My time is up: Veteran prop outlines NRL exit plan
Former NSW State of Origin prop Nathan Brown has revealed he has long intended to make 2026 his last season in the NRL, as he eyes off a finals exit at Manly.
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Dogs feel benefit of ultimate restart in NRL finals run
Canterbury's revival has coincided with the NRL's reduction in set restarts, with players believing this style of football suits them ahead of the finals.
Aussie open water swim queen triumphs at Pan Pacs
Moesha Johnson has opened Australia's medal account at the Pan Pacific swimming titles, winning gold in the 10km open water race.
Gaffes, polls put New Zealand PM Luxon on the brink
Amid poor polling and a series of gaffes three months out from an election, New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has called a snap meeting on his leadership.
Jones accuser had ‘seen a ghost’ after alleged groping
An athlete couldn't meet his girlfriend's eye after returning from an overnight stay with radio giant Alan Jones. Then came the allegations of assault.
Vine time: Matildas hero seals A-League Women return
Cortnee Vine is back in the A-League Women while veteran Tameka Yallop has departed Brisbane to join another championship contender.
Bird flu ‘tsunami’ set to cause Aussie wildlife carnage
A "doom list" classes one in five Australian mammal and bird species as facing extreme risk from the deadly H5N1 virus as authorities race to vaccinate animals.
‘Put on a show’: Darwin-born Weatherald faces big Test
Jake Weatherald has made the most of a county cricket stint to find form and belief in his methods as he readies to play Test cricket in the city of his birth.
‘Put people first’: landmark AI probe to set guardrails
The opportunities of artificial intelligence and the risks it poses to humanity will be considered by a royal commission that "puts people first".
Homicide probe over as ‘body’ found to be lifelike doll
The contents of a dumped suitcase, which initially sparked a murder investigation, have been revealed as a lifelike doll with bruises and grazes.
Sharks rep star cops ban, Raiders prop spared
The NRL's match review has decided the fate of Cronulla forward Addin Fonua-Blake after he was sin-binned for a high tackle on a St George Illawarra player.
Cats board hold crisis meeting over concussion deal
Geelong will reply on Tuesday afternoon after the AFL sent them a 'please explain' over the secret concussion deal with defender Jake Kolodjashnij.
Bring it on: opening front of mind for adaptable Head
Travis Head will play in Australia, South Africa, India and England in the next 12 months and has revealed why he can succeed as an opener everywhere.
Aussie jumping for joy after dream win at world titles
It was a dream come true for Izobelle Louison-Roe when she soared to the gold medal in the high jump at the world athletics under-20 championships.
How PNG Chiefs poached Penrith star To’o in major coup
The PNG Chiefs have completed another significant signing with the recruitment of star NRL winger Brian To'o.
Penrith hold hope Yeo repeats past premiership heroics
Penrith star Isaah Yeo has avoided surgery on an injured pectoral muscle for now, but the Panthers will take a wait-and-see approach on his rehabilitation.
Talks leave Labor odds-on to win gambling reform stoush
Contentious gambling reforms are on track to pass parliament with bipartisan support, despite fears from opponents the changes don't go far enough.
Saints superstar learns hamstring injury fate
St Kilda's wildcard hopes are hanging by a thread and they will have to make a last-ditch bid to qualify without hamstrung star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera.
St Kilda superstar injured in key loss to Carlton
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera's season appears over after the superstar Saint suffered a devastating left hamstring injury in a critical 44-point loss to Carlton.
‘It hurts’: Dragons jolt Sharks’ top-two finals hopes
Cronulla's hopes of hosting a first-week NRL final have suffered a major setback with a shock derby loss to lowly arch-rivals St George Illawarra.
Rowell shines as Suns snap streak, deal giant blow
Brownlow medallist Matt Rowell unleashed one of the individual games of the season, while a freak goal proved crucial in Gold Coast's two-point win over GWS.
‘Brain explosion’ ends Raiders’ roller-coaster season
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart hasn't held back, blaming the Raiders' home loss to Newcastle on a poor decision from one of his star forwards.
Planes’ near-miss probed as airport battles staff woes
Two planes have avoided a nasty crash after they almost collided on the tarmac at Australia's busiest airport.
Aussie walking wizard Beacroft has world at his feat
Australian Isaac Beacroft has continued his personal gold rush with a record-breaking victory in the 5km race walk at the world athletics U20 championships.
Crows survive scare from Tigers for narrow AFL win
Finals-bound Adelaide have pipped lowly Richmond by just nine points in a rain-marred affair at Adelaide Oval.
Wallabies see red but survive Osaka sauna
The Wallabies' Les Kiss coaching era has begun with a nerve-racking 35-32 defeat of Japan, the visitors scraping home despite lock Miles Amatosero's red card.
Souths deny ‘unlucky’ Eels greatest NRL comeback
South Sydney have held off a fast-finishing Parramatta to enhance their top-eight push with a 28-24 win at Allianz Stadium.
Bulldogs, Warriors escape while Titans debutant stars
The Warriors have got their NRLW season of promise back on track, while Canterbury and the Gold Coast also boosted their hopes of reaching the finals.
Thai school shooting toll rises after girl dies
The death toll from a school shooting in Thailand has risen to eight as a 12-year-old girl died a day after the attack horrified the nation.
Bellamy lavished with love as Storm unleash masterclass
Melbourne Storm have unleashed one of the most devastating scoring blitzes of the season just a day after Craig Bellamy confirmed he will coach on.
‘Not good enough’: Manly steamrolled by Storm in Perth
Manly's finals hopes are hanging by a thread after they coughed up a 14-0 lead against Melbourne on the way to a fifth-straight loss.