Players vote Edwards NRL’s No.1 fullback
Dylan Edwards and Jahrome Hughes have been voted the NRL's best fullback and halfback respectively in the players' union 2024 Dream Team.
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How Lions leant into grand final regret to earn return
Jarrod Berry's raw accountability after last year's gutting grand final loss has inspired his Brisbane Lions teammates on their unlikely return to the decider.
Tough-talking Popovic vows to make Socceroos dream
Tony Popovic has promised no Socceroos players will be given a carte blanche pass into his squad after being unveiled as Australia's new coach.
Swans’ Warner focused in AFL grand final spotlight
Superstar midfielder Chad Warner is doing his best to avoid distractions ahead of Sydney's meeting with Brisbane in the AFL grand final.
Wallabies frustrated by rollercoaster Test performances
Wallabies hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa says the team badly want an 80-minute performance in their second Bledisloe Cup clash with New Zealand.
Hynes put alcohol in the bin, next to social media
Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes has revealed he hasn't touched alcohol for five months, putting it alongside social media on his no-go list for the finals.
McKenna’s ‘wild’ pursuit amid Irish star’s title push
Conor McKenna's teammates might feel like the horses the Irish talent has been learning to break in his spare time this AFL season.
Shoulder set for prelim but Cleary eyes more Geyer prep
Mavrik Geyer put Nathan Cleary's shoulder to the test ahead of Penrith's qualifying final, with the second-rower in line to do the same this week.
‘Gone for sure’: Radley on rapid recovery for Roosters
Sydney Roosters lock Victor Radley says conversations with club legends helped him with his rapid-fire recovery from a fractured scapula.
Popovic won’t beg retired duo to make Socceroos U-turn
Tony Popovic won't court the services of Massimo Luongo and Mitch Langerak, saying the retired Socceroos duo can only be considered if they come to him.
NRL fine with Jake Trbojevic non-concussion call
The NRL says Connor Watson pushing Jake Trbojevic may have saved him from being immediately ruled out of Manly's semi-final loss to the Sydney Roosters.
McKenzie overturns AFLW ban, Pauga rubbed out for two
Richmond gun Ellie McKenzie is free to play against Port Adelaide on Tuesday night, but GWS forward Mikayla Pauga has been suspended for two AFLW matches.
Demons star Brayshaw speaks of AFL retirement toll
Former Melbourne player Angus Brayshaw has toasted his fellow AFL retirees at the Brownlow Medal, saying it's a relief to know there's life after football.
De Minaur set to miss out on Australia’s Davis Cup bid
Australia are likely to take on the might of the United States without Alex de Minaur after the national No.1 was omitted from their Davis Cup Finals squad.
Some modern themes remain from 1899 VFL grand final
While so much has changed in the modern AFL, some themes remain the same from 125 years ago when Fitzroy downed South Melbourne in the 1899 VFL grand final.
Leniu loving Blore’s NRL blossoming under Bellamy
Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu says he's happy to see his cousin Shawn Blore thrive at Melbourne ahead of a preliminary final match up between the duo.
Raiders lock down speedster Weekes for two more years
Canberra's fullback-in-waiting Kaeo Weekes will remain at the club until at least the end of the 2027 NRL season.
Mass crowds expected for AFL grand final ‘for the ages’
More than 400,000 people will attend AFL grand final events in Melbourne, despite it being contested by two interstate teams for the first time in two decades.
Cam Davis aims to turn Cup snub into success back home
Cam Davis is to join fellow stars Jason Day and Cameron Smith in playing this year's Australian PGA Championship and Australian Open.
Dunkley channelling Dogs’ day as Lions ‘ride wave’
Josh Dunkley's mind wanders back to the Western Bulldogs' 2016 flag as he attempts to repeat AFL history, this time with the Brisbane Lions.
Henry’s journey from small-town tradie to NRL stardom
Penrith prop Liam Henry is 80 minutes away from completing a five-year journey from small-town tradie to NRL grand finalist.
Brailey knows running game must come to fore for Sharks
Blayke Brailey is well aware Cronulla are statistically a far greater chance of winning when he runs out of dummy-half, but he says it's easier said than done.
After breaking Brownlow record, Cripps craves AFL flag
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps says his record-breaking 2024 Brownlow Medal triumph is still sinking in but he'd trade both his medals for a premiership.
Munster ‘excited’ to be target for Roosters bruiser
Melbourne star Cameron Munster isn't shying away from an anticipated physical challenge from Jared Waerea-Hargreaves in Friday's NRL preliminary final.
McDonald to play in AFL decider, Swans wait on Mills
Sydney coach John Longmire is expecting injured key forward Logan McDonald to play in the AFL grand final but remains non-committal about captain Callum Mills.
Houston wants out of Port while Lukosius wants in
Star defender Dan Houston wants to leave Port Adelaide for a Victorian club and his trade will likely result in Gold Coast's Jack Lukosius joining the Power.
Ponga’s Test withdrawal may rest with selectors, NRL
Kalyn Ponga has opted to withdraw from Kangaroos contention for the end-of-year Tests, despite a rule stating players must make themselves available if fit.
Morris goes from Lions cult hero to grand final
Less than five months after making his debut in bizarre circumstances, Brisbane Lions forward Logan Morris will be the only teenager in the AFL grand final.
Socceroos spots ‘fair game’ as Popovic era begins
Tony Popovic faces a rapid induction as Socceroos boss after replacing Graham Arnold, while his appointment has opened the door for fresh faces.
Geelong delist premiership players Rohan, Parfitt
Premiership player Gary Rohan and Brandan Parfitt have been delisted by Geelong, just days after the Cats' preliminary-final loss to Brisbane.
Matildas interim coach to connect with Kerr
Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni will soon reach out to injured skipper Sam Kerr as he prepares to lead the team in upcoming friendlies.