Panthers veteran announces immediate retirement
Penrith forward Matt Eisenhuth has announced his retirement from the NRL after 145 first-grade games.
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Deja vu as Broncos stun Storm with second-half blitz
Brisbane have clawed their way back from 0-14 at halftime to overrun Melbourne in their grand-final replay, winning 18-14 with Jordan Riki scoring two tries.
Trump, Iran threaten energy targets as war escalates
Donald Trump has vowed to obliterate Iran's energy facilities if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran says the waterway is open to all but "enemies".
Harrower out as Lightning, Capitals trumpet re-signings
Southside Melbourne Flyers have parted ways with coach Kristi Harrower, while Adelaide and the UC Capitals have re-signed key members.
Brisbane, Wellington claim vital A-League Women wins
Brisbane have snapped a four-game A-League Women losing streak to beat Newcastle, while Wellington Phoenix overcame Sydney FC.
The end? Coach feels Matildas era has only just begun
Joe Montemurro wants the Matildas to use their Women's Asian Cup final loss to Japan as a springboard to more success.
Daley wants to see passion from Kiwi or English Blues
NSW coach Laurie Daley is a fan of changes to State of Origin eligibility rules but won't be handing out Blues jerseys willy-nilly.
World silver for Olyslagers as old rival soars back
Australian high jump ace Nicola Olyslagers has been dethroned as world indoor champion but won silver behind her great Ukrainian rival Yaroslava Mahuchikh.
Petty act: Pat Voss cops AFL fine for cry baby gesture
Fremantle spearhead Patrick Voss has made a cry baby gesture towards Harrison Petty, and the AFL say the behaviour isn't acceptable.
Tigers back Lefau, Dockers name debutant
Richmond's Mykelti Lefau is back after a club-imposed ban and Fremantle named a debutant to replace star midfielder Hayden Young in AFL round two.
Labor clinches second term as One Nation surges at poll
Labor has stormed to a huge win in South Australia, as One Nation hopes its historic second placing translates into seats.
Anguish for Cubans as power grid collapses again
More than 10 million people in Cuba have been plunged into darkness, as the national power grid collapses again, amid a US-imposed oil blockade.
No risk to ‘warrior’ Robson’s debut: Roosters
State of Origin hooker Reece Robson is making his Sydney Roosters debut much earlier than originally expected.
Socceroos summon uncapped trio for World Cup warm-ups
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has called up an 18-year-old defender for the first time while also giving World Cup auditions to two other uncapped players.
Confident Crows embrace Western Bulldogs challenge
An Adelaide veteran says his confident club is embracing the challenge of hosting the red-hot Western Bulldogs.
Hundreds killed in Pakistan airstrike on Kabul hospital
Afghanistan's Taliban government has accused Pakistan of targeting a Kabul rehabilitation hospital with airstrikes, killing more than 400 people.
Family matters: the man behind Casey McLean’s NRL rise
Penrith centre Casey McLean says it's thanks to older brother Jesse that he's been able to progress so quickly in his NRL career.
Injured vice-captain buoyed by new-look Dees’ hot start
Jack Viney got a lift from Melbourne's round-one upset of St Kilda and will take an important step in his injury rehabilitation in coming weeks.
‘It’s good’: Starling unfazed by six-again changes
Tom Starling believes controversial changes to set restarts are better for the NRL, while fellow Raider Kaeo Weekes is intent on playing for the NSW Blues.
Hunt shines in draw as Victoria and SA look to final
Henry Hunt was man of the match for South Australia in the draw against Victoria, the sides now set to face off next week again in the Sheffield Shield final.
Tigers’ May out until round eight with shoulder injury
Wests Tigers' superb start to the season has been soured by news Taylan May's shoulder injury will keep him out until round eight.
‘I killed the person I love’: life for champagne murder
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering his lawyer girlfriend with a champagne bottle in a hotel room because she wanted to split up.
Webster takes four as Tasmania crush Queensland
Queensland's batters continued their poor form to be bundled out for 221 to give a Beau Webster-inspired Tasmania an emphatic win in the Sheffield Shield.
Tuala to replace axed Xerri in Bulldogs backline
Canterbury have officially axed Bronson Xerri for their road trip to Canberra, while new Sydney Rooster Reece Robson has been named to return early from injury.
NSW and WA draw in tense farewell for Shield coaches
NSW and Western Australia have played out an enthralling draw in the final match of the Sheffield Shield's regular season at Cricket Central.
Magpie great Pendlebury avoids ban at AFL Tribunal
Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury has avoided suspension despite being found guilty of rough conduct at the AFL tribunal.
Cotton clinic sends 36ers into NBL grand final
To chants of 'MVP', Bryce Cotton scored 38 points to steer the Adelaide 36ers past South East Melbourne and into their first grand final since 2018.
Kerr brilliance sinks China 2-1 in Asian Cup semi-final
Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr have scored either side of half-time as the Matildas beat China 2-1 to set up an Asian Cup final against either South Korea or Japan.
Australia prepares fuel plans if Mideast war drags on
Australia is preparing for all scenarios should the war in the Middle East go on indefinitely and the fuel crisis escalates, the prime minister says.
Treasurer warns of major economic damage from Iran war
Fresh modelling shows oil price shocks and soaring prices for other commodities will have a lasting impact on Australia's economy.
Iran attacks Israel as war expands with Beirut battered
Iran has lashed out after the killing of one of its top leaders in an air strike, with attacks on its Gulf neighbours and Israel.