The 21-year-old Rooster given key role amid injury hell
Sandon Smith and Connor Watson will respectively replace the injured Sam Walker and Brandon Smith in the Sydney Roosters' final game of the regular season.
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Remarkable Gabba return personifies Docherty: Weitering
Carlton's Sam Docherty will make his comeback from a knee reconstruction in an elimination final, returning just 183 days after suffering the injury.
‘It’s your loss’: chilling words after Tinder gang rape
A woman gang raped by a several men says she was terrified as one by one they entered her bedroom and forced her into sex.
Construction boss guilty of $10m fraud in marathon case
A Sydney construction boss and four others have been found guilty of a conspiracy to defraud the tax office of more than $10 million over two years.
White’s three-match AFLW ban upheld by Tribunal
Collingwood's Tarni White will miss out on more than a quarter of the AFLW season after she failed to overturn her three-match ban for a high bump.
Raiders captain’s NRL career over after guilty plea
Canberra skipper Elliott Whitehead has almost certainly played his last game in the NRL after accepting a three-game ban for a hip-drop tackle on Brandon Smith.
CFMEU launches High Court challenge over administration
The CFMEU has launched legal proceedings in the High Court against the commonwealth after its construction arm was placed into administration.
Souths teammates expect Mitchell to serve ban this year
Latrell Mitchell was restricted to riding an exercise bike at training. But Rabbitohs teammates believe the star is fit enough to start his one-game ban now.
NRL puts issue of milking, high shots back on players
Graham Annesley has shot down claims of an NRL crackdown on high tackles ahead of the finals, saying the easiest way to lower penalties is to lower contact.
Triathlon gold completes Parker’s Paralympic redemption
Lauren Parker is a Paralympic gold medallist after dominating American rival Kendall Gretsch in the women's PTWC para-triathlon in Paris.
Magpie White cops three-match AFLW ban for late bump
Collingwood's Tarni White is set to miss matches against Hawthorn, Brisbane and West Coast after unleashing an unlawful late bump on Sydney's Maddy Collier.
Soward ponders his future after Dragons cut NRLW coach
Jamie Soward has been told he will not be kept on as St George Illawarra's NRLW coach after four seasons at the helm.
Angus Crichton caps comeback with Brad Fittler Medal
Angus Crichton began his year in the reserve-grade NSW Cup and ended it voted NSW's best State of Origin player, after being awarded the Brad Fittler Medal.
Russian strike kills 41 in Ukrainian city: Zelenskiy
At least 41 people have been killed and 180 others injured after two Russian missiles hit the Ukrainian city of Poltava, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Tigers nab Royce Hunt as Utoikamanu replacement
Cronulla prop Royce Hunt will join Wests Tigers on a three-year deal from next season.
Bulldogs centre Xerri facing ban for hip-drop tackle
Canterbury centre Bronson Xerri has been hit with a minimum of a one-game ban for a hip-drop tackle that left Manly flyer Jason Saab with an ankle injury.
Pacific Is Forum tweaks communique after China outburst
The Pacific Islands Forum secretariat has removed a reference affirming Taiwan's status in the organisation from a previously-published communique.
Carlton’s Docherty firms for shock finals comeback
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps has no doubt Sam Docherty is ready to return from a knee reconstruction for the Blues' elimination final against Brisbane.
Aussie Popyrin stuns Djokovic to make US Open’s last 16
Alexei Popyrin has stormed into the US Open's last 16 after becoming the first Australian in 18 years to beat history-chasing Novak Djokovic at a grand slam.
Aussie teen lights up 200m final at world junior champs
Australian sprinters Gout Gout and Torrie Lewis have produced eye-catching performances to win silver in the 200m at the world junior championships.
Records fall as Giants storm to AFLW win over Bulldogs
Alyce Parker and Zarlie Goldsworthy put on a dominant display to help fire GWS to a monster 63-point AFLW victory over a new-look Western Bulldogs.
Canberra lose Fogarty for crucial Roosters clash
Canberra's faint finals hopes have taken a hit with halfback Jamal Fogarty ruled out of their must-win clash with the Sydney Roosters due to a hamstring strain.
Sickening clash of heads rattled Bombers in AFLW loss
A nasty collision that concussed Essendon forward Amber Clarke and injured skipper Bonnie Toogood has overshadowed Fremantle's win over the Bombers.
Flanagan slams ‘terrible’ Dragons, walks out of presser
St George Illawarra's late comeback could not prevent Parramatta from holding on for a four-point win that has significant implications on the top-eight race.
Star Demon Christian Petracca to stay at Melbourne
Melbourne star Christian Petracca says he will remain at the Demons, bringing to an end weeks of speculation over the disgruntled AFL star's future.
Clifford ‘shattered’ over DQ, de Rozario gets bronze
Visually-impaired runner Jaryd Clifford has been disqualified over a violation of guide rules which has denied the Australian a bronze medal in the 5000m.
Touch footy zone gives Johnson perfect final NRL play
Shaun Johnson has set up a try with his last touch in the NRL to lead the Warriors to a thrilling 30-28 comeback win over his former club Cronulla.
Israel recovers bodies of six hostages held by Hamas
The bodies of six Israeli hostages have been found inside a tunnel in Gaza, including that of 23-year-old Israeli-American man Hersh Goldberg-Polin.
Fitzgibbon voices fears of NRL crackdown before finals
The spotlight is on high tackles for a second straight week in the NRL, with Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon fearing a crackdown is in action.
Reid seals back-to-back para-cycling gold medals
Amanda Reid has followed up on her Tokyo success by picking up her second straight gold medal in the C1-3 500m time trial at the Paris Paralympics.
De Minaur, Thompson to duel in all-Aussie US Open clash
Alex de Minaur and Jordan Thompson have joined Alexei Popyrin in the US Open fourth round after setting up an all-Australian last-16 battle in New York.