Lions roar into AFL prelim with stunning win over GWS
Brisbane have dug deep to defeat GWS by five points in an AFL semi-final at Engie Stadium, advancing to a preliminary final against Geelong at the MCG.
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Nyika yearns for tougher test after cruisy headline act
David Nyika is asking for someone to "take him to the trenches" after the New Zealand star cruised to a third-round stoppage of Tommy Karpency in Auckland.
Cowboys answer critics as they end Knights season
North Queensland have beaten Newcastle 28-16 in their NRL elimination final to set up a clash with Cronulla.
Coniglio subbed out of AFL final after head knock
Stephen Coniglio has suffered a heavy blow to the head in the GWS-Brisbane AFL semi-final, with the Giants activating their substitution early on.
Grant gives Melbourne AFL fans something to cheer about
Scoring his first-ever NRL hat-trick, skipper Harry Grant is hoping that AFL fans in Melbourne, with no finals team, jump on the Storm bandwagon.
Victory, Macarthur move into Australia Cup semi-finals
A-League outfits Melbourne Victory and Macarthur FC have moved into the last four of the Australia Cup after downing NPL opposition in Saturday quarter-finals.
Israel launches deadly strikes in south, central Gaza
Israeli air strikes have hit central and southern Gaza overnight as the family of a US-Turkish activist killed by an Israeli soldier prepares for her funeral.
Finals heat ramps up on Sharks after Storm damage
Cronulla will aim to put a NRL qualifying final mauling by Melbourne quickly behind them as they attempt to avoid a second-straight sets exit in three seasons.
Blow for Dolphins as Fuller suffers knee injury
The Dolphins have suffered a potential blow, with fullback Trai Fuller to go for knee scans after suffering a suspected serious injury in the Queensland Cup.
Harrison shines for unbeaten Bullets at NBL Blitz
Coach Justin Schueller's Brisbane Bullets showed they could be a force to be reckoned with during the upcoming NBL season after going unbeaten in the Blitz.
Storm roll Sharks, Bellamy declares Panthers favourites
Minor premiers Melbourne held Cronulla scoreless in the second half as they roared to a 37-10 win in their NRL qualifying final.
Blues cruise past Cats, keep AFLW finals quest on track
Carlton have won their second game on the bounce after making light work of Geelong, keeping the Cats goalless, to claim a 24-point victory at Ikon Park.
Lenarduzzi breaks Sharks’ hearts, Knights belt Titans
Brisbane snuck up on ladder-leading Cronulla in round eight of the NRLW season before Newcastle scored their biggest-ever win.
Born out of Penrith’s success, Crichton finds his voice
Stephen Crichton has become one of the best captains and recruits in the NRL in 2024, but his rise traces back to two separate pre-season army camps.
Mother charged with murdering her two sons fronts court
A mother charged with murdering her two sons has fronted court for the first time on two domestic violence murder counts.
Save lives: plea to NSW premier after overdose deaths
A Greens MP has called on NSW Premier Chris Minns to fast track drug testing laws after two people died from accidental heroin overdoses at a house party.
Brooks mentally fresh before long-awaited finals debut
Luke Brooks says he's in a far better head space since moving from Wests Tigers for Manly, leaving him well prepared for a finals debut 4040 days in the making.
Scientific probe into controversial gas projects
Gas exploration in the Beetaloo Basin in the Northern Territory will be assessed by an independent group of scientists, amid concerns over any impact to water.
Olivia Gadecki into WTA semi-finals and world top 100
Australia's Olivia Gadecki has continued her impressive run in Mexico by advancing to the Guadalajara Open semi-finals after beating Martina Trevisan.
Stolen Generations call for support to age with dignity
Australia's Stolen Generations survivors need trauma-informed care as they age, say the organisations who support them.
Critics made Panthers ‘giggle’: Jarome Luai
Jarome Luai says Penrith's critics will be "looking over their shoulder" after the emphatic qualifying-final defeat of the Sydney Roosters.
Trump criticises Harris in California press conference
Donald Trump has criticised Vice President Kamala Harris' record in California as he addressed reporters near Los Angeles.
Hewitt’s Aussies make Davis Cup finals on their day off
Australia's tennis men have qualified for the Davis Cup finals, delighted to reach the Malaga eight-team showdown on their day off.
Ukraine Kursk incursion ‘slows Russia’ as POWs swapped
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says a Russian counterattack in its southwestern region of Kursk has made little progress.
Short’s five-for in vain as England level T20 series
Not even a remarkable five-wicket haul for Australia's part-time spinner Matt Short could stop England levelling the T20I series with a three-wicket win.
Beer, petrol and student loans: Nats sharpen poll pitch
Relief for Australians struggling with cost of living and cutting red tape for farmers have dominated a policy discussion within a National Party conference.
Cowboys target NRL history with ‘Minister for Defence’
North Queensland coach Todd Payten says the side's defensive system has finally clicked as they aim to make NRL era history and win the NRL title from fifth.
Speedster Warbrick taking his Storm game to new heights
Ahead of their NRL qualifying final against Cronulla, the Storm's Kiwi ace Will Warbrick feels his confidence is growing alongside his try-scoring tally.
Robinson laments ref call in Roosters’ finals loss
Trent Robinson has been left to wonder what might have been if officials hadn't called a forward pass at a crucial point of the Roosters' qualifying final loss.
AFL order Hinkley to explain his taunting of Hawthorn
The AFL has issued a 'please explain' to Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley for his taunting of Hawthorn players after the Power's dramatic semi-final win.
Australia’s multi-million cash offer to save Comm Games
Commonwealth Games Australia is offering Scotland millions of dollars to help secure the future of the 2026 edition of the multi-sport event.