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2022 July
  • Sun, Jul 03, 2022
    Starc to be first major Big Bash absentee
    Mitchell Starc has confirmed he won't make himself available for the Big Bash amid the push for Australia's multi-format stars to feature in the competition.
  • Sat, Jul 02, 2022
    Australia embrace Asian spinning wickets
    Australia have learned to embrace the spinning wickets of the sub-continent in their push to win in Asia and beat the world's best in Test cricket.
  • Sat, Jul 02, 2022
    Head not losing heart with batting in Asia
    Travis Head has dispelled any concerns over his form with the bat on the sub-continent, pointing to his build-up to the Sri Lanka series as proof he can score.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    Australia thrash Sri Lanka in Galle Test
    Australia have secured a 10-wicket win in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle after bowling the hosts out for 113 in their second innings.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    COVID-19 case hits Sri Lanka's Test team
    Sri Lanka have been hit by a COVID-19 case inside their Test camp with veteran Angelo Mathews testing positive to the virus and removed from the Galle match.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    Green bats Aussies to safety after storm
    Australia have finished a wild second day with a 101-run lead over Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle, with Cameron Green's 77 helping them to 8-313.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    Silverwood's Australia nightmare continues
    Sri Lanka's 10-wicket loss in Galle has marked the third time in four matches that coach Chris Silverwood has been beaten inside three days by Australia.
2022 June
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    BBL gets first big win with Du Plessis
    South African star Faf du Plessis has nominated for the BBL draft, marking the first major coup in Cricket Australia's attempts to revitalise the competition.
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    First session crucial on day two in Galle
    Sri Lanka know they must take wickets early on day two in Galle if they are to put pressure on Australia and make most of bowling fourth in the opening Test.
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Head falls as pressure builds at No.5
    Travis Head has fallen for six on in the first Test in Galle, putting pressure on his spot in Australia's middle order with Glenn Maxwell waiting in the wings.
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Lyon finds beauty in bowling ugly
    Nathan Lyon's 5-90 against Sri Lanka is a symbol of how much he has turned his bowling around in Asia since his last visit to Galle in 2016.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    Khawaja makes move to BBL's Heat
    Usman Khawaja will leave the Sydney Thunder for the first time since the BBL was established, heading to the Brisbane Heat where he'll be the side's captain.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    Lyon takes five but Australia wobble late
    Nathan Lyon has claimed a five-wicket haul to have Sri Lanka all out for 212, before Australia lost three wickets in the final hour to go to stumps at 3-98.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    Ranatunga hails old sparring partner Warne
    Arjuna Ranatunga has spoken of Shane Warne's influence on Sri Lankan cricket, with the late legspinner's life celebrated before the first Test in Galle.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    Sri Lanka know formula to beat Australia
    Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne claims his spinners' success in the one-day series shows they have plans to run through Australia in the Tests.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    Australia vow to do it their way in Galle
    Australia want pace to lead the way for them on the spinning wickets of Sri Lanka, with Mitchell Starc ready to employ the same plans he used in 2016.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    Starc's bunny now Sri Lanka's big threat
    Dimuth Karunaratne was dominated by Mitchell Starc in 2016 but now leads a Sri Lanka team with high-quality batting and a bowling attack needing to stand up.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    Swepson in, as Head looks likely for Galle
    Mitchell Swepson has kept his spot as Australia's second spinner for the first Test against Sri Lanka, with Travis Head firming to overcome a hamstring injury.
  • Mon, Jun 27, 2022
    Holland on verge of Test return in Galle
    Australia could hand Jon Holland a shock recall to Test cricket if he recovers from a finger injury in time for the series opener against Sri Lanka in Galle.
  • Mon, Jun 27, 2022
    Khawaja warns BBL must privatise to thrive
    Usman Khawaja has told Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley that the Big Bash League will be left behind if it does not move to private ownership of franchises.
  • Sun, Jun 26, 2022
    Khawaja ready to fix Sri Lanka record
    Usman Khawaja claims he is a far different batter with more options against spin than the man previously dropped twice in Sri Lanka.
  • Sat, Jun 25, 2022
    Finch: Aussies must improve after ODI win
    Captain Aaron Finch says Australia must improve in spin-friendly conditions after a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in their final ODI series in Colombo.
  • Wed, Jun 22, 2022
    Australia spun out of Sri Lanka ODI series
    David Warner can see the upside to Australia being spun out of their one-day series against Sri Lanka, saying it has made them better ready for the Tests.
  • Tue, Jun 21, 2022
    Boland shines in final Australia A game
    Scott Boland has taken four wickets in a red-ball match for Australia A against Sri Lanka A, showing selectors he is ready for the Tests if called upon.
  • Tue, Jun 21, 2022
    Maddinson signs for Durham
    Former Australian Test batter Nic Maddinson is to play for English county Durham in red and white-ball cricket.
  • Tue, Jun 21, 2022
    Sri Lanka ride luck as Asalanka posts ton
    Australia were denied by a stubborn bail when Charith Asalanka was on one before he hit 110 in Sri Lanka's 258 in the fourth one-day international in Colombo.
  • Tue, Jun 21, 2022
    Sthalekar is new world cricket union boss
    Lisa Sthalekar has been appointed as the new president of the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations, becoming the first female to hold the role.
  • Mon, Jun 20, 2022
    Aussies lose spin battle in big SL chase
    Australia have been comprehensively beaten by eight wickets by Sri Lanka in the third one-day international, failing to get the better of a spinning wicket.
  • Mon, Jun 20, 2022
    Head at home on first Sri Lanka tour
    Travis Head has already made himself feel at home in first tour of Sri Lanka, ahead of the two-Test series on the spinning wicket of Galle.
  • Mon, Jun 20, 2022
    Lyon wants Swepson as Test spin partner
    Nathan Lyon says it will be important to play two frontline spinners in the two-Test series against Sri Lanka and he wants Mitchell Swepson in the team.


2022 July
  • Sun, Jul 03, 2022
    Belief growing for soaring AFL Magpies
    Collingwood coach Craig McRae has hailed his team's belief after securing a sixth-straight AFL win with a come-from-behind five-point triumph over Gold Coast.
  • Sun, Jul 03, 2022
    Injuries threaten Suns' AFL finals dream
    Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew's hopes of leading the Suns to a maiden AFL finals berth are looking increasingly unlikely as injuries leave him short in defence.
  • Sun, Jul 03, 2022
    Pressure builds on Noble after Cats' romp
    Geelong have destroyed North Melbourne by 112 points, their biggest losing margin this season, to heap more pressure on Kangaroos coach David Noble.
  • Sun, Jul 03, 2022
    Scott wants Cats to relish Demons clash
    Geelong coach Chris Scott says the town will be absolutely pumping next Thursday night when they host top side Melbourne in a blockbuster AFL clash.
  • Sat, Jul 02, 2022
    Bombers stun wasteful Swans in AFL upset
    Essendon have beaten a wasteful Sydney by nine points to strike a blow to the Swans' AFL top-four hopes and ease the pressure on coach Ben Rutten.
  • Sat, Jul 02, 2022
    Demons ace Gawn set for AFL return
    Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says Demons captain Max Gawn will return from injury for a looming AFL blockbuster against Geelong.
