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‘In your face’: why Sharks welcome Bulldog animosity
Ronaldo Mulitalo wants Cronulla to match Canterbury's intensity in order to finish the regular season on a high.
Australia back Molineux as key return for ODI World Cup
Injury-hit Sophie Molineux has been named in Australia's ODI World Cup squad, and will be given every chance to play her first match in nine months.
Rachele return looms as Crows pick up finals pieces
Adelaide's tough loss to Collingwood has thrust the minor premiers into a knockout semifinal, with Josh Rachele's looming return a possible boost.
The change Socceroos boss sees in recalled Irankunda
In his first call-up in close to a year, Nestory Irankunda has impressed Socceroos coach Tony Popovic with his new-found maturity.
Junk-time points could put Manly’s season on scrapheap
Manly's tendency to concede points late in blow-outs and the Dolphins' ability to keep the throttle down is the difference between any realistic finals hopes.
Schmidt lays down challenge to unlucky Wallaby
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is happy to deal with selection headaches that have left one experienced Wallaby on the outer still searching for a recall.
Zorko sight that set Lynch off as modern Lions aim up
Alastair Lynch thinks a modern-day Brisbane Lions three-peat is realistic, seeing plenty of similarities in this crop to his that dominated two decades earlier.
Rival tips Walsh to take Broncos to ‘Promised Land’
Brisbane have been waiting 19 years for a premiership but Cameron Munster reckons Reece Walsh is the man to help break the drought.
‘Stinks’: Munster slams Storm attitude as finals loom
Melbourne's brains trust was filthy after the 30-14 loss to Brisbane with the Storm's defence having fallen apart for a second straight week just before finals.
Back in business! Sam Kerr to make Chelsea return
Sam Kerr will feature for Chelsea in their Women's Super League season-opener, playing her first soccer match since December 2023.
Hughes injured as Walsh genius secures Broncos fourth
Melbourne's title hopes have sunk with Jahrome Hughes suffering a new injury, as Reece Walsh fired in a 30-14 win to secure Brisbane fourth spot.
Picklum’s full-circle moment on path to surf title
Starting out as a grom on the Central Coast in NSW, Molly Picklum believes she's just getting started after winning her first World Surf League title.
Why Lockyer wants to buy and revive London Broncos
Brisbane legend Darren Lockyer is part of a consortium keen to buy the London Broncos, and has taken note of Tom Brady's approach in his own successful venture.
‘Hope he’s not sleeping well’: Test friends turn foes
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt hopes his good mate and Argentinian opposite Felipe Contepomi is tossing and turning ahead of their Townsville clash.
Hasler bids farewell to Titans predicting bright future
Gold Coast coach Des Hasler insists incoming mentor Josh Hannay can be a success as he gives two key players debuts in his final match in charge.
‘Refuses to be beaten’: how new captain changed Suns
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick believes first-year captain Noah Anderson has led by example to drive the Suns into their first AFL finals series.
Bring on the rain, Suns: Freo buoyed by final forecast
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is backing his team's on-ball brigade to get the job done against Gold Coast's "bulls" in Saturday night's elimination final.
Roosters admit hate for Souths, but focus on main goal
Trent Robinson insists Sydney Roosters players can look past a hatred for Souths and won't be dragged into a spiteful affair as they fight to make finals.
Fireworks and feuds with fans fuel rise of new Socceroo
New Socceroo Anthony Kalik has been out of sight in the Croatian league, but the intensity of club football has propelled him on to Tony Popovic's radar.
‘Ruthless’ Giants ready to unleash the beast in finals
GWS star Toby Greene is primed to bring the X-factor in finals as coach Adam Kingsley urges his side to maintain their ruthless edge against Hawthorn.
Bennett defends Smith, says police saga is ‘trivial’
Wayne Bennett has claimed Brandon Smith is only being used by police to send a message to the public, after he was hit with drug supply and betting charges.
Cats’ late bloomer takes ‘interesting’ award in stride
Geelong late bloomer Shaun Mannagh has gotten his head around winning an AFL award as best young player at 28 years of age.
The last time: White embracing ‘Johnny Farnham’ tour
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has made a call on who will replace the injured Tom Wright at fullback while tweaking his halves and backrow to face Argentina.
‘Every voice matters’: JackJumpers name new captain
The Tasmania JackJumpers have revealed their next skipper, who'll become just the second player to lead the NBL franchise.
GOAT retires as Dolphins turn to ‘Obi-Wayne Kenobi’
Dolphins veteran Mark Nicholls will retire at season's end, but when that will be depends on his old coach Wayne Bennett getting South Sydney a last-round win.
Smith doesn’t train, coach expresses pride for star Cat
Geelong star Bailey Smith has failed to appear for the cameras at training, but coach Chris Scott has shut down any speculation over his fitness.
Lions coach keen for AFL pre-finals bye shake-up
The pre-finals bye allowed Brisbane to regain Lachie Neale and Jarrod Berry for their qualifying final, but it hasn't changed coach Chris Fagan's opinion of it.
Hawk defender’s comeback confirmed, mixed news for GWS
Hawthorn defender Josh Weddle's long-awaited return has been confirmed, while GWS have had mixed news on the injury front ahead of their AFL elimination final.
End of 15-year era: Manly ponder life without DCE
Daly Cherry-Evans has played more games at No.7 than anyone in history and after several other records, his exit leaves Manly with questions for the future.
Brockington warning as Breakers star sweats on injury
New Zealand recruit Izaiah Brockington has already turned NBL rivals' heads and fellow import Parker Jackson-Cartwright believes there's plenty more to come.