Superstar Sun turns down Vic clubs to stay at Gold Coast
Gold Coast is about to complete one of its biggest signings in club history, with superstar midfielder Matt Rowell saying no to Victorian clubs to stay at the Suns.
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Package arrives: Giants’ mighty comeback sinks Suns
Four minutes in the first term nearly sunk the Giants’ season, but four minutes in the final quarter – highlighted by Jake Stringer’s arrival as a Giant – proved a win for the ages.
Star Olympian forced into homelessness: The price our heroes pay for glory
Former Australian Olympic star Bronwen Knox has revealed the incredible sacrifice she made to keep her dream of becoming Australia’s first four-time women’s water polo Olympian alive. Details inside.
‘Tipping point’: Why Saints say AFL must act on draft wipeouts
Northern clubs’ academies have come under fresh attack ahead of the most compromised draft in AFL history, with the Saints labelling this year a ‘tipping point’. See their case here.
The Southport School 2025 First XV Squad: 37 players profiled, starter projections
Southport will launch its First XV campaign at Churchie’s on July 19, with a new cast of players ready to etch their names into the school’s rugby history. Meet the 37-strong squad and see our projections for who starts where.
Late Mail: Sharks lose big bopper, Tino tipped to play for Titans
The Cronulla Sharks’ forward stocks are a whole lot thinner with one of their starting props ruled out while the Gold Coast Titans are expecting their Maroons forwards to take on the Eels.
How aspiring GC Olympians can get $70k ahead of Brisbane 2032
Aspiring Gold Coast Olympians aged 11 to 21 have the opportunity to get $70,000 to chase their dreams ahead of the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics. READ HOW TO APPLY
Darius Boyd blueprint: How Origin great moulded Titans young gun into matchwinner
With Queensland’s under-19 Origin hopes slipping away, junior Titan Javon Andrews drew on words from Maroons great Darius Boyd to deliver the matchwinning moment and announce himself as a star on the rise.
Origin III will define one of these men for the rest of their lives
For all of their achievements so far, Nathan Cleary and Cameron Munster have been playing in the shadows of greatness – in a little over two weeks one man will claim the spotlight to himself, writes BRENT READ.
Watch: Jarome Luai escapes with fine for alleged eye-gouge
Experts predicted Jarome Luai’s late inclusion in the Blues side for State of Origin II would annoy the Maroons to no end – but an alleged eye-gouge wasn’t in the script. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Origin player ratings: Who starred, who struggled in Game Two
Queensland has bounced back to win State of Origin Game Two and send the series to a decider in Sydney. But who stood up and who fell off the pace? Check out our expert player ratings and have your say!
Rising Dragons star to join Bulldogs early
The Bulldogs have landed another pre-June 30 signing and the false reports of crisis meetings at Manly between Anthony Seibold and his players. ALL IN SPORT CONFIDENTIAL.
Tennis star apologises for cheating on wife
A tennis star has apologised for cheating on his wife after the grand slam finalist was caught having a years-long affair with a model.
International tennis tournament set for Hobart
Some of the world’s best tennis players will be on show in Hobart later this year when a major tournament returns for the first time in over a decade.
Tennis world shocked by star’s surprise move
Tennis champion Jannik Sinner has shocked fans by announcing a new career move, despite being the World No.1.
Star’s stalker in audacious Wimbledon act
The US Open champion’s stalker who followed her to four countries has been caught trying his luck ahead of Wimbledon.
U19 SOO: QLD men claim nail biting win while NSW women prove too strong
The Queensland under-19s have claimed a historic win in one of competitions greatest series deciders while the New South Wales under-19s women kept their hands on the shield for another year. Here’s who starred and what we learned.
Qld Schoolgirls Cup Rd 3 best named as best in the land power on
2025 QLD Schoolgirls Cup round 3 special: Stretton State College snared a historic win while Keebra Park SHS and Ipswich SHS also enjoyed victories. More here on those matches.
Langer Reserves’ Rd 3 top guns named as Keebra flex premiership muscle
Langer Reserves Best and Fairest from round three can be revealed as Keebra Park SHS flex its premiership muscle with a rampaging victory.
Walters Cup Rd 3 Players of the Day as Mtn Creek stun Mabel
The Walters Cup round 3 Players of the Day includes a Mountain Creek SHS ace who scaled to the peak by booting his team to an extraordinary victory. WATCH WALTERS CUP REPLAYS
TV wrap: 10 years, $15m or don’t bother asking about Harley
There could be another decade-long deal arriving in the AFL, plus what makes Sam Darcy such a complete ‘nightmare’. Here’s everything you missed on TV.