  • Sat, Jul 02, 2022
    Fyfe, Mundy with point to prove in AFL
    Fremantle's midfield group were pummelled in last week's 31-point loss to Carlton, but they have the chance to atone against Port Adelaide on Sunday.
  • Sat, Jul 02, 2022
    Greene sees benefit in strong AFL finish
    GWS won't make the AFL finals but co-captain Toby Greene believes there is still plenty left to be gained this season as the Giants host Hawthorn.
  • Sat, Jul 02, 2022
    Moore hurt as Magpies edge Suns in AFL
    Collingwood star Darcy Moore has injured his knee as the Magpies claimed a sixth-straight AFL win with a five-point victory in a thriller over Gold Coast.
  • Sat, Jul 02, 2022
    Unlucky Clark has surgery after Saints win
    St Kilda jumped back inside the AFL's top-eight with a win over Carlton but young defender Hunter Clark suffered another facial injury which required surgery.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    Dogs' belief remains despite Lions loss
    Disappointed by their fade-out against Brisbane, Luke Beveridge is still backing his Western Bulldogs ahead of a difficult run of AFL games.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    Dumped Crow has AFL clarity: coach Nicks
    Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says Matt Crouch has again been overlooked for AFL selection but has clarity on what he needs to do to earn a recall.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    Hawks drop key veteran Shiels again
    Veteran Liam Shiels has been axed from Hawthorn's AFL team for the second time this season as the Hawks prepare to face GWS on Sunday.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    Lions' Hipwood sent directly to tribunal
    Brisbane Lions forward Eric Hipwood's perplexing incident with Western Bulldogs defender Ryan Gardner and an umpire has been referred to the tribunal.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    Sick Scott expected to coach against North
    Geelong coach Chris Scott has spent time away from the AFL club through illness but is expected to be fit enough to lead the Cats against North Melbourne.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    Sydney can't let Bombers game slip: Parker
    Sydney co-captain Luke Parker says the Swans need to get on a roll ahead of the pointy end of the AFL season and can't drop their intensity against Essendon.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    Wounded St Kilda snap AFL losing run
    St Kilda have recaptured their early-season AFL form, ending a three-game losing run with a pulsating 15-point triumph over Carlton at Marvel Stadium.
2022 June
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Cameron slick as Lions dump Bulldogs
    Brisbane started slowly before finding the response they were chasing in a 41-point AFL defeat of the Western Bulldogs at the Gabba on Thursday night.
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Dockers coach backs midfield to the hilt
    Fremantle's midfielders will be looking to bounce back from their poor display against Carlton when they take on Port Adelaide at Optus Stadium on Sunday.
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Oliver re-signs with Demons until 2030
    Melbourne star Clayton Oliver has turned his back on the lucrative free agency market in favour of re-signing with the reigning premiers until the end of 2030.
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Top AFLW pick to juggle school, travel
    New No.1 draft pick Montana Ham will travel between Melbourne and Sydney as she juggles year 12 with her first AFLW season at the Swans.
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Twins stunned by AFLW draft double-up
    Zoe Wakfer attended the AFLW draft in Melbourne to support identical twin sister Lauren, only to be stunned when she was drafted to West Coast as well.
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Under-fire St Kilda to give King more help
    St Kilda coach Brett Ratten admits the Saints have become too Max King-focused and will need to switch things up to snap their three-game AFL losing streak.
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Wingard suffers setback, Hawks duo return
    Hawthorn will welcome back Will Day and Jack Gunston against GWS but Chad Wingard's return has been delayed after he suffered hamstring tightness at training.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    Blues' Weitering pushing for AFL return
    Star Carlton defender Jacob Weitering has returned to full training and could make a surprise return from shoulder surgery against St Kilda on Friday night.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    Flemings delight in Hawks AFLW draft pick
    Jasmine Fleming is ready to step out of her father Damien's shadow to make her mark as Hawthorn's AFLW No.2 draft pick, and her dad is ready to be her No.1 fan.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    Giants out to end tough season well: Kelly
    GWS look set to miss finals for the second time in three years but co-captain Josh Kelly believes there is still plenty to be gained from the 2022 AFL season.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    History says Lions still a shot: Neale
    Lachie Neale and his Brisbane coach Chris Fagan were quick to reference other premiership teams who had recovered from heavy AFL losses like theirs last week.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    Lachie Hunter back for Bulldogs in AFL
    Lachie Hunter will play his first AFL match since round five when the Western Bulldogs meet Brisbane, having taken time out to deal with personal issues.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    Swans pick Montana Ham as AFLW No.1 pick
    Victorian Montana Ham is the AFLW No.1 draft pick with Sydney pouncing on the midfielder with their prized selection after she nominated for the NSW draft pool.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    AFL aims to close protected zone loophole
    Umpires have been told to no longer pay 50m penalties when players run their opponents into the protected area with the intention of creating a split.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    AFL superstar Neale re-signs with Lions
    Brownlow Medal contender Lachie Neale has put to rest any speculation he could return to Fremantle, recommitting to the Brisbane Lions until the end of 2026.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    AFL Tribunal bans Stewart for four games
    Geelong defender Tom Stewart's high bump on Dion Prestia has earned the Cats star a four-game suspension after he was referred directly to the AFL Tribunal.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    De Goey returns to Magpies' AFL training
    Jordan De Goey is back at Collingwood, ending his personal leave from the Magpies amid the fallout from the AFL star's ill-fated mid-season trip to Bali.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    I won't be AFL trade bait: Nic Naitanui
    West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui has declared his intention to be an Eagle for life, even if it means receiving one-year contract extensions from this point on.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    Ratten slams reporting of St Kilda pair
    St Kilda coach Brett Ratten is bemused and disappointed by how an incident surrounding Paddy Ryder and Bradley Hill was incorrectly reported and inflamed.
  • Mon, Jun 27, 2022
    Carlton desperate to maintain AFL rage
    Carlton are coming off a "signature win" but defender Nic Newman says the Blues are not getting ahead of themselves as they search to end a long finals drought.
  • Mon, Jun 27, 2022
    Port's Riley Bonner faces time out of AFL
    There is mixed news on the AFL injury front for Port Adelaide, with a fractured cheekbone to sideline Riley Bonner and Zak Butters returning from a knee injury.
  • Mon, Jun 27, 2022
    Saints Ryder, Hill involved in verbal spat
    St Kilda duo Paddy Ryder and Bradley Hill were involved in a verbal spat at a bar, but the Saints deny that was the reason why they didn't play last weekend.
  • Sun, Jun 26, 2022
    Geelong's Stewart sent to AFL Tribunal
    Geelong's Tom Stewart has been sent to the AFL Tribunal for his bump on Dion Prestia while Fremantle's Nat Fyfe has no case to answer over his umpire contact.
  • Sun, Jun 26, 2022
    Noble reveals Thomas' loss after criticism
    Coach David Noble revealed Tarryn Thomas was struggling after a death in his family following criticism of the young Kangaroo after Sunday's loss to Adelaide.
  • Sun, Jun 26, 2022
    Pies still unsure on De Goey's AFL future
    Collingwood are hopeful Jordan De Goey is ready to return amid reports the AFL star is unhappy with the way his latest off-field drama has been handled.
