Saints’ Garcia rises from Ross bake to AFL nomination
A week after Hugo Garcia felt the full force of coach Ross Lyon's fury, the St Kilda youngster is the latest AFL Rising Star nomination.
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Port’s Rioli apologises for message to Bulldogs player
Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli has apologised and the AFL will take no further action after his message to a Western Bulldogs player caused a stir.
Swans weigh up AFL tribunal challenge for Melican ban
Sydney might take Lewis Melican's striking charge to the tribunal after he was offered a three-game ban for the incident involving GWS opponent Toby Bedford.
‘No regrets’: Storm prop ready for former club, roomie
Melbourne prop Stefano Utoikamanu will take on his former club Wests Tigers aiming to make up for discipline lapses that cost his team against Canberra.
‘Firecracker’ Gilbert endorsed for Maroons return
Dolphins captain Tom Gilbert is tipped to complete a remarkable injury comeback and return to the State of Origin arena for the first time in two years..
Klein double lifts Roar to ALM win over Mariners
Brisbane Roar have ended their A-League Men season with a comeback 2-1 win over fellow non-finalists Central Coast thanks to a Samuel Klein double.
Toia the destroyer stars as Roosters beat Dolphins
Sydney Roosters centre and former Redcliffe junior Robert Toia has carved up the Dolphins in a 36-26 win, with skipper James Tedesco man of the match..
Dockers exposed again in AFL shocker against Saints
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir said he will question himself hard after his team were beaten badly by St Kilda.
Tedesco’s hot form will force Daley to make No.1 choice
James Tedesco's hot form for Sydney Roosters has kept the heat on Dylan Edwards for the NSW fullback spot and forced coach Laurie Daley to make a tough call.
Ryles would need ‘a loan off Moses’ to comment on refs
Jason Ryles says he'll only comment on the officiating of Parramatta's loss at Magic Round if Mitch Moses lends him money to pay his probable fine.
Lyon says Saints won’t be carried away by big AFL win
St Kilda face another big Friday night test next week against Carlton after taking Fremantle apart at Marvel Stadium.
Surgery for Dolphins’ Plath damages lock’s Origin hopes
Versatile Dolphins lock Max Plath is facing a month on the sidelines after foot surgery as the side's season reaches a critical point.
Vine continues Aussie cycling victory spree in Europe
Queenslander Jay Vine is the latest Australian cycling winner in Europe, prevailing with a last-kilometre attack on the Tour de Romandie's third stage.
Aussie surfers get boost in new-look World Surf League
The World Surf League has unveiled its 2026 calendar with the one-day finals cut and a trio of of Australian events opening the season, starting at Bells Beach.
Heavyweight hope Huni rockets into ‘massive’ title shot
Heavyweight hope Justis Huni has stepped in to take on British star Fabio Wardley in England for the WBA interim world title belt.
‘Love to play Origin’: visions of Inglis drive Toia
Sydney Roosters prodigy Robert Toia wants to represent Queensland like Greg Inglis did, and credits mentoring from club legend Joey Manu for his red-hot form.
No signs of rust in Gilmore’s Gold Coast return
Stephanie Gilmore, competing at the highest level for the first time since 2023, is one of four Australian women through to the round of 16 on the Gold Coast.
Mann ready to join Beetson as oldest Maroons debutants
More than a decade after making an NRL debut as a centre, Canterbury lock Kurt Mann believes he is more ready than ever to take his chance in State of Origin.
Wary of surging Suns, Fagan not swept up in QClash hype
Gold Coast's form has ensured a mouth-watering QClash with the defending AFL premiers, but Brisbane coach Chris Fagan isn't getting swept up in the romance.
Fifita ready to ‘rip and tear’ for Ipswich in Q Cup
David Fifita will play his first Queensland Cup match since 2018 when he lines up with the Ipswich Jets, and he has taken his axing by Gold Coast on the chin.
How Papenhuyzen defied coach’s doubts on road to 100
Four years after a sickening head knock kicked off a cruel run of injuries for Ryan Papenhuyzen, the Melbourne ace will bring up 100 NRL games at Magic Round.
Too weak, Reds lament soft tries in Super loss to Drua
The bottom-placed Fijian Drua have scored a last-minute try to upset the Queensland Reds 36-33 in a roller-coaster Super Rugby Pacific clash in Suva.
The premiership lesson GWS young gun learned from Lions
Looking to end an early-season form slump with a derby win, GWS forward Darcy Jones is listing Brisbane's premiership campaign last season as inspiration.
Reynolds set for Broncos bogey side, 2023 GF ‘a lesson’
Brisbane skipper Adam Reynolds is fit to lead the side against a Penrith outfit the Broncos have only beaten once in the last nine outings.
Hawks ruck Meek ready to step up and tame Tigers
Hawthorn ruckman Lloyd Meek is raring to go toe-to-toe with Richmond captain Toby Nankervis in their clash at the MCG.
Swim great joins Australian Olympic Committee board
Swimming great Susie O'Neill and AusCycling chairman Craig Bingham have joined the board of the Australian Olympic Committee
Sharpe hat-trick lifts Knights, injury woes for Souths
Newcastle's attack has finally clicked against injury-hit South Sydney in a 30-4 win as No.6 Fletcher Sharpe ensured the end of a five-game losing run.
Rabbitohs injury crisis deepens with Mamouzelos
There are concerns for South Sydney hooker Peter Mamouzelos after a dislocated elbow was still not back in place well after the side's 30-4 loss to Newcastle.
City end Sydney’s season with last round thumping
Melbourne City have finished second in the A-League Men after a 5-1 thrashing of Sydney FC, who will miss out on finals to Adelaide United.
‘Gritty’ Warriors defy Cowboys for equal-best NRL start
The Warriors have been forced to hold off a rampaging North Queensland comeback to win, 30-26, for the sixth time in seven NRL games.
Fever pip Lightning in Super Netball thriller
West Coast Fever made it back-to-back wins since the return of Jhaniele Fowler-Nembard with a thrilling victory over Sunshine Coast Lightning.