LIVE: Chooks receive huge boost for blockbuster clash

Welcome to Wide World Of Sports' LIVE coverage of Sunday's round three fixtures, headlined by Parramatta hosting Manly.

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is out for the NRL season after suffering an ACL tear in round three against the Bulldogs.

Titans dealt major blow as Fa'asuamaleaui fears confirmed

Titans captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will miss the rest of the NRL season after suffering an ACL injury against the Bulldogs.

Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Visa Cash App RB walks in the Pitlane during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Circuit on March 23, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Mason - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)

Ricciardo 'a bit puzzled' after career Melbourne low

Daniel Ricciardo was slower than his teammate even before his deleted lap time relegated him to the back of the grid for the Australian Grand Prix.

Tom Papley and Tony Jones.

TJ calls out Swans star for 'bemusing' double standards

Tom Papley called Essendon's tough guy tactics a "facade" and claimed the Bombers were targeting Swans players off the ball.

Mick Byrne rocking his Bulls cap.

Coach trolls Waratahs after carrying two year grudge

Drua coach Mick Byrne has cheekily donned a Chicago Bulls cap after a historic win to make the Waratahs eat their words.

Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #97 WeatherTech Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Focused Health 250 at Circuit of The Americas on March 23, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

'Dumb rule' robs van Gisbergen in 'crazy' NASCAR race

Shane van Gisbergen finished second on the road, but was classified 28th after copping a massive post-race penalty for a last lap infringement.

Australian javelin thrower Kathryn Mitchell pictured at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics.

Athletics body slammed as Aussies flock to rebel event

An Olympic javelin thrower has unloaded as she prepares to back an event aiming to turbocharge the sport amid claims of neglect.

UFC fighter set to be axed over 'nasty' biting incident

Igor Severino has been disqualified against Andre Lima over an ugly biting incident, with UFC Dana White set to cut the fighter.

Demetriou's job in jeopardy as Rabbitohs 'scars' revealed

Jason Demetriou's future at the Rabbitohs is clouded, with returns for both Sam Burgess and Wayne Bennett rumoured.

Tevita Pangai Junior celebrates his KO win over Raphael Sa'u in The Fists And The Furious.

Pangai's career in balance despite 'fantastic' KO

Tevita Pangai Junior's future in boxing is up in the air amid persistent rumours he could return to the NRL with the Broncos.

Twin injuries put Ponga on path to Origin redemption

A week ago it seemed Newcastle superstar Kalyn Ponga would struggle to get back into Queensland's State of Origin team.

Apisai Koroisau of the Tigers celebrates after winning the round three NRL match between Wests Tigers and Cronulla Sharks at Leichhardt Oval, on March 23, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Getty Images)

Koroisau battled 'heavy gastro' in Sharks demolition

Api Koroisau was at his brilliant best against the Sharks on Saturday night, and did it while battling a nasty case of gastro.

The Waratahs lost in extra time in Lautoka.

Pressure mounts on Tahs after golden point heartbreak

Darren Coleman's status as Waratahs coach is looking increasingly shaky after NSW fell to yet another heartbreaking loss.

Harry Cunningham of the Swans is challenged by Peter Wright of the Bombers in a marking contest.

Bombers forward in hot water for head-high hit

Peter Wright is facing a nervous wait following a high bump on Harry Cunningham during the Bombers' 30-point loss to the Swans.

Sharks star left in moon boot with coach 'filthy' at loss

Cronulla's preparation was sent into chaos before kick off when they were down a man and it only got worse from there.

Sail GP CEO Sir Russell Coutts reacts as dolphins on the course prevent racing in Christchurch.

Dolphins send major sporting event into turmoil

As if to prove a point, the mammals appeared close to the start line prior to the first race. They never left.

Bayley Kuenzie of the Force scores a try.

Force rock Reds with huge Super Rugby upset

The Queensland Reds have had their bubble burst by the Western Force, who have hauled themselves off the Super Rugby Pacific canvas.

The Crusaders at Eden Park.

Rugby's most successful team crash to 0-5 horror show

The Blues might have been "feeling sorry" for their muddling mates from down south, but not enough to stop them piling on the misery.

Alexander Albon driving for Williams Racing during the 2024 Rolex Australian Formula One Grand Prix at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit on March 23, 2024 in Albert Park, Australia. (Photo by Dave Hewison/Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)

Boss rips team's 'unacceptable' parts shortage

After a crash for his teammate forced Logan Sergeant to give up his own car, the Williams team boss has opened up on the situation that led to the situation.

Tigers 'put on a show' to stun Cronulla in huge upset

Leichhardt Oval was rocking like it was 2005 as the Wests Tigers secured a convincing win over Cronulla on Saturday night.

Daniel Ricciardo ran off the Albert Park track at Turn 5 causing his flying lap time to be deleted.

Ricciardo suffers horror career-first at home GP

Daniel Ricciardo will start on the back row for Sunday's Australian Grand Prix after his last-ditch flying lap time was deleted for exceeding track limits.

Rabbitohs head coach Jason Demetriou looks on during a South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL Training Session at USANA Rabbitohs Centre on August 29, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Demetriou's grim admission after Roosters drubbing

Souths coach Jason Demetriou believes his side's 42-point drubbing at the hands of their arch rivals is the "lowest point of (his) career".

Steven May is tended to by trainers after a heavy collision during the round two AFL match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Melbourne Demons.

Dees' huge win soured by double injury blow

Steven May was taken to hospital after copping a heavy knock to the ribs during the Demons' 55-point win over the Hawks on Saturday.

Hunt's jarring admission after Red V capitulation

Ben Hunt's jarring post-game admission has summed up the state of the Dragons after a 46-24 loss to the Cowboys.

'Confidence' gone as Dragons bomb four tries in defeat

St George Illawarra bombed four tries and it came back to bite them, with the Cowboys overcoming a 14-point deficit on Saturday night.

Rookie's wholesome admission in Tigers upset

The Wests Tigers had Leichardt Oval in party mode and they have a new hero in one of their halves after an impressive start to his career.

Paulo Aokuso after defeating Emmanuel Danso.

Aussie boxing star calls out next victim

Paulo Aokuso has targeted a fight with Irishman Conor Wallace and plans to take his belts in a blockbuster fight, should he accept.

Ciraldo's philosophy pays off after shock Dogs shutout

The approach of Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo has paid off, with the side producing a dominant 32-0 win over the Titans.

Matthew Payne and Cameron Waters both ended up in the wall.

'Ridiculous': Supercars star fumes over 'awkward' crash

Race three of the Melbourne SuperSprint started dramatically when Matthew Payne and Cameron Waters tangled for the lead.

Grave concern for Origin star in 'devastating' blow

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui's departure from the field added insult to injury for the Titans after the Bulldogs' incredibly dominant display.