Captain’s injury only sour note as Sharks smash Titans
A knee injury to captain Cameron McInnes has soured Cronulla's thumping NRL win over Gold Coast at Sharks Stadium.
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Suns’ tall task in Adelaide after missed finals chance
Gold Coast, fresh off a disappointing loss to the Giants, will need to do something they've never done before to lock in a maiden AFL finals campaign.
‘Selfless’ Blues back as McKay stars in Port demolition
Carlton coach Michael Voss has hailed a "really good version" of Harry McKay as the star forward booted seven goals in a 54-point demolition of Port Adelaide.
Brave Edwards returns with plenty on line for Cowboys
North Queensland can't play finals this year, but there are representative jumpers up for grabs and the opportunity to secure contracts for those without them.
Giant’s haul sinks Suns in finals-shaping victory
Harry Rowston was the unlikely weapon as GWS sank the Suns again to all but lock in a third straight AFL finals campaign and keep Gold Coast waiting.
Swans shape as finals disrupters ahead of Cats clash
Sydney could put a dent in Geelong's top-four bid with a win at the SCG, but defender Lewis Melican says his side is motivated instead by the bigger picture.
Cricket Australia pays tribute to Bob Simpson
Australian cricket has lost an icon in former captain and coach Bob Simpson, who died aged 89.
‘It’s tough’: Flanagan fumes over bunker rulings
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan reckons he no longer knows the rules of rugby league following a controversial try to the Warriors cost the Dragons.
Blow for Warriors as Ford sidelined for crusher tackle
The injury-hit Warriors have been dealt more bad news with Jackson Ford likely to miss the remainder of the regular season through suspension.
Bulldogs dare to dream with season on a knife’s edge
The Western Bulldogs are still in the hunt for finals and believe if they can make the AFL top eight, they can do some damage in September.
Moving has plus sides but Talau keen on Sea Eagles stay
Tommy Talau is hopeful of staying put at Manly, but has definitely pondered jumping ship to play at the same club as superstar partner Jess Sergis.
Bob ‘Simmo’ Simpson a man for all cricket seasons
Australian cricket is mourning the death of former captain and coach Bob Simpson, who has died at the age of 89.
Disappointed Ciraldo threatens to swing axe at Dogs
A frustrated Cameron Ciraldo is considering changes to his team after Canterbury fell to a second loss in three games.
‘One of the greatest’: Roosters boss hails his flyer
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has paid tribute to Daniel Tupou after the winger moved into fourth on the NRL's all-time try-scorers list.
No Fyfe farewell yet: Longmuir bullish on finals hopes
Fremantle's 57-point loss to Brisbane has put the Dockers' finals hopes on thin ice, meaning champion Nat Fyfe may not get one final crack at a premiership.
Two more injuries as brave Bombers denied by Saints
Essendon coach Brad Scott has praised the Bombers' effort in the two-point loss to St Kilda, but says it's hard to be too pleased when they are so disappointed.
Road warrior Lions set sights on crashing AFL top-four
Brisbane have won 17 of their past 21 games away from home, with their latest demolition job a 57-point thrashing of Fremantle in Perth.
Schmidt’s switch: Wallabies put faith in stand-in 10
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has done a surprise late backflip, bringing in Tane Edmed as flyhalf cover for James O'Connor on the eve of the Springboks' Test.
Lions mid dislocates shoulder in big win over Dockers
Brisbane midfielder Jarrod Berry has suffered a dislocated shoulder as his team locked in a finals berth with a thumping win over Fremantle in Perth.
Roosters put NRL on notice by stunning Bulldogs
The Sydney Roosters have claimed their biggest scalp of the NRL season, stunning Canterbury to continue their quest for a top-eight finish.
Chloe Molloy shines on AFLW return as Swans beat Tigers
Sydney have kicked off their AFLW campaign with a spirited win over Richmond thanks to starring performances from Chloe Molloy and debutant Zippy Fish.
Tonga set to secure two of NRL’s brightest young guns
Tonga are on track for a major boost in the Pacific Cup, with a pair of young NRL stars set to pledge allegiance.
A-League Men great comes full circle at Mariners
Veteran goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne is back at the Central Coast Mariners, who will attempt to return to the A-League Men finals.
Aussie can ‘shock the world’ in title redemption shot
His title dreams - and million-dollar payday - dashed by injury, Sam Goodman will step up a division to knock off England's only male boxing world champion.
Sharks must earn it not burn it against Titans: McInnes
Cronulla captain Cameron McInnes is demanding a tougher mental approach against battling Gold Coast as the Sharks aim to keep their top-four hopes alive.
Diamonds and Lightning star ends golden career
Star goal attack Steph Fretwell has decided to hang up her dress, marking the end of a glittering 11-year career on the netball court.
Seasoned Sun opens up on hard road, contract hopes
Gold Coast veteran Lachie Weller has endured the tough times and, with his Suns on the cusp of a finals campaign, wants to be there for the good ones.
Fuller recalled for derby as Dolphins switch Hammer
The Dolphins have made a late positional switch for the derby clash with Brisbane with dynamic Trai Fuller set to play his first NRL game of 2025 at fullback.
Souths star suffers new injury, out of Indigenous clash
South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell has suffered a fresh injury blow and will miss the Indigenous Round clash against Parramatta.
Old sting drives Hawks skipper in AFLW flag hunt
Hawthorn loom as the team to watch as the AFLW premiership race kicks off and captain Emily Bates has plenty of fuel to drive her hunt for success.
Voss behind McGovern, excited for Walsh’s Blues return
Carlton coach Michael Voss wants out-of-favour Mitch McGovern to remain at the club, admitting the veteran is disappointed to be playing VFL.