Tigers buoyed by Lawrence return following facial injuries

"He's one hell of a mentally strong human being."

WATCH: Unlucky Geary suffers leg injury in Saints horror show

When it rains, it pours.

Say what? Darcy Lussick denied UK entry by Border Control

"The welfare of our players and coaches is always our top priority."

DCE breaks Kevvie's golden rule, but ready to lead new Maroons

"Most games are won and lost between the ears."

Embattled Bolton finds ally in John Worsfold after disappointing defeat

"The Carlton footy club will have to be strong on that."

Australia pass their first test, but there's more angst to come

"You heard the boos today when Smithy went out there."

AFL provides excuse behind costly goal review system blunder

The AFL acknowledged that Mayne had indeed touched the ball.

Afghanistan a 'dangerous' World Cup challenge for reborn Australia

"They are a dangerous side, very dangerous."

Buckley opens up on goal review controversy following narrow defeat

"I'm not sure why it wasn't looked at closer."

WATCH: Clutch Walters steals it for Fremantle for second week running

Two weeks in a row for a clutch Walters - but there was lingering controversy.

Saints skipper set for return 44 days after emergency surgery

The foot-long scar will serve as a permanent reminder to Geary.

Hannebery set for first major step towards AFL return

Hannebery is set for the first major step towards an AFL return.

Got 'im: Finch sledged by Prince Harry during World Cup palace party

The England-Australia rivalry is alive and well.

SOS received: Smith to mentor Maroons in Queensland camp

It's some kind of SOS, but not exactly the one Maroons fans dreamt of.

How rediscovering love of footy helped Wighton win a Blues jersey

"I'm grateful. It's something you play all your life to do."

Emotions to run high for Maroons rookies Fifita, Ofahengaue and Mbye

"They will repay their selection choice with an outstanding performance."

Unlucky Khawaja cops knee injury in World Cup warm-up

It was the same knee that required surgery after he tore his meniscus last year.

Wests Tigers recruit Ryan Matterson named 18th man for NSW

Matterson's sterling form in 2019 has been rewarded with a Blues call-up.

Crichton relieved to retain NSW jersey after fears of 'bad mail'

"I didn't know if they had bad mail or I had bad mail."

He slept through Freddy's phone call, but Murray is ready for Origin

"I'm so happy. It's hard to put into words how happy I am."

Morris out of Origin wilderness two years after announcing retirement

"It's a bit weird, it's been a while since I've been in that arena."

Payne Haas needed just 10 NRL games to win Blues jersey

Payne Haas is off to Bondi to join the Blues camp.

WATCH: Injury curse strikes Origin incumbent Frizell in horror clash

The frightening incident brought WIN Stadium to a standstill.

Justin O'Neill hospitalised following North Queensland's upset win in Canberra

O'Neill was taken to hospital with spleen damage on Sunday morning.

Scott McLaughlin takes another step towards history with Winton sweep

It was win No. 10 for the year for McLaughlin from just 14 races.

Smith and Warner face booing English crowds in warm-up match

It's a storyline that will likely be recycled time and time again until the middle of September.

WATCH: Sydney Stack lights up Dreamtime at the 'G in war cry

It typified what Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous Round is all about.

Clarkson unsure where Hawks sit in pecking order after Power win

"All I do know is we're still alive in the season."

Scott makes presence felt in swansong game as North Melbourne coach

"It felt like a loss in your family."

Scott McLaughlin survives intra-team clash to claim Winton thriller

One of the races of the season!

Ex-England spinner 'used mints, sun cream, zip' to alter ball condition

"We found that mints and sun cream had an effect on the saliva."

WATCH: NSW headache as Keary fails to finish Knights game

Keary's head knock has potentially thrown NSW's Origin plans into disarray.

Scott unlikely to see out 2019 season with North Melbourne

Saturday's game looms as Brad Scott's final in charge of North Melbourne.

Sharks ready for Moylan's impending return from hamstring injury

"To get that experience back into the team would be really good."

Australia 'braced' for vocal English crowds as Smith, Warner return

"We'll stick together as a team and we'll be ready for it."

Steve Smith again among the runs in World Cup warm-up

"It's great to see him score some runs."

Sydney veteran Heath Grundy retires following chronic back injury

"He’s a premiership player and a champion of our club."

