Tupou set to fire up and tame the Lions, say Wallabies
Taniela Tupou's teammates are tipping the powerhouse prop to hit top gear during the Wallabies' three-Test series against the touring British and Irish Lions.
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Lions ‘heartbeat’ back as Giants sweat on skipper
Brisbane's Brandon Starcevich and Melbourne's Jack Viney are both set to return to AFL action after extended stints on the sidelines because of concussion.
Ashcroft’s approach to overcoming Lions’ late wobbles
The Brisbane Lions, now battling their own fourth-quarter issues, haven't watched a replay of last year's remarkable semi-final comeback defeat of GWS.
Luai answers Blues’ SOS call for State of Origin II
Jarome Luai has arrived in NSW's State of Origin camp only hours after an injury struck down one of the team's most crucial players.
AFL poaches Sydney Swans administrator for key role
Sydney administrator Tom Harley looms as the AFL's next boss after being appointed as chief executive Andrew Dillon's second-in-command.
Ex-Wallabies star Genia makes surprise call at 37
Former Wallabies captain Will Genia is weighing up his future after finishing up a six-year stint in Japanese rugby and is open to offers.
Dolphins prosper through dire times thanks to Woolf man
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf has been hailed as the glue that kept the side's NRL campaign on track after a winless first month and injuries to key men.
Demons roll dice with Pickett’s seven-year deal
Livewire Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett has become the longest-contracted player in the AFL after rejecting the lure of a Western Australia homecoming.
Veteran Socceroo up for World Cup fight
Martin Boyle knows all about World Cup heartbreak and with spots at a premium in 2026, the veteran Socceroo is ready to fight for his place.
‘It’s personal’: Maroons enforcer will rip into Haas
Queensland prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has vowed to fire up and ensure the battle up front with Payne Haas is won as he targets a form reversal in Perth.
Rampaging Rabbitoh realistic about Origin selection
South Sydney forward Keaon Koloamatangi is in barnstorming form in clubland, but knows breaking into the dominant Blues forward pack is easier said than done.
Olympic swim champ issues blunt warning to rivals
One Australian Olympic gold medallist has delivered a blunt warning to his swimming rivals, while another admits her plan to have fun isn't yet working.
‘Oh, man!’ – Proteas ruing crucial miss in WTC final
South Africa had Australia on the ropes on day one of the World Test Championship final, before a non-referral crucially swung the momentum at Lord's.
How Galvin won Bulldogs players over in private meeting
Canterbury skipper Stephen Crichton has revealed how Bulldogs players held a private meeting with Lachlan Galvin after his fallout with Wests Tigers.
Angus Crichton calls out Maroons’ team-list mind games
NSW second-rower Angus Crichton has vowed to make Tom Dearden's first match in the Queensland No.7 jersey a nightmare, while accusing the Maroons of mind games.
Kiraz called in as Blues star sidelined from training
NSW winger Brian To'o has been sidelined from training in the lead-up to State of Origin II after reporting hamstring soreness.
Maroons star’s damning stat that NSW ‘don’t care about’
Recalled Queensland veteran Kurt Capewell has missed 75 tackles in the NRL this year, more than any other player, but he explained why he is not concerned.
‘I’ll be 100 per cent’: Suaalii’s huge Wallabies boost
Code-hopping superstar Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is promising to be back to full fitness for the Wallabies' Lions series after recovering from a broken jaw.
‘I won’t flinch’ – Sharks coach seeks derby turnaround
Coming off two heavy losses, Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says he's learning from the past to help the Sharks return to their consistent best.
Darcy given green light for Dogs’ clash with Saints
Rising superstar Sam Darcy's return from a knee injury will give the Western Bulldogs a huge boost in attack for their AFL clash with St Kilda.
‘Squeeze the lemon’ – Hawks out to consolidate
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says it's important to focus on what works and build on that as they face another big test against Adelaide.
Nose full of turmeric put tough Mann on Maroons path
Queensland utility Kurt Mann will become the Maroons' second oldest debutant, and his legendary toughness has its roots in a broken nose he once played with.
Utoikamanu moves to make Origin mark after 2023 tease
Stefano Utoikamanu has spent two years thinking about the fact he was teased by 12 minutes of State of Origin. A move to Melbourne helped earn a second shot.
Socceroos Duke it out to seal direct World Cup berth
The Socceroos have beaten Saudi Arabia 2-1 in Jeddah to book direct qualification to next year's World Cup finals and can now get stuck into early preparations.
Labuschagne faces another defining moment at Lord’s
Promoted to open for the first time, Marnus Labuschagne will be hoping a return to Lord's will snap him into form in the World Test Championship final.
‘Quite happily’ – inductee played hard off the field
South Adelaide ruckman Peter Darley gave an all-time acceptance speech as he was inducted into the Australian Football Hall Of Fame.
New opener confirmed for Australia’s WTC final
Usman Khawaja will have a fifth opening partner in 18 months after Australia settled on the position for the World Test Championship final at Lord's.
Schoolgirl surfaces as future of Australian swimming
A 16-year-old schoolgirl who initially wanted to be a water polo player has earnt selection on Australia's swim team for the world championships.
Farmer made legend, eight footy hall of fame inductees
Erin Phillips and Daisy Pearce are the first AFLW players to join the Australian Football Hall Of Fame as SA great Ken Farmer was made a legend.
AFLW marquee stars inducted to hall of fame
Daisy Pearce and Erin Phillips are the first AFLW players to join the Australian Football Hall Of Fame as South Australian great Ken Farmer was made a legend.
Coaches’ coffers boosted after months of soft cap angst
The AFL has announced several financial measures to boost club soft caps and provide more support for senior coaches and their staff.