  • Sun, Jun 26, 2022
    Ratten turns heat on Saints midfield
    St Kilda coach Brett Ratten refused to criticise goalless Max King and the rest of the forward group despite their barren night in the 51-point loss to Sydney.
  • Sun, Jun 26, 2022
    Suns coach backs AFL goal-line technology
    Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew remains in favour of AFL goal-line technology despite being on the receiving end of two calls in a two-point loss to Port Adelaide.
  • Sat, Jun 25, 2022
    Cats pinch classic AFL win against Tigers
    Geelong have secured a remarkable three-point AFL win over Richmond as Jack Henry kicked the matchwinner with a minute remaining in a classic at the MCG.
  • Sat, Jun 25, 2022
    Magpies out to maintain focus in AFL
    The controversy surrounding Jordan De Goey has thrown a spanner in the works as in-form Collingwood chase a fifth straight AFL win in their clash with GWS.
  • Sat, Jun 25, 2022
    Swans overpower Saints in AFL thumping
    Sydney impressed in a 51-point demolition of a lacklustre St Kilda to strengthen their claims for a top-eight spot against a fellow finals contender.
  • Sat, Jun 25, 2022
    Voss hails Carlton's 'signature' AFL win
    Carlton have turned in one of their finest showings of the AFL season to comfortably beat Fremantle by 31 points and remain in the race for the AFL top four.
  • Fri, Jun 24, 2022
    AFL forward Lewis re-signs with Hawthorn
    Emerging Hawthorn forward Mitch Lewis has re-signed for another four AFL seasons in a major boost for the Hawks' rebuild under coach Sam Mitchell.
  • Fri, Jun 24, 2022
    Cats' Cameron up for AFL battle v Tigers
    Star forward Jeremy Cameron is yet to fire against an AFL flag contender this season but Geelong's blockbuster clash with Richmond could change that.
  • Fri, Jun 24, 2022
    Crows axe club champion Crouch again
    Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks denies Matt Crouch's AFL career is at a crossroads despite being dropped for a second time in two months.
  • Fri, Jun 24, 2022
    De Goey breaks silence on leave from Pies
    Jordan De Goey has broken his silence through a video released by Collingwood as the fallout of the Magpies star's ill-fated trip to Bali continues.
  • Fri, Jun 24, 2022
    Decimated Blues defence up for Freo test
    Fremantle's tall timber look set to stretch Carlton's decimated backline but coach Michael Voss is confident the Blues can overcome their injuries.
  • Fri, Jun 24, 2022
    Finals not heroics driving Blues' Newnes
    Jack Newnes has played 199 AFL games without a final and is more interested in locking in a top-eight spot than reliving his past heroics against Fremantle.
  • Fri, Jun 24, 2022
    Kennedy kicks five as Eagles sink Bombers
    West Coast forward Josh Kennedy has booted five goals and Willie Rioli chipped in with three as the Eagles posted a shock 10-point win over Essendon.
  • Fri, Jun 24, 2022
    Liberatore stars, Dogs rout Hawks in AFL
    Mitch Lewis kicked four goals for Hawthorn but Tom Liberatore sparked an avalanche at the other end as the Western Bulldogs posted a 42-point AFL win.
  • Fri, Jun 24, 2022
    Swans embrace high stakes against Saints
    Sydney forward Will Hayward says the Swans are embracing the high stakes of their AFL clash against St Kilda, with the loser likely to lose a top-eight spot.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    Blows for Cats and Saints at AFL selection
    Dustin Martin returns for Richmond but Geelong's Patrick Dangerfield and St Kilda duo Paddy Ryder and Brad Hill are all unavailable for the AFL's round 15.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    Cunnington provides spark for Kangaroos
    North Melbourne are enduring another difficult AFL season but Ben Cunnington's looming return following a cancer battle is giving the Kangaroos a boost.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    Dominant Dees climb back to AFL summit
    Steven May has returned from a club-imposed suspension to help Melbourne snap a three-match AFL losing streak with a dominant 64-point win over Brisbane.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    English signs fresh AFL deal with Bulldogs
    Perth-born ruckman Tim English has signed a two-year contract extension with the Western Bulldogs, rejecting overtures from AFL rivals in Western Australia.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    Hawks out to muzzle Dogs' AFL finals hopes
    Hawthorn are doing much better under new coach Sam Mitchell than their 4-9 record suggests and they loom as a significant test for the Western Bulldogs.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    Hawthorn name Kennett's AFL successor
    Hawthorn have finally named Jeff Kennett's successor, with the outspoken president to stand down as the Hawks' AFL president in December.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    McRae pleads for De Goey to come back soon
    Collingwood star Jordan De Goey has taken a leave of absence following a week of controversy, but he will be welcomed back with open arms when he is ready.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    Suns sign Lukosius, Jeffrey's season over
    Gold Coast have had a major boost with Jack Lukosius re-signing for four years, but Joel Jeffrey will miss the rest of the AFL season after knee surgery.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    Swans back Hickey for AFL ruck challenge
    Sydney forward Will Hayward says Tom Hickey's experience will help him overcome a lack of match fitness against St Kilda in Saturday night's AFL clash.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    Young Bombers eye AFL consistency
    Essendon youngster Ben Hobbs says snaring a second consecutive win over West Coast would set the Bombers up for a strong finish to the season.
  • Wed, Jun 22, 2022
    American Pie Mason Cox now an Aussie
    Collingwood ruck-forward Mason Cox has become an Australian citizen, eight years after he was first invited to try out a new sport in front of AFL scouts.
  • Wed, Jun 22, 2022
    Lions wary of Demons on rare MCG trip
    Jimmy Tunstill will debut for top-of-the-ladder Brisbane in a rare trip to the MCG, where they expect a stuttering Melbourne to get back to their AFL best.
  • Wed, Jun 22, 2022
    Magpies grant De Goey AFL personal leave
    Collingwood bad boy Jordan De Goey has been given personal leave and will not play in Sunday's game against GWS, with no time frame set for his return.
  • Wed, Jun 22, 2022
    Minor setback to freshen up Lions' Zorko
    Brisbane captain Dayne Zorko is certain he will return from a hamstring injury immediately after missing Thursday night's AFL heavyweight clash with Melbourne.
  • Wed, Jun 22, 2022
    Preuss to work on applying AFL aggression
    GWS will be forced to use a makeshift ruck combination in the AFL clash with Collingwood after Braydon Preuss copped his third suspension of the year.
  • Wed, Jun 22, 2022
    Steele a certainty as St Kilda face Swans
    St Kilda skipper Jack Steele will make a timely return from a shoulder injury as his teams heads to Sydney to face the Swans after two recent losses.
  • Tue, Jun 21, 2022
    Andrews admits AFL form has waned at times
    There has been scrutiny on the form of star Brisbane defender Harris Andrews this season and he's looking for improvement in the second half of the season.
  • Tue, Jun 21, 2022
    Apologetic De Goey given suspended fine
    Collingwood have handed Jordan De Goey a suspended $25,000 fine for his antics while partying in Bali after he apologised for his "disrespectful" conduct.
  • Tue, Jun 21, 2022
    Nic Nat in frame as Gov exits hospital
    West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui is set to make his playing return either this week or next, but may need to feature at WAFL level first.