'You cross that line each and every week with getting injured'

"You cross that line each and every week with getting injured."

McGregor hints at changes for sorry Dragons following Knights thrashing

"The same people are making the same errors."

Insult to injury: Dangerfield 'plays up injuries', says Cornes

"He needs to get that out of his game."

Red-hot Roosters hand contract extensions to promising trio

The reigning premiers have locked in three young guns in a coup for the club.

SACKED: Israel Folau's contract officially terminated by Rugby Australia

D-Day arrived for Israel Folau on Friday.

'After crying my eyes out all night I've just had the most amazing news'

"After crying my eyes out all night I’ve just had the most amazing news."

'Heartbroken' McGuire hopes Goodes documentaries encourage change

"Is it a documentary I’d like to be involved the way I am? No, of course not."

'Tremendous' Papenhuyzen gets Storm coach Bellamy's tick of approval

"It wasn't an easy game to play in, it probably didn't suit him."

Federer weighs into calls for Kyrgios to be banned following meltdown

After becoming frustrated with the umpire, Nick Kyrgios responded to a game penalty by throwing a table before walking off court.

'Salty' Nadal, 'cringeworthy' Djokovic: Revealing Kyrgios slams rivals

Never short on honesty and speaking his mind, Kyrgios let it all out.

Loyalty the word as Gutherson locks in future with Parramatta

"We are keenly aware of what he brings to the club."

Struggling Panthers 'binding together' despite rumours of unrest

"I think a lot of our team would suggest they can play better."

Done deel! Parramatta announce Gutherson contract extension

It marks another key step in the right direction for the Eels.

Rampe slapped with fines over umpire comments, goalpost incident

Both incidents polarised opinion, and left Rampe with some explaining to do.

Aubusson a man for all seasons, but what about Origin?

"I feel comfortable I can do my job for the team."

Parra make their move: Eels confirm future of under-pressure Arthur

The dominoes are falling into place at Parramatta.

Injury struggles force Richmond premiership hero to retire

Grigg has been battling with knee and hip injuries, which have prevented him from featuring in 2019.

Ricciardo searching for answers after Renault disappointment in Spain

"If that was us being too cautious, then let’s not be cautious."

'Heart and character' helping Roosters prop to lofty heights in 2019

Siosiua Taukeiaho has been a metre-muncher in 2019.

How Watson battled through injury to ensure IPL final thriller

It wasn't without effort, blood and guts by the veteran Aussie - literally.

Catch up on the injury news from a bumper Magic Round

Catch up on the injury news from a bumper Magic Round.

'10 out of 10' pitch passes Magic Round test for Bennett

"Players came in at half-time and said it was great."

Magic Round: Team of the Week

Magic Round was seriously magic for these players.

WATCH: Ablett could be in more strife after collecting Wright

Ablett dodged a bullet at the Tribunal last week, but his luck could run out.

Nikorima sings and struts his way into new life at the Warriors

"I wondering why he sprinted up to the front of the bus, he's got a pretty good singing voice."

Disaster as Broncos confirm season-ending ACL injury for Bird

'Pragmatic umpiring': AFL gives Rampe call the green light

Rampe was lucky not to cost his side victory.

'Personal issues' at the centre of Scott's absence, says Bellamy

"There were a couple of things in his games that were un-Curtis-like."

Saints reward livewire forward with bumper contract extension

"I love the direction we’re heading, and I'm rapt to be a part of it for the long term."

Queensland desperate for Smith comeback, but NSW is ready for him

It's nearly a year since Smith announced his representative retirement.

Scoring 300 points in a season: Who will be next to the mark?

Scoring 300 points in a season? It has happened just twice in the NRL era.

No luck for Jhye: Young gun ruled out of World Cup

No luck for Jhye.

Big Bash set to take centre stage on Australia Day

In eight editions of the BBL, never has a match been played on Australia Day.

Scans reveal MCL injury for Broncos hooker McCullough

On Monday, McCullough was assisted from the training field by medicos to have treatment.

Steven May made 'poor decision not in line with club standards'

"We’re now working with him to help him with the issues he’s going through."

All Maloney and Cleary need to do to retain their NSW spots

"I think Brad Fittler will be waiting for that breakthrough moment."

