‘Keep them’: Dolphins boss opens up on contract puzzle
Dolphins CEO Terry Reader is calm about the big stars set to come off contract as the club gets its salary cap in balance to cope with potential raids.
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‘Backing myself’: Hawk flying with better AFL mindset
Over the last couple of seasons, a Hawthorn midfielder has cemented himself in their AFL side thanks to not being so hard on himself.
Knights bash bros ready to bounce again as Lucas trains
Francis Manuleleua is an ex-halfback and Jermaine McEwan a man finding his feet as an 80-minute forward, together they are making a damaging second-row pair.
We won’t get ambushed: Dockers on red alert for Swans
Sydney will be without the "Pullman Five" and Callum Mills for Friday's preliminary final, but Fremantle aren't being lulled into a false sense of security.
‘No-brainer’: Lions’ young gun pens timely new deal
Logan Morris has joined Zac Bailey in committing his playing future to the Brisbane Lions just days out from the AFL preliminary final against Hawthorn.
Super Rugby Pacific fans to feast on Sunday kick-offs
The 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season features 10 Sunday afternoon games as the new 10-team format throws up a series of changes to the 30-year-old tournament.
‘Get them upskilled’: Kiss’s plan for Wallabies’ No.10s
Wallabies coach Les Kiss is backing youth over experience - for now - and keeping veteran playmakers James O'Connor and Bernard Foley on the backburner.
Cleary to prepare for prelim with mental visualisation
Nathan Cleary appears set to play in Penrith's preliminary final against the Warriors or Newcastle, even if he is off his feet and doesn't kick in the lead-up.
Wilton ready to go full Costner as Trindall’s bodyguard
Teig Wilton may be too young to have watched The Bodyguard, but he is ready to play the role for Cronulla and Braydon Trindall in the NRL finals.
‘Prove myself’: Swans recruit in finals family affair
Sydney recruit Jai Serong has already done his homework on Fremantle ahead of a blockbuster preliminary finals clash, thanks to help from his older brother.
Meek revenge plot as Hawks aim to derail Lions dynasty
Hawthorn ruckman Lloyd Meek can't shake the moment when Sam Draper got the better of him and won't rest until he gets one back on his opposite number.
Marsh reaches 100 as focus turns to World Cup defence
Australia's build-up to their ODI World Cup defence starts in Zimbabwe with stand-in skipper Mitch Marsh hoping the young guns emulate his breakthrough there.
Talakai not ready for Sharks’ revival to end early
Siosifa Talakai has made his name at Cronulla after a few seasons at South Sydney early in his career, but he knows the Sharks stint is now on limited time.
No superpowers needed as Swans aim to take down Dockers
Far from being torpedoed, Sydney will be aiming to buck the odds yet again when they take on Fremantle in Friday night's preliminary final at the SCG.
‘Hoping my future at Broncos’: Player of year Willison
Brisbane's player of the year Xavier Willison, a shining light in a gloomy season, says he doesn't want to follow predecessor Payne Haas out of the club.
‘Look in the mirror’: how Lions loss jarred Hawks
Hawthorn co-captain Jai Newcombe says it was no surprise Brisbane bounced back last weekend to set up their preliminary final this Saturday at the MCG.
Port defender to miss a quarter of AFLW season for bump
Demons star Eliza McNamara has undergone surgery for a fractured jaw after copping a brutal bump from Port Adelaide's Ella Heads, leading to a suspension.
Hawks skipper’s worst injury fears confirmed
Hawthorn have suffered a massive setback in their quest for an AFLW finals berth, losing captain Emily Bates for the rest of the season with a knee injury.
Brotherly love on ice as Serongs battle for GF berth
Caleb Serong has spoken about the "strange" feeling of having to face his younger brother in a preliminary final, and he hopes it will be captured by a photo.
‘Tip of the iceberg’: Dawson backed after online abuse
Hawthorn co-captain Jai Newcombe says online abuse of AFL players is much worse than is being reported, with Adelaide's Jordan Dawson the latest to call it out.
Prodigy Petaia back in Wallabies fold ahead of Cup tilt
Precocious outside back Jordan Petaia is back in the Wallabies squad for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup as Australia brace for the Springboks.
Veteran Knight wants to suit up for 17th NRL season
Tyson Frizell is confident he will play on in 2027, with the door not entirely shut on staying at Newcastle, and Wests Tigers among other interested parties.
‘Drained’: Sharks hope short turnaround hurts Roosters
Cronulla superstar Nicho Hynes is hoping a sapping loss to Penrith will leave the Sydney Roosters feeling the effects in another all-Sydney do-or-die NRL final.
Sanity gone: Mulitalo can’t stop himself against Chook
Ronaldo Mulitalo admits all sanity goes out the window when he crosses the white line, as the Cronulla flyer prepares for another duel with Mark Nawaqanitawase.
Swans captaincy ‘privilege, but bittersweet’ for Rampe
Dane Rampe will stand in for injured Sydney captain Callum Mills on the finals stage again as the Swans veteran weighs up his AFL future beyond September.
‘Can we do it?’ Lions zero in on rare flag hat-trick
The Brisbane Lions are motivated by the chance to create history as they chase two more wins required to complete a rare AFL premiership 'three-peat'.
Zverev beats Shelton to win the US Open title
Alexander Zverev has won his second major championship by beating Ben Shelton in four sets in the men's US Open final.
Aussie stars battle but there’s no Ultimate triumph
Jess Hull and Cameron Myers produced gutsy displays on the final day in Budapest - but Australia's athletes left without an Ultimate Championship title.
Disputed Haaland goal wins derby for 10-man Man City
England international Phil Foden was sent off, but 10-man Manchester City still scrapped to earn a controversial 1-0 win in the derby against United.
‘Right the wrongs’: Warriors dynamo eyes Knights bounce
In-form Warriors fullback Taine Tuaupiki says his battered and bruised team must find a way to prevail in a do-or-die finals clash with Newcastle at Eden Park.
Roosters’ Walker hint after veteran’s rare off night
The question of Daly Cherry-Evans' composure under pressure is set to dominate the build-up to the Roosters' clash with Cronulla.