Lomax’s Storm move fails but Eels show path back to NRL
The Parramatta Eels have declared the club won't be "steamrolled" after star winger Zac Lomax's audacious bid to join NRL rival Melbourne was blocked.
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‘Egregious injustice’: Cat to return after rape case
Geelong coach Chris Scott says Tanner Bruhn will return to action after missing last season while stood down by the AFL when falsely charged with rape.
Cronulla want NRL to pay out if they lose home final
Cronulla CEO Dino Mezzatesta says the Sharks deserve financial compensation if they can't host a home final, while Manly now believe they will be able to.
‘I could go on forever’: Lions far from final product
Jaspa Fletcher thinks two-time defending premiers Brisbane, who boast an army of emerging stars, are yet to hit their AFL ceiling.
Two men armed with knives shot dead in two states
A witness has described her shock after police shot dead a knife-wielding man who had allegedly attacked two women and made threats in an upmarket suburb.
Nick Meaney takes Lomax’s would-be wing spot at Storm
Nick Meaney has been named on the wing for Melbourne's clash against Parramatta after the Storm failed to secure the services of NSW winger Zac Lomax for 2026.
Souths skipper’s Dally M pick will surprise many
Souths are set to have the most potent attacking edge in NRL history this season, but it's the Rabbitohs No.1 that captain Cameron Murray is most excited about.
NSW Waratahs star shows how club rugby Gamble paid off
An off-contract star has reflected on his rise from suburban club rugby to NSW Waratahs fan favourite as he ponders his future beyond 2026.
Be a top-five prop: Seibold challenges Manly’s Paseka
Recovered from an achilles injury, Manly giant Taniela Paseka now wants to rise to Anthony Seibold's challenge and become one of the NRL's top-five props.
Matildas laud ‘brave’ Iranian opponents amid conflict
Rising Matildas star Amy Sayer says she admires and respects Iran's women for competing at the Women's Asian Cup despite the nation's ongoing conflict.
Touk, Suns have the tools for early Geelong test
Suns vice-captain Touk Miller is eager to see how his side stacks up when they host last year's beaten grand finalists Geelong in AFL's Opening Round.
‘Close to going’: Bennett helped keep Reynolds a Bronco
Adam Reynolds is glad he decided to play his final year at Brisbane after the allure of playing under his idol Benji Marshall for two years was tempting.
Eels show interest in Barnett following Zac Lomax saga
Parramatta remain open to allowing a rival club to sign Zac Lomax at the right price, as coach Jason Ryles indicates his interest in Warriors gun Mitch Barnett.
Huni added to stacked Fury card for ring return
Highly-touted Australian heavyweight Justis Huni will fight former Olympic bronze medallist Frazer Clarke on Tyson Fury's April card in London.
Knowles credits ‘Jammer’ ethos as Dolphins debut looms
England lock Morgan Knowles learnt plenty from legend James Graham at St Helens as he aims to bring the same grit and fire to the Dolphins.
‘Thoughtless offending’ blamed for Liberal poll rout
The Liberal Party alienated immigrants, young people and women during its calamitous 2025 election campaign, which a review describes as its worst in history.
Title holders China too strong for brave Bangladesh
China joined North Korea as the two undefeated teams in Group B of the Women's Asian Cup but had to work hard to beat impressive Bangladesh 2-0.
‘Not lost on us’: Dillon oversees plenty of AFL change
While the AFL remains a strong code, the last few months have not been smooth and they need to have their house in better order.
Lions’ next gen a scary prospect for flag rivals
Brisbane Lions co-captain Harris Andrews is bullish about his team's chances of completing a premiership hat-trick, buoyed by the emergence of young stars.
‘Stronger’ Piastri has world champion traits: ex boss
Oscar Piastri is attempting to become Australia's first F1 world champion in 46 years and the traits he needs to do so have been there since he was a teen.
‘A bit scary’: Trbojevic forced to confront NRL future
Manly favourite Jake Trbojevic says his future beyond the NRL is "scary" as he returns from a concussion-enforced lay-off.
Eels’ Matterson hits out over Storm’s failed Lomax bid
Ryan Matterson has taken aim at his public portrayal as a stumbling block to Melbourne's quest to land Zac Lomax.
‘Better equipped’: Swans coach eyes finals return
Another year, another premiership campaign - only this time, Sydney coach Dean Cox feels better placed to guide the Swans to finals after off-field additions.
Suns coy on Ugle-Hagan debut against Geelong
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has done his part to push for a Gold Coast debut when the Suns host Geelong in their season opener, but Damien Hardwick isn't locking it in.
Aussie golf ace revises goals after Singapore salute
Australian golf star Hannah Green says she's already revised her goals for the year after claiming her seventh LPGA Tour title last weekend.
Socceroos striker sidelined, keeper stands tall in Cup
Nicholas D'Agostino is the latest Socceroo sidelined by injury, while a forgotten goalkeeper is making his case for selection in World Cup send-off games.
‘We’re concerned’: Iranian star’s tears over conflict
Iran's Sara Didar broke down in tears as she discussed the rapidly moving conflict in her homeland prior to their Women's Asian Cup clash with Australia.
Australia sidesteps Paralympic boycott against Russia
Australia's Paralympians will participate in the 2026 Milan-Cortina opening ceremony despite a boycott in protest against Russia's inclusion at the Games.
New AFL chairman vows ‘no hubris or arrogance’
The AFL's latest chairman wants to build a greater connection between the league and its clubs and has taken a thinly-veiled swipe at the game's past hierarchy.
Ioelu to go from fan boy to calling shots at Roosters
Sydney Roosters hooker Benaiah Ioelu still spends training sessions being a "fan boy" around his teammates but it doesn't stop him taking charge on the field.
Matildas drop ‘keeper hint as star firms for return
Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold could be left out of the Matildas' clash with Iran as midfielder Kyran Cooney-Cross prepares to return to national team action.