‘Modern-day Leigh Matthews’: How a father figure launched Suns rookie to debut
The junior coach who gifted his own car to help a kid without a father figure chase his AFL dream has spoken of his pride as Leo Lombard prepares for his first game as a Gold Coast Sun.
‘Don’t care for his opinion’: Suns star hits back at Lyon’s ‘nepo baby’ comment
Gold Coast Suns vice-captain Sam Collins has hit back at his former Fremantle coach Ross Lyon, who claimed the Suns were the AFL’s ‘nepo baby’. Details inside.
Hird’s verdict on Dons future, Eddie’s Simone Biles-Caro gibe
Eddie McGuire has compared Caroline Wilson to an Olympic legend after her “backflip” on a story Brad Scott labelled “an opinion piece”. The full Tuesday Footy TV wrap here.
Jones’ narrow miss fuels her hunger for Group 1 glory
Following a ‘heartbreaking’ Kingsford Smith Cup second aboard Zarastro, Angela Jones has picked herself up off the canvas for her final chance at Group 1 glory this winter carnival in the Tatt’s Tiara.
Kiwi trotters back in force for 2025 Inter Dominion
It’s been a lean few years for New Zealand trotters in the Inter Dominion trotting series but Bet N Win and Oscar Bonavena are poised to change that in 2025.
The Last Say: Tips, market movers, inside mail for today’s racing
Ray Thomas previews a massive day of racing featuring the Civic Stakes at Royal Randwick, the Ipswich Cup, Eye Liner Stakes and Gai Waterhouse Classic at Ipswich and a nine-race card at Flemington.
Snowden aims to turn carnival fortunes around in Eye Liner
Sydney trainer Peter Snowden is due for a change of luck in the winter carnival and he’s hoping it will come with Xidaki in the Eye Liner Stakes at Ipswich.
Toward The Games
Nova Brisbane’s breakfast co-host David ‘Luttsy’ Lutteral and The Courier-Mail editor Chris Jones chronicle Brisbane’s transformation into an Olympic city.
The Herald Sun Footy Podcast
Join the Herald Sun’s Lauren Wood and the team as they talk through the big news of the week, and what’s set for the weekend of footy.
The Lowdown Podcast with Brodie Smith and Tom Rockliff
Every week of the AFL season, discusses footy’s big issues and the personalities behind the players who make the game tick.
Colts 1 club rugby: Wests, Bond flex, GPS and Souths swoop
Wests, Souths and Bond University flexed muscle in round 12 of Colts 1 club rugby while GPS toppled Brothers. More here on how the matches unfolded.
Family ‘blown away’ as $40k raised for teen soccer pro battling incurable cancer
An aspiring Gold Coast football star faces the battle of his life after being diagnosed with an incredibly rare, aggressive form of cancer.
Up next! 50 best from PBC, Ipswich school league bonanza
School rugby league special: 50 top performers named here from Palm Beach Currumbin and Ipswich State High’s Year 7-12 matches played at the North Ipswich Reserve on Tuesday. See who starred.
Colts 1 club rugby’s 30 key players so far; Team of the week
Colts 1 club rugby’s latest scoop: 30 key players from all nine clubs named here, along with the round 10 team of the week.
Coolangatta Gold: Iron champs divided as iconic race cut in half
The Coolangatta Gold, surf lifesaving’s most iconic endurance race, will undergo its most dramatic transformation yet in 2025, leaving past winners divided: Is this race still the Cooly Gold?
Shock call made on future of world surfing tour event
Surfing’s global governing body has made a huge call on the future of the world tour schedule beyond 2028 in the wake of the Gold Coast Pro. Full details here.
Meet the Miami students set to star at interschool surfing championships
Miami State High School is set to compete in this year’s Australian Interschool Surfing Championships against the best surfers from across the country. See who is set to compete for Miami here.
In Pictures: World Surf League Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro at Burleigh Heads spectators, Joel Parkinson and Mick Fanning
The weather didn’t deter surfing fans from piling into Burleigh Heads to get a glimpse of the world’s best at the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro. See the gallery
139kg Aussie monster adds to NFL ranks
It used to be that Australians could only be punters in the NFL, but a Brisbane-born giant has joined a growing cohort of non-punters to ink a deal.
Travis Kelce shows off crazy transformation
Travis Kelce has revealed his crazy body transformation as he attended the Stanley Cup Final with pop star girlfriend Taylor Swift.
Antonio Brown in attempted murder bombshell
Super Bowl champion Antonio Brown is reportedly being sought by police over an attempted murder charge related to a shooting in Miami.
Aussie ‘weapon’ gets monster $25m deal
An Australian being the highest-paid player in his position in the NFL would seem hard to believe, but Michael Dickson is that man.
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