  • Tue, Jun 21, 2022
    Port rucks an AFL puzzle, says Wines
    Port Adelaide's Ollie Wines says his AFL club's thin ruck stocks are a "puzzling question" ahead of hosting Gold Coast on Sunday.
  • Mon, Jun 20, 2022
    Dogs lose Duryea, English to AFL injuries
    Western Bulldogs utility Taylor Duryea faces two months on the AFL sidelines while his teammate Tim English has been ruled out of playing against Hawthorn.
  • Mon, Jun 20, 2022
    Gunston, Lewis set for Hawthorn AFL return
    Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says all-Australian forward Jack Gunston is likely to face Western Bulldogs on Friday night while Mitch Lewis is a certainty.
  • Mon, Jun 20, 2022
    Melbourne's May to return from AFL ban
    Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is again rejecting claims of behaviour issues as Steven May prepares to return from a one-game ban for a brawl with a teammate.
  • Mon, Jun 20, 2022
    Surgery for Suns' Powell after leg injury
    Gold Coast have confirmed popular youngster Wil Powell will have surgery on the right ankle he fractured and dislocated during the AFL win over Adelaide.
  • Mon, Jun 20, 2022
    Swans ruck Ladhams to accept AFL ban
    Sydney coach John Longmire says ruckman Peter Ladhams will accept a one-game AFL suspension for striking former teammate Ollie Wines.


2022 July
  • Sun, Jul 03, 2022
    Eddie Jones says referee helped Wallabies
    England's Australian coach Eddie Jones has said referee James Doleman 'evened it up' after dismissing Darcy Swain during the Wallabies 30-28 victory.
  • Sun, Jul 03, 2022
    Wallabies to look for Swain loophole
    Wallabies coach Dave Rennie says they will review lock Darcy Swain's send-off in their win over England, hopeful of finding grounds to avoid suspension.
  • Sat, Jul 02, 2022
    Wallabies shock England in first Test
    The Wallabies have broken an eight-game losing streak against old foe England, overcoming injuries and a send-off to earn a 30-28 victory in their Perth Test.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    England ready for Wallabies blitz in Test
    England rugby captain Courtney Lawes says his team is expecting the Wallabies to try anything to break an eight-game losing streak against the tourists.
2022 June
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Brumbies bolster Wallabies against England
    Lock Cadeyrn Neville, aged 33, is set to finally make his Wallabies debut among 12 Brumbies players named in the squad to face England in Perth on Saturday.
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    England ready to dish out friendly prods
    Wallabies halfback Nic White and England winger Jack Nowell will momentarily put their friendship to the side during the upcoming three-Test series.
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Lawes to captain England against Wallabies
    Veteran flanker Courtney Lawes has retained the England rugby captaincy ahead of the returning Owen Farrell to face Australia in their Perth Test on Saturday.
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Pressure 'part of the job': Eddie Jones
    Coach Eddie Jones isn't bothered by suggestions England may need success in Australia for him to keep his coaching job ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    Eddie Jones is the man: England players
    England coach Eddie Jones is under pressure following a recent string of poor results, but the players are backing the veteran mentor to steady the ship.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    Wallabies' Slipper looks for pack effort
    Wallabies' prop James Slipper says England's traditional forward prowess in scrums and lineouts will present a big test in the upcoming three-match series.
  • Mon, Jun 27, 2022
    Wallaby Cooper doesn't regret Smith chat
    Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper has no regrets about helping England youngster Marcus Smith, who he could line up against on Saturday in the opening Test.
  • Fri, Jun 24, 2022
    Time right for trophy name change: Ella
    Mark Ella claims the time was right for rugby to move away from Captain Cook and rename a trophy he wants to represent all Indigenous players in his name.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    Wallabies' White wants dinner with Eddie
    Ahead of their three-Test series, Wallabies halfback Nic White wants to dine out with England's Eddie Jones so he can pick the brains of the master coach.
  • Mon, Jun 20, 2022
    Skelton gets historic Barbarians' red card
    Australian Will Skelton has made an unwelcome slice of rugby history, becoming the first player for the Barbarians invitation side ever to get sent off.


2022 July
  • Sun, Jul 03, 2022
    Angry Tsitsipas brands Kyrgios a bully
    Stefanos Tsitsipas has called Nick Kyrgios a "bully" as a war of words erupted between the pair after the Australian's stormy Wimbledon triumph.
  • Sun, Jul 03, 2022
    Australia's special day at Wimbledon
    A quartet of Australians, including the men's and women's No.1s Alex de Minaur and Ajla Tomljanovic, have advanced to the fourth round at Wimbledon.
  • Sun, Jul 03, 2022
    De Minaur dazzles Brits with Wimbledon run
    Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur, dating British tennis darling Katie Boulter, has won over Wimbledon fans with his run to the last 16 at the All England Club.
  • Sun, Jul 03, 2022
    Kyrgios beats Tsitsipas at Wimbledon
    Nick Kyrgios has taken out Greek fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in a fractious third-round encounter to storm into the last 16 at Wimbledon.
  • Sun, Jul 03, 2022
    Sunny Kubler delights his Aussie mates
    Qualifier Jason Kubler has continued his dream Wimbledon run to reach the last 16 - and his Australian mates have been left thrilled for the sunny Queenslander.
  • Sun, Jul 03, 2022
    Swiatek beaten in Wimbledon sensation
    Iga Swiatek has been knocked out of Wimbledon in the biggest shock of the tournament, losing to Frenchwoman Alize Cornet after 37 straight wins.
  • Sun, Jul 03, 2022
    Tomljanovic reveals Wimbledon hotel twist
    Australian ace Ajla Tomljanovic is a win away from matching her run to last year's Wimbledon quarter-finals after upsetting grand slam champ Barbora Krejcikova.
  • Sat, Jul 02, 2022
    De Minaur's Wimbledon hopes soar
    Aussie No.1 Alex de Minaur will enter his third-round clash with British wildcard Liam Broady believing 'anything's possible' over the coming week at Wimbledon.
  • Sat, Jul 02, 2022
    Kubler's life-changing Wimbledon run
    Australian tennis battler Jason Kubler plans on buying a new house after embarking on an inspired run from qualifying to the Wimbledon third round.
  • Sat, Jul 02, 2022
    'The Scud' could help shoot down Kyrgios
    Former finalist Mark Philippoussis has emerged as a key ally for Stefanos Tsitsipas as the Greek star plots to bring down Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon.
