The NRLW is set to expand to 12 teams from the 2025 season, with Canterbury Bulldogs set to debut in the competition alongside the return of the New Zealand Warriors. The big losers were South Sydney, who had hoped to be included, but were left… Read More »NRLW expansion announced, with new club named and a heavyweight return – and another kick for Souths
The AFL secret drugs test scandal has been rocked with further shocking allegations claiming up to 100 players have been given ‘secret immunity’ from the league’s three-strikes illicit drugs policy. Federal MP Andrew Wilkie revealed the AFL and club doctors’ practice of having players who… Read More »‘Maybe 100’: Bombshell allegation claims AFL players given ‘secret immunity’ from three-strike drugs policy
The A-League’s organisers are reeling again with their broadcast partner going into administration. Global Advance’s demise took the Australian Professional Leagues by surprise, according an APL statement. The APL has endured a tough year with several public relations disasters. It made half of its workforce… Read More »‘Working through this urgently’: Fresh blow for A-League as partner goes belly up, putting broadcast in doubt
The Queensland Reds and the ACT Brumbies will battle it out under the lights of Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night, and one team will walk away with the tag of Australia’s top Super Rugby side. The fixture is not only a chance to win bragging… Read More »ANALYSIS: ‘Efficiency and ruthlessness’ – Race to the 22m to determine Australia’s Super Rugby front-runners
Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper is set to make his Australia Sevens debut in Hong Kong next weekend as he tries to prove himself worthy of Olympic selection. Hooper, who played 125 caps for the Wallabies, has been part of the squad since November but… Read More »‘Welcome to the rookie’: Hoops starts Olympic bid with Hong Kong selection