Cats, Blues ponder tagging calls for elimination final
There will be plenty of intrigue over which Carlton star Geelong tagger Oisin Mullin will attempt to limit in a blockbuster AFL elimination final.
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Wizard weaves magic as Hawks hammer shocker Dockers
Hawthorn have ended Fremantle's perfect home record, pulling off a 32-point AFL qualifying final win to put the minor premiers at risk of a straight-sets exit.
Broncos fall to 45-year low despite defeating Bulldogs
Canterbury have rolled over with a whimper in their final NRL regular-season game as the Bulldogs fell to Brisbane in a 34-20 defeat.
PNG’s Young hurdle could be sign of things to come
PNG's failed bid to sign Hudson Young for sizeably less than Canberra could be the first of many clashes between the Chiefs, the NRL and clubs over contracts.
Strange, special: Blues celebrate new cult figure
Carlton's weird and wonderful defender Harry Dean has taken the AFL by storm and is playing a key role in the Blues' success under Josh Fraser.
Milestone man finds his confidence at Warriors
Important lock forward Erin Clark is preparing to play his 50th game for the Warriors, almost a decade after his first.
Legacy piece: Boyd to coach Maroons in State of Origin
Queensland's search for a new State of Origin coach is over, with Maroons legend Darius Boyd to take over in 2027 after signing a two-year deal.
‘Happy, fulfilled, hungry’: Drua lure home Naisarani
Isi Naisarani, after an impressive season in Sydney club rugby, has been lured home to Fiji as the Drua build an impressive roster under new coach Brad Mooar.
‘No preference’: Dolphins ready for either of top two
The Dolphins have rested three of their big guns for the final round against Gold Coast as they prepare for a week-one finals tilt at Penrith or the Warriors.
Dashing Cat ready for unfamiliar do-or-die Blues final
Elimination finals are unfamiliar territory for Geelong and defender Lawson Humphries, but the Cats are ready to beat Carlton and launch their premiership tilt.
Tennis speed demon saves Australian blushes in New York
Alex de Minaur has saved Australia from a day-four US Open wipe-out as James Duckworth, Taylah Preston, Kim Birrell, Daria Kasatkina and Maya Joint bowed out.
‘If we’re serious about it’: Tonga’s rugby reminder
Wycliff Palu, the former Wallaby with Tongan heritage, is invested in providing consistent exposure to the sport in a country that still loves rugby.
No shift on Swans suspension amid police investigation
Sydney coach Dean Cox says player suspensions won't change after Victoria Police provided an update on an investigation into sexual assault allegations.
Roosters coach backs NRL wildcard weekend
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson would be in favour of introducing a wildcard weekend ahead of the NRL finals once the competition has more teams.
‘Long haul’: NFL’s bold plan for future Aussie games
Ahead of the NFL's landmark regular-season game at the MCG, league officials have declared they want to play games in Australia every year.
Cats drop key defender, Lions welcome back McCluggage
Geelong have pulled a selection surprise by axing a reliable key defender, but star midfielder Max Holmes is back to tackle the Blues.
Shocked Fagan calls out ‘unfair’ Clarkson assessment
Chris Fagan hopes Alastair Clarkson was given a chance to act on feedback given to him by North Melbourne before the four-time premiership coach's brutal axing.
‘Our sport – crazy’: the grand slam that never sleeps
Australian import Daria Kasatkina says it's crazy tennis players should be subjected to midnight starts and has called for a grand slam curfew.
O’Connor eyes Wallabies return after Force move
Veteran James O'Connor is back in Western Force black and blue, but wants to fight for another Wallabies green and gold jersey.
AFL flag coach to ‘have a good think’ about North job
Adam Simpson and John Longmire want the dust to settle before they make a call on whether they are keen to succeed Alastair Clarkson as North Melbourne coach.
Flagmantle frenzy grows as Dockers brace for Hawks
Fremantle are a perfect 12-0 at home this season, with their fervent fanbase and Wharfie Time crowd activation proving to be big weapons.
PNG’s Young pursuit on hold after salary-cap drama
PNG's signing spree has met its first major hurdle, with the NRL to push back on the offer that was expected to be made to Canberra star Hudson Young.
World Cup ticket sales boost Christchurch NRL hopes
A match between New Zealand and Cook Islands looms as the first to sell out for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, in another case for NRL expansion.
Dogs coach in plea to NRL over potential rule changes
The six-again changes flipped the NRL upside down and sent the Dogs tumbling down the ladder. Now coach Cameron Ciraldo wants long-term clarity for 2027.
Opening Round axed in AFL fixture shake-up
The AFL has attributed a one-off MCG Ashes Test to their decision to scrap the much-criticised Opening Round experiment after three seasons.
Cruel Knights blow as injury toll claims fresh victim
Trey Mooney's NRL season is over with the metre-eating prop ruled out of Newcastle's finals campaign.
Penrith star back tackling as return edges closer
Penrith could receive a pre-finals boost with Isaah Yeo back in contact training and tackling again over the past week, ahead of the final round.
May responds to vaping rumours, reveals World Cup plans
Terrell May has addressed the vaping rumours that have surrounded his time at the Wests Tigers since the Adam Doueihi saga erupted.
Not a yo-yo club: Tigers lock in Campbelltown as home
Wests Tigers have declared they can have the best pathways in the NRL after locking in at least six home games in Campbelltown for the first time in 25 years.
How star Cat ‘flipped the script’ on pre-finals anxiety
Geelong forward Shannon Neale has opened up on working his way through his pre-finals anxiety after losing the AFL grand final last year.
Changes incoming as Wallabies heed history lessons
Injuries in key positions and the return of fresh stars mean a very different Wallabies will look to notch rare back-to-back wins against Argentina in Mendoza.