  • Sat, Jul 02, 2022
    Tomljanovic roars into Wimbledon's last 16
    Australian women's No.1 Ajla Tomljanovic has upset 2021 French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova to reach Wimbledon's last 16 for the second straight year.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    Angry Thompson gunned down by Tsitsipas
    Jordan Thompson has missed out on setting up a Wimbledon third-round meeting with fellow Australian Nick Kyrgios, losing to Greek world No.5 Stefanos Tsitsipas.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    Aussie Kubler into Wimbledon third round
    Jason Kubler is the fourth Australian to make the Wimbledon third round, joining Alex de Minaur, Nick Kyrgios and women's No.1 Ajla Tomljanovic in the last 32.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    Aussie Tomljanovic steps up at Wimbledon
    Ajla Tomljanovic is showing no signs of caving in to the pressure of following Ash Barty, with the new Aussie No.1 powering into the Wimbledon third round.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    COVID-19 claims another Wimbledon star
    2019 semi-finalist Roberto Bautista-Agut is the third men's star to withdraw from Wimbledon with COVID-19, after the exits of Matteo Berrettini and Marin Cilic.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    De Minaur posts pulsating Wimbledon win
    Alex de Minaur has staged an exciting comeback to join fellow Aussie Nick Kyrgios in the Wimbledon third round with a four-set win over rising Brit Jack Draper.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    De Minaur's girl is the toast of Wimbledon
    Katie Boulter, the British girlfriend of Aussie No.1 Alex de Minaur, has become the toast of Wimbledon with her win over 2021 finalist Karolina Pliskova.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    I think I'd lose to Ash on grass: Swiatek
    Iga Swiatek may have now won 37 matches on the trot but she reckons the retired Ash Barty would still have had her measure on Wimbledon's grass courts.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    Kyrgios fined $US10,000 for Wimbledon spit
    Nick Kyrgios, who's into Wimbledon's last 32, has been fined $US10,000 for unsportsmanlike behaviour in his first-round match, when he spat towards a spectator.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    Kyrgios spurns doubles to target glory
    Nick Kyrgios, who's into the Wimbledon third round with a businesslike win, has withdrawn from his doubles bid with Thanasi Kokkinakis to aim at singles glory.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    Nadal made to work at Wimbledon
    Rain has delayed Rafael Nadal but the Australian and French Open champion is safely into Wimbledon's last 32 with his grand slam dream still alive.
2022 June
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    'Boring' de Minaur dreams of the spotlight
    Alex de Minaur may be Australia's "boring" one but he's still confident that, like his more flamboyant mate Nick Kyrgios, he'll one day grab the limelight.
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Dis-Harmony in Wimbledon doubles ranks
    Serena Williams' Wimbledon slayer Harmony Tan has copped a social media spray from her German partner for withdrawing from the women's doubles.
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Djokovic salutes imprisoned Becker
    Reigning Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic says he's heartbroken that his former coach Boris Becker is serving a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence.
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Kyrgios all business in Wimbledon win
    Spectators seeking controversy were left disappointed as Nick Kyrgios served up three sets of devastatingly impressive tennis to race into Wimbledon's last 32.
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Thompson, Kokkinakis rally around Kyrgios
    Nick Kyrgios's countrymen have rallied behind the embattled tennis star after his spitting at a Wimbledon spectator but say it's vital not to overstep the mark.
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Tomljanovic powers on at Wimbledon
    Aussie women's No.1 Ajla Tomljanovic has dropped only nine games en route to the Wimbledon third round as she looks to match her run to last year's quarters.
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Wimbledon 'slower than the French Open'
    Aussie ace Jordan Thompson is bracing for 2021 Roland Garros finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas on a Wimbledon surface he feels is 'slower than the French Open'.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    De Minaur hailed by tennis star girlfriend
    Rising UK star Katie Boulter reckons she's got a "pretty good" boyfriend in Australia's No.1 Alex de Minaur, who won his match and then cheered her to victory.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    Kyrgios embroiled in spitting scandal
    Nick Kyrgios's first-round Wimbledon escape has been overshadowed by his on-court conduct after the Australian confessed to spitting towards a spectator.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    Serena still 'motivated' to play US Open
    Serena Williams says she's still motivated to get on the practice courts and has the US Open in her sights, despite her Wimbledon first round elimination.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    Slam-chasing Nadal scraps to opening win
    Rafael Nadal has launched his bid for a third Wimbledon title, and third major in 2022, with a hard-fought victory over Argentine Francisco Cerundolo.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    Tan's delight at beating legend Williams
    Harmony Tan was scared at the thought of facing Serena Williams on Wimbledon's centre court but was told to enjoy it before beating the seven-time champion.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    Ailing ball boy needs Wimbledon attention
    A ball boy, not a player, was the first victim of Wimbledon 2022, with British wildcard Jodie Burrage rushing to his aid on day one of the championships.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    Aussie women's trio bomb out of Wimbledon
    Inspired qualifier Zoe Hives' Wimbledon run has come to an end with a loss to world No.5 Maria Sakkari, while fellow Australian Daria Saville has also exited.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    Djokovic feels the love again at Wimbledon
    Novak Djokovic was left pleasantly surprised by the warm reception on his victorious Wimbledon return, a far cry from his ordeal in Australia in January.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    Iga Swiatek versus Ash Barty ... what if?
    Iga Swiatek is out to emulate Ash Barty as Wimbledon champ but the question of how she'd have got on against the retired Aussie remains a tantalising one.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    Kokkinakis books dream date with Djokovic
    Thanasi Kokkinakis has led the Australian assault on Wimbledon, setting up a clash with champion Novak Djokovic after a straight-sets opening day victory.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    New No.2 Jabeur wins Wimbledon opener
    New world No.2 Ons Jabeur has led a raft of seeds through to the Wimbledon second round but Australian Open runner-up Danielle Collins crashed out.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    Raducanu savours the green grass of home
    British hope Emma Raducanu has overcome a disrupted build-up to Wimbledon to mark her centre-court debut with a victory to the delight of home fans.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    Vanquished Millman ponders his future
    Popular Australian tennis star John Millman admits his decorated career could be coming to an end following a first-round exit from Wimbledon.
  • Mon, Jun 27, 2022
    Inglis out to continue Wimbledon odyssey
    Wimbledon qualifier Maddison Inglis has had to cancel her flight home to Perth and scramble for new accommodation following her unexpected grass-court run.
  • Mon, Jun 27, 2022
    Kyrgios urges fellow Aussies to believe
    Wimbledon title hopeful Nick Kyrgios says there's no reason why his fellow Australians can't also make a deep run at the All England Club this year.
  • Mon, Jun 27, 2022
    Rebel Kyrgios ready for Wimbledon charge
    He's not a big fan of the strict dress code or the best-of-five-sets in doubles but Nick Kyrgios will toe the line in pursuit of Wimbledon title glory.
  • Sun, Jun 26, 2022
    De Minaur all set for Wimbledon push
    Alex de Minaur says he's feeling refreshed and ready to go as he spearheads Australia's 15-strong Wimbledon charge as the country's only sigles seed.
  • Sun, Jun 26, 2022
    Kokkinakis dreams of date with Djokovic
    Thanasi Kokkinakis has the tantalising opportunity to crown his first Wimbledon appearance in five years with a second-round showdown with Novak Djokovic.
  • Sun, Jun 26, 2022
    Kyrgios primed for Wimbledon charge
    He's making no big promises but mercurial Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios enters Wimbledon believing he can beat any player in the draw.
  • Sun, Jun 26, 2022
    Serena ahead of schedule at Wimbledon
    Seven-times champion Serena Williams has declared she's way ahead of schedule as she prepares for a 21st Wimbledon after a year out of tennis.
  • Sun, Jun 26, 2022
    Tomljanovic to step up as new Aussie No.1
    Ajla Tomljanovic is determined not to be her own worst enemy on court when she enters Wimbledon as the new Aussie No.1 in Ash Barty's non-title defence.
