School’s out as ‘teacher’ Luai named for NRL return
Energetic playmaker Jarome Luai is set to return from his knee injury as Wests Tigers look to continue their hot start to the NRL season.
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Matt Dufty to play first NRL game in nearly four years
Matt Dufty is set to play his first NRL game in four years, with Leo Thompson, Jarome Luai and Izack Tago also returning to the team sheet in round seven.
Saints consider appealing Collard’s ban over slur
The AFL tribunal has suspended St Kilda forward Lance Collard for seven weeks for using a homophobic slur towards a VFL opponent.
Port star ‘disappointed’ as umpire abuse charge upheld
The AFL tribunal has found Port Adelaide acting captain Zak Butters guilty of directing abusive and insulting language towards AFL umpire Nick Foot.
Rinehart saves Hancock crown jewels, but rivals cash in
Billionaire Gina Rinehart will be forced to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to two rival mining dynasties after a bitter legal feud over iron ore riches.
Brunei pledges to strengthen fuel supply to Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has wrapped up his visit to Brunei by sealing a deal with the country's sultan for fuel to flow to Australia.
‘Dubbed a liar’: Port to appeal Butters verdict
Port Adelaide star Zak Butters has received backing from the AFLPA as his club confirm they will appeal a tribunal verdict that he abused an umpire.
‘Really, really simple’: Moana demise to spark overhaul
Waratahs coach Dan McKellar has weighed in as another Super Rugby format overhaul looms thanks to Moana Pasifika's impending competition exit.
McLean cops NRL ban for hit that broke Dog’s jaw
Casey McLean is set to sit out Penrith's trip to Darwin to take on the Dolphins after being charged for a high shot on Bulldogs prop Max King.
‘Disappointed’ Sydney FC imports react to axing
Victor Campuzano and Pierro Quispe have impressed Patrick Kisnorbo after being dumped to the bench by the interim Sydney FC manager.
‘Proud of him’: Bennett lauds Smith for tackling demons
As he prepares for his first Souths game of the season, Brandon Smith has earned praise from Wayne Bennett for getting his life back on track.
Australia inks fresh fuel supply deal with Singapore
Australia's largest supplier of refined fuel will continue to provide petrol and diesel amid global uncertainty as part of a new agreement.
Nichols, Picklum lock in all-Aussie Bells Beach semi
Molly Picklum oozed confidence before Isabella Nichols left it late, again, to set up an all-Australian Bells Beach semi-final.
Knicks keep heat on Celtics, Raptors level with Hawks
The race for a direct finals berth will come down to the last days of the NBA's regular season, with Australian star Dyson Daniels' Atlanta in the spotlight.
Swans and Suns brace for brutal Gather Round battle
Sydney coach Dean Cox if forecasting a rugged, contested style, battle against Gold Coast when the clubs clash in Gather Round.
Unwanted record looms, but Bomber sees signs of life
In-form Melbourne will start warm favourites against Essendon, who are on the verge of a club-record AFL losing streak.
Saints ponder move after homophobic slur guilty verdict
St Kilda forward Lance Collard has been found guilty of using a homophobic slur against a VFL opponent and will now await his sanction.
Kennedy sizzles with sub-10 run but Hull takes a tumble
Lachlan Kennedy has become the first Australian to break the 10-second mark over 100m on home soil, while Jessica Hull endured a nightmare start in Sydney.
Flanagan’s sideline move can’t save Dragons from loss
St George Illawarra are now winless through the opening six rounds, after showing some spirit before going down 28-18 to Manly in Wollongong.
Dynamic Dockers leave it late to rain on Pies’ parade
Coach Justin Longmuir was delighted with how Fremantle seized the big moments to pull off a dramatic six-point win over Collingwood.
Late draw drives dagger into A-League finals hopes
A 2-2 draw in Gosford has delivered massive blows to the A League Men finals hopes of the Central Coast Mariners and Brisbane Roar.
Sky’s the limit: Kennedy runs sub-10 again at nationals
Sprint star Lachlan Kennedy has claimed his first 100m national title in Sydney, breaking the 10-second barrier for the second time in as many days.
Demon goes bust in Monte Carlo at hands of local hero
Alex de Minaur has lost an epic quarter-final clash at the Monte Carlo Masters against Monaco's local hero, Valentin Vacherot.
NASA astronauts back on earth after trip around moon
Artemis II's astronauts have safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean to close out humanity's first voyage around the moon in more than 50 years.
Rory leaves Day needing a golf miracle at the Masters
Jason Day is clinging to the hope of pulling off a golfing miracle and winning the Masters from eight shots back at the halfway mark.
Picklum falls short in decider, Hawaiian ace rings bell
Hawaii's Gabriela Bryan continued her head to head dominance over Molly Picklum as she defeated Australia's surfing world champion in the Bells Beach final.
Gutherson wants Dragons to sign Drinkwater as No.1
St George Illawarra co-captain Clint Gutherson will happily move positions if Scott Drinkwater arrives as fullback, backing his club's pursuit of the No.1.
‘Needed to happen’: Ashcroft tagged in tough Lions win
North Melbourne continued their improvement on Saturday, but Brisbane made them pay for too many turnovers and won by 26 points in their Gather Round game.
Raiders hold off Rabbitohs in epic 12-try NRL thriller
South Sydney star Alex Johnston almost helped his side snatch a famous victory, but he couldn't hold on to a high ball with just seconds left on the clock.
Lomax debuts as Force go down to Drua in thriller
Ex-NRL star Zac Lomax came off the bench to debut but the Western Force lost to the Fijian Drua after Ben Donaldson's late long-range penalty kick flew wide.
‘A week’s a long time in footy’: perplexed Demons coach
Melbourne coach Steven King isn't sure why his team was so lethargic when suffering an upset loss to strugglers Essendon.