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Leigh coach Adrian Lam has criticised the officiating in their thrilling 22-22 draw with Hull FC. (HANDOUT/NRL PHOTOS)

Rugby LeaguePremiumAdrian Lam unhappy with officials after exciting draw

Coach Adrian Lam has blasted the officiating after Leigh's exciting 22-22 Super League draw with Hull at the MKM Stadium.

Josh Luckhurst

An excited Craig McRae is rubbing his hands with glee with the new talent Collingwood have acquired. (Morgan Hancock/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumCoach McRae embracing 'new version' of Collingwood

Collingwood coach Craig McRae is excited about unleashing a "whole new version" of the Magpies as they attempt to bounce back from missing finals in 2024.

Oliver Caffrey

The Broncos set aside their fears of Cyclone Alfred for 80 minutes before returning to Brisbane. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeaguePremiumBroncos fly into Brisbane, beating Alfred and Roosters

The Broncos have arrived home in Brisbane on a charter flight, leaving Sydney straight after steamrolling the Sydney Roosters in their NRL round-one clash.

Melissa Woods

See the full list of our ultimate WA footy countdown

AFLCommentsPremiumICYMI: Who ranks where? Our Ultimate WA footy countdown

The West Australian’s footy experts Glen Quartermain and Mitchell Woodcock have ranked every single player on West Coast and Fremantle’s list. SEE THE FULL LIST BELOW.

Glen Quartermain & Mitchell Woodcock

Daly Cherry-Evans' future will be a talking point throughout the 2025 season. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeagueManly players know premiership window hinges on one man

As Daly Cherry-Evans begins a 15th NRL season that could yet be his last, teammates understand they can't afford to waste the premiership platform he has built.

Scott Bailey

West Australian Karl Vilips is in fifth position after the first round of the Puerto Rico Open. (AP PHOTO)

GolfAussie Vilips in striking distance at Puerto Rico Open

Australian rising star Karl Vilips is three behind the lead and in fifth position after the opening round of the Puerto Rico Open.

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Aidan Sezer saw two of his conversion attempts hit the post in the exciting Leigh-Hull FC draw. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeaguePremiumHeartbreak for Sezer as Hull play to pulsating draw

Leigh have climbed to the top of the Super League table as they maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a pulsating 22-22 draw with Hull FC.

Josh Luckhurst

The Matildas finished the SheBelieves Cup with three losses from as many games. (AP PHOTO)

FOOTBALLCommentsMisfiring Matildas slump to historic low

The euphoria that surrounded the Matildas in recent years has started to dissipate and the latest rankings show how bad things have got for the one-time golden girls.

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Rodrigo Bentancur of Tottenham Hotspur reacts after Lucas Bergvall scores a own goal.

Other SportsCommentsSpurs lose in ‘comical fashion” but Ange is not laughing

It seems nothing can go right for Ange Postecoglou this season, while Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is also under the pump after a poor Europa League result.

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Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova faces more time out of the game due to injury. (AP PHOTO)

TennisMore time out for former Wimbledon champion Vondrousova

Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova is still struggling with injury and will spend more time away from the Tour.

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Ange Postecoglou was disappointed with his team's Europa League performance against Alkmaar. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerSpurs performance far from required standard: Ange

Ange Postecoglou wasn't happy with his team's Europa League performance against AZ Alkmaar, but says Spurs are still in the tie.

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Gout Gout’s has agreed to run in the Stawell Gift on Easter Monday.

LIVE AND FREEGout Gout headlines blockbuster Maurie Plant Meet on Seven Network

The only place to watch the teenage sprint sensation is Seven and 7plus Sport.

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Thousands of fans have lined the streets of Milan to cheer on Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. (AP PHOTO)

MotorsportHamilton and Leclerc put on show for Ferrari fans

The Formula One season starts in nine days in Melbourne and Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have got Ferrari fans in the mood in Milan.

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Lucas Bergvall scored the own goal that puts Spurs under pressure in their Europa League tie. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPressure on Spurs, Man United in Europa return legs

Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham Hotspur have gone down 1-0 in the first leg of the Europa League last 16, while Manchester United drew 1-1 with Real Sociedad.

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NRLBroncos’ 11th hour dash after 24-hour chaos

Broncos players have made a last-minute dash to return to Brisbane after being given special permission by the Queensland premier’s office.

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Aussie Georgia Voll has made a splash in the Women's Premier League in India for UP Warriorz. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketAussie Voll makes a splash in WPL - but all in vain

Georgia Voll has shown again why she could be Australia's next women's batting ace as she belted a classy half-century in just her second WPL game.

Ian Chadband

Ben Stokes could be England’s white-ball captain despite only plying Tests for the last 18 months.

CricketCommentsBen Stokes could be surprise England white-ball captain

Test captain Ben Stokes could be considered as a potential white-ball skipper too, England's managing director Rob Key has revealed.

Rory Dollard

The 2030 FIFA World Cup finals could feature 64 teams if a South American proposal is backed. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumFIFA to study idea for 64-team men's World Cup in 2030

Soccer's governing body is looking at a proposal from South America to make the men's 2030 centenary World Cup an expanded 64-team affair.

Graham Dunbar

Aussie golfer Danny List has made an impressive start in the Joburg Open in South Africa. (HANDOUT/GOLF AUSTRALIA)

GolfAussie trailblazer List makes good start in Joburg

Trailblazing Danny List has shot an impressive opening 66 as the only Australian in the field in the European tour's Joburg Open.

Ian Chadband

Michael Walters enters his 17th season in 2025.

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EXCLUSIVE COLUMN: Sonny on veteran life ahead of season 17

Getting ready to put on the purple for my 17th season is a dream for me — and while my pre-seasons look a lot different in my veteran years, I still feel as fired up and excited as ever, writes Michael Walters.

Michael Walters

Who takes top spot in our Ultimate WA footy countdown?

AFLCommentsPremiumWho’s number one? Our Ultimate WA footy countdown top 10

It’s the final countdown as footy experts Glen Quartermain and Mitchell Woodcock pick the top 10 best players on West Coast and Fremantle’s list. Who’s their pick for WA’s best player?

Glen Quartermain & Mitchell Woodcock

If we put out the best versions of ourselves, we can beat anyone home or away writes Nic White.

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WHITE: Why we have a chip on our shoulders for ‘Tahs clash

The Waratahs are much improved this year, helped by a long list of recruits and a new coach. Here’s why we have a chip on our shoulders for this one, writes Western Force star Nic White.

Nic White

CBC’s Mike Exell takes possession of the ball during round 12 of the 2024-25 Kalgoorlie-Boulder Basketball Association men’s division one competition.

BasketballOlympians facing big task to end qualifiers

Saints are eyeing off the division one minor premiership in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Basketball Association 2024-25 season.

Neale Harvey

Toby Bedford is ready for opening round.

AFLCommentsPremiumBedford ready for Daicos but won’t always be tagger in 2025

GWS star Toby Bedford locked down some of the AFL’s best midfielders last season and a match up against Nick Daicos seems obvious on Sunday, but he’s not guaranteeing that’s going to happen yet.

Craig O'Donoghue