Month: June 2024

Queensland and NSW were left down a man in the second half of Origin II after a melee broke out following a big Spencer Leniu hit with Liam Martin and Patrick Carrigan binned.

Andrew Johns has questioned the consistency of officials as NSW enforcer Liam Martin avoided time in the sin-bin for a dangerous lifting tackle.

NSW's centre pairing of Stephen Crichton and Latrell Mitchell caused havoc for Queensland in the opening 20 minutes of Origin II as the Maroons had to contend with an early injury concern.

Melbourne teenager Johnny Furphy is set to add his name to Australia's list of NBA superstars with the 19-year-old expected to be drafted into the premier professional basketball league on Thursday (AEST).

Sky Blues coach Kylie Hilder has implored the NRL to recognise the growth of women's professional rugby league by extending Women's State of Origin matches to 80 minutes.

Australian tennis great Jelena Dokic has backed Alex de Minaur to be among the top four men's singles title prospects at Wimbledon later this month.

A plethora of Victorian clubs could be willing to offer West Coast young star Harley Reid up to $18 million over 10 years to lure the 19-year-old home.

Olympic gold medallist Cate Campbell has officially retired from swimming, posting to Instagram a heart-warming reflection on her career.

Stefano Utoikamanu has officially been granted permission to test the NRL open market, with the Wests Tigers remaining confident the prop will sign a long-term extension.