Dolphins to fight Kaufusi ban at NRL judiciary
The Dolphins will attempt to downgrade Felise Kaufusi's ban for a late hit at the NRL judiciary, in a bid to play in their must-win match against Newcastle.
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Lions’ ruthless streak lacking but Black’s a believer
Simon Black is concerned the current Brisbane Lions crop lack the killer instinct of the "great sides" and that they'll live to regret their missed AFL chances.
Popyrin remaining upbeat after crashing out of US Open
Australian Alexei Popyrin is drawing only positives from his breakout US Open run despite bowing out with a deflating four-set loss to American Frances Tiafoe.
AFL weren’t tempted to move Sydney derby final
The Sydney derby qualifying final at the SCG is sold out but chief executive Andrew Dillon says the AFL never planned to play it at the bigger Accor Stadium.
‘Fearless’ Hopoate contending for a famous family first
Lehi Hopoate is the fifth of his siblings to following their father John into the NRL or NRLW, but he could be the first to pick up an award at the Dally Ms.
New netball faces as Diamonds prepare for England Tests
Goalkeeper Rudi Ellis, wing attack Georgie Horjus and defender Ash Ervin are hoping to make their Diamonds netball Test debut in next month's England series.
Bennett compares dawn of Dolphins to Broncos beginnings
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett says the club has already been a success and has laid a foundation for the type of prosperity he enjoyed at Brisbane.
Manly star hurt in win but tipped to play finals
Manly star Tom Trbojevic is expected to play again in the NRL finals, after suffering a shoulder injury in the Sea Eagles' dominant 32-22 win over Canterbury.
Jarome Luai stars as Panthers book top-four spot
Penrith have allayed concerns of a form slump on the run to the NRL finals, easing past South Sydney to book their top-four spot at Penrith Park.
Tyrone Munro did his family proud: Rabbitohs
South Sydney have praised teenaged winger Tyrone Munro for lining up against Penrith only two days after the death of his mother.
Robinson unhappy with length of NRL high-tackle bans
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson believes Jared Waerea-Hargreaves' three-game high-tackle ban is disproportionate, as his club fight for a top-two spot.
Trbojevic avoids immediate surgery, Brooks not banned
Manly star Tom Trbojevic has been told he does not need immediate surgery on a grade-three AC joint tear in his shoulder, and he will be able to play finals.
Petricola stars as Aussie clinch velodrome medals
Emily Petricola is a back-to-back Paralympic gold medallist after leading Australia's dominance at the velodrome alongside Korey Boddington.
Fast healing powers of Haas gives Broncos finals boost
Payne Haas has a history of fast recovery and feats of endurance and his return early against the Dolphins has come at just the right time for Brisbane.
Dolphins guns return for derby, Bennett benches Katoa
Dolphins hooker Jeremy Marshall-King and prop Tevita Pangai Jnr return to play Brisbane, as coach Wayne Bennett shuts out his own emotions about the derby.
Robertson still committed to Socceroos: Arnold
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is confident Alex Robertson will remain loyal to Australia after being left out of the latest World Cup qualification squad.
Mentorship, magic and more: How Johnson changed the NRL
Shaun Johnson's legacy stretches beyond the highlight reels, and even beyond New Zealand. Benji Marshall and Braydon Trindall explain how he changed the game.
Aussies set 200m pace at world junior athletics
Torrie Lewis and 16-year-old Queenslander Gout Gout are the fastest qualifiers in the 200 metres, while Tryphena Hewett has won Australia's fourth junior medal.
Irankunda in strong Socceroos squad for Cup qualifiers
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is excited by the return of German-based winger Nestory Irankunda as part of a strong squad for two World Cup qualifiers.
All Australian Houston to stay at Port Adelaide
Star defender Dan Houston says he's rejecting offers from rival clubs and is staying at Port Adelaide.
Finals a pass mark for Dragons’ season: Shane Flanagan
St George Illawarra can guarantee themselves an NRL finals berth by winning their last two games, but a loss in either would throw their hopes into doubt.
Hynes to go straight back into Sharks halves when fit
Craig Fitzgibbon will rush Nicho Hynes back into Cronulla's halves when fit, outlining what he expects from the star playmaker after a two-month injury layoff.
Free agent Saints back Josh Battle off to join Hawthorn
Josh Battle will join Hawthorn as an unrestricted free agent, but the Hawks need to do a deal to snare West Coast vice-captain Tom Barrass.
Bont, Daicos split AFL awards ahead of Brownlow battle
A tight Brownlow Medal count is expected after Marcus Bontempelli and Nick Daicos were named the league's best players by its coaches and players respectively.
Cats gun Dempsey earns AFL Rising Star nod
Geelong's Ollie Dempsey has been named the AFL's Rising Star ahead of fellow young guns George Wardlaw and Kai Lohmann.
Dogs star Bontempelli named All-Australian skipper
Max Gawn has joined an elite group of players with seven or more All-Australian blazers, while Marcus Bontempelli has been named captain for the first time.
Cowboys survive second-string Storm’s best in try-fest
North Queensland were far from the polished product as they overcame a spirited Storm team missing a host of regular NRL starters to consolidate sixth place.
From near-deadly pancreatitis to Paris Paralympics gold
Tom Gallagher has claimed Australia's first gold medal of the Paralympics after bouncing back from a near-deadly tussle with pancreatitis.
Cotter’s plea after scrappy Cowboys’ Storm escape
North Queensland workhorse Reuben Cotter has demanded better from his team after they escaped with victory against an under-strength Melbourne.
Bone bruising for Papenhuyzen, round 27 chance
Ryan Papenhuyzen lasted less than 15 minutes in Melbourne's loss to the Cowboys but has been cleared of serious damage to his leg.
Swans to unleash ‘competitive beast’ in AFLW opener
Sydney captain Chloe Molloy is ready to get physical and play hard ball with former club Collingwood when the sides meet in the AFLW season opener.