Experience shows as Sharks fall at preliminary hurdle
Cronulla entered their preliminary final against Penrith with only a fraction of the big-game experience their rivals possessed, and it showed.
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Sharks edging closer to match NRL’s best: Fitzgibbon
Defeated Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon believes his side are beginning to show signs they can threaten the dominance of Penrith and Melbourne.
No Cleary sanction after ‘unhelpful’ bunker critique
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary will escape sanction for his attack on NRL bunker officiating after a contentious no-try call in the Panthers' preliminary final win.
Swans ‘at peace’ with AFL prep despite GF loss: Rampe
Dane Rampe says Sydney are 'at peace' with how they prepared for the grand final after losing by 60 points to Brisbane in their second decider in three years.
Lions’ ‘belief’ key to AFL flag surge from fifth
Josh Dunkley has hailed the Brisbane Lions' inner belief as key to their march from fifth on the ladder to the AFL premiership.
Retiring Luke Keary hailed as all-time Roosters great
He holds a special place in rugby league history with Ron Coote and now retiring playmaker Luke Keary is being hailed as a Sydney Roosters all-time great.
JackJumpers, United happy to see the back of each other
They have enjoyed such an intense rivalry that the Tasmania JackJumpers and Melbourne United are happy to take a break from battling against each other.
Regrets and resilience set up Lion Berry for AFL glory
Brisbane Lions midfielder Jarrod Berry drew on his heartbreak against Collingwood and his long-standing resilience to step up in the AFL grand final.
‘Kept receipts’: how 0-3 start galvanised AFL premiers
Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko believes the AFL premiers were galvanised by reports of disharmony early in the 2024 season.
Lion’s untold battle and the nod that left Aker in awe
Eric Hipwood has opened up about the injury that almost scuppered his AFL season before finals and the magical moment that made Jason Akermanis say 'wow'.
Munster’s $1.4m sacrifice may net Premiership reward
It was Penrith's dominance that prompted Cameron Munster to make a $1.4 million sacrifice and stay at Melbourne. He can make that worthwhile in the grand final.
Alamoti’s journey from injury despair to grand final
Penrith centre Paul Alamoti thought his season might have been over when he broke his arm -- but now he's just 80 minutes from premiership glory.
Sharks’ Toby Rudolf set to miss Las Vegas for tripping
Cronulla prop Toby Rudolf has been handed a one-game ban for tripping Isaah Yeo in the Sharks' preliminary final loss to Penrith.
Lions star Neale celebrates premiership in moon boot
Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale will keep celebrating the club's premiership even though he faces a long recovery from a serious heel injury.
Chris Fagan’s revival of broken Lions complete
The Brisbane Lions were at rock bottom when Chris Fagan took over as coach and have now completed their climb to the top of the AFL mountain.
Swans weren’t up for Lions challenge: Fox
Devastated after their second grand final loss in three years, utility Robbie Fox says Sydney were rattled mentally after a dominant first-half from Brisbane.
Lions’ Mr September Ah Chee delights in AFL rise
Callum Ah Chee told Brisbane's coaches he wanted to play forward and the result was a sublime AFL finals series, culminating in a premiership.
Lohmann lapped up Aker’s advice before AFL grand final
From one Lions showman to another, Kai Lohmann soaked up advice from Jason Akermanis before joining him as a Brisbane premiership player.
Roosters to face Cronulla in NRLW grand final
The Sydney Roosters have beaten reigning champions Newcastle for a place in the NRLW grand final against Cronulla, who upset minor premiers Brisbane.
Lion Smith kicks last-gasp goal in AFLW win over Crows
Brisbane have kicked the last two goals to pip Adelaide by two points in an AFLW thriller between the perennial powerhouses.
Perfect 10 as Eagles post record AFLW score to beat GWS
Ella Roberts was best afield with three goals as West Coast posted their club-record score to beat GWS at Henson Park and improve to 4-2.
Bears fall, but bid for ending NRL hibernation rises
North Sydney's miserable luck continued in the NSW Cup grand final, but their hopes of reinstatement to the NRL are gaining momentum.
Bulls put horror off-season behind them with Cup win
Macarthur FC have beaten Melbourne Victory 1-0 in the Australia Cup final at AAMI Park, with Marin Jakolis scoring the decisive goal in the upset win.
Lions’ Irishman McKenna relishing second chance in AFL
Brisbane's Irish defender Conor McKenna has become just the second player to win an All-Ireland Gaelic football title and an AFL premiership.
Australia beat England – and rain – to win ODI series
Australia's cricket men, inspired by Travis Head, have won their rain-hit, one-day international decider to clinch the series 3-2 against England at Bristol.
AFLW tribunal finds Hawks’ Smith not guilty of bump
Hawthorn defender Tamara Smith has been found not guilty of rough conduct after a lengthy AFLW tribunal hearing, meaning she avoids a three-game ban.
Sharks left speechless after pulling off NRLW first
Cronulla coach Tony Herman was lost for words after his NRLW team managed an unprecedented shut-out against Brisbane to seal a maiden grand final berth.
Fagan beams, credits lessons learned for flag triumph
The Lions were greeted by thousands of joyful fans on their return to Brighton Homes Arena, where they sung the team song with their victorious AFLW team.
O’Connor silver puts Aussie cycling on top of the world
Ben O'Connor has been left proud at winning silver in the men's road race which has put Australia on top of the world championship medal table.
Asofa-Solomona fails to overturn NRL ban, will miss GF
Melbourne's Nelson Asofa-Solomona will miss the NRL grand final after failing to have his high tackle charge downgraded.
Junkyard Dog Ryan re-signs, braces for selection battle
Emerging Queensland Reds winger Tim Ryan has confirmed a two-year contract extension at the Super Rugby club now flush with options in his position.