Kennedy sizzles with sub-10 run but Hull takes a tumble
Lachlan Kennedy has become the first Australian to break the 10-second mark over 100m on home soil, while Jessica Hull endured a nightmare start in Sydney.
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Flanagan’s sideline move can’t save Dragons from loss
St George Illawarra are now winless through the opening six rounds, after showing some spirit before going down 28-18 to Manly in Wollongong.
Late Luki try sinks Broncos as Cowboys win four on trot
North Queensland fullback Scott Drinkwater has lit up Suncorp Stadium in a 35-31 win over a Brisbane side that lost two hookers to concussion.
Dynamic Dockers leave it late to rain on Pies’ parade
Coach Justin Longmuir was delighted with how Fremantle seized the big moments to pull off a dramatic six-point win over Collingwood.
Late draw drives dagger into A-League finals hopes
A 2-2 draw in Gosford has delivered massive blows to the A League Men finals hopes of the Central Coast Mariners and Brisbane Roar.
‘Credit to him’: Contract call can’t stop Cowboys No.1
North Queensland fullback Scott Drinkwater turned his phone off when his impending exit from the club hit the headlines but he turned it on to sink Brisbane.
Pat Carrigan facing ban in latest Broncos blow
Brisbane suffered more injury carnage with two hookers concussed in the 35-31 loss to North Queensland, and lock Pat Carrigan facing a ban.
‘He’s a pro’: Sore Daicos battles on as Carlton loom
Collingwood need to fix their connection issues in attack while Craig McRae hopes sore Nick Daicos will be better for the run after their loss to Fremantle.
Sky’s the limit: Kennedy runs sub-10 again at nationals
Sprint star Lachlan Kennedy has claimed his first 100m national title in Sydney, breaking the 10-second barrier for the second time in as many days.
Demon goes bust in Monte Carlo at hands of local hero
Alex de Minaur has lost an epic quarter-final clash at the Monte Carlo Masters against Monaco's local hero, Valentin Vacherot.
Rory leaves Day needing a golf miracle at the Masters
Jason Day is clinging to the hope of pulling off a golfing miracle and winning the Masters from eight shots back at the halfway mark.
Parramatta eager to fight on despite huge injury toll
Parramatta are desperate to get back to winning ways but will have to rely on their fringe players against the Gold Coast to do so.
New Titans six-shooter has game to free guns: Hannay
The stars have aligned for Lachlan Ilias to make a compelling case for why he can be a Gold Coast regular in the new position of five-eighth.
Picklum falls short in decider, Hawaiian ace rings bell
Hawaii's Gabriela Bryan continued her head to head dominance over Molly Picklum as she defeated Australia's surfing world champion in the Bells Beach final.
Gutherson wants Dragons to sign Drinkwater as No.1
St George Illawarra co-captain Clint Gutherson will happily move positions if Scott Drinkwater arrives as fullback, backing his club's pursuit of the No.1.
Giants to heed Tigers lesson in Gather Round rematch
Looking to snap a three-game losing streak to kick their season into gear, GWS star Lachie Ash warned it would be folly to expect an easy win over Richmond.
‘Needed to happen’: Ashcroft tagged in tough Lions win
North Melbourne continued their improvement on Saturday, but Brisbane made them pay for too many turnovers and won by 26 points in their Gather Round game.
BenjiBall making Pearce-Paul a better Tiger than Knight
Kai Pearce-Paul believes he has been able to better express himself as a footballer at Wests Tigers, ahead of a crunch clash with his old club Newcastle.
Raiders hold off Rabbitohs in epic 12-try NRL thriller
South Sydney star Alex Johnston almost helped his side snatch a famous victory, but he couldn't hold on to a high ball with just seconds left on the clock.
Lomax debuts as Force go down to Drua in thriller
Ex-NRL star Zac Lomax came off the bench to debut but the Western Force lost to the Fijian Drua after Ben Donaldson's late long-range penalty kick flew wide.
‘A week’s a long time in footy’: perplexed Demons coach
Melbourne coach Steven King isn't sure why his team was so lethargic when suffering an upset loss to strugglers Essendon.
Lions, Kangaroos hit the road again in Gather Round
After four Gather Rounds at three different venues, Brisbane coach Chris Fagan would love his team to have a game at Adelaide Oval.
Coach in awe as Heeney steers Swans to win over Suns
Sydney have beaten Gold Coast by 32 points, with Isaac Heeney turning in a star performance, to go top of the AFL ladder.
Gone too far: Robinson warns of disruptor drama
The Sydney Roosters rallied from 16-0 down to beat Cronulla 34-22, in a game where the NRL's disruptor rule caused more confusion.
Warriors rock Storm to serve up fourth straight loss
A shabby Melbourne have suffered their fourth successive loss, bullied by the Warriors who banked their first win at AAMI Park since 2014.
Gordon injury concern as Reds upset Crusaders
The Queensland Reds have upset the Crusaders in a gritty 31-26 win, but they will sweat on the fitness of Carter Gordon after he picked up a knee issue.
Western Bulldogs ace hurt in loss to Hawthorn
Hawthorn have beaten the Western Bulldogs by 42 points, with a star Dog hurt in the Gather Round defeat.
Leaner Radley clear and determined on NRL return
Victor Radley used up a large portion of his "trust bank" to keep his NRL contract at the Sydney Roosters, according to coach Trent Robinson after his return.
‘Worthy’: Kiss praises tough Reds after Crusaders upset
History wasn't on the side of the Queensland Reds ahead of their clash against the Crusaders, but coach Les Kiss has praised his side for overcoming it.
Warriors to launch title charge after snapping streak
Warriors coach Andrew Webster says his team's streak-busting victory in Melbourne shows what they are capable of.
Suns still need to close gap to AFL’s best: Hardwick
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says the Suns still aren't on the same level as the AFL's best teams after their loss to Sydney.