Crows not rolling the dice with Rachele return: coach
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says brilliant forward Josh Rachele will return from a 10-week absence due to a knee injury in the semi-final against Hawthorn.
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Carlton boss speaks on Curnow, loss of free agents
Carlton chief executive Graham Wright has maintained Charlie Curnow is a required player despite the Coleman medallist's desperation to leave the Blues.
Manly superstar Tom Trbojevic linked to overseas clubs
Tom Trbojevic's name has been floated as a potential option for multiple Super League clubs, raising questions over his future at Manly beyond 2026.
Brian To’o won’t listen as body screams to stop
A season of injury frustration won't sway Penrith pocket rocket Brian To'o from playing as tough as usual this finals series.
Wallabies make call on new fly-half for Argentina Test
Tane Edmed will start at fly-half for the Wallabies for the first time after being named as Tom Lynagh's replacement to face Argentina in Sydney.
Usain Bolt’s message to Gout Gout ahead of worlds debut
Usain Bolt has delivered a simple piece of advice to Gout Gout as the Australian teenage sprint sensation prepares for his first world championships.
‘I’ll talk to Patty’: Aussie boxer in bright lights
A week out from taking over Pat Rafter Arena, Liam Paro is adamant he can dominate at the heavier welterweight division and become a two-weight world champion.
Suns adopt road trip mentality for Gabba mission
Gold Coast plan to reverse their horror record against the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba by tweaking their preparation for their AFL semi-final encounter.
How to bring out-of-sorts Lion back from career low
Alastair Lynch thinks Charlie Cameron can still be Brisbane's semi-final game-breaker and, ironically, pushing him away from goal could be the spark needed.
Make-or-break finals loom early for NRL’s top four
A finals series full of travel and the threat of red-hot teams outside the top four means the week-one clashes could be more important than ever.
Lachie Neale to return to Dockers? Forget about it
Fremantle have ruled out making a play for Lachie Neale, and insist star ruckman Luke Jackson never asked to leave the club.
Lions make big ruck call, Lewis back for Hawks
Sam Day has been squeezed out of Brisbane's side for Saturday's QClash semi-final after the Lions opted to recall Oscar McInerney.
Paix secures new Broncos deal, rake race heats up
Brisbane hooker Cory Paix will stay at the club in 2026 after inking a one-year extension, a day after prop Corey Jensen also re-signed.
Roosters lose star to injury, clinch minor premiership
The unbeaten Sydney Roosters will be sweating on a knee injury to Tarryn Aiken, despite having a week off before the NRLW finals.
Ange jokes he may have to win trophy in his first year
Nottingham Forest's new boss Ange Postecoglou laughs he may have to win a trophy straight away at Nottingham Forest to ensure he gets a second season.
Storm young gun looking to fire shots through finals
Halfback Jonah Pezet has put decisions on his playing future on hold as he chases success with the Storm, who host Canterbury in the first NRL qualifying final.
Gunston stars as Hawks stun Crows in semi-final
Hawthorn, with Jack Gunston kicking five goals, have trounced Adelaide by 34 points in the first AFL semi-final.
Enough is enough: why Khawaja speaks up for Gaza’s kids
Usman Khawaja has become a voice for the voiceless. and after meeting the prime minister he will continue to speak up on issues, with a moral compass his guide.
‘Life-changing’: conquest over as Norman leaves LIV
Australian golfing great Greg Norman has officially called time on his controversial spell as a key figure in the LIV Golf tour revolution.
Geelong tagger reveals secrets to shutdown success
After taming Brisbane Lions premiership star Hugh McCluggage, Geelong's Oisin Mullin could be about to tag the Cats to premiership glory.
Quicker and wiser: Rohan Browning set to fly in Tokyo
Rohan Browning and Jessica Hull will be among a host of big-name Australians in action on day one of the world athletics championships in Tokyo.
Robinson lost for words but not faith in Roosters
It's been an up-and-down season but Trent Robinson never lost faith in what the Sydney Roosters could achieve, even if he can't completely explain why.
How ‘hard-nosed’ Fagan attacked Lions’ big semi dilemma
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has outlined his reasons for recalling ruckman Oscar McInerney ahead of a Gabba semi-final against Gold Coast.
Webster out to bring down fortress he helped build
Andrew Webster spent two years helping build Penrith's premiership dynasty, now the Warriors coach wants the Panthers' title run to end on Saturday.
Former Manly star among nine players axed by Souths
Josh Schuster is leaving South Sydney without having played an NRL game, one of nine players farewelling the club at the end of a disappointing year.
‘Nothing for granted’: Aussies wary of Davis Cup threat
Lleyton Hewitt's Australian Davis Cup team are ready for another fierce battle with old foes Belgium as they chase a spot in this year's Final 8 in Italy.
Wallabies, Roosters to battle it out for Nawaqanitawase
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has weighed in on Mark Nawaqanitawase's future as the Sydney Roosters star prepares to come off contract.
Brakes on Blayke: Why Roosters must stop Sharks No.9
Blayke Brailey has been the form dummy-half of the NRL through the second half of 2025, and the Sydney Roosters know the Cronulla No.9 must be contained.
Maguire will be judged on Broncos titles: Tallis
The buzz around the Broncos is warranted, but Gorden Tallis has issued a sobering reminder to coach Michael Maguire ahead of their finals charge.
Raiders re-sign veteran amid finals fitness concerns
Canberra have tied down club legend Josh Papalii for another season, as they rehearse back-up plans in case he fails to recover from injury to face Brisbane.
NRL finals win would put Panthers in rarefied air
Beat the Warriors in Auckland and Penrith will become the first team in premiership history to sit last after 12 rounds but go on to win a finals game.