Emma Tonegato of the Blues celebrates a try.

'Relentless' Sky Blues claim Origin opener

The Sky Blues have taken out the first game of the 2024 women's State of Origin series, defeating the Queensland Maroons 22-12.

Noah Anderson celebrates the huge win.

Cats cop embarrassing hiding from rising Suns

Geelong coach Chris Scott has suffered the third worse in his coaching career, going down to the Suns by 64 points in Darwin.

Ali Brigginshaw had a quiet night for  the Maroons in the first State of Origin clash against NSW.

Player ratings: 'Past it' Maroons legend exposed

Who stood out and who stood in the shadows as the Sky Blues clinched a shock win at the Maroons fortress? The Mole assesses all 34 players.

Jaime Chapman ran nearly 80m to score this try for the Sky Blues in the Women's State of Origin series opener.

'What a sight': Suncorp silenced by 'breathtaking' try

Jaime Chapman has sent an early warning to the Queensland Maroons after tearing the side to pieces in an unbelievable attacking effort.

Liberatore copped a boot to the head.

Beveridge remains coy on concussed Libba's future

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has revealed nothing about the future of concussed superstar Tom Liberatore, who remains sidelined.

The start of the Supercars race at Mount Panorama.

Is Supercars facing an exodus? What NASCAR trend means

There are cries that Supercars is dead, but one driver doesn't believe the wheels are falling off just yet as more try their luck in NASCAR.

Broncos star Reece Walsh runs the ball.

Joey claim rocked as Magic Round loses star attraction

Round 11 tips: Fans travelling to Brisbane have been robbed of the main attraction and it may have an impact on an audacious Andrew Johns prediction.

Brian Goorjian

Boomers drop axe ahead of Paris Olympics

The Boomers have cut five players in picking a star-studded 17-man squad, with plenty of NBA talent, for the upcoming Paris Olympics.

Tamika Upton of the Maroons looks dejected after a Blues try during game one of the 2024 Women's State of Origin series between Queensland and New South Wales at Suncorp Stadium on May 16, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

'Two steps behind': Where the Maroons lost Origin opener

The Sky Blues flew out of the gates in the opening minutes at Suncorp Stadium, and it left the Maroons 'shell shocked'.

Great backs 'fantastic' Beale for unlikely Test recall

After being found not guilty on serious court charges, Kurtley Beale has revived his Super Rugby Pacific career in Perth.

Harrison Butker in the Chargers video.

Super Bowl champ roasted in viral kitchen video

He congratulated women receiving degrees and said most of them were probably more excited about getting married and having children.

Angus Bell of the Waratahs.

Waratahs boss opens up on 'devastating' reality

EXCLUSIVE: NSW chief executive Paul Doorn has floated the idea of a "think tank" and "scrum academy" in the wake of a front row injury crisis.

Colton Herta pokes his middle finger at Christian Rasmussen in practice at the Indianapolis 500.

'Birds were flying': Indy rookie's bold move cops flak

Scott McLaughlin topped practice on a rainy day at the Indianapolis 500, but it was one rookie's move that caught everyone's attention.

Latrell Mitchell and Braith Anasta.

Latrell confronts TV host at Sydney restaurant

South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell reportedly confronted NRL great turned TV host Braith Anasta at a Sydney restaurant.

Angus Crichton celebrates scoring a try.

Freddy urges scorned star to milk Chooks for big upgrade

Andrew Johns says the scorned Roosters must re-sign Angus Crichton "yesterday" following the backflip of David Fifita.

Andrew Abdo

NRL looking into 'serious' sexual assault allegations

The NRL has confirmed the league has been made aware of sexual assault allegations made against a player from a Queensland team.

Jackson Irvine eventually tied the knot with Jemilla Pir.

'Drunk' Socceroos star's major wedding day blunder

The excitement was understandable after the club's 13 year absence from Germany's top flight but Jackson Irvine made one crucial mistake.

Rory McIlroy with Erica Stoll (inset), and McIlroy with former partner Caroline Wozniacki.

Wild reason McIlroy's divorce makes him a PGA favourite

Punters are rushing to load up on golf champion Rory McIlroy this week following news he has filed for divorce.

Matildas get another crack at hosting big tournament

Australia has been named as host nation, following the strong interest generated from the 2023 Women's World Cup.

Will Brown is set to drive the No.33 entry formerly piloted by Brodie Kostecki in the NASCAR Cup Series.

Supercars leader snags NASCAR start with surprise backer

Championship leader Will Brown is set to become the fourth Supercars driver in a year to take on NASCAR at the highest level.

Eyes on Australia as FIFA votes on Israel expulsion

FIFA will hold a vote on whether to expel Israel from international matches on Friday, in response to the war in Gaza.

Jack Miller rides for the factory KTM team in MotoGP.

Aussie star facing MotoGP demotion after rookie's surge

Jack Miller's future at the factory KTM team is clouded amid a slump in form and the rise of a star in the making, who might replace him.

Ned Hanigan of the Wallabies makes a break during the Bledisloe Cup.

NSW lose Wallabies forward in latest body blow

A miserable season has got even worse for the Waratahs following confirmation that Ned Hanigan and Will Harrison will leave the club.

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.

'Back up': Fiery star clips cameraman during win

Danielle Collins plans to retire at the end of the year and said after the match she plans to go 'out with a bang'.

Ring announcer quits after 'worldwide backlash'

A ring announcer who mistakenly called the wrong winner in a women's World Boxing Association (WBA) title fight has quit.

Parker hasn't featured in the senior side since 2023.

Snubbed Swans star urged to join AFL battlers

Matthew Lloyd says North Melbourne should target fringe veterans like Swan Luke Parker if they want to fix their club culture.

From left, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player at The Masters.

Man facing jail for selling icon's Masters jacket

A former warehouse assistant at Augusta National golf club is charged with stealing items and selling them.

Nankervis could be out of his role in 2025.

'I couldn't name a player': Tigers' grim captaincy issue

Matthew Lloyd says it's time for Richmond to find a new captain. But the player he has in mind may not be in the yellow and black next season.