Homework broke ground for Voss with ‘hard arse’ Walls
Carlton coach Michael Voss, who played under Robert Walls at Brisbane, is among many people paying tribute to the late AFL great.
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New AFL fixture gives Bulldogs chance to shine
The AFL has planted the Western Bulldogs centre stage in the fixture confirmed for rounds 16-23, with Carlton, Essendon and GWS also prominent.
Power star, Bombers defender return to AFL action
Willie Rioli will return after sitting out Port Adelaide's loss in the Showdown, while Essendon welcome back Jayden Laverde to bolster their defence.
Pacquiao, 46, to return to ring after losing senate bid
Boxing great Manny Pacquiao is coming out of retirement to fight Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight crown in July
Kernick stars as Blues claim women’s Origin series
NSW have won the women's State of Origin series with a game to spare after defeating Queensland 26-6 in Game 2 in Sydney.
Blow for Raiders as prized import face three months out
Matty Nicholson will miss the next three month's of Canberra's NRL season after being sent for surgery on a foot and ankle injury.
Making Day great again: coach’s major goal for golf ace
Jason Day's coach believes Australia's former world No.1 looms as a genuine contender at this week's PGA Championship, a decade after winning his lone major.
Crichton tipped for Origin captaincy, but not just yet
Superstar centre Stephen Crichton will "no doubt" captain NSW in the State of Origin one day, says Canterbury's general manager of football Phil Gould.
Wrexham co-owner confirms ‘Down Under’ pre-season tour
Wrexham will play three games against A-League opposition in July in preparation for the popular Welsh club's return to England's second-tier Championship.
Mam back as Broncos old halves firm crowned by ‘King’
Ezra Mam will play his first NRL game of the year for Brisbane alongside captain Adam Reynolds, as Wally Lewis explains why it is a match made in heaven.
Australians dash to fly home with IPL suspended
The IPL has been suspended due to the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan, leaving Australian players plotting their paths home.
Hinkley warns rivals about targeting Power star Rioli
Ken Hinkley can't say when Willie Rioli will play again but has warned rivals not to target the Port Adelaide forward on his AFL return.
How Perth won an 18-year battle for NRL readmission
Plans for Perth's NRL return were first hatched in 2006. There have been no shortage of highs, lows, hurdles and false dawns on the ensuing rollercoaster ride.
Penrith’s right edge hope defensive woes behind them
Penrith's right edge were leaking tries too often during the Panthers' horror start to the season. But winger Paul Alamoti believes his side are back on track.
Raiders ignoring raps ahead of NRL table-topping clash
Coach Ricky Stuart says his Canberra side won't change their approach as they ready themselves for a blockbuster top-of-the-table battle with Canterbury.
Emotion-charged Suns out to extend Darwin hot streak
Daniel Rioli notes Gold Coast have a strong recent record in Darwin 'home' games but admits they face a stern test from a red-hot Western Bulldogs outfit.
Bring on NZ: Wallaroos aim to bust 0-27 record
The Wallaroos will be aiming to post their first win over New Zealand when the two teams lock horns in Newcastle on Saturday.
Dragons aim for consistency to end NRL losing streak
Coach Shane Flanagan says the Dragons have their "backs to the wall" and need to rediscover their best form when they host the Warriors on Saturday.
Kangaroos gun Wardlaw returns, Cats get Miers back
North Melbourne midfielder George Wardlaw and Geelong forward Gryan Miers headline the inclusions for the round-nine AFL fixtures on Sunday.
Boomers thump Tall Blacks to clinch Trans-Tasman series
The Australian Boomers have beaten New Zealand for a second time to clinch the Trans-Tasman Throwdown.
Titans miracle delivers Hasler pressure-relieving win
Des Hasler has declared Gold Coast's 24-20 win over Newcastle isn't about him, but the miraculous comeback couldn't have come at a better time for the coach.
Suaalii knocked out in Waratahs’ costly loss to Reds
Wallabies star Joseph Aukuso-Suaalii has been knocked out in the NSW Waratahs' despairing 28-21 Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Queensland Reds in Sydney.
Hat-trick hero Botic sends Western into ALM semis
Noah Botic has scored a hat-trick to lead Western United to a 3-2 elimination final win over Adelaide United and into a semi-final against Melbourne City.
Mitchell magic seals Souths’ comeback win
Latrell Mitchell was at his influential best on return from suspension, helping South Sydney come from behind to beat Brisbane in rainy Sydney.
Opals thump NZ by 41, clinch Trans-Tasman series
Alex Fowler, Miela Sowah and Maddison Rocci starred as the Opals took an unbeatable 2-0 series lead with a 41-point belting of the Tall Ferns.
Maguire refuses to guarantee Mam recall despite injury
Michael Maguire was tight-lipped about Ezra Mam's chances of a Brisbane recall next week, but Ben Hunt wants the five-eighth back in the first-grade side.
Eagles skipper Allen finding his happiness in defence
It's been a tough year for West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen, but a recent move to defence has been a breath of fresh air.
‘It was hard’: Pole reflects on Storm snubbing
Wests Tigers are facing off with Stefano Utoikamanu for the first time but there's a world where Fonua Pole is also lining up for Melbourne this week.
Fitzgibbons, Wilson fall short in Gold Coast Pro final
Australian veterans Sally Fitzgibbons and Julian Wilson have had to settle for runner-up trophies in the Gold Coast Pro in an epic day of finals action.
‘No regrets’, Olakau’atu reveals Origin flip over melee
After initially wishing he'd never been involved in a wild off-field melee in State of Origin last year, now Haumole Olakau'atu says he has no regrets.
Tino cleared as Maroons star accepts his Origin fate
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is breathing a sigh of relief but fellow Queensland star Ben Hunt has given up hope of featuring in the State of Origin opener.