  • Sat, Jun 25, 2022
    De Minaur's hopes of title repeat ended
    Alex de Minaur's hopes of successfully defending an ATP title for the first time have been ended at the Eastbourne International by American Taylor Fritz.
  • Sat, Jun 25, 2022
    Kyrgios a 'legit' Wimbledon contender
    Enigmatic Australian Nick Kyrgios looms as a genuine Wimbledon title contender if his body can hold up physically, his peers believe.
  • Fri, Jun 24, 2022
    De Minaur battles into Eastbourne semis
    Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur is safely through to the semi-finals in his Eastbourne International title defence following a three-set win over Tommy Paul.
  • Fri, Jun 24, 2022
    Six Australians qualify for Wimbledon
    Australians Jason Kubler, Max Purcell, Jaimee Fourlis, Astra Sharma, Maddison Inglis and Zoe Hives have successfully qualified for Wimbledon.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    Champ de Minaur into Eastbourne quarters
    Australia's top men's player Alex de Minaur has made it into the last-eight in the defence of his Eastbourne International title by beating Lorenzo Sonego.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    Kyrgios plays it safe on Wimbledon fitness
    Nick Kyrgios, who's confident of being at Wimbledon after pulling out of his warm-up in Mallorca, has slammed the ATP over its plans for off-court coaching.
  • Wed, Jun 22, 2022
    Aussie women star at Wimbledon qualies
    Seven women have won their opening Wimbledon qualifying matches in the best result from the Australian female contingent in almost 30 years.
  • Tue, Jun 21, 2022
    Tomljanovic off to promising start
    Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic is through to the second round at Eastbourne after a three-set victory over Aleksandra Krunic of Serbia.


2022 July
  • Sun, Jul 03, 2022
    Eels need individual accountability: Coach
    After losing 30-12 to Rabbitohs Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has called on each member of his playing group to take responsibility for the side's performances.
  • Sun, Jul 03, 2022
    Johns backs Mitchell's selfless NSW call
    South Sydney's Latrell Mitchell has ruled himself out of contention for a spot in State of Origin III, winning the admiration of Andrew Johns in the process.
  • Sun, Jul 03, 2022
    Queensland's Kaufusi out of Origin finale
    Billy Slater says Felise Kaufusi won't play in State of Origin III but the Queensland coach expects Cameron Munster and Kalyn Ponga to be available.
  • Sat, Jul 02, 2022
    Cowboys beat Broncos, record Qld sweep
    North Queensland have recorded their first ever 4-0 NRL season sweep over state opposition, scoring a comprehensive 40-26 win over Brisbane in Townsville.
  • Sat, Jul 02, 2022
    Dragon Hunt fit, backing up from Origin
    Ben Hunt was considered a chance to withdraw from St George Illawarra's side to face Canberra but has shaken off leg injury concerns and will play.
  • Sat, Jul 02, 2022
    Mitchell pulls pin on Origin III selection
    South Sydney fullback Latrell Mitchell says he doesn't want to be considered for State of Origin selection despite getting through his NRL comeback unscathed.
  • Sat, Jul 02, 2022
    Sharks earn high praise for 'gritty' win
    Winning ugly hasn't always come naturally for Cronulla but Craig Fitzgibbon is seeing signs that should set his side up for a deep push into the finals.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    Bulldogs bank on Burton magic vs Cronulla
    Canterbury want Matt Burton to channel his debut State of Origin performance to help continue the Bulldogs' mid-season NRL revival under Mick Potter.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    Mitchell a must-pick for Origin: Demetriou
    Jason Demetriou says NSW would be foolish to overlook Latrell Mitchell for State of Origin III, despite the fullback only having 80 minutes to press his case.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    UK minister gets oval ball codes confused
    Britain's minister in charge of sport has evoked Jonny Wilkinson's rugby union World Cup-winning drop goal - at an event to promote league's global finals.
2022 June
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Panthers stars return for Roosters clash
    Penrith's representative stars are all set to back up in Friday's clash against the Sydney Roosters, with coach Ivan Cleary hoping they're mentally switched on.
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Ponga absence overshadows Knights' clash
    Newcastle star Kalyn Ponga will be missing as Newcastle hosts Gold Coast on Friday night after another head knock, while David Fifita returns for the visitors.
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Roosters back culture with Lodge deal
    Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson believes his NRL club's strong culture can help get the best from expected new signing Matt Lodge.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    Bellamy questions tough Origin turnaround
    Ahead of their Manly clash, Storm coach Craig Bellamy is not a fan of players backing up for NRL duties four days after a State of Origin clash in Perth.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    Broncos re-sign Origin star Cobbo
    State of Origin representative Selwyn Cobbo will remain with Brisbane until at the least the end of the 2025 season after signing a contract extension.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    Fermor bringing Origin camp tips to NRL
    Gold Coast's Beau Fermor is hoping things he learned from Billy Slater and Cameron Smith in Queensland State of Origin camp will further boost his NRL form.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    Kaufusi in doubt for Origin with ill dad
    Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says it's unclear when Felise Kaufusi will return from personal leave, putting him in doubt for the State of Origin decider.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    Meaney replaces injured Munster for Storm
    Melbourne have opted for Nick Meaney rather than Jayden Nikorima to cover the loss of injured five-eighth Cameron Munster for their NRL clash with Manly.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    Knights' Milford vague on his NRL future
    Newcastle half Anthony Milford says he's focused on footy rather than his contract status, amid strong speculation he won't stay with the Knights next season.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    Latrell ready to fire on Souths return
    South Sydney's Tevita Tatola says returning superstar Latrell Mitchell looks in the fittest condition of his career as he returns to the Rabbitohs' side.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    Maroons plot response in Origin decider
    Harry Grant admits his side will lean on their all-star Queensland coaching staff once more, given their dominance as players in State of Origin deciders.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    Papali'i excited for Tigers NRL challenge
    Isaiah Papali'i admits "a massive challenge" awaits him at the Wests Tigers but the star back-rower is nevertheless enthusiastic about making the move.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    Rep round axing 'disappointing': Foran
    Kieran Foran says it's "disappointing" the ARLC has chosen to scrap representative round but the NRL's CEO says international football remains a high priority.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    Warriors home to start long NRL recovery
    The Warriors are finally back on home turf, but their CEO thinks their climb back to NRL relevancy will be a long one as players vow to restore resilience.
  • Mon, Jun 27, 2022
    Averillo our long-term fullback: Jackson
    Canterbury captain Josh Jackson has thrown his support behind Jake Averillo as the club's long-term fullback, casting further doubt over Matt Dufty's future.
  • Mon, Jun 27, 2022
    It's not over, Cleary warns NSW teammates
    Nathan Cleary has warned his NSW teammates not to become carried away after the Blues levelled the State of Origin series with a rout of Queensland in Perth.
  • Mon, Jun 27, 2022
    Reynolds set for Broncos NRL return
    Adam Reynolds missed Brisbane's last game through injury but looks set to make his return against North Queensland this weekend.
  • Mon, Jun 27, 2022
    Tonegato firms as Australia No.1 favourite
    A starring role for NSW in their Women's State of Origin win has made Emma Tonegato favourite for the Australian fullback role at the coming Women's World Cup.
