NRL to review heat policies after young player’s death
The NRL should look at mandating a two-week acclimatisation period when players return from off-season, a coroner has said after a death from heat exhaustion.
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Cleary back for round 10, Koroisau out for Tigers
Nathan Cleary will return from a hamstring issue to play in Penrith's next game, but Wests Tigers have revealed bad news about Api Koroisau's injury.
Rebels face more hurdles despite $25m rescue plan
The Melbourne Rebels may survive as a Super Rugby Pacific side after creditors voted against liquidating the debt-ridden club.
City skipper Stott ready to enter rare ALW air
Melbourne City captain Rebekah Stott says claiming another premiership-championship double with the A-League Women powerhouse would be particularly special.
Souths lose yet another player as Host cops ban
South Sydney's ailing NRL season has copped another blow as second-rower Jacob Host faces a two-week suspension for his shot on Penrith half Brad Schneider.
Bob Carr to sue Winston Peters over China claim
New Zealand opposition leader Chris Hipkins has called on Winston Peters to be stood down as foreign minister after a potentially defamatory swipe at Bob Carr.
Robinson wants experienced half to guide Walker in 2025
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says the club would ideally sign an experienced half to replace Luke Keary, but says it's unlikely any will be available.
‘Best mum in the world’: town stops to farewell Molly
Molly Ticehurst has been remembered as a loving mother and a dedicated childcare worker at a moving funeral 10 days after her alleged domestic violence murder.
Qld homes receive nation’s biggest energy bill support
The Queensland government is delivering a major rebate amid the cost of living crisis in Australia's biggest energy cash splash for households.
No punishment for hotel quarantine deaths as trial axed
No one will be held criminally accountable for Victoria's fatal COVID-19 hotel quarantine system after charges against the health department were dropped.
NRL player’s lawyer predicts more civil suits
Former Manly prop Lloyd Perrett has threatened to take legal action against the NRL club, after he was hospitalised following a training session in late 2017.
Magpies star De Goey sidelined with groin issues
Premiership heroes Jordan De Goey and Tom Mitchell have been ruled out of Collingwood's MCG blockbuster against Carlton.
Port skipper Rozee certain starter in Showdown: Hinkley
Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee is a certain starter against Adelaide, with the Crows making three changes for the AFL Showdown.
Need for flexibility costs Fraser-McGurk World Cup spot
A desire for flexibility in Australia's T20 World Cup squad meant a place could not be found for IPL sensation Jake Fraser-McGurk, selector George Bailey says.
Tigers confident as wounded Koroisau sits out training
An injured Apisai Koroisau has missed training with Wests Tigers, but the club remain confident the star hooker will recover in time to face Canterbury.
Boost for South Sydney as Penrith pull Nathan Cleary
Nathan Cleary has been pulled out of Penrith's NRL clash against South Sydney, after feeling some tightness on his return from injury against North Queensland.
Mariners clinch ALM premiership with win over Adelaide
Jacob Farrell and Max Balard have scored in a 2-0 win over Adelaide to secure a first A-League Men premiership for the Central Coast Mariners in 12 years.
Geria ban reduced in Victory boost for ALM finals
Melbourne Victory's veteran defender Jason Geria will play in the A-League Men elimination final after having his suspension reduced on appeal.
Skipping Origin not an option for Blues’ Tom Trbojevic
Manly star Tom Trbojevic has rejected any suggestion he should skip State of Origin to protect his body, adamant he has never once considered sitting out.
Ciraldo defends Bulldogs welfare, character of trainer
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has defended the way his club and staff care for players, after former back-rower Jackson Topine launched legal action.
Gutherson knee injury adds to Eels’ woes
Parramatta skipper Clint Gutherson has been sidelined with a knee injury as the Eels fight to keep pace with their NRL rivals.
Hearing date for judge accused of assault, intimidation
A Tasmanian judge accused of emotional abuse or intimidation, as well as assault, is set to face a court hearing of more than a week.
Giddey heats up late as OKC win again, sweep Pelicans
Josh Giddey has hit three final-quarter triples as the Thunder ran down hosts New Orleans to complete a first-round NBA playoff sweep.
‘Bitter-sweet’: record scorer Maclaren to quit City
The A-League Men all-time record goalscorer Jamie Maclaren has announced he will leave Melbourne City at the end of the season.
Raiders swing the axe after thrashing from Sharks
Canberra will field a new-look side to face Manly as they look to bounce back from their 40-point thrashing at the hands of Cronulla in round eight.
Kid-in-a-candy-store Cherry-Evans avoids maiden NRL ban
Daly Cherry-Evans has walked away from the first judiciary hearing of his 14-year NRL career with a $750 fine, after avoiding a ban for a dangerous throw.
AFL Tribunal upholds Jack Higgins’ three-match ban
St Kilda forward Jack Higgins will miss games against North Melbourne, Hawthorn and Fremantle after failing to reduce his three-match ban at the AFL Tribunal.
‘Top of the list’: Bennett keen to hear from Souths
South Sydney have identified Wayne Bennett as their dream coach for 2025, with the veteran mentor keen to consider a future with his former club.
‘Take responsibility’: PM’s $1b domestic violence fund
National cabinet has agreed to a $925 million fund that will provide $5000 to women escaping domestic violence, as part of a suite of reforms.
Fake patients in waiting room, ambulance for ruse
Patient safety could have been compromised when hospital workers posed as patients in a waiting room and ambulance during a ministerial visit, a probe found.
Souths fire JD after ‘less-than-satisfactory’ 12 months
Embattled coach Jason Demetriou has been sacked following two board meetings at South Sydney headquarters and a dismal 12 months of results.