SHOCKING: 5 - What They Never Told You

'Very confident': Blues' Strange fit for Origin decider

Canberra wonder boy Ethan Strange has been passed fit for the State of Origin decider after sending an injury scare through the NSW camp.

AAP · Jul 6

Inside the quirky pub empire where phones and swearing are banned – and why landlords want to keep it that way

IN DEPTH: Humphrey Smith’s ideocentric command of his Samuel Smith pub empire polarised a nation, but managers and loyal customers tell Alex Ross that his unique style of running a ‘traditional pub’ should never be undervalued, or overridden, following his recent death

The Independent UK · Jul 4

First dinosaur bone from Antarctica was unnoticed for 40 years

The British Antarctic Survey has uncovered a tail vertebra belonging to a Titanosaur

The Independent UK · Jun 29

Bulldogs baulk at talk of star forward heading for exit

Jacob Preston is in the sights of the Perth Bears, but Cameron Ciraldo has clarified what his star forward's plans are beyond his current Bulldogs deal.

AAP · Jun 19

Sea Eagles brothers moonlighting as pub trivia hosts

In a showing of brotherly love, Jake and Tom Trbojevic have agreed to become pub trivia hosts to help their brother Ben's new business.

AAP · Jun 17

Maroons on notice for incoming Blues aerial threat

Queensland are well aware of what debutant NSW winger Mark Nawaqanitawase can bring to the Origin arena after his performances for the Kangaroos.

AAP · Jun 16

Aussie nears shot at Japan's pound-for-pound king

Sam Goodman will fight Ryosuke Nishida for an interim world title belt and the chance to finally face Japanese star and pound-for-pound king Naoya Inoue.

AAP · Jun 15

Storm star suffers setback but eyes World Cup return

Tui Kamikamica has set his sights on leading Fiji at the Rugby League World Cup, with the Melbourne prop's return to the NRL delayed by a medical setback.

AAP · Jun 15

Blanks to bullets: how Flegler came back from the brink

Queensland prop Thomas Flegler's comeback to the State of Origin arena after shoulder nerve surgery is testament to a footballer who could not be broken.

AAP · Jun 12

Why young Aussie NBA prospect chose Cairns Taipans

Australian NBA prospect Luke Paul says it was an easy decision to sign with the Cairns Taipans, despite the team's recent on-court struggles.

AAP · Jun 12