  • Sun, Jun 26, 2022
    Debutant Burton finds feet as Blues foil
    Matt Burton's big boot has kicked NSW back into the State of Origin series, relieving the pressure on Nathan Cleary to win the battle for territory.
  • Sun, Jun 26, 2022
    Magical night for Kiwis fullback Manu
    New Zealand fullback Joey Manu lit up Mt Smart Stadium with a record 398-metre running performance in the Pacific Test win over Tonga.
  • Sun, Jun 26, 2022
    New-age Origin still packs a punch: Holmes
    Don't expect an old-fashioned fist fight, but appreciate the pace and physicality of the new-age State of Origin that still gives Valentine Holmes goosebumps.
  • Sun, Jun 26, 2022
    Queensland's Kaufusi falls foul of Klein
    Ashley Klein's refereeing has been criticised by NSW, but the official showed no hesitation in sin-binning Queensland back-rower Felise Kaufusi.
  • Sat, Jun 25, 2022
    Bears bid sparks hope of new WA NRL team
    Perth will host State of Origin for the second time in four years as optimism grows that Western Australia will be able to have its own NRL team.
  • Fri, Jun 24, 2022
    Brains over brawn has Maroons on the cusp
    As inspirational as Billy Slater's posting to Queensland coach has been, it's his strategic moves that have placed the Maroons a game from a series victory.
  • Fri, Jun 24, 2022
    Fittler faces toughest Origin task yet
    A look at the difficulty of the task facing NSW as the Origin II arrives in Perth, with coach Brad Fittler and his team facing a 28-year hoodoo.
  • Fri, Jun 24, 2022
    Ponga fit for Origin homecoming
    Kalyn Ponga has dealt with a lingering illness to present as one of Queensland's young leaders under coach and mentor Billy Slater.
  • Fri, Jun 24, 2022
    Taumalolo set for 'emotional' Test return
    Jason Taumalolo says there's no greater pride and sense of atmosphere than running out in front of a sea of red ahead of Tonga's international clash.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    Dolphins sign ex-Origin player Lee
    State of Origin representative and NRL premiership winner Brenko Lee has signed with the Dolphins on a two-year contract.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    Jumping Jeremiah ready to make Origin mark
    Jeremiah Nanai is jumping at the chance to contribute to a Queensland State of Origin series win after avoiding serious injury and acclimatising in Sydney.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    Nofoaluma backs Tigers teammate Brooks
    David Nofoaluma says the Wests Tigers' playing group has not been informed as to whether Luke Brooks will be dropped to reserve grade for their next game.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    Roosters confirm new NRLW signings
    The Sydney Roosters will hope the signings of Destiny Brill, Jayme Fressard and Shaniah Power can bolster their chances of winning consecutive premierships.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    'Sad' pay disparity for Women's Origin
    While Queensland will pay their men's and women's State of Origin players equally, NSW's players are covering costs for lesser-paid squad members.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    Test match an NRL audition for PNG
    Saturday night's Test match against Fiji will give PNG the chance to prove they have the talent and appetite to support an NRL team.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    Workhorse Trbojevic primed for NSW return
    Spurred on by a return to the NSW set-up, Jake Trbojevic hopes to be a difference-maker as the Blues look to square the series against Queensland in Perth.
  • Wed, Jun 22, 2022
    How Kiwis debutant Leota was almost a Blue
    Moses Leota almost became NSW's version of Ronaldo Mulitalo last year when he was considered for State of Origin only to be ruled out by an eligibility check.
  • Wed, Jun 22, 2022
    Kiwis Test team a Warriors-free zone
    New Zealand have named their line-up for Saturday's rugby league Test against Tonga, including an exciting halves combination of Dylan Brown and Jahrome Hughes.
  • Wed, Jun 22, 2022
    Martin revels in Maroons' 'grub' claims
    Liam Martin has been crowned as Queensland's most hated New South Welshman but the Penrith backrower is at ease with the Maroons' claims he is a "grub".
  • Wed, Jun 22, 2022
    Martin to test Munster's Origin mettle
    Queensland five-eighth Cameron Munster knows his patience will be tested by Blues enforcer Liam Martin, who he expects will target him physically.
  • Wed, Jun 22, 2022
    Panicked Blues pose threat to Maroons
    NSW's Penrith combinations pose a threat to Queensland's hopes of wrapping up the Origin series with a game to spare, according to Maroons great Billy Moore.
  • Wed, Jun 22, 2022
    Stars align for NSW in Women's Origin
    Gun prop Millie Boyle is one of five Dally M medallists in the NSW Women's State of Origin side that will play at GIO Stadium on Friday night.
  • Tue, Jun 21, 2022
    Blues Women not ready for Pelite: Maroons
    Queensland captain Ali Brigginshaw says NSW may not be ready for dynamic centre Evania Pelite ahead of the Women's State of Origin in Canberra on Friday night.
  • Tue, Jun 21, 2022
    Bromwich returns to Kiwis captaincy
    Melbourne skipper Jesse Bromwich has been returned to the New Zealand Test captaincy, replacing retired Benji Marshall, with the Kiwis facing Tonga on Saturday.
  • Tue, Jun 21, 2022
    How the King inspired Taulagi Origin rise
    Murray Taulagi played rugby union until he was 16 but says a brush with Wally Lewis was all it took to convince him to pledge his allegiance to the Maroons.
  • Tue, Jun 21, 2022
    Tino a lock to negate Qld's Cotter loss
    Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will return to the lock position for Queensland in State of Origin II in what looms as a crucial role, replacing the injured Reuben Cotter.
  • Tue, Jun 21, 2022
    Trans ban for women's rugby league Tests
    The governing body for international rugby league has banned transgender athletes from competing at this year's Women's World Cup while more research is done.
  • Mon, Jun 20, 2022
    Arrow, Taulagi in for steady Slater's Qld
    Queensland coach Billy Slater has replaced the injured Reuben Cotter and Xavier Coates with Jai Arrow and Murray Taulagi respectively for State of Origin II.
  • Mon, Jun 20, 2022
    Blues' Origin moves won't distract Slater
    Queensland coach Billy Slater isn't preoccupied by the Blues' reaction to a series-opening State of Origin loss likely to prompt five NSW selection changes.
  • Mon, Jun 20, 2022
    Burton another playmaking option for NSW
    NSW coach Brad Fittler hopes the inclusion of Matt Burton in the State of Origin side can help the Blues to overcome Queensland's kick pressure in game two.
  • Mon, Jun 20, 2022
    Burton free for Origin after Twal tackle
    Matt Burton appeared to force his hand into Alex Twal's neck during Canterbury's win over Wests Tigers but has not been sanctioned and is free for Origin II.
  • Mon, Jun 20, 2022
    Koroisau to start for Blues in Origin II
    Api Koroisau has stormed into NSW's starting side for the second game of the State of Origin series, while Siosifa Talakai and Matt Burton will debut.
  • Mon, Jun 20, 2022
    Mulitalo finds peace in Kiwis call-up
    Twelve months on from the eligibility saga that stopped him playing State of Origin, Ronaldo Mulitalo has been called up for New Zealand.
