Cowboys rally late to deny Broncos
A moment of magic from Jonathan Thurston in his last NRL derby set up Coen Hess to give North Queensland victory on Thursday night and put Brisbane’s finals plans in jeopardy.
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Thurston-inspired Cowboys overrun Knights in Friday night thriller
A Gavin Cooper try two minutes from fulltime secured a comeback victory for North Queensland over Newcastle on Friday night, ending a five-game home losing streak.
Magpies sneak past Lions
A last minute goal from first-year player Jaidyn Stephenson saw Collingwood squeeze a seven-point victory over the winless Brisbane Lions.
Cowboys find NRL form to beat Gold Coast
Last year’s grand finalists North Queensland have snapped a five-game losing streak with a convincing 26-14 victory over Gold Coast in Townsville.
Cowboys facing changes after rough start
North Queensland coach Paul Green admits there could be personnel changes as his side looks to avoid a sixth straight NRL defeat against Gold Coast.
Sunshine Coast defeat Giants in Super Netball final
The Sunshine Coast Lightning are the inaugural Super Netball champions, defeating the Giants 65-48 in the grand final in Brisbane.
Aloisi praises young gun after Roar's 2-1 ACL win
Brisbane Roar coach John Aloisi has held up the performance of young midfielder Joe Caletti in his side’s 2-1 victory against Kashima Antlers as evidence that Australian football is still producing top-quality young talent.
Quade kills it in a trial (yeah, we know, a trial)
Quade Cooper starred on his Queensland return as the Reds thrashed Melbourne 32-13 in a Super Rugby trial match in Brisbane on Tuesday night.
Melbourne Rebels out for improvement
Melbourne Rebels coach Tony McGahan insists his side will be much-improved when their Super Rugby season begins on Thursday week, after a second-successive pre-season trial drubbing.
Henry: Hayne will stay at fullback
Gold Coast coach Neil Henry was happy with Jarryd Hayne’s performance at fullback in the Titans’ loss to Penrith, but called for him to improve for their last regular-season match against North Queensland.
Cahill happy for City to lean on him
Putting thousands on attendances, serenading his new team and, now, getting on the field, Tim Cahill already feels like he’s been at Melbourne City forever and is loving being home.
Highlights: Lions stun Suns to win Queensland derby
The Brisbane Lions recovered from the loss of ruckman Stefan Martin to a sickening hit from Steven May, to take the QClash by 13 points, for their first win of the season.
Highlights: Reds beat Highlanders in rugby thriller
Queensland have held on for their first victory of the Super Rugby season, edging the Highlanders 28-27 in a Saturday night thriller at Suncorp Stadium.
Highlights: Roar destroy Victory in A-League
Jamie Maclaren bagged a hat-trick as Brisbane embarrassed defending premiers Melbourne Victory in a 5-0 drubbing that sends the Roar back to the A-League summit.
Larkham backs Pocock to make right call
Brumbies boss Stephen Larkham says David Pocock and the franchise were both upset with the player’s future being put in the spotlight this week, but backed the Wallabies star to make the right decision.
WATCH: Brumbies outclass Reds in trial
Injuries to Queensland flankers Liam Gill and Lolo Fakaosilea overshadowed a 31-18 loss to the Brumbies in their Super Rugby trial at Ballymore on Friday night, but the Reds are hopeful both will be fit for the season-opener in a fortnight.
HIGHLIGHTS: Roar too good for Melbourne City
Brisbane have ended Melbourne City’s four-match winning streak with a 3-1 victory that keeps the Roar in touch with Western Sydney at the top of the A-League ladder.
Roar and Glory share the points
Brisbane Roar striker Henrique’s late strike salvaged a home draw with leaders Perth Glory but did little to hide the work new coach Franz Thijssen has to do if he is to turn the A-League champions’ season around.
NSW continue perfect one day cup with win over Queensland
Kurtis Patterson’s unbeaten half-century led the New South Wales Blues to victory over the Queensland Bulls by five wickets in the one-day cup at the Gabba on Friday.
Ref told of alleged Botha fight fix offer
The referee at the centre of the controversial Sonny Bill Williams-Frans Botha boxing bout has revealed he was told about an alleged bribe offer before the fight took place.