Starcevich simmers at premiership Lions’ perception
Brisbane Lions AFLW coach Craig Starcevich reckons his perennial contenders still aren't getting the respect they're due ahead of their title defence.
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Penrith’s defensive dominance under the microscope
After four seasons as the NRL's best defensive team, Penrith are at risk of forfeiting the title.
GWS Giants have eyes only for Bulldogs right now
Shaking off AFLW seasons past, Greater Western Sydney are fully focused on starting with a win over the Western Bulldogs in Canberra on Saturday.
2032 seems miles away as Olympics plans hit an election
The Queensland premier's plan to upgrade an ageing athletics stadium for the 2032 Games may not come to fruition if Labor loses at the October election.
Dolphins boss hits back at criticism of coach Bennett
Dolphins chief executive Terry Reader has laughed off criticism of outgoing coach Wayne Bennett ahead of the side's must-win NRL derby with Brisbane.
Min Woo Lee commits to Australian Open in Melbourne
PGA Tour star and recent Olympic golf debutant Min Woo Lee is the first of the big guns to commit to this year's Australian Open in Melbourne.
NRL’s Roosters re-sign Origin forwards Leniu, Watson
The Sydney Roosters have re-signed State of Origin stars Connor Watson and Spencer Leniu ahead of the NRL finals.
Goodwin reiterates Petracca will stay, Viney signs on
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin believes Christian Petracca's meeting with his teammates was an important step forward for the disgruntled Demons star.
Australia’s tennis aces enjoy 44-year first at US Open
Led by seeds Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin, Australia will have 10 men's players in the world's top 100 entering the US Open for the first time since 1980.
Schmidt calls uncapped trio into Wallabies tour squad
Uncapped trio David Feliuai, Josh Canham and Hamish Stewart have been included in the Wallabies' squad for a two-Test Rugby Championship trip to Argentina.
Dan Houston’s AFL season over after bump ban stands
Port Adelaide will consider appealing a five-game ban for star defender Dan Houston, which is set to end his AFL season and likely his career at the club.
‘Not that easy’ to be both coach and dad: Ivan Cleary
Ivan Cleary says it's during times like these that he struggles to balance his roles as both father and coach to superstar son Nathan Cleary.
Walters’ shot at ‘fake fans’ as Broncos target finals
Brisbane hooker Billy Walters admits missing NRL finals would be a failure but insists the dream is still alive and critics of his father's coaching are wrong.
‘Disappointed dad’ Stuart right to fire up: Raiders
Canberra second-rower Hudson Young says his side needs to be mentally tougher after "embarrassing" coach Ricky Stuart in their capitulation to North Queensland.
AFLW confident of regaining momentum, hitting metrics
With metrics around crowd numbers and TV audiences hanging over the AFLW's head, the competition is confident it can regain momentum.
Giants star Coniglio ready for Bulldogs confrontation
Determined to secure a top-four finish, GWS star Stephen Coniglio won't let shoulder soreness stop him from causing trouble for the Western Bulldogs.
Boom teenager splits with NBL side to play school rugby
The Tasmania JackJumpers have split with highly-rated youngster Roman Siulepa over the 18-year-old's desire to continue playing schoolboy rugby union.
Demons to support stranded, injured AFLW star Purcell
Melbourne midfielder Liv Purcell is recovering in Adelaide after suffering facial fractures during the Demons' AFLW pre-season game against Port Adelaide.
Return of JWH bolsters Roosters’ NRL top-two charge
The Sydney Roosters welcome back Jared Waerea-Hargreaves as they chase a top-two spot, while Manly's Tommy Talau is likely to miss one game with injury.
Olympic cycling defector Richardson may be stood down
Cyclist Matthew Richardson could be stood down from international competition for two years following his shock defection from Australia to Great Britain.
Blues hope for injury relief, Dockers still sidelined
Charlie Curnow and Adam Saad both face fitness tests to return for Carlton against St Kilda while Fremantle are without Josh Treacy again against Port Adelaide.
Hewitt backs de Minaur to hit back hard in New York
Australian Davis Cup captain and former US Open champ Lleyton Hewitt is confident world No.10 Alex de Minaur can return from injury and make a run in New York.
Mariner wants to keep Broncos centre spot long-term
Brisbane's Deine Mariner wants to play his career as a centre and is set to battle with Selwyn Cobbo to be Kotoni Staggs' centre partner into the future.
Tigers fans booing Brooks all part of the game: Seibold
Five-eighth Luke Brooks is preparing to face Wests Tigers for the first time since leaving the beleaguered joint venture to sign with Manly.
Police probe Adelaide’s Crouch for clash with Port fan
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says Matt Crouch has the club's support as police investigate an incident between the midfielder and a Port Adelaide supporter.
Versatile Dog Lobb to again ruck in English’s absence
Versatile ruck Rory Lobb will have at least another week back in the ruck with Western Bulldogs star Tim English to miss their clash with GWS.
Bombers’ Heppell to play final AFL game against Lions
Former Essendon captain Dyson Heppell will have a send-off game, but it will come against Brisbane at the Gabba in the final round of the AFL regular season.
Don’t change your ways, Eagles urge rampaging Reid
Harley Reid has been in trouble numerous times this season, but West Coast don't want the 19-year-old to tone down his aggressive mindset.
Port Adelaide to appeal Houston’s five-game suspension
Port Adelaide will appeal the five-game ban to All Australian defender Dan Houston but are yet to detail their reasoning.
Pies won’t chase ‘unrealistic’ score in AFL finals bid
Collingwood need a massive win over Melbourne - and other results to fall their way - if they are to sneak into the AFL finals.
Critics come with territory for Latrell: Koloamatangi
Latrell Mitchell's South Sydney teammate Keaon Koloamatangi says being "hammered" with scrutiny is a reality of playing in the NRL.