Injured Huni counts cost of world title near-miss
Justis Huni will likely require surgery after suffering a 10th-round knockout in a WBA interim world title fight he had dominated against Fabio Wardley.
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Mal’s Mission: How Meninga plans to poke the Bears
NRL Immortal Mal Meninga says it is a 'great privilege and responsibility' to be appointed head coach of the Perth Bears.
‘You’re accepted, you’re loved’: Galvin a hit at Dogs
Lachlan Galvin's Canterbury teammates have made a special effort to welcome the high-profile mid-season signing into the fold.
Knights coach sorry for criticising frustrated fans
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has apologised for saying the home fans who booed the Knights do not understand rugby league.
Devils call for ‘sanity’ with AFL licence under threat
AFL expansion team the Tasmania Devils are under threat as the state heads towards another election which could delay the building of a new stadium.
‘Without a doubt’: Dragon tipped to bounce back to NRL
Tyrell Sloan has been axed from St George Illawarra's first-grade side for round 14, but coach Shane Flanagan is expecting the winger to bounce back.
Star duo return for Dolphins, but Stone ruled out
The return of key forwards Jeremy Marshall-King and Max Plath gives the Dolphins more ammunition to fire at St George Illawarra on their climb up the ladder.
Crows tap into Lions defector’s inside intelligence
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has tapped into his new coaching director's inside knowledge of Brisbane ahead of Friday night's game.
Bears’ huge task revealed as coach announcement looms
The Perth Bears have a mighty task to become competitive from the outset as history shows how expansion clubs typically struggle in their early seasons.
NRL hands bans, $35k in fines to player agents
Two NRL player agents, who between them manage such household names as Josh Addo-Carr and Benji Marshall, have received bans and fines from the league.
O’Brien hits out at booing Knights fans before comeback
Newcastle have come back to beat Manly 26-22 after fans vented their frustration at the Knights following another scoreless half at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Behich stunner set to become iconic Socceroos moment
Aziz Behich says he didn't know his match-winning goal against Japan had gone in until seeing the crowd erupt and players run to him like crazy.
Trump, Xi agree to more talks to settle trade disputes
US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have spoken at a time when stalled tariff negotiations have roiled global trade.
Student’s testimony enough to back Dawson sex verdict
Evidence by one of Chris Dawson's former students was enough to prove he sexually abused her around the time he killed his wife, a court has found.
School jumping castle tragedy ‘impossible to predict’
The operator of a jumping castle that became airborne, killing six primary school children, has been cleared of criminal workplace safety breaches.
Israel has activated Gaza Strip clans against Hamas: PM
Israel has "activated" some local clans in the Gaza Strip in the fight against Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says.
Contract talks for Manly lock after fractured rib pain
Manly have opened talks with two more off-contract forwards, with one revealing he has played through the past month needing injections on a fractured rib.
‘A new path’: independent turns tables in recount scrap
A teal independent has been declared the winner in the electorate of Bradfield by a tiny margin after a recount, but her Liberal rival is yet to concede defeat.
Australia’s Enhanced Games duo face global swim bans
World Aquatics has an Australian pair in its crosshairs after passing a new law giving it power to ban anyone associated with the drug-friendly Enhanced Games.
Man accused of sexually abusing children over decades
A man is facing accusations he sexually abused dozens of children across more than three decades while housing and providing schooling for alleged victims.
Ex-Tigers teammate sorry for Galvin social media jab
Sunia Turuva says he should have been the "bigger person" rather than swipe at Lachlan Galvin on social media amid the teenager's exit from Wests Tigers.
Huge boost for Reds as Crusaders call on All Blacks
The Reds have at least landed one psychological blow ahead of a qualifying final against the Crusaders that history suggests is a near-impossible task.
‘Can’t worry’: Coach knows Knights are under pressure
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien believes there is time to salvage the Knights' ailing NRL season ahead of the round-14 clash with Manly.
Papalii concedes time is up after 2025 at Canberra
Canberra veteran Josh Papalii will become the Raiders' most-capped player in round 14, but has admitted the 2025 season will likely be his last at the NRL club.
‘Sad day’ as state faces fourth election in seven years
Ousted in a no-confidence vote, Tasmania's premier will seek re-election amid a backlash over budget debt, bungled new ferries and a contentious stadium plan.
Mushroom cook opens up on lies to police, in-laws
Erin Patterson lied to her in-laws about cancer tests before cooking them a deadly lunch because they made her "feel loved", she has told a jury.
Voters forgo sugar-hit as law and order tops budget
A pre-election budget has few sweeteners for voters as a state government focuses on boosting its law and order credentials with a $395 million package.
Hawks out-tackle Bulldogs for badly needed win
Hawthorn have broken their three-game winning streak, beating the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium by 22 points.
Putin warns ‘Russia has to respond’ to Ukraine attack
US President Donald Trump says he has spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin in a call that lasted an hour and 15 minutes.
Israel recovers bodies of two hostages held by Hamas
Israel says it recovered the bodies of two people kidnapped and held hostage by Hamas since October 7, 2023.
Robson’s hamstring gives NSW fresh Origin concern
North Queensland hooker Reece Robson is in doubt to face Melbourne in round 14 of the NRL, leaving NSW with some concern ahead of State of Origin II.