Ruck row: PVL breaks bread with riled up players’ union
NRL supremo Peter V'landys and players' union boss Clint Newton have hit reset about set restarts after the former's frank claim about "not telling the truth".
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Socceroo Volpato learns fate over failed cocaine test
Cristian Volpato has been fined by police for testing positive for cocaine while driving, with Football Australia now facing a big call on the Socceroos star.
Where to now as Smith, LIV stars owed millions
Cam Smith could find another career path on his return to St Andrews, with millions owed to him as LIV Golf seeks bankruptcy protection and plots its next move.
Old Cowboy gives Cotter biggest win at NRL judiciary
A former North Queensland under-20s player has had his greatest moment for the club, acting as Reuben Cotter's lawyer to clear the lock to play in the finals.
One Nation state leader admits drug use ‘mistakes’
One Nation's Victorian leader has denied being a drug addict and insists he still has the support of Pauline Hanson despite his previous substance use.
Why Socceroos coach has no regrets about shootout calls
Coach Tony Popovic claims even with hindsight he would still substitute Maty Ryan on for Australia's penalty shootout defeat to Egypt at the World Cup.
‘Pretty easy’: inside CA’s plan to defend Test summer
With private money set to roll into the Big Bash League, Cricket Australia plans to safeguard the Test schedule against new owners.
‘Putting choice back’: algorithm axing in the spotlight
Labor wants to put power back in the hands of social media users by forcing tech companies to introduce minimum standards under a digital duty of care.
Ruthless killers jailed for gangland figure’s execution
A judge has condemned the execution of an underworld figure at a busy cafe as he sentenced the man's murderers.
A bit ‘unfair’: Sharks players unhappy over finals call
NRL boss Peter V'landys says many Cronulla fans wanted the club's first final played at Allianz Stadium, but prop Addin Fonua-Blake says the move is unfair.
Finals heartbreak for Mills as Swans learn bad news
Already understrength, embattled AFL club Sydney will again pursue a premiership without defender Callum Mills after scans confirmed the captain's injury.
‘I don’t buy that’: NRL boss dismisses player confusion
Captains from finals clubs say they aren't entirely clear around set restarts and what ruck speed NRL referees want. Peter V'landys doesn't believe them.
Developer hammered as staff stood down, projects paused
The business model of a crumbling development firm has been labelled strange and opaque, after workers were stood down and construction projects halted.
‘Shattered’: Luckless Bunny’s finals blow
Euan Aitken's quest to play his first finals game since 2015 will roll into next year after South Sydney ruled the forward out for the rest of the year.
‘Confident’ selectors back Labuschagne for South Africa
Marnus Labuschagne has been retained in Australia's Test squad for the three-Test series in South Africa despite a string of middling returns with the bat.
Far-right AfD wins historic victory in German state
The anti-immigration Alternative for Germany party has fallen short of an overall majority in a state election but has delivered a drubbing to the status quo.
Antonelli grabs historic Italian GP win; Piastri fifth
Home driver Kimi Antonelli has claimed a stunning win at the F1 Italian Grand Prix after Charles Leclerc earlier crashed vying with Australia's Oscar Piastri.
NRL axes Shark Park for 2026 finals series
The NRL has announced its draw for the first week of the finals series, with three games to be played in Sydney and one in Auckland.
NRL minor premiership a major achievement for Panthers
Penrith have claimed the NRL's minor premiership by beating Wests Tigers to lock in a week-one finals clash with the Roosters.
Tyrell Sloan’s parting gift as Dragons stun Eels
Tyrell Sloan will leave St George Illawarra a hero after drilling a two-point field goal that sealed the Dragons' 24-22 defeat of Parramatta.
Souths veteran makes big call on NRL future
Cody Walker has revealed whether or not he wants to play on in the NRL in 2027, as he enters the finals as South Sydney's oldest-ever player.
Gordon injured, Wallabies’ draw lets Pumas ‘off hook’
Carter Gordon is under an injury cloud after the Wallabies settled for a frustrating Test draw that still secured them a historic series win in Argentina.
‘Career-changing week’: wildcard Sweeny out of US Open
Ambitious wildcard Dane Sweeny won't be squandering his US Open pay cheque after Australia's last man standing bowed out of the US Open in New York.
Adelaide knock Western Bulldogs out of AFL finals
Adelaide have knocked the Western Bulldogs out of the AFL playoffs with a 22-point elimination final win that eases pressure on coach Matthew Nicks.
Storm stun Sharks to leave rivals finals-bound on a low
Melbourne have scored a brilliant try on the siren to claim a 24-20 win over Cronulla, ending a difficult season for the Storm.
Sizzling Swans defy critics to stun lacklustre Lions
Under-fire Sydney have stunned AFL premiers Brisbane to book a home preliminary final, but may lose captain Callum Mills to a season-ending knee injury.
Warriors edge Manly amid NRL minor premiership fight
The Warriors will enter the NRL finals series on a six-game winning streak after Chanel Harris-Tavita sealed a one-point defeat of brave Manly in Auckland.
Mills braces for worst, proud of ‘Bloods-like’ win
Callum Mills watched most of Sydney's stunning finals win over Brisbane from the bench after suffering a suspected serious knee injury early in the SCG contest.
Myers dazzles with 1500m crown at Diamond League Final
Australian Cameron Myers has continued his rapid rise in world middle-distance running, triumphing in the 1500m at the Diamond League Final in Brussels.
Teeny Sweeny Aussie wildcard hunts another Open scalp
Giant-killing Australian wildcard Dane Sweeny fancies his chances of shocking the tennis world once again to reach the US Open's second week in New York.
Woman and Nepal hydropower tunnel worker rescued alive
Ten days after devastating floods swept the Himalayas, rescuers in Nepal have pulled a woman alive from mud and saved a third hydropower tunnel worker.