Watch out, footy season: Cricket summer set for historic late finish

It's going to be a big, BIG summer.

Why Dayne Beams is reaching out to online bullies

"I've made it a thing for myself to call the nasty ones out."

Everything you need to know about the 2019 Supercars Championship

The twenty-first running of the Supercars Championship is set to be the best yet.

WATCH: Dragons produce another try of the year nomination

Yeah, that's pretty damn good.

WATCH: Trouble for Geelong with Ablett reported for striking Shiel

WATCH: Jones stretchered off after horrific clash with Zurhaar

Silence echoed around Marvel Stadium following the clash.

WATCH: The separate incidents that have Maloney facing a ban

There's more bad news for Penrith, with veteran five-eighth James Maloney facing suspension.

WATCH: Could West Coast skipper Hurn be in trouble over this bump?

West Coast got the choccies against the Suns on Saturday night, but it could come at a cost for skipper Shannon Hurn.

'These kinds of remarks do push people over the edge'

"I do feel sorry for Israel, but there are consequences to your actions and reactions."

McLaughlin 'stoked' after sealing eighth win of 2019 in Perth

"Shell V-Power Racing gave us an awesome car, it was the best way to respond."

WATCH: Luckless Panthers second-rower's injury-riddled season cops another hit

Yeo, discomfort written all over his face, rolled over and grabbed for his arm.

Coulthard 'relieved' to win Perth opener following Mustang changes

"There's no better way to respond than the way we did with having three Mustangs on the podium."

'That's real life': Pies give terminally ill supporter the experience of a lifetime

"It makes you appreciate everything that you have."

Collingwood sweating on scans for injured star midfielder

"It's an adductor strain at this point. How serious or otherwise, we don't know."

Lowndes: Supercars in 'no-win situation' after making changes to Mustang

"You’re damned if you do something, but equally damned if you don’t."

Over to you, Tommy, teenage playmaker at the NRL's biggest club

"It's a great occasion for him to make his debut as an 18-year-old kid."

Extra whack for Jack after failing to overturn misconduct charge

The charge was upheld, and the $1000 sanction was increased to $1500.

Warner turns focus to Australia's World Cup defence after dominating IPL

"I have had time off to work harder at my game."

Bennett-Seibold narrative putting Broncos coach 'out of his comfort zone'

The Bennett-Seibold narrative has dominated headlines ahead of the Broncos-Bunnies blockbuster.

Return date still unclear for concussion-riddled former top draft pick

"I don't know whether Paddy will play again this year."

Hamstrung: Johnson gone for a month, Dugan racing the clock

On Monday, the club confirmed the five-eighth's expected layoff.

Stuart keeps cool in press conference despite copping Manly's team song

Canberra's four-point defeat in Manly was no laughing matter for Stuart.

Maroons captaincy up in the air as candidate DCE suffers setback

"He would have hated more having to come off than the actual injury itself."

Carlton let six-goal lead slip as Hawthorn break Blues hearts in Tasmania

Carlton led Hawthorn by 24 points at the first break, 31 points at the half, and as many as 36 points all day.

Croker erases injury nightmare in sparkling return after 366-day layoff

Croker's Lottoland nightmare of 12 months ago became a Lottoland dream on Sunday.

Saints young gun avoids damage to ACL following horror knee injury

St Kilda can breathe easier with young gun Jack Lonie avoiding injury to his ACL.

Broncos finally 'work for each other' as Milford and forwards turn it on

"We worked for each other and we didn't let each other down."

WATCH: Fears for Jack Lonie as knee injury sours Saints defeat

The shocked faces on the Adelaide bench said it all.

Ben Cunnington learns MRO fate after copping two striking charges

North Melbourne's trip to Adelaide was a dicey one for Cunnington.

Daniel Ricciardo still trying to find the limit with volatile Renault

"We have a few things to sort out."

Tough-as-nails Friend praised despite losing shot at Maroons jersey

"He's a tough guy... it doesn't get picked up by commentators or spectators."

Family man Watson announces Big Bash retirement

Few Australian cricketers boast a Twenty20 resume better than Watson.

Supercars to make aero changes to dominant Ford Mustang

"We are disappointed that we have had to make changes to the cars."

