‘Confusing call’ mars Johnson magic as Tasmania win
Tasmania have shrugged off a slow start to win their opening game of the NBL season over South East Melbourne after a late call benefited them.
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Klein faces axe as NRL admit crucial refereeing error
The NRL has admitted the Warriors should have had the chance to level the scores at 12-12 late in the dying stages of their semi-final loss to Newcastle.
Sam Walker trains, firms for miracle Roosters comeback
Playmaker Sam Walker looks set to feature in the Sydney Roosters' preliminary final after completing his first training session since undergoing ankle surgery.
Why Panther will run one-and-half marathons after GF
Liam Henry will embark on a 65km run, hopefully after securing another NRL championship, to honour his father-in-law.
‘Building a monster’: Future bright for Dockers
Whether Fremantle break through for a maiden premiership or not, former Dockers star Hayden Ballantyne is tipping a bright future for the once-overlooked club.
The special letter that continues to inspire Fremantle
Dockers forward Michael Frederick doesn't always light up the stat sheet but is primed to light up the grand-final stage as he attempts to become an immortal.
Why Ashcroft ‘narrative’ sells Lions brothers short
Levi Ashcroft, hunting a fifth-straight flag of his own, has explained how brother Will thrives on the biggest stage as he hunts some AFL history of his own.
Gabbatoir to live on with famous deck to be relocated
The famous Gabba wicket is set to be relocated to the 2032 main stadium after the Games in a bold plan to continue the juicy deck's dominance over rivals.
Superstar Nawaqanitawase makes huge career call
Code-hopping superstar Mark Nawaqanitawase has made a stunning call on his future as he looks to leave the NRL and Sydney Roosters with a grand final bang.
Australia eye South Africa after Zimbabwe clean sweep
Australia have edged Zimbabwe to claim a 3-0 series clean sweep, with century-maker Josh Inglis keen to use the tour of South Africa as a World Cup trial run.
Wallabies eye Springboks scalp amid Flagmantle frenzy
Flagmantle fever has taken over Perth, and the Wallabies want to ensure the party-like celebrations extend into Sunday with an upset win over the Springboks.
Why Lions goalsneaks won’t give Worner sleepless nights
Star Lions goalsneaks Charlie Cameron and Kai Lohmann loom as game changers in Saturday's grand final, but Karl Worner won't loose any sleep over them.
The clause that may save Lions ace for AFL grand final
The Brisbane Lions are set to use a fresh clause when trying to save dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale from being suspended for the AFL grand final.
‘Blown away’: Dockers icon to present premiership cup
Inaugural Fremantle player Shaun McManus will present the AFL premiership cup to captain Alex Pearce if the Dockers are successful in the grand final.
Crichton ready to embrace role as Roosters’ impact man
Angus Crichton spent parts of 2026 fearing his NRL career was over, with the Sydney Roosters star now ready to make the most of limited minutes off the bench.
NRL set to act over ’embarrassing’ referee abuse
Warriors great Shaun Johnson has labelled footage of fans throwing projectiles at referee Ashley Klein in Auckland as embarrassing, with the NRL investigating.
‘I want to stay’: Bostock takes Dolphins leap of faith
Jack Bostock is on the cusp of a grand final, has made his State of Origin debut and a lot of progress at the Dolphins in 2026 as he edges closer to a new deal.
Bullet’s bold promise to put Euro spin on NBL
The Bullets' Lithuanian import Arnas Velicka is confident his European influence can upset the NBL establishment.
After Daicos, Brownlow medal history awaits top Dog
While Collingwood's Nick Daicos is the overwhelming favourite to win the Brownlow, another AFL star could share in a slice of medal history.
‘We’re not done’: Ponga, Knights plot Penrith upset
Kalyn Ponga has declared there are more chapters to write in Newcastle's revival story as the 2025 wooden spooners aim to upset Penrith to make the grand final.
Inglis, Ellis steer Aussies to tense win over Zimbabwe
Australia have beaten Zimbabwe by one wicket in the third ODI to wrap up a 3-0 series clean sweep in Harare, with Josh Inglis smacking a fine century.
Sydney thump Cairns to launch NBL title defence
The Sydney Kings made a shaky start to their title defence before stamping their authority in style, as Kendric Davis starred in a comfortable win over Cairns.
Crows win after outburst, Eagles collect AFLW victory
Adelaide have claimed a heated victory over Brisbane while Ella Roberts starred for West Coast to help the Eagles pick up their second win of the season.
Wallabies star opens up on what killed his NFL dream
A hamstring injury cost Jordan Petaia his NFL dream, but the talented Wallabies back now has the chance to play in a home rugby World Cup.
Dockers’ state-league boost ahead of AFL decider
Fremantle's Brandon Walker and Jaeger O'Meara kept themselves in the AFL grand final mix with strong performances for Peel Thunder in the WAFL season decider.
Knights book prelim with Penrith as Warriors fume
Newcastle have upset the Warriors in a controversy-laden 12-10 win at Eden Park to secure a preliminary final berth against NRL heavyweights Penrith.
Nation’s ‘best bathtub’ locked in for Olympic rowers
Concerns about floods, currents and crocs will not stop a state government from sending the world's best rowers to Australia's subtropics in 2032.
Neale or no Neale? Tribunal to rule on grand final ban
Brisbane will challenge Lachie Neale's one-match ban at the AFL tribunal in a bid to free the star midfielder to play in the grand final against Fremantle.
Suns surge to victory, Tigers survive Giant AFLW scare
Gold Coast have mixed style with substance to entrench themselves inside the AFLW's top eight, while Richmond hung tough to beat a resurgent GWS.
‘Screwed-over’ Aussie, Demon seal Davis Cup triumph
Alex de Minaur has sealed Australia's Davis Cup group-stage triumph after Max Purcell and Rinky Hijikata won their doubles against plucky Poland in Brisbane.
AFL bans loom for bottle-throwing Hawthorn fans
Hawthorn fans who threw bottles at umpires after a controversial finals exit face lengthy bans if identified by the AFL and Victoria Police.