Mitchell injury adds to ‘pressure’ on Souths coach
Wayne Bennett says the pressure on South Sydney is nothing he hasn't seen before in 40 years as coach, and an injury to Latrell Mitchell has just added to it .
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Lions still looming large for free agent Oscar Allen
West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen is in the middle of a three-way tug of war, with Brisbane loom the strong favourite.
‘Of course’ Sandon Smith still part of Roosters’ plans
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has explained his decision to preference off-contract veteran Chad Townsend for an NRL recall over Sandon Smith.
Kangaroos make intentions clear on Magpie Jeremy Howe
Collingwood star Jeremy Howe is out of contract and facing an uncertain future, and it seems like North Melbourne aren't in the market for another veteran.
Business time as Farrell makes tough first Test calls
Eleven Irish players have been included in Andy Farrell's first Test team to face the Wallabies in Brisbane, but there was no room for son Owen.
I don’t mind it: Crows coach on heated post-game clash
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says he has no issue with the post-game clash between his key forward and a star Gold Coast defender after their round-four game.
Hawthorn forward to make long-awaited AFL return
After 378 days sidelined by a serious knee injury, Hawthorn forward Mitch Lewis is finally back for the Hawks' battle with Port Adelaide on Saturday.
Dolphins back in NRL eight after blitzing Cowboys
The Dolphins put North Queensland to the sword 43-24 with a brilliant attacking display inspired by five-eighth Jake Averillo.
Stringer runs riot to help GWS smash his former club
GWS have cruised to a fifth straight win, taking care of injury-hit Essendon by 48 points in front of a sparse crowd of 20,347 at Marvel Stadium.
Aussie Open crew playing catch-up after Smith shocker
Cameron Smith smacked one of the worst tee shots of his major career - a fitting launch of an underwhelming day for Australia's Open Championship battalion.
Stringer threatens to be finals wildcard for GWS
With seven goals in his last two games, Jake Stringer is becoming an attacking and defensive weapon for a GWS unit eyeing a maiden AFL premiership.
‘If not now, when?’: Lynagh ready for Lions hot seat
He's played just three Tests and never started, but Tom Lynagh is the man tasked with directing traffic at No.10 to begin the Lions series.
‘A matter of time’: NRL great’s plea amid health battle
NRL legend Royce Simmons has issued a call to arms as he prepares to embark on his fourth annual "Big Walk" to raise money for dementia research.
Protect the father-son rule, Carlton’s Voss says
After securing talented teen Cody Walker, Carlton coach Michael Voss has staunchly defended the AFL's divisive father-son rule.
High-flying Swans ready to give it all to play finals
Sydney must be flawless as they face a bout of early elimination finals in their run to September, and Justin McInerney says they're up for the fight.
Data shows real impact of Trbojevic’s centre move
Tom Trbojevic's shift to right centre has done wonders for Manly's left edge, but a real litmus test now looms for the Sea Eagles and the attacking switch.
‘You’re not Superman’: Tszyu’s stinging Fundora sledge
Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu has outlined his plan to exact revenge in his super-welterweight world-title rematch with American Sebastian Fundora.
Aussie-born Lions ‘freak’ in way of Wallaby trump card
A Wallabies star and Australian-born Lion will wage war in the midfield at Suncorp Stadium in a battle that could ignite the Lions Test series.
Suns chasing slice of Adelaide history in crunch clash
Gold Coast have never won at Adelaide Oval and will have to overcome the loss of star midfielder Touk Miller against red-hot Adelaide on Sunday.
Hard lessons just the tonic for stumbling NSW Swifts
The NSW Swifts enter the Super Netball finals on the back of four losses in six, so why are they confident they can topple minor premiers West Coast Fever?
Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson comes full circle
Harry Wilson has reflected on a six-year Test career of highs and lows that will hit a new peak when he captains the Wallabies against the Lions.
Eels keep door open for out-of-favour Brown
Dylan Brown's immediate future at Parramatta looks uncertain, but coach Jason Ryles insists it's not all over for the Newcastle-bound five-eighth.
Burton to lighten load on first-time halfback Galvin
Cameron Ciraldo expects Matt Burton to help Lachlan Galvin make a smooth transition to the halfback role at Canterbury this week.
Brailey stars as Sharks score vital win over Roosters
Cronulla have taken a massive leap towards a fourth straight finals series, finishing strongly to beat fellow contenders the Sydney Roosters.
Sleepy Leishman rescues Aussie hopes on woeful Open day
Marc Leishman is the only Australian, from a starting field of nine, to make the weekend at the British Open at Royal Portrush.
Panthers lose To’o as Souths’ injury crisis gets worse
Dylan Edwards helped Penrith to a sixth consecutive win in Parramatta but all eyes were on superstar winger Brian To'o as he left the field with a knee problem.
Lions defeat Bulldogs in tough Gabba thriller
Brisbane have come out on top of the Western Bulldogs in an AFL arm wrestle, winning 12. 14 (86) to 12. 4 (76) at the Gabba.
No more tomorrows for desperate Dogs
With five games to go, Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has admitted there's no margin for error if his team are to make the AFL finals.
Wallabies’ task to surf Sea of Red to relevancy
The Wallabies, who will carry surnames on their jerseys for the first time, can make names for themselves with an underdog British and Irish Lions triumph.
Brian To’o ‘never broken’ by season of injury woes
Superstar Penrith winger Brian To'o has downplayed his latest leg injury, saying he may be busted and bruised but will never be broken.
‘Stick to the process:’ Walker rapt as Suns test awaits
Adelaide veteran Taylor Walker is in no mood to compare what is building at the Crows to their last finals campaign, saying it's all about the process.