Dominant Roosters deliver revenge in NRLW decider
The Sydney Roosters have walloped defending premiers Brisbane 30-6 in the NRLW grand final with halves Jocelyn Kelleher and Tarryn Aiken playing starring roles.
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Long recovery for victims as Knights crash driver held
A young girl remains in hospital with serious injuries after a car careened into a crowd farewelling the Newcastle Knights ahead of the NRL grand final.
Cairns cause major upset on road in Melbourne
Four Cairns players have posted 20-plus scoring nights as the Taipans unleashed a 35-14 fourth quarter to steamroll Melbourne United in an NBL boilover.
De Minaur slugs his way into China Open quarter-finals
It wasn't easy, but Australian Alex de Minaur has booked his spot in the quarter-finals of the China Open with a gutsy win over France's Quentin Halys.
Fifita leads Australia to 11-try rout in PM’s XIII game
Australia and captain David Fifita have routed Papua New Guinea in the annual Prime Minister's XIII game in Port Moresby, despite a litany of errors.
Taylor-made win as Aussies thump PNG in women’s PM game
Winger Jada Taylor has put her hand up for a World Cup berth after Australia handed PNG a record loss in the annual women's Prime Minister's XIII match .
Bulldogs seal free-agency signing of key defender
Adelaide defender Jordon Butts has joined the Western Bulldogs as an unrestricted free agent ahead of the AFL trade period.
Roosters reveal stance on pre-GF break amid Watson blow
Trent Robinson won't be lobbying the NRL to have a two-week break before the grand final despite Connor Watson missing the game with concussion.
Knights star cleared for World Cup allegiance switch
Ahead of the NRL grand final, Newcastle centre Dane Gagai has won approval to play for New Zealand at the World Cup, swapping his allegiance from Australia.
Alleged killer of UK MP charged over Farage terror plot
The man accused of killing Brexit Party MP Anne Widdecombe has also been charged over a terror plot against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
Concussed Roosters star learns grand final fate
Connor Watson will become the first player to miss the NRL grand final with concussion after the Sydney Roosters utility was denied clearance to play.
‘Dark side’: three-peat Lion locks in Magpies move
Three-time Brisbane premiership star Lachie Neale and former GWS captain Toby Greene have officially landed at new homes as the AFL free agency window opened.
Jackie O’s $80m legal fight with ex-boss delayed
An unrealistic timeline is one reason a judge has postponed a trial between radio giant ARN and Jackie Henderson over her $100m 'Kyle and Jackie O Show' deal.
Champs set for India World Cup final rematch in 2027
Pat Cummins' Australian champions will face their 2023 final victims India and Pakistan in their group next year as they set out on their World Cup defence.
Muffled triple zero call played in cop’s murder trial
CCTV footage of Beau Lamarre-Condon laden with cleaning supplies and a triple zero call made during his alleged murders have been played to a jury.
Australia call in two bolters for Tests with star hurt
Nic Maddinson and Sam Harper have been called into Australia's Test squad in South Africa, with the news not good for Josh Inglis and Cameron Green.
Banned and crowned: Heeney wins Swans’ best and fairest
Isaac Heeney has been named Sydney's best and fairest, but he and fellow Sydney stars were notable absentees from the club's end-of-season awards night.
Watson meets with doctor to prove grand final fitness
Connor Watson has had two appointments with an independent neurologist to prove he is fit and ready to take the field in the NRL grand final.
His jersey: Knights keep Crossland along for the ride
Newcastle stole the show at the NRL's main fan event of grand-final week, but it was Phoenix Crossland's vocal support of his team that stood out most.
Happy tears and the ’10-year rule’ behind Fagan’s exit
Three-time AFL premiership coach Chris Fagan, conscious of his message wearing thin, admits he thought about retiring after the Lions' first premiership.
Nation-first inquiry to probe impacts of AI ‘genie’
Severe consequences and big opportunities are at stake as Australia's first major inquiry into the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence begins.
‘Rusted water’ under surfboard bags at dead man’s home
A housemate of slain man Jesse Baird was contacted by his alleged murderer after noticing bloody surfboard bags in her courtyard, a jury has been told.
More levels: Cleary can get even better after Dally M
Ivan Cleary has spoken of the horror of watching his son Nathan's leg injury, and a belief he can still get better again after winning his first Dally M.
Injury concerns mar Australia’s consolation ODI win
Injury worries over Cameron Green and Matt Renshaw have marred Australia's win in a rain-interrupted third ODI that prevented a whitewash by South Africa.
Russia attacks Ukraine energy grid, forcing power cuts
Kyiv residents have awakened to a city shrouded in smoke from more Russian attacks, which authorities say damaged a key power plant and killed seven people.
Sydney reel in Brisbane to stay unbeaten in NBL
Kendric Davis starred as Sydney handed the improved Brisbane a tough lesson - and their first defeat of the season - with a 15-point Ignite Cup win.
Cleary completes golden set with Dally M triumph
Star Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary has claimed the cherished honour that had long eluded him, the Dally M Medal, in comfortable fashion.
NZ light up Cairns to kick off NBL Ignite Cup
Led by Parker Jackson-Cartwright, the New Zealand Breakers swept all seven points to get their Ignite Cup defence off in style, beating Cairns by 23 points.
Star centre cleared for Cup action against All Blacks
Len Ikitau has overcome an ankle injury to be named in the Wallabies squad for the Bledisloe Cup, with coach Les Kiss also including a Brumbies bolter.
Airport declared safe by minister despite near misses
Fatigue among air traffic control staff is being investigated by the transport safety bureau as a potential factor in recent near misses on airport runways.
A-Leagues ‘wait and see’ amid Manchester City turmoil
A-Leagues boss Steve Rosich has remained tight-lipped on Manchester City's financial scandal, believing it is too early to draw a connection to Melbourne City.