Bombers land premiership coach for key role
Essendon have pulled off a huge recruiting coup, luring John Longmire away from Sydney to be their new head of performance.
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Why Lions are primed to dominate after star’s departure
A young core and emerging group of stars have the Brisbane Lions bullish about their chances of contending for years to come as they eye further AFL success.
Trade me to Port: Crows forward makes shock request
Luke Pedlar is set to become just the eighth player to feature for both of South Australia's AFL clubs after requesting a trade from the Crows to the Power.
Luai to be face of Pepsi while Coke sponsors the Chiefs
Jarome Luai will balance being Pepsi's brand ambassador in Papua New Guinea with Coca-Cola giving the Chiefs the most lucrative sleeve sponsorship in the NRL.
Fairytale finish set up for Smith against Roosters
One year on from being squeezed out of the Sydney Roosters by Daly Cherry-Evans' arrival, Sandon Smith can now win a premiership against his old club.
Big question as Socceroos back up for Brazil rematch
Veteran Socceroos back Aziz Behich has explained how the side can counter an inevitable Brazilian backlash in Brisbane.
‘Good spirits’: Roosters players back Watson for GF
The grand final-bound Sydney Roosters are expected to launch a bid to free Connor Watson from concussion protocols, with teammates attesting to his recovery.
‘None of my business’: Fagan won’t crown AFL successor
Still tossing up his AFL coaching future, Brisbane's Chris Fagan has declared he would not be part of picking a potential successor.
BBL fallout: former NSW premier quits as CA chair
Former NSW premier Mike Baird has resigned as Cricket Australia chairman as the Big Bash League privatisation saga continues.
Unlikely winner from Knight’s ban for Cleary tackle
Harrison Graham is set to be the big beneficiary from the grand final suspension that awaits Newcastle hooker Phoenix Crossland.
‘Bailed-out’ US pile on more Presidents Cup misery
The United States have dominated the final-day singles to notch a historic comeback Presidents Cup win over the Internationals to deny a first win since 1998.
More Bling: Aussie takes world cycling road race silver
Evergreen Australian road race veteran Michael Matthews has conjured up another medal, winning silver in the world road race championship in Montreal.
Roosters utility’s long road to NRLW decider, World Cup
Fiji international Taina Naividi has endured two ACL tears and the death of her father en route to what she hopes will be an elusive NRLW premiership.
‘Big rivalry’: two NRLW powerhouses revive rich history
Brisbane and Sydney Roosters will clash in their fourth NRLW grand final showdown against each other, with the Broncos yet to lose to the women from Bondi.
Socceroos ‘can be better too’ after poking Brazil bear
Having poked the bear in Townsville, the Socceroos are preparing for a Brazilian backlash in Brisbane.
Cleary may win Dally M from hospital bed after surgery
Nathan Cleary has had emergency surgery on his horror ankle injury, which could deny him the ability to accept the NRL's biggest individual award in person.
Special night for Knights fans who will 12 men to glory
Devoted Newcastle fans braved severe transport delays as they fuelled their team to their first grand final appearance in 25 years.
Wallabies facing Bledisloe Cup centres crisis after win
The Wallabies have produced a statement win a year out from the World Cup, but the victory over the Springboks could come at a big cost.
Snug fit: Aussie hailed in Warwickshire county triumph
Beau Webster's contribution hasn't been forgotten by Warwickshire as they celebrated their county championship triumph in Birmingham.
Eleven-man Wallabies hang on against South Africa
The Wallabies had four players sent off in seven minutes but were still able to cling on for a nerve-shredding Test win over world champions South Africa.
Swans hand Lions more AFLW misery, Suns storm home
Sydney have survived an almighty scare to inch Brisbane closer to a seven-year low while Gold Coast rallied to shore up their spot inside the AFLW's top eight.
Knights rise from last to GF with Penrith scalp
Twelve months ago, Newcastle finished with a wooden spoon. Now they are just 80 minutes from a potential premiership.
Cleary details revealed as Penrith machine malfunctions
Penrith have outlined the details of their casualty ward, with Nathan Cleary requiring surgery on both feet and two others badly hurt in the loss to Newcastle.
Australia limp to ODI series loss as Protea bats bloom
Despite more big hitting from captain Mitch Marsh and Travis Head, Australia have again crumbled to lose their second ODI and the series against South Africa.
Fast start from 36ers sets up easy NBL win over Cairns
Bryce Cotton and Nick Rakocevic have made light work of the Cairns Taipans, helping Adelaide to a 14-point win in their first home game of the season.
First hip-drop send-off set to bring grand final ban
Newcastle hooker Phoenix Crossland became the game's first player to be sent off for a hip-drop tackle and he looks set to pay a high price.
‘Fight to win’: Dunkley a four-time premiership hero
Brisbane have a prized rating at the club that midfielder Josh Dunkley wins nearly every week and in Saturday's AFL grand final, it was easy to see why.
Arrests and flight delays follow AFL grand final
Fights between unruly Fremantle Dockers fans ended in dozens of arrests and violence against police after a nail-biting AFL grand final.
Stunning AFL grand final breaks TV viewing records
Brisbane's epic AFL grand final comeback triumph over Fremantle was also a big win for the Seven Network and the league, with record viewing numbers.
Fagan farewell? How ‘immortal’ coach transformed Lions
Brisbane icon Jonathan Brown has described Chris Fagan as an immortal as the AFL club's captain and chairman confront the prospect of their coach departing.
Brisbane through to their fifth NRLW grand final
Brisbane will get the chance to send retiring club legend Ali Brigginshaw out a winner in the grand final after they overpowered Gold Coast 20-8 at Robina.