Kangaroos’ Curtis cops three-game ban for tackle
North Melbourne will be without impressive small forward Paul Curtis for three AFL games after he was suspended for a dangerous tackle.
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Galvin-ised Tigers strike timely gold to down Sharks
The end of Lachlan Galvin's NRL exile has helped Wests Tigers to a 20-18 golden-point win over Cronulla.
Sydney lose to Western United, finals hopes on thin ice
Matthew Grimaldi made the difference as Western United further rocked Sydney FC's finals hopes with a 1-0 win in the ALM.
First $2 million man set to strike NRL gold in Perth
League great Mark Geyer and leading player agent Simon Mammino explain why the Perth-based Bears will be a financial boon for elite NRL players
Perth’s NRL entry to set right historical wrong: Geyer
Former Western Reds star Mark Geyer insists the new Perth NRL franchise will thrive as he shines a light on the real reason the city lost elite rugby league.
Party like it’s 1922: Bears celebrate NRL return in WA
There is an in-principle agreement for the NRL to expand into Perth, with the North Sydney Bears' resurrection being hailed as a day for the 'true believers'.
Aussies eye NFL draft after Mailata’s Super Bowl glory
Australian NFL fans will tune in with interest when the draft takes place in Wisconsin, with a number of Aussie young guns hoping to earn contracts.
‘I’ve seen a trend’: Fagan’s reminder for leaky Lions
Brisbane's leaky defence has concerned coach Chris Fagan, who insists the Lions have not spoken to Jamarra Ugle-Hagan about a move north.
Flanagan hammers agent as Dragons lose teen star
Shane Flanagan has hit out at the handling of contract negotiations, slamming the agent of rising Dragons star Finau Latu.
Rabbitohs lose Walker as they look to snare Storm win
Hunting their first win in Melbourne, South Sydney have lost Cody Walker to a torn calf while the Storm have left out enforcer Nelson Asofa-Solomona.
Saints resigned to King’s long-term AFL absence
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says they do not expect injured key forward Max King to be ready for an AFL return until late this season.
Clarkson in it for the long haul with Kangaroos
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson insists he is in it for the long haul with the battling Kangaroos.
Levi being ‘set up to fail’ in rushed Cup bid: Rogers
The Wallaroos' plans to transition sevens force Maddison Levi into a 15s weapon ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup may need to be put on ice.
Perth Bears will send player market into frenzy: Moore
The introduction of the Perth Bears in 2027 and PNG in 2028 will lead to a mad scramble for NRL players not seen in top-flight rugby league for 30 years.
Make medal-worthy Anzac clash stick: Reds skipper
Queensland Reds captain Tate McDermott has backed the push for his side's Anzac Day clash with Auckland's Blues to become a permanent Super Rugby fixture.
‘We can do anything’: Warner signs to remain a Swan
Sydney's Chad Warner has signed a fresh two-year contract tying him to the Swans until the end of 2027, rejecting big offers from West Australian clubs.
Roosters looking to avoid fall to bottom of NRL pile
Trent Robinson knows his Sydney Roosters side need to find a new gear as they risk falling to the bottom of the NRL ladder with a loss to St George Illawarra.
Crunch game: Knights lose Gamble amid league-worst woes
The clock is ticking as Newcastle's playmakers seek to prove a point and lift the side up the ladder ahead of Dylan Brown's arrival for the 2026 NRL season.
Matildas dreams burn hot as A-League Women finals start
All three Melbourne teams are in the A-League Women finals, which also give top players a chance to press their cases for Matildas selection.
How NSW’s new halves will attack women’s Origin opener
NSW playmakers Tiana Penitani Gray and Jesse Southwell will take key lessons learned from a six-week camp into next week's State of Origin opener in Brisbane.
Stuart concedes Canberra can’t match Fogarty offer
Coach Ricky Stuart says if Manly's reported deal for Jamal Fogarty is real, than the star halfback should take it with Canberra unable to match the offer.
Dogs axe veteran Jones as Eagles skipper returns
Liam Jones has been axed by the Western Bulldogs as Jesse Hogan, Josh Rachele and Oscar Allen headline the key players returning to AFL action in round seven.
Injured Reynolds dazzles as Broncos dismantle Bulldogs
Brisbane gave ladder leaders Canterbury a stunning reality check with a 42-18 win orchestrated by Adam Reynolds who left the field late clutching a shoulder.
Gawn stands tall in Demons’ important win over Tigers
Melbourne captain Max Gawn was best afield as the Demons kicked clear after half-time to post a comfortable 20-point victory over Richmond at the MCG.
Bennett looks to snap drought in supercoach showdown
Wayne Bennett will need to snap a personal coaching record of 13 straight losses against Craig Bellamy with Souths also struggling against the Storm.
Aussie Tuipulotu set for return with Wallabies in view
Sione Tuipulotu is poised to make his rugby comeback with Scotland's Australian captain still a chance of being a key man for the Lions against the Wallabies.
Tigers coach denies Balta distraction in loss to Demons
Richmond's heavy schedule in recent weeks was a bigger factor in their loss to Melbourne than the spotlight on Noah Balta's court appearance, Adem Yze says.
Bulldog bans to worsen Cameron Ciraldo’s ‘ball-ache’
Coach Cameron Ciraldo was 'filthy' with Canterbury's first half in a humbling 42-18 loss to Brisbane, now three players from his NRL team have been handed bans.
Ipswich next piece in NRL expansion masterplan: Ikin
QRL boss Ben Ikin has outlined why Brisbane's western corridor should be the 20th team in the NRL after Perth Bears and PNG.
Minjee Lee the best Australian at Chevron Championship
Perennial hope Minjee Lee is the leading Australian, five shots off the pace at the Chevron Championship, the first women's golf major of the year in Texas.
Brave Reynolds defied leg infection to power Broncos
The bravery of injured Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds has emerged after he played through a nasty leg infection to inspire a 42-18 win over Canterbury.