  • Mon, Jun 20, 2022
    Tapine buzzing for epic New Zealand clash
    Star Canberra and New Zealand prop Joe Tapine admits the prospect of playing Saturday's match against Tonga in his home country is an emotional one.


2022 July
  • Sun, Jul 03, 2022
    Dominant Volkanovski retains his UFC title
    Australia's Alexander Volkanovski has retained his UFC featherweight title with a dominant points win over old rival Max Holloway in UFC 276 in Las Vegas.
  • Sun, Jul 03, 2022
    Opetaia cops broken jaw, wins world title
    Jai Opetaia fought for 10 rounds with a broken jaw to upset Mairis Briedis and claim the IBF and The Ring Magazine world title belts on the Gold Coast.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    Hockeyroos dealt triple injury blow
    The Hockeyroos' hopes of winning the World Cup-Commonwealth Games double have been dealt a huge blow after three players were struck down by injury.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    Opetaia to 'find holes' in Latvian champ
    Jai Opetaia aims to become just the second man after the current world heavyweight champion to beat Mairis Briedis and claim the cruiserweight world title.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    Underdog Vixens brace for Fever fire
    West Coast Fever will be aiming to win their maiden Super Netball title when they host the Melbourne Vixens in Sunday's grand final in Perth.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    Volkanovski looks beyond next UFC fight
    Australian UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski says he's ready for the next challenge after he completes a three-fight whitewash against American Max Holloway.
2022 June
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Fever don't hide from elephant in the room
    West Coast Fever will be aiming to end years of heartbreak and disappointment by winning Sunday's Super Netball grand final against the Melbourne Vixens.
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Opetaia's plan to end Briedis reign
    Jai Opetaia will become Australia's only current male boxing world champion if he beats Latvian cruiserweight Mairis Briedis on the Gold Coast on Saturday.
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Vixens aim to take down 'lethal' Fever
    The Melbourne Vixens will have to overcome a 13,000-strong crowd at Perth's RAC Arena if they are to win this year's grand final against the West Coast Fever.
  • Sun, Jun 26, 2022
    Manhunt continues for Vic bikie shooters
    Police are continuing to hunt shooters who gunned down a former bikie gang member in Melbourne's north before crashing their vehicle and carjacking another.
  • Sun, Jun 26, 2022
    Vixens believe again before grand final
    A stirring fightback win over the Giants has Melbourne Vixens believing again ahead of next week's Super Netball grand final against West Coast Fever.
  • Sat, Jun 25, 2022
    Vixens win thriller, reach netball decider
    A stunning fourth-quarter comeback has propelled the Melbourne Vixens into the Super Netball decider following a nail-biting one-goal win over the Giants.
  • Fri, Jun 24, 2022
    Fitzgibbons wins all-Aussie Rio surf heat
    Sally Fitzgibbons' love affair with the Rio Pro World Surf League event has continued, winning her heat against compatriots Steph Gilmore and Isabella Nichols.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    Harry Garside eyeing return to boxing ring
    Harry Garside has been laying low after hurting his knuckles in his most recent fight in May, but is eyeing a return to the ring in August or September.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    Jason Moloney rises to No.1 in WBO, WBC
    Australia's Jason Moloney is continuing his charge to a third world title shot after being ranked No.1 by both the WBO and WBC in the bantamweight division.
  • Wed, Jun 22, 2022
    Olympic heartbreak helps drive Kookaburras
    The Kookaburras will be aiming to snare a seventh straight Commonwealth Games gold at Birmingham 2022, with the Tokyo Olympic heartbreak still driving them on.
  • Wed, Jun 22, 2022
    Scarred Opetaia's boxing moment arrives
    Five years to the day since Jeff Horn shocked Manny Pacquiao, Jai Opetaia will get his chance for a world title fight upset on the Gold Coast.
  • Tue, Jun 21, 2022
    Aussie champ Volkanovski chases UFC legacy
    Ahead of UFC 276, Australian fighter Alexander Volkanovski says he is motivated by creating a legacy for himself when he takes on Max Holloway for a third time.
  • Tue, Jun 21, 2022
    Firebirds coach quits Super netball role
    Queensland Firebirds coach Megan Anderson has resigned from her position after the team failed to reach the Super Netball finals in her two years in the role.
  • Tue, Jun 21, 2022
    Sister act helped Whitehead get to Games
    Commonwealth Games gymnast Emily Whithead has credited little sister Haylee with helping her get through home training during Melbourne's COVID-19 lockdowns.
  • Mon, Jun 20, 2022
    Australia crowned darts World Cup kings
    Australia are the latest, and only the fifth, nation to win the World Cup of Darts with Simon Whitlock and Damon Heta combining to beat Wales 3-1 in the final.
  • Mon, Jun 20, 2022
    Noemie Fox wins medal in new canoe event
    Noemie Fox, the sister of canoe star Jessica Fox, has won silver in the extreme slalom World Cup event with the discipline to make its Olympic debut in 2024.


2022 July
  • Sat, Jul 02, 2022
    Fowler's City move to be Matildas' gain
    Matildas prodigy Mary Fowler is eyeing trophies and developing into a top player at Manchester City and Australia is poised to reap the rewards of her big move.
2022 June
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    Carpenter signs new deal with Lyon
    Matildas defender Ellie Carpenter has agreed a long-term contract extension with Lyon giving her a boost as she recovers from an ACL injury.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    Ibini nets debut Matildas goal in draw
    The Matildas have finished their two-game European tour with a 1-1 draw against Portugal, three days after suffering an embarrassing 7-0 thrashing in Spain.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    Midfielder Baccus departs ALM Wanderers
    One of Western Sydney Wanderers's favourite sons, Keanu Baccus, is leaving the A-League Men's club to pursue an opportunity with Scottish club St Mirren.
  • Mon, Jun 27, 2022
    Juric and Popovic reunite at Victory
    Tomi Juric and Tony Popovic will rekindle their old Wanderers partnership at Melbourne Victory, with the striker signing a one-year A-League Men deal.
  • Mon, Jun 27, 2022
    Roar sign ex-EPL striker Charlie Austin
    Former Premier League striker Charlie Austin has signed a multi-year deal with A-League Men's club Brisbane Roar as they seek a finals return.
  • Fri, Jun 24, 2022
    Matildas 'keeper Williams eyes 100th cap
    The likes of Sam Kerr and Steph Catley won't face Spain in a friendly match where Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams is set to win her 100th cap.
  • Fri, Jun 24, 2022
    Socceroo Mabil makes big move to Spain
    Awer Mabil, who helped the Socceroos reach Qatar, has capped off a huge month by signing a four-year deal to play in the Spanish top flight with Cadiz CF.


2022 June
  • Mon, Jun 27, 2022
    Hensby snatches third in US Senior Open
    After announcing his retirement plans mid-tournament Australian golfer Mark Hensby has hung on to finish third in the US Senior Open behind Padraig Harrington.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    Green eyeing second LPGA major in Maryland
    Australian Hannah Green feels ready to try to win a second major in the Women's LPGA Championship this week at the Congressional Country Club in Maryland.
  • Mon, Jun 20, 2022
    Scott, Leishman finish top 15 at US Open
    Adam Scott and Marc Leishman have finished as the leading Australians in a share of 14th at the US Open at Brookline Country Club in Massachusetts.