Goodwin weighs up ruck replacement for ‘ambitious’ Gawn
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is considering handing an AFL debut to Will Verrall or club debut to Tom Fullarton, with Max Gawn out of the clash with Essendon.
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‘We go pretty hard’: Lions’ AFLW pre-season warning
Defending AFLW premiers Brisbane Lions want to raise the bar this season and captain Bre Koenen has the black eye to prove it.
Olakau’atu concedes Maguire was right to drop him
Haumole Olakau'atu has declared Mitchell Barnett a man made for State of Origin, conceding it was the right call for the Warriors lock to claim his NSW jersey.
Foran to play into 17th NRL season with new Titans deal
Kieran Foran will join Ben Hunt as the only NRL player from the first decade of the 2000s still in the NRL next season, after re-signing with Gold Coast.
Jack’s journey from doping nightmare to Olympic dream
Australian swimmer Shayna Jack details her journey from a doping nightmare to an Olympic dream.
Fitness fear overshadows De Minaur’s Djokovic showdown
As Alex de Minaur prepares for the biggest match of his career, a Wimbledon quarter-final against Novak Djokovic, concern grows over the Australian's fitness.
Origin star shrugs off knee injury to soar for Blues
NSW winger Zac Lomax had to have fluid drained from his knee 24 hours before the State of Origin at the MCG, but managed to score two tries and kick five goals.
Unshackled Lions to welcome back ‘incredible’ Ashcroft
Fit-again Will Ashcroft will play for the resurgent Brisbane Lions against Melbourne in their AFL clash at the Gabba.
Ex-Wildcat Sarr goes second in NBA draft, Furphy slides
French forward Alex Sarr has made NBL history as pick No.2 in the NBA draft, but Australian first-round prospect Johnny Furphy wasn't among the 30 names called.
‘I owe Storm’: Papenhuyzen keen to make up for absences
Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has revealed why he was so keen to get back to NRL action and insists there is a lot of improvement in his game to come.
Bombers coach comfortable with Danger’s tribunal win
Essendon coach Brad Scott never contemplated Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield not lining up against the Bombers, believing he would overturn a one-game ban.
No second thoughts on three-game Origin for Sky Blues
NSW insist they're pleased the women's State of Origin has expanded to three games, even if under the old system they would already have been crowned champions.
Golden girl sisters back sevens team for Olympic glory
Superstar sisters Maddison and Tegan Levi insist a crippling injury toll won't derail the Australian women's rugby sevens team's gold medal hopes in Paris.
Ashcroft has high expectations ahead of Lions return
Will Ashcroft wants to make an immediate impact in his return from a long-term knee injury for the Lions, which could come on Friday against the Demons.
Bulldogs skipper Bontempelli hurt in training incident
Brownlow Medal fancy Marcus Bontempelli has left Western Bulldogs training early after hurting his back under the weight of a tackle from a teammate.
Brad Arthur ‘ideal’ choice for Perth team: Eels players
Brad Arthur has been sounded out to coach the NRL's mooted Perth team, and his former Parramatta charges say he'd be a good hire.
David Armstrong backflips on Knights, set to leave club
Newcastle have confirmed David Armstrong will leave the Knights at the end of the year despite initially agreeing to a new deal at the club.
Saints chasing AFL balance on return from bye
St Kilda's Liam Henry believes balance between attack and defence is crucial if the Saints are to reverse their fortunes in the latter stages of the AFL season.
Realigned Dockers keen to take down top dogs Sydney
Fremantle's midfield group bounced back in style against Gold Coast last week, but they will face an even bigger task against top dogs Sydney on Saturday.
Cleary set for post-Origin round-20 NRL return
Penrith have identified round 20 as Nathan Cleary's most likely return date, meaning he will not play any role in NSW's State of Origin series.
‘It sucks’: Parramatta lament six-year NRL low
For the first time since their 2018 wooden spoon season, Parramatta are coming into a round of football on the bottom of the ladder.
In-form reserves nipping at second-rate Raiders’ heels
Canberra's firing reserves and juniors are vying for selection in first grade with the NRL side in a form slump and on a quest to re-find some mental toughness.
Wests Tigers allow Stefano Utoikamanu to test market
Wests Tigers have opened the door for Stefano Utoikamanu, their best forward, to walk to an NRL rival.
May sues Penrith over threat to terminate his contract
Penrith's Taylan May is pursuing damages and compensation from the NRL club over an attempt to sack him while stood down for domestic violence charges.
Swim star Cate Campbell retires without any regrets
Swimming star Cate Campbell says she gave it her all in her bid to qualify for a fifth Olympic Games and can retire with no regrets.
September D-Day set for NRL’s 20-team expansion plans
The NRL has begun the formal process towards a 20-team competition and plans to announce an expansion blueprint by the end of the current season.
NSW demolish Queensland in 38-18 Origin II win
Mitchell Moses has helped salvage NSW's State of Origin campaign, leading the Blues to a 38-18 thrashing of Queensland in Melbourne.
Mauled Maroons in disarray after MCG massacre
Queensland capitulated up front in a 38-18 State of Origin loss to NSW and must find firepower and mongrel in the forwards in the decider in Brisbane.
Maestro Moses orchestrates Blues’ dominant Origin show
Mitchell Moses has repaid NSW Origin coach Michael Maguire for his bold selection with the halfback starring in the Blues' big win at the MCG.
‘Beast mode’: Mitchell to weave more magic in Brisbane
Latrell Mitchell wants to lead NSW to State of Origin glory, vowing to bring his best to the game three decider in Brisbane.
AFL advice helps Moses deliver for NSW on Origin stage
Halfback Mitchell Moses said he sought advice from GWS star Harry Himmelberg about kicking at the MCG before steering NSW to a crushing win over Queensland.