Inside Bankwest Stadium: Parramatta's new $360 million dollar baby

"It's not only exciting for us but all the fans."

'We won't spend any more time on him than anyone else'

"We'll just treat him as a normal player from the opposition."

Beams knew the question was coming, so he got the answer away without it

Beams had the media on a string and did their job for them. Good areas.

How AFL Tribunal upheld Luke McDonald's one-match ban for rough conduct

The medium impact grading was upheld, and McDonald will miss the Easter long weekend clash.

Addin Fonua-Blake banned for two matches for high shot on Mitchell Pearce

Bad news for Manly.

World Cup: Handscomb 'stiff' to miss out with Smith too good to ignore

"The truth is, I can't tell you how close he was to being selected."

Rishabh Pant misses India's 15-man World Cup squad

"Pant is full of talent, there'll be time for him."

Why McGuire avoided a ban for eye-gouging after ugly Munster incident

"People can draw their own conclusions and agree or disagree."

'We didn't find that acceptable': Refs 'relegated' following Macdonald call

"We felt there was ample opportunity for the game to be stopped earlier than it was."

Dangerfield escapes with fine over off-the-ball incident on GWS tagger

Dangerfield has escaped with a fine over an off-the-ball incident in his side's loss to GWS last weekend.

Insanity: Gold Coast steal it at the death to keep Carlton winless

Carlton thought they had it. Surely - but Jack Bowes had other ideas.

Coulthard breaks through as de Pasquale grabs maiden podium

After copping McLaughlin taking win after win, Fabs finally has one of his own.

Whincup expects to battle out of 'slump' following Phillip Island nightmare

"You can call it a slump, but we will fight our way out of it."

McLaughlin leads Shell 1-2 at Phillip Island, Heimgartner third

More Mustang speed, but Nissan can finally smile in 2019.

Jockey hospitalised after horror two-horse fall at Randwick

Both horses were uninjured in the incident.

Ouch: McGuire learns fate over ugly Munster incident

McGuire has escaped with a fine following the ugly incident on Munster.

Ricciardo patient despite failing to find the limit of new Renault

"I'm still going to try and go for it. I still want my competitors to fear me."

The Masters: Smith riding off 'Queensland spirit' after solid start at Augusta

"It wasn't the perfect round, but a couple under here in the opening round is always good."

'Bumbling' Broncos 'really hard to watch' as Brisbane slump to 1-4

"There's just no talk relaying from Milford to dummy-half... it's disorganised."

Aussies at Augusta: Injury dramas not standing in Day's way

"This is a tournament that I always focus on trying to win every single year."

Aussies at Augusta: Leishman confident he can finally break his major drought

"All the tools are there, it’s just a matter of having the good stuff on the day."

Aussies at Augusta: The 'other' Cameron Smith to build off 2018 breakthrough

"I’m just going to treat it like anything else and try and get it done."

Aussies at Augusta: Scott has 'fire in the belly' ahead of 2019 tournament

Since that magical day six years ago, Scott has managed just one top 10 finish at Augusta National.

'If you don't want to be a parity series, go watch Formula 1'

"If you don't want to be a parity series, go and watch Formula 1."

'It should have been awarded a try': NRL admit error on Kikau knock on

"It should have been awarded a try."

Smith touches top gear ahead of World Cup with dazzling half-century

It took four attempts, but Smith finally made his chance count.

Untouchable van Gisbergen records Holden's first 2019 win in Tasmania

Holden finally breaks its winless drought in 2019.

McLaughlin leads Shell V-Power Racing 1-2 in Tasmania opener

McLaughlin has claimed his sixth win of the season at Symmons Plains.

1000-day wait over: Winterbottom emotional after new team's breakthrough

"It's awesome. I'm a bit emotional, it's been a while."

Winless Dees 'hurting' after slumping to 0-3 following dismal defeat to Essendon

"There's parts of our game that are unacceptable at the moment."

Scans clear Adelaide winger Paul Seedsman of ACL injury

Seedsman rose high for a mark - however, when he came down, he hyperextended his left knee.

Indian legend backs David Warner for World Cup selection

"It boils down to your work ethics, and also the mindset."

