The NRL will launch a crackdown on several controversial areas of the game, with the governing body warning players referees and the Bunker won’t tolerate players ‘diving’. See the full list of areas under the microscope.
Marnus Labuschagne’s status for the Second Test in Sri Lanka set tongues wagging after the batter shifted from his usual spot in the nets order at the side’s main training session, but another star is on his way back home to play Sheffield Shield.
A host of big guns will get their first hit-out of the season in the NRL Pre-Season Challenge this weekend. Check out full squads here
Form analyst Mitch Cohen presents his best bets, inside mail, quaddie picks and jockey to follow for Wednesday’s six-race card at Warwick Farm.
There’s plenty of racing around New South Wales and we’ve got your best guide to all the action here. Check out the fields, form and videos.
Captain Pat Cummins is undoubtedly the top of Australian cricket’s food chain, but wunderkind Sam Konstas’ Test future, and role in the Ashes, may soon gain some important clarity.
Interim Matildas coach Tom Sermanni faced the media on Tuesday to announce the latest squad – but instead was faced with a barrage of questions about Sam Kerr.
Sean Strickland is on a warpath ahead of his UFC 312 showdown with Dricus du Plessis, even Aussie hero Robert Whittaker copped it.
Usman Khawaja didn’t think he’d get the chance to play at Lord’s again. He’s hoping to leave with better memories this time around after the abuse he and his teammates copped in the 2023 Ashes.
Goaler Sasha Glasgow has pencilled in her return date from the sickening broken leg which ended her debut season with the Melbourne Mavericks before it started. She opens up on her recovery.
Australian star Usman Khawaja has launched an impassioned defence of dumped cricket journalist Peter Lalor, who was axed by SEN over “differing views” on conflict in the Middle East.
Canterbury boss Aaron Warburton wants to put Bulldogs players on the map by having their names on the back of jerseys but the push is facing multiple hurdles before getting clearance from the NRL.
While most people in NRL SuperCoach Draft focus on early picks, the coaches who often go on to win leagues are those with a solid game plan for the later rounds.
The winds of change are sweeping through the Maroons system, with a Queensland legend handed the reins of the under-19s team as the QRL ramps up its plan to develop more Origin coaches.
Vegas-bound Cronulla winger Ronaldo Mulitalo hasn’t watched the NRL grand final for almost a decade – and until he makes one with the Sharks, he won’t be tuning in.
Brisbane Broncos fans will get a glimpse into the future on Saturday with coach Michael Maguire to run his eye over Brisbane’s train-and-trial hopefuls and development players against the Burleigh Bears.
There have been plenty of setbacks in Travis Head’s career, but he has ascended to three-format superstar. He talks to DANIEL CHERNY about the road to the top.
She made history on the MCG last weekend with a splendid Test hundred and now a player some are touting could be Australia’s best has netted cricket’s top award.
They hold every available bilateral Test trophy as well as the World Test Championship crown, but Australia are still not a great team yet, according to Nathan Lyon.
The quick-acting surgeon who answered a late-night SOS to save Matt Kuhnemann’s Sri Lankan tour has been amazed by spinner’s “incredible’’ comeback.
Australian LPGA winner Grace Kim has opened up on the pressure to achieve the WPGA Championship on home soil, as she strives to honour her idol, golfing icon Karrie Webb.
People from all around Australia travel to the LIV event in Adelaide and they’ll have to keep travelling after Cam Smith delivered an update on future events.
Golf: Rory McIlroy has won the Pebble Beach title by 2 shots to claim his 27th career title.
We’ve named the top 100 athletes, teams and sporting icons from South Australia. But did we get it right? Rate our full list here.
NBA: He’s the king of New York and Jalen Brunson showed the Rockets why, conducting a big comeback win off the back of a 42-point performance….
Adelaide 36ers star and Boomer Dejan ‘DJ’ Vasiljevic says the basketball-rich city ‘deserves’ to host the upcoming Trans-Tasman series, and nominates to play for the national team following a massive NBL season. See the series details.
NBA: Mavericks GM Nico Harrison has revealed, coach Jason Kidd was not aware that Luka Doncic would be traded to the Lakers, prior to the transaction…
Australia’s basketball GOAT is set to join the WNBL as the league prepares to embark on its new era.
A driver who allegedly hit Sam Kerr’s nan with a car as she was getting off a bus told a court he “killed the lady, but she revived herself.”
The interim Matildas coach was peppered with questions about Sam Kerr and her future on Tuesday and didn’t have a lot of answers.
A driver who allegedly hit Sam Kerr’s nan with a car as she was getting off a bus told a court he “killed the lady, but she revived herself.”
Interim Matildas coach Tom Sermanni has named his SheBelieves Cup squad – bringing a fresh face into the mix amid Cortnee Vine’s continued unexplained absence.
Tennis star Danielle Collins has chosen not to forgive and forget Australia after the nation turned on her in Melbourne.
The tennis world has been left gobsmacked after a rogue shoulder charge celebration took out a player in wild scenes at the Davis Cup.
A tennis legend was watching on as his son went down to an Aussie as Australia made a strong start to their Davis Cup campaign.
