Kyle Flanagan guilty of biting, cops four-match ban
St George Illawarra five-eighth Kyle Flanagan has been found guilty of biting Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton and has been banned for four matches.
breaking_news
Cowboys drop Townsend, Johnson back for Warriors
Chad Townsend has been axed from North Queensland's halves a month out from the finals, while Shaun Johnson headlines a list of NRL returnees in round 24.
Star forwards McKay, Curnow headline Blues injury chaos
Carlton are reeling after a devastating defeat, compounded by injury carnage, but star Jacob Weitering believes the Blues' best is still good enough.
Dyson Heppell to retire at end of Bombers’ AFL season
Decorated Essendon veteran Dyson Heppell has called time on his AFL career and will bow out at the end of their season after 14 years with the club.
Supreme Aussie Popyrin wins Montreal Masters final
Alexei Popyrin has upset Russian world No.6 Andrey Rublev to win in Montreal and become the first Australian in 21 years to claim a Masters 1000 title.
‘Four for four’: Chalmers celebrates wages growth
Workers are still experiencing stronger wage growth than pre-pandemic but average pay rises have peaked and are expected to keep moderating.
Push to ban gangland compo claims startles top lawyers
Top lawyers fear a push to ban compensation claims over the use of lawyers as police informants is dangerous, but the government says rights are not at risk.
Backflip on age laws to quell alarm over youth crime
Victoria's axing of a promise to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14 has been praised by police but rebuked by Indigenous, legal and youth advocates.
Richardson inspired as he eyes Dutch cycling great
Matt Glaetzer won two Olympic medals after a succession of near misses, an example that will help drive fellow Australian sprint cyclist Matt Richardson.
No bunker error despite Eels’ obstruction protests: NRL
The NRL says the bunker was correct not to overturn Penrith's winning try against Parramatta or award Canberra a try after an incorrect knock-on decision.
Latrell Mitchell appears pictured with white powder
NRL superstar Latrell Mitchell has been pictured with a white powder while sidelined through injury.
Australia’s Richardson, Glaetzer medal in keirin final
Australian track cyclists Matt Richardson and Matt Glaetzer have finished second and third in the keirin final behind Dutch sprint king Harrie Lavreysen.
Abseiling Cruise can’t steal the Paris Olympics show
Australia's triumphant athletes were left revelling at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony - and marvelling at a daredevil handover to LA by Tom Cruise.
Man who beat Xenophon makes bold poll pledge for Libs
Vincent Tarzia has reminded the political world he's the man who beat former senator Nick Xenophon, as he vows to lead the state Liberals to victory in 2026.
Ninnis’ coaching stint a ‘constant challenge’: 36ers
The Adelaide 36ers have defended their decision to fire head coach Scott Ninnis a matter of days into his first pre-season since signing a two-year deal.
Australia’s Olympians savour golden French feast
Australia's Olympic boss Anna Meares is basking in the glory of the nation's record-breaking Paris Games, but warns there's no guarantee of a repeat in future.
Magbegor’s monster game seals Opals’ bronze
The Opals officially unveiled their new star as Ezi Magbegor dominated in a defeat of Belgium to secure bronze and a fifth Games medal for Lauren Jackson.
Record-busting Aussies say au revoir to great Olympics
Australia's triumphant athletes were left revelling in the Stade de France, as Paris bid au revoir to its magnificent Olympic Games.
Dutch star Sifan Hassan win’s Olympic women’s marathon
Dutch star Sifan Hassan has won the Olympic women's marathon, with Jess Stenson the leading Australian in 13th place.
Marshall stands tall as Saints add to Tigers’ pain
St Kilda have beaten Richmond by 48 points to extend the Tigers' losing run to eight games, with ruckman Rowan Marshall leading the way.
Flanagan referred to NRL judiciary after biting claim
St George Illawarra's NRL finals hopes could hinge on Kyle Flanagan's judiciary hearing after he was referred directly, charged with dangerous contact.
Stunning silver medal for Jessica Hull in Olympic 1500
Jessica Hull has won a sensational silver medal in the women's 1500m at the Paris Olympics to etch her name in Australia's athletic history books.
Stingers wounded but proud after losing water polo gold
The Stingers have endured an 11-9 defeat to Spain in their women's water polo gold-medal match, but were left humbled by their great, if bumpy, Olympic journey.
Stop the bickering over Brisbane’s Olympics: Meares
Australia's chef de mission Anna Meares is demanding an end to the bickering about Brisbane's 2032 Olympics.
Suns all but sink Bombers’ AFL finals hopes in thriller
Essendon have all but thrown away their hopes of reaching the AFL finals, losing to Gold Coast by a point after Mac Andrew goaled after the siren.
Horne-Francis lifts Port to thrilling win over Demons
An inspiring last quarter from Jason Horne-Francis has lifted Port Adelaide to a crucial two-point win over Melbourne, ending the Demons' finals chances.
Flanagan accused of bite, Sele hospitalised in Dogs win
Stephen Crichton accused Kyle Flanagan of biting and Hame Sele was taken to hospital with a heart issue during Canterbury's win over St George Illawarra.
Dangerfield stars as Cats pip Dockers in Perth
Geelong veteran Patrick Dangerfield committed a horror late blooper, but it didn't end up costing his team in an 11-point win over Fremantle.
McKeown, Wearn to carry flag at Games closing ceremony
History-making gold medallists Kaylee McKeown and Matt Wearn will carry the Australian flag at the Olympic closing ceremony in Paris.
Turbo stars as Manly crush Raiders’ finals hopes
A Tom Trbojevic try-scoring double has all but ended Canberra's NRL finals hopes, as a masterful Sea Eagles attacking display cemented Manly's top-eight status.
Sharks remain unbeaten after comeback win over Raiders
Cronulla have stunned Canberra with a second half comeback to extend their winning start to the NRLW season, while the Sydney Roosters beat the Tigers.