Liam O'Loughlin

3 days ago | nine.com.au | Liam O'Loughlin

Exiled star Taylan May has declared he is ready to "play next week" and has denied he would be a "risk" to any potential NRL suitors. The 23-year-old was sacked by the Panthers almost one year ago following a string of off-field incidents, ending his tenure with the club. At the time, May was also facing domestic violence charges and was subject to the no-fault stand-down policy, but those charges were dropped in March of this year.

3 days ago | nine.com.au | Liam O'Loughlin

Harry Garside will make his return to the boxing ring on Wednesday - but first, the two-time Olympian had to get through a bizarre press conference. The 27-year-old, who hasn't competed as a professional in more than three years, was on deck at the Hordern Pavilion ahead of his lightweight clash with Charlie Bell. Garside will co-main event the card against Bell, with top-ranked super-bantamweight contender Sam Goodman headlining the pay-per-view event in Sydney.

3 days ago | nine.com.au | Liam O'Loughlin

Indian legend Virat Kohli has officially announced his retirement from Test cricket. The former captain and one of the country's all-time greats will bow out ahead of the upcoming series against England. Kohli finishes his glittering international red-ball career with 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries. The 36-year-old confirmed the news via social media on Monday afternoon (AEST). "It's been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket.

3 days ago | nine.com.au | Liam O'Loughlin

This week marks the last chance for players to stake their claim and earn State of Origin selection, with a number of incumbents and bolters still vying for spots. Parramatta will receive a huge boost out wide, while the Broncos will welcome back Ezra Mam after the five-eighth's suspension for an off-field incident last year. Mam first must be cleared over a high tackle after being reported for an incident in his Queensland Cup return on Sunday.

3 days ago | nine.com.au | Liam O'Loughlin

Another incident involving an NRL trainer wetting the ball has come to light after North Queensland's thrilling golden-point draw against the Panthers. In the wake of the 30-30 clash, footage did the rounds on Sunday that showed Penrith trainer Shane Elford spraying water onto the ball in a moment that left Cowboys fans fuming.