Tevita Pangai Junior facing three-week ban for late shot on Cooper Cronk

Pangai Jnr is facing a three-week ban for his late hit on Cronk.

Quiet forwards, non-existent halves: Broncos sprayed after lacklustre defeat

"There were too many dropped heads and we just went out the back door."

Alcott highlights the positive to come from McGuire's coin-toss gaffe

"Then we can just move on and bloody enjoy the footy."

Warner 'in a very good place' as IPL runs flow ahead of World Cup

"He has always had a very positive mindset. He is a very determined and a resilient individual."

'Imagine being Trump at the moment': Banned duo have to expect the heat

"Imagine being Theresa May at the moment. Imagine being Donald Trump at the moment."

Barty's rise 'one of the great female performances in Australian sport'

"She has shown there isn’t a player she can’t beat."

Newcastle cult hero forced into retirement following injuries

In September, Ross underwent surgery to fix his debilitating groin and pelvis concerns.

Ricciardo reveals he risked being 'electrocuted' following car failure in Bahrain

"I don't really feel like getting electrocuted today."

Nine goals to one: Hawthorn stage insane final-quarter meltdown

Who likes a 30-point deficit at three-quarter time?

Pattinson pushes Ashes case further after steering Victoria to Shield title

Pattinson ripped through NSW, with his fourth-day heroics orchestrating a wild collapse.

WATCH: Injured Phillips given rousing reception from packed Adelaide crowd

Adelaide Oval rose as one as the injured Crows star was carted off the ground.

Barty proves to herself that she 'belongs' on tour following Miami breakthrough

"I just need to keep giving myself the opportunity to challenge myself."

Cummins to fly home in preparation for gruelling World Cup and Ashes winter

Cricket Australia are wrapping their star man in cotton wool ahead of a bumper 2019.

'Not thrilled': Ford teams react to tweaks after Supercars ratifies changes

"While we are not thrilled with the situation that has arisen this week, we accept Supercars’ decision."

Super Barty wins through to Miami final after downing Kontaveit

Barty sealed entry into the final after dominating the contest with Kontaveit, winning 6-3 6-3.

Pangai Jnr high on the agenda as Roosters remain coy over contract rumours

"We're pretty confident in the squad that we've got."

Seibold defends Brisbane halves following 'crack under pressure' sledge

"I've got a lot of confidence in those two guys, they're our halfbacks."

Supercars ratifies centre of gravity tweaks following Ford's unbeaten start to 2019 season

"The Supercars Championship is underpinned by technical parity."

'If we had lost tonight, it would have been squarely my fault'

"It was one of those days when you can't get out but can't get away."

Cricket lawmakers clarify 'Mankad' rule is 'essential' following IPL controversy

"This law is essential. Without it, non-strikers could back up at liberty."

Barty guarantees move into top 10 with Miami win over Kvitova

It was Barty's first win over the two-time Wimbledon champion in five attempts.

The numbers that prove why games are 'far more enjoyable' in 2019

"It makes you wonder why we went through all that drama at the start of of last year."

Victoria quick pips run-machine Wade to Shield player of the year award

In nine Shield appearances, Boland took 45 wickets at an average of 19.8.

'Keyboard cowards' slammed over racist comments directed at Liam Ryan

"These keyboard cowards must be held to account."

The sledge that got a spectator kicked out of Kyrgios' Miami Open match

"Why are you watching me on a Sunday night? You've got nothing else to do on a Sunday night?"

Another Farah masterclass has Tigers eyeing off consecutive club-firsts

If Robbie Farah keeps turning back the clock, we may be dealing with dinosaurs again. Or the big bang.

Put to the sword: 'Bad smell' Bombers whacked by GWS

Expectations of Essendon's 2019 may drop just one game into the new season.

'A very good debut': Son-of-a-gun praised by Robinson

Years of training and playing at Burrows Park came to fruition on Saturday night for Lam.

Aussies won't be 'distracted' by attention on banned duo's returns, says Finch

"It was good to just go to the bar and have a beer with them."

AFLPA CEO takes aim at 'deplorable' questioning of players' mental health issues

"We always seem to work towards the negative in the media and social media world."

Impatient Hasler not at Manly to rebuild: 'We want to win, it's as simple as that'

"Any side can get anyone on their day. It's about how you arrive on the day."

