Banned Crows star ‘deeply sorry’ for homophobic slur
Adelaide's Izak Rankine has returned to Australia and issued a public apology for a homophobic slur that led to his four-game ban in the AFL.
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Hannay swings axe on coaching staff for new Titans era
Three of Des Hasler's assistant coaches will move on at the end of the season as Gold Coast prepares for a fresh era under Josh Hannay.
Shibasaki dropped for breach in Broncos hammer blow
Brisbane's push for a top four spot has been rocked with Queensland centre Gehamat Shibasaki dropped for disciplinary reasons ahead of the clash with Melbourne.
Raiders rest 10 players, Hughes back for Storm
Canberra have rested 10 players from the last round before finals, with Cam Murray and Jahrome Hughes among key players returning from injury elsewhere.
Wallabies want to taste more Rugby Championship success
The Wallabies celebrated Max Jorgensen's 21st with a cake but hope to get the real party started when they host Argentina in Townsville on Saturday.
Cherry-Evans to let future call roll into off-season
Manly veteran Daly Cherry-Evans says he will make a decision in the off-season if there is enough fuel in the tank to play on, insistent no call has been made.
‘The man will play’: retiring Swallow in finals recall
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has surprised with an early selection declaration, saying retiring veteran David Swallow will face the Dockers.
‘Weirdest injury’: Tracey talks about tummy trouble
Connor Tracey knows a thing or two about injuries but the Canterbury fullback was in unchartered waters during his last stint on the sidelines.
‘Don’t give a rat’s’: Sharks embrace Penrith’s mindset
Ronaldo Mulitalo wants Cronulla to be more like Penrith and not worry about whether they finish the regular season in the NRL's top four.
Tigers hunt for new NRLW coach after Kimmorley exit
Brett Kimmorley has stepped down as coach of the Wests Tigers' NRLW side after a 2025 season where they picked up just one win.
Cats star not carrying any ‘baggage’ into AFL finals
Geelong star Max Holmes has been desperately unlucky with hamstring injuries in big finals and has spoken about how he'll handle this year's campaign.
‘Emotional arousal’: how finals will get Lions going
Simon Black expects the Brisbane Lions to hit top gear when the defending champions begin their AFL finals series in an MCG qualifying final against Geelong.
Souths back Brandon Smith ‘to the end’ amid allegations
South Sydney players insist it's business as usual for Brandon Smith despite serious criminal allegations hanging over the forward's head.
Hill to miss again, Magpies ponder big forward call
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has put a line through Bobby Hill returning for the Magpies' first final, but admitted a bold forward switch could happen.
AFLW superstar learns extent of ankle injury
Defending AFLW premiers North Melbourne have learned how long an ankle injury will sideline brilliant captain Jasmine Garner.
Selectors expect injured Cummins to be fit for Ashes
Pat Cummins is racing the clock to be fit for the first Ashes Test in November, with the Australia captain dealing with back stress.
Knights star backs Green’s footy IQ in coach search
The longest-serving player in Newcastle's current squad says Blake Green's man management and football IQ make him ready to replace Adam O'Brien.
Picklum joins Australian greats as world surf champion
Taking the title in Fiji, Molly Picklum has joined the likes of Stephanie Gilmore, Tyler Wright and Layne Beachley in becoming a surfing world champion.
De Minaur cruises into New York quarter-final
Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur has again reached the last eight of the US Open with a swift dispatch of Swiss qualifier Leandro Riedi in New York.
Brit boxer who fought Ali then became ‘Aussie Joe’ dies
Joe Bugner never felt loved in Britain despite being the nation's best heavyweight; in Australia he found affection, and finally won a world title.
Walsh toilet humour precedes Storm super bowl
Brisbane have put out a statement, describing fullback Reece Walsh's cheeky slurp from a toilet bowl on a social media post as 'a poor attempt at humour'.
Papalii learning from Canberra youngsters before finals
Canberra star Josh Papalii is learning to switch off from the game and embrace the moment, following in his younger teammates' lead.
Sydney Olympians look to spread home Games fever
The Australian Olympic Committee has launched a month-long Olympics Unleashed Roadshow to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Sydney Games.
Skydivers snagged mid-air during ‘catastrophic’ jump
Video of tandem skydivers getting snagged on a plane mid-air has been played in court, as a company director faces charges over their deaths.
America’s Cup comeback inspiring Freo’s AFL flag push
Just like Australia's triumph in the America's Cup in 1983, Fremantle are aiming to buck the odds and win this year's AFL flag.
Hawks’ hopes grow of big recall for Giants final
Hawthorn captain James Sicily has spoken of how confident he is about Josh Weddle's return and the "dial-up internet" when his own confidence was down.
We’d be in finals mix if NRL season was longer: Eels
The way their form is going, Parramatta believe they'd be in the frame for an NRL finals berth if the season were a few months longer.
Headbutting walls, honesty part of Cat’s unique appeal
Geelong boom recruit Bailey Smith's raw insight about his previous mental health struggles came as no surprise to his new Cats teammate Tom Stewart.
Knights call on Michael Hagan to help pick coach
Newcastle's most recent premiership winning coach has been called upon to help the NRL strugglers find their next mentor.
Feeney covets Bathurst 1000 glory as Whincup goes again
Jamie Whincup hasn't won a Bathurst 1000 since 2012, but his Triple Eight protege and Supercars championship leader Broc Feeney is out to change that.
Wallabies welcome ‘father figure’ back against Pumas
The resurgent Wallabies want to make their mark on their home turf, hosting Argentina in Townsville in their battle for the Rugby Championship crown.