Bernard Tomic has spoken out for the first time after he was interviewed by police into suspicious bets made on two of his games.
The barrier draw for Saturday’s $2m Inglis Millennium has delighted Paul Perry but the same can’t be said for some of his rivals.
Talented colt Rivellino can enhance his reputation on Sydney’s big stage when he takes on Saturday’s lucrative $2m Inglis Millennium at Royal Randwick.
An exciting filly from the Matthew Smith stable can take the next stwp towards a stakes race with a win at Warwick Farm on Wednesday where she is the $1.50 favourite.
Some of the state’s best two-year-olds were in action at Monday’s star-studded barrier trials at Rosehill Gardens.
Formula One driver Valtteri Bottas will no longer be baring it all after being dealt swift instructions to reign it in by his new boss.
International stars including Valentino Rossi took a landmark victory against Australia’s finest.
Supercars team owner Stephen Grove has been hospitalised after a scary airborne crash at the top of Mount Panorama in the Bathurst 12 Hour.
Ford has fired a huge shot in its looming Supercars war with Toyota by landing the best team in Australian racing.
Former UFC champ Conor McGregor has been caught on video appearing to spit in the face of a fan after jibe about a UFC rival.
UFC president Dana White is expected to touch down in Sydney this afternoon ahead of the city’s UFC 312 pay per view event.
UFC boss Dana White is travelling to Sydney and there is speculation Donald Trump’s confidante will make a big announcement.
It’s official: Tim Tszyu is returning to the ring. And the ‘Soul Taker’ is risking his career, declaring he wants no easy fights after rejecting Michael Zerafa and agreeing terms to face a rising American star.
Netball: Giants’ coach Julie Fitzgerald calls for there to be more conversations around pregnancies in women’s sport as a star-studded cast of…
West Cover Fever super shooter Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard has suffered a heartbreaking tragedy.
The Super Netball season has never been this important for Diamonds hopefuls, with a potential shake-up looming large ahead of a tilt at Commonwealth Games gold.
Newly minted NSW Swifts goaler Grace Nweke heads into camp with her Super Netball side next week, where she will stare down the national side she is no longer eligible for.
Rugby: Ireland have defeated England in a game pitched as an audition for a Lions jersey.
“You’d almost rather have a long-term injury.” Those are the words of former Wallabies skipper Dave Porecki, revealing he didn’t know if he’d be back from his gruelling battle with injury.
It’s a time he hated but this painful interlude in Waratahs young gun Henry O’Donnell’s life could well pave the way to his future success in the game. Tahs v Brumbies trial wrap
After a code switch that surprised many, teen powerhouse Zach Fittler has spoken about his love of rugby, opening up on the rollercoaster that is playing with a famous rugby league surname.
Sam Newman has turned the flamethrower on a prominent ‘neo-Nazi’ in the wake of fierce backlash to an upcoming podcast episode.
Matt Rowell is in demand and Victorian clubs are circling. Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick reveals what was discussed in a private meeting with the star onballer.
Head down, bum up and never ever take a backwards step: Troy Selwood had the ultimate respect from the AFL world for his on-field and off-field approach, write Jon Ralph and Josh Barnes.
A shocked AFL community is in mourning after the passing of former Brisbane Lion Troy Selwood, brother of Cats legend Joel, who died on Tuesday, aged 40.
While the award for the NRL’s fastest man goes to a known speedster, a shock contender has claimed No.2 honours. We reveal the fastest players at every club in 2024 based on official Telstra Tracker data.
Much has been made of Parramatta’s struggles to hold junior talent, but the club still boasts a number of emerging stars that are knocking on the door of first-grade debuts. We reveal every NRL club’s rookie prospects.
Parramatta’s controversial implementation of multiple contract clauses has finally caught up with them. MICHAEL CARAYANNIS reveals every NRL player with a clause in their contract.
We’ve crunched the data from every regular season game of 2024, looking at 10 key statistics – and can now reveal those that had the biggest impact on the final result and those that didn’t.
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After being forced to drive hours just to play footy, a group of teenagers have helped bring their hometown club back to life.
A five-wicket haul topped numerous dazzling efforts with the ball, while several guns carried their team with the bat. Round 12 Brewer Shield Team of the Week.
NSWRL Junior Reps footy returned at the weekend and the big guns stood tall when it counted. We look at 20 of the top performers from all four grades across the weekend.
An incredible opening weekend saw a pair of 650+ day droughts broken, upsets across the grades and new contenders emerge. See what made headlines in our 20 talking points from NSWRL Junior Reps round one.
It was a 15 minute purple patch that stunned both their rivals and even the players as the Waratahs amped up their preparations for the Super Rugby season.
A 43-year old record was broken, a family record changed hands and stars of the future were identified at a wet and wild NSW Country Athletics championships. Stars and standouts
It’s T-day for some spectacular new foiling technology predicted to see crews “get loose” and crack 100km/h in racing for the first time in the SailGP world sailing series.
NSW country has a strong history when it comes to producing stars of the track and field and this looks set to continue. Athletes to watch at the 2025 NSW Country titles.
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