Maroons icons pushing for forgotten star's recall

Two of Queensland's greatest ever players have backed the push for Jaydn Su'A to earn a recall for the State of Origin opener.

Cam McCarthy of the Dockers shares a moment with David Mundy after winning the round 20 AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Gold Coast Suns at Domain Stadium on August 5, 2017 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Why McCarthy's ex coach wants to see AFL 'do more'

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is urging the AFL to do more to support players exiting the football world, after the tragic death of Cam McCarthy.

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 22: Queensland celebrates after winning the series during game two of the women's state of origin series between New South Wales Skyblues and Queensland Maroons at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on June 22, 2023 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Star thankful for 'awkward', 'bizarre' Origin moment

NSW skipper Kezie Apps doesn't think Women's Origin would have expanded to a three-game series if this problem wasn't exposed.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 07: Angus Brayshaw of the Demons leaves the field on a stretcher during the 2023 AFL First Qualifying Final match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Melbourne Demons at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 07, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

McGuire's AFL bomb aimed at changing concussion

Eddie McGuire says the AFL is on the edge of releasing a seven-point concussion plan that will change the way head trauma is viewed.

Stanley has been left out of the side.

Cats swing axe as Scott clarifies umpire chat

Chris Scott is confident his side can hold their own against the Suns, despite missing Jeremy Cameron and Tom Hawkins.

Phil Gould has cast doubt on the David Fifita deal.

Roosters 'dodged a bullet' with 'under 7s' player Fifita

Phil Gould believes David Fifita's decision to stay at the Titans will benefit the Sydney Roosters in the long-term.

Adelaide is looking to bounce back from their draw.

Crows coach addresses challenges ahead of Pies clash

Adelaide is confident they can take down Collingwood, but training today proved they're leaving nothing to chance. 

Consequences of Fifita 'circus' for scorned Roosters

The stunning $3.3 million backflip has left the Sydney Roosters with egg on their face - and Nick Politis won't take that lying down.

NRL's biggest contract backflips

Contracts that went bad: Fifita joins NRL shame files

David Fifita's decision to turn his back on the Roosters wasn't the first deal to go sour in double quick time. He's joined an infamous list.

Brendan Kerry.

Aussie Olympian blacklisted for life after sexual misconduct

Brendan Kerry has been banned for life from competing in the US after an investigation found he engaged in sexual misconduct with a minor.

Phil Gould smiles during a tv broadcast.

Gus 'endorses' left-field NSW halves combination

While the likes of Mitchell Moses and Nicho Hynes are leading the race, the former coach has thrown two bolters into the equation.

Jake Gordon of the Waratahs leads his team onto the field.

NSW captain's release request rejected by RA

The 30-year-old former Wallabies halfback reportedly asked to be freed early to take up an opportunity in France with Perpignan.

Kyle Larson during his first practice session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

'Rookie' bidding to make history in 1770km racing epic

Kyle Larson is bidding to become just the second driver in history to complete the full double duty distance in a single day.

Aussies win big amid 'brutal' Roland-Garros snubs

Simona Halep's comeback from a nine-month drugs ban has hit a speedbump, overlooked for a Roland-Garros wildcard.

Jordan Uelese of the Rebels reacts at the final siren.

Nervous club confronts 'elephant in the room'

TEAMS: The Rebels are preparing for what could be their last ever home game against the Chiefs in Melbourne on Friday.

Floyd Mayweather

Mayweather to battle former foe in boxing return

Amid a wave of publicity for Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul in July, Floyd Mayweather will reportedly return to the ring.

Titans boss Steve Mitchell and star player David Fifita.

'Where is Dave?': Titans boss grilled on bizarre backflip

Gold Coast boss Steve Mitchell has defended the club's decision to hand David Fifita another huge salary.

Caitlyn Halse of the Waratahs passes the ball at AAMI Park.

Boom NSW teen creates Australian rugby history

Caitlyn Halse will make Australian rugby history on Friday when the NSW fullback takes the field for the Wallaroos as a 17-year-old.

Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett.

Bunnies land supercoach Bennett on $3m deal

Wayne Bennett will return to South Sydney next year after agreeing to a three-year deal to coach the team.

Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren looks on.

McLaren chief's huge reveal about 'brave' Piastri

Lando Norris won his maiden F1 race last time out in Miami, but there is one place the team boss believes Oscar Piastri is quicker.

Cameron Waters in his Ford Mustang Supercar at Mount Panorama.

Supercars star lands top-flight NASCAR race start

Another Supercars star is set to follow in the footsteps of Shane van Gisbergen and take on the NASCAR Cup Series in the United States.

Tyson urged to flip 'scripted' Jake Paul fight

Mike Tyson has hit out over claims his fight with Jake Paul is rigged, with one leading figure calling for the ex-champ to flip the script.

Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart.

Raiders put faith in 'legendary' Stuart on huge deal

The Raiders have re-signed club hero Ricky Stuart on a whopping deal that will keep him at the club well past his 60th birthday.

Ange berates fan as 'fragile' Spurs shot down

Tottenham coach Ange Postecolgou was captured giving a piece of his mind to a fan in a frustrating and costly loss to Manchester City.

Josef Newgarden stands alone, looking at his phone, while other IndyCar drivers talk together.

This photo is raising eyebrows in the IndyCar paddock

Last year he won the greatest prize the sport has to offer. Now he's got offside with just about every driver on the grid, with this photo making waves.

Bennett's grim update on 'very serious' injury

Gun forward Tom Flegler could miss the entire State of Origin series and the rest of the 2024 NRL season, the Dolphins coach revealed.

'Cashed-up' club chasing in-demand cult hero

Dallin Watene-Zelezniak could be on the move next season, while the Roosters have been dealt a blessing in disguise.

'My family don't care': Star's blunt Origin response

The hard-nosed utility is on the cusp of a NSW debut - but that hasn't even played into his thought process ahead of Magic Round.

Aussie Willow Hardy (blue) was blocked in a run late in the U18 women's repechage at the ISA Junior World Championships in El Salvador.

Aussie targeted in bizarre surfing furore

A young Aussie surfer has been caught up in a bizarre case of poor sportsmanship at the World Junior Championships in El Salvador.

Darren Lockyer and Broncos rookie Blake Mozer.

Lockyer's timely contract call to Broncos rookie

Blake Mozer could become hot property later this year - and the young hooker will have a chance to impress at Magic Round.