Eagles embrace AFLW litmus test against powerful Lions
West Coast have won consecutive games for the first time in their AFLW history, and they'll be aiming to buck the odds when they host Brisbane on Sunday.
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Trindall writes redemption script in Sharks’ finals win
Cronulla will meet Penrith in an NRL preliminary final after a 26-18 win over North Queensland.
Swans soar into AFL grand final with big win over Port
Sydney have cruised into the AFL grand final after defeating Port Adelaide for the first time in eight years, winning a preliminary final by 36 points.
Finals exit sums up ebbs and flows of Cowboys’ season
North Queensland's 2024 NRL season is over following a frustrating loss to Cronulla which provided a snapshot of their campaign.
Heeney stars again in Swans’ premiership charge
Midfield star Isaac Heeney put together another outstanding finals performance in helping the Swans into the grand final in a 36-point defeat of Port Adelaide.
Wildcats excite in first up win over Phoenix
Bryce Cotton and Keanu Pinder were explosive as the Perth Wildcats beat the South East Melbourne Phoenix 106-98 at the season-opening NBL HoopsFest.
Cowboys aim to shake ‘middle-of-the-road’ team tag
North Queensland coach Todd Payten says his side must find it within themselves to reduce the gap between their best and worst performances in 2025.
Cats ready to quell star Lions to reach AFL grand final
Geelong are ready to put the clamps on Brisbane's stars, including Lachie Neale, to help them beat the Lions and claim an AFL grand final berth.
Nicho Hynes ready to put Cleary lessons into action
Nicho Hynes has spoken of how he took valuable lessons from Nathan Cleary in the off-season, and how he plans to help Cronulla take down the Penrith No.7.
Seibold secures long-term deal, eyes immediate win
Coach Anthony Seibold is stoked to have secured his long-term future at Manly but is focused on overcoming the Sydney Roosters in their NRL semi-final clash.
Smith shirts in demand as Eagle notches milestone
West Coast defender Belinda Smith will become the first AFLW player to notch 50 games for the Eagles when she lines up against Brisbane on Sunday.
‘Legs were jelly’: Amartey stars as Swans reach decider
Sydney forward Joel Amartey is set to play in his first AFL grand final after kicking three goals in their 36-point preliminary final win over Port Adelaide.
Wildcats ready to tear into Kings after beating Phoenix
Perth Wildcats are looking forward to tackling star-studded Sydney Kings after their defeat of South East Melbourne Phoenix in their home arena.
Aussies confident Gardner will get up for second T20I
Star Australia allrounder Ashleigh Gardner has passed initial concussion tests after clashing heads with teammate Georgia Wareham in a pre-match warm-up.
Geelong assistant coach King released from hospital
Steven King has returned home from hospital after a medical scare that overshadowed Geelong's training session on the eve of their AFL preliminary final.
Cats go from goal famine to feast for first AFLW win
Geelong midfielder Nina Morrison starred as the Cats kept Gold Coast goalless until the third term for their first AFLW win of the season.
Broncos close on minor premiership, Knights in top four
Brisbane have smashed St George Illawarra to close in on a fifth NRLW premiership, while Newcastle secured a finals berth by sweeping aside North Queensland.
All Blacks edge out Wallabies to retain Bledisloe Cup
The Bledisloe Cup will remain in New Zealand for a 23rd straight year after the All Blacks beat the Wallabies 31-28 in a Rugby Championship thriller in Sydney.
Injured Lions ruck McInerney to miss AFL grand final
Brisbane Lions ruck Oscar McInerney has suffered a shoulder injury and will miss the club's grand final showdown against Sydney at the MCG.
Cats star Dangerfield set for dangerous-tackle scrutiny
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield could have a delayed start to next season after a dangerous tackle on Brisbane's Hugh McCluggage in the preliminary final.
Lions roar into AFL grand final, but lose injured ruck
Brisbane have snatched an epic win over Geelong in the AFL preliminary final to book a spot against Sydney in next week's season decider.
Holmes injury proves pivotal in Cats’ finals exit
Geelong's Max Holmes was substituted out through injury in the AFL preliminary final against the Brisbane Lions and it ultimately proved costly.
NZ Breakers make statement to open new NBL era
A new era for a revamped New Zealand Breakers outfit opened with a 91-87 win against the Brisbane Bullets at the NBL's HoopsFest in Perth.
Bowlers, Carey earn Australia comfortable ODI victory
Bolstered by a masterly rearguard innings by Alex Carey Australia have rolled over England for 202 in the second ODI at Leeds earning them a 68-run victory.
Tedesco carries Roosters on his back to knock out Manly
James Tedesco has starred to lead the Sydney Roosters to a 40-16 semi-final win over Manly, setting up a heavyweight preliminary final against Melbourne.
Sea Eagles battered into submission by brutal Roosters
Manly's NRL season is over after they were unable to contain a physically rampant Sydney Roosters side in the second semi-final.
Froling stars as hot Hawks crush Taipans in Perth
Sam Froling has scored 19 points and Darius Days posted 20 points and 12 rebounds as Illawarra started their NBL season with a big win over Cairns.
No panic for Cairns despite worrying round-one fadeout
The Cairns Taipans were blown away in their 102-75 loss to Illawarra in Perth, but coach Adam Forde says his team's problems are a quick fix.
‘Hollow’ to lose but Manly can be proud of season: DCE
Daly Cherry-Evans says Manly took big strides in Anthony Seibold's second season, which ended with a semi-final loss to the Sydney Roosters.
Scott laments ‘price of admission’ after Cats bow out
While Geelong have showed great consistency under coach Chris Scott, winning two flags, they've now also lost six preliminary finals during his tenure.
Lions tweak travel plans for another AFL grand final
The Brisbane Lions will fly to Melbourne on Wednesday, a day earlier than last year, as they attempt to atone for their heartbreaking 2023 grand final defeat.