‘He’s not the victim’: Crows coach on banned star
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says star player Izak Rankine isn't the victim after being suspended for four games by the AFL for a homophobic slur.
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Carlton hold off old rivals to end tough year in style
Carlton have recorded back-to-back wins to finish off a difficult 2025, accounting for rivals Essendon by 34 points at the MCG.
Johnston closer to history in ‘outstanding’ Souths win
Veteran winger Alex Johnston has moved closer to rarefied air by scoring his 210th NRL try in South Sydney's huge win over St George Illawarra.
Teen star gets Wallaroos nod in Rugby World Cup opener
Young gun Caitlyn Halse will make history at the Women's Rugby World Cup when the Wallaroos take on Samoa as the tournament opens in England.
It’s Toole-time for the Wallabies as history beckons
Brumbies flyer Corey Toole will make his Test debut as the Wallabies aim to make history in Cape Town, where Fraser McReight will captain the side.
Bulldogs decide against risking injury-prone midfielder
Western Bulldogs star Adam Treloar has been left out for the club's must-win clash with Fremantle, despite coming off a prolific VFL performance.
AFL has ‘work to do’ after homophobic slur saga
AFL boss Andrew Dillon says education is key to creating a safer environment after Crow Izak Rankine became the latest player banned over a homophobic slur.
Port Adelaide coach misses his last training session
Ken Hinkley is ill and has missed his last training session as Port coach, but there's no danger he will miss his farewell game.
Lions great lifts lid on Zorko’s sliding doors moment
Lions star Dayne Zorko will join Marcus Ashcroft as one of just five men to play 300 games for the merged club, and arguably has him to thank for it.
Contract negotiations have broken down: Oscar Allen
West Coast appear all but certain to lose Oscar Allen to Brisbane, but coach Andrew McQualter has declared that Liam Ryan will be staying.
High-flying Storm expecting bounce back from Bulldogs
Craig Bellamy says the Storm are bracing for a lift in physicality from the Bulldogs on Friday night after a public lashing from their coach Cameron Ciraldo.
‘Unfair’ for Manly coach to take sole blame: Bullemor
Ethan Bullemor has come to the defence of Manly coach Anthony Seibold after criticism over the Sea Eagles' form slump at the business end of the NRL season.
‘Really stung me’: Snub motivating Hosking every day
Canberra forward Zac Hosking is preparing for a first clash against Penrith after coming painfully close to premiership glory with the club two years ago.
Winging in the rain: Olyslagers splashes to Diamond win
Despite rain-sodden conditions in Lausanne, Aussie high jump ace Nicola Olyslagers has splashed to a third Diamond League win of the season.
‘Deeply sorry’: Rankine given ban for homophobic slur
Adelaide officials are nervous for Izak Rankine's mental health after his four-game ban for a homophobic slur, as the AFL defended secrecy around the sanction.
South Africa ODI bowler reported over suspect action
Prenelan Subrayen, the South African spinning allrounder who enjoyed a winning ODI debut against Australia, has been reported over a suspect bowling action.
Tszyu, Zerafa score merciless first-round TKO’s
Australian boxing stars Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa have both scored first-round TKO victories to set up a potential domestic blockbuster.
Zampa reprimanded in crushing ODI defeat to Proteas
Legspinner Adam Zampa has been sanctioned for breaching the ICC's code of conduct during Australia's heavy opening ODI loss to South Africa in Cairns.
DCE has no regrets on exit call ahead of 350th game
Plenty has changed since March, but milestone man Daly Cherry-Evans remains content with his decision to leave Manly at the end of the NRL season.
Au revoir as Fa’asuamaleaui departs battling Titans
The departure of Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui from the Gold Coast Titans could be the catalyst for his star brother Tino to also leave the struggling NRL club.
Essendon coach hits out at academies, father-sons
A combination of father-son picks, northern academies and next-generation academies has created a "distorted" draft, according to Essendon coach Brad Scott.
Big love, Payno! – What Luai said on Samoa defection
Payne Haas is the latest rugby league star to switch allegiances from Australia, and Samoan international Jarome Luai is happy to take the credit.
Not an issue: Dockers give blessing to Jackson’s leave
Ruckman Luke Jackson has rushed to Melbourne for personal reasons but isn't in doubt for Fremantle's clash with the Western Bulldogs.
Hardwick’s approach to ‘two-game season’ to define Suns
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has provided an injury update and explained how the team will attack their unique final-round AFL double-header.
Essendon’s ‘best case’ for keeping free agent ruck
Sam Draper has been presented with a case that Essendon remains his best option, but Bombers coach Brad Scott won't pressure the ruck into making a call.
Magpies make Hill concession, Howe concussion call
Norm Smith Medallist Bobby Hill's chances of returning for Collingwood's AFL finals campaign are fading, but Jeremy Howe is fit to play against Melbourne.
Passion for the Raiders a Stuart family affair
Jed Stuart has his father's passion for Canberra but that doesn't mean he'll take it to heart if Savelio Tamale bumps him from the NRL side ahead of finals.
Pain won’t stop Graham rushing field for AJ’s milestone
Campbell Graham has been nursing a bad back injury for most of the season but still wants to rush the field when Alex Johnston scores his record-breaking try.
Love for both: Finefeuiaki has Tonga and Samoa in heart
Dolphins forward Kulikefu Finefeuiaki is set to make his Tonga debut but his family background means Samoa also tugs at his heartstrings.
Tomic turns back clock, US Open main draw in reach
A resurgent Bernard Tomic is two wins away from his first US Open main draw appearance since 2017, but there are injury concerns for another Australian.
Bronco Ben walks like an Egyptian into NRL dream
Brisbane mature-age rookie prop Ben Talty is proving to be a wrecking ball off the bench, while importing Egyptian oils for his exotic fragrance brand.