'Beyond obvious' Mustang advantage put under microscope in ​centre-of-gravity tests

"In our sport, everyone's at the top of their game driving-wise... it's beyond obvious."

'Empowered' Harris has no time for faceless trolls 'who have cars as cover photos'

"We’re talking about a whole bigger picture, this is society now."

7AFL finally reads the room right with iconic Tayla Harris photo

"We're sorry. Removing the photo sent the wrong message."

Former Australian swimmer Kenneth To dies in Florida aged 26

“Kenneth was known as a truly exceptional person, warm, funny and kind.”

No dramas for Crichton over 'traitor' sledge and booing Souths fans

"I just block it all out and focus on playing footy."

One thing the NRL Bunker has got right so far in 2019

"The officials are there as an assistant."

Ricciardo ready to move on from taxing Australian Grand Prix weekend

"I think we’re too busy pleasing everyone else and not worrying about ourselves."

With 38th birthday looming, white-ball whiz Watson still has the appetite for runs

"I certainly cherish the opportunities I have to be able to play."

Ricciardo left feeling 'flat' after retiring from Australian Grand Prix

"I feel like it is hard to get things going here but also today I feel I was pretty unlucky."

Australian Grand Prix: Bottas romps to victory, Ricciardo forced to retire

He didn't register a win in 2018, but Valtteri Bottas raised eyebrows at Albert Park as he cruised to victory in Melbourne.

McLaughlin wins Albert Park finale as Mostert seals Larry Perkins Trophy

McLaughlin won his third race of the weekend, but Mostert took home the big prize.

King of Leichhardt: Farah winds back the clock to rubbish 'old man' jibes

"Sometimes I tell them to go away and piss off."

Bizarre pre-race bingle opens door to Mostert's first win of the season

Chaz Mostert led home Jamie Whincup, who claimed his 199th podium finish in Supercars competition.

Australian Grand Prix qualifying: Hamilton dashes to pole, Ricciardo 12th

Hamilton blew away the previous track record in Q2, but went even better in Q3.

'Snapping the neck off beers': Rejuvenated Ricciardo keen to play the 'hunter'

"Being the hunter, that’s still going to be a lot of fun this year."

'Goosebumps': McLaughlin dedicates Albert Park victory to Christchurch

McLaughlin dominated to grab his 27th championship race win.

Former Formula 1 champion 'interested' in Bathurst 1000 drive

Alonso could be screaming across Brock's Skyline as early as 2020.

Ricciardo ready for hometown hype, regardless of Renault's competitiveness

"We’re realistic in our approach and we have work to do."

Ben Barba charged following alleged casino incident with partner

The incident-in-question occurred on Australia Day earlier this year.

The 'really big moment' that puts hope into Australia's World Cup defence

"Hopefully we can continue to build on this feeling we've got at the moment."

Turner blitzkrieg provides tasty prospect ahead of Australia's World Cup defence

"I had a lot of confidence I was ready to go if I was given the chance."

Qualifiers to carry Aussie flag with star trio eliminated at Indian Wells

The Aussie hopes in the men's singles draw now lie with two qualifiers.

Test cricket dying? No way: Survey reveals fans prefer longest format

"There's a real opportunity - and responsibility - for us all to cement the future of our superb longer form."

Workhorse Cummins to have wish granted ahead of World Cup

"At 2-1, series on the line..."

Save the date: Lanning's ambition to fill the MCG for women's T20 final

"If we can pull that off, it’ll be incredible."

'I hope there's nothing to it': Hooper 'shocked' at match-fixing allegations

"I speak on behalf of the guys I've played with for sure."

Selectors provide clarity on Smith and Warner's international returns

Smith, Warner and Starc have all missed selection for the upcoming ODI tour of the UAE.

'I'm going well': Pucovski on track with mental health as runs flow

"I'm going well. It's obviously an ongoing process."

Pucovski puts Victoria in box seat with brilliant century

Thursday was a day to remember for Will Pucovski.

Finally! Dasha ends 140-day wait with victory at Indian Wells

With a fist bump and a "c'mon!" Gavrilova finally jumped on the board this season.

Maddinson creates rare Shield history with third consecutive century for Victoria

It's Nic Maddinson's world, and we're just living in it.