Rising Swan: Roberts’ path from wine country to AFL GF
Plucked out of a country town with a population of just over 400, emerging Sydney star Matt Roberts is set to play in his first AFL grand final.
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How JWH can help Roosters conquer Nelson-inspired Storm
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has been backed to cut Storm giant Nelson Asofa-Solomona down to size as the Sydney Roosters aim to end their hoodoo against Melbourne.
AFL warns fans on unauthorised grand final tickets
A number of AFL grand final corporate hospitality tickets will be reissued after they were illegally downloaded, sparking a Victoria Police investigation.
Swans to ramp up GF preparation after Mills heartbreak
As Sydney captain Callum Mills gets to grips with missing out on the AFL grand final, the Swans will get into the pointy end of their preparation.
Port’s Charlie Dixon calls it quits after 221 games
Port Adelaide forward Charlie Dixon has announced his AFL retirement following 357 goals from 221 games at the top level.
Tasmania-Queensland One-Day match washed out
Queensland were struggling at 5-128 when rain washed out their One Day Cup clash with Tasmania at the Junction Oval.
Diamonds dominate third Test to win England series
With shooters Sophie Garbin and Kiera Austin starring, the Diamonds dominated the third Test against England 69-56 to take out the series.
Coach Meninga upset by Ponga’s Kangaroos withdrawal
Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga says he's made contact with Kalyn Ponga and made clear his disappointment at the Newcastle star's selection withdrawal.
Victor Radley back from injury for Roosters’ semi-final
Hard-hitting second-rower Victor Radley is set to return from his shoulder injury to line up for the injury-hit Sydney Roosters in the semi-final against Manly.
FA to sign new Socceroos coach before crunch qualifiers
James Johnson says Football Australia will appoint a permanent Socceroos head coach before next month's World Cup qualification window.
Dees out to rediscover AFLW flow after ‘Roos thrashing
Melbourne coach Mick Stinear is confident his side can snap a two-game losing streak and turn their AFLW season around when they take on Fremantle.
Swans pick Fox over Adams as Stewart returns for Cats
Callum Mills' injury has opened the door for Robbie Fox to return for Sydney in AFL preliminary finals week and Tom Stewart is back to bolster Geelong.
Litchfield stars in Australia’s T20 win over NZ
Young star Phoebe Litchfield has smashed her highest Twenty20 score to save Australia from trouble in their series-opening match against New Zealand.
Centurion Travis Head pulverises England in ODI win
Australia have eased to a seven-wicket win over England in the first one-day international at Nottingham, inspired by Travis Head's record-breaking 154 not out.
Rookie Plath wins Dolphins player of year, Origin next
Dolphins forward Max Plath stunned in his rookie NRL season to win the player of the year award and good judges are tipping him to play for Queensland in 2025.
Tigers leave Sharks NRLW finals hopes swimming in doubt
The Wests Tigers have clawed their way to a second NRLW win, shocking the Sharks at home and leaving Cronulla reeling in their own waters
Dellavedova stars as Melbourne beat JackJumpers
Melbourne United have exacted a small slice of revenge for their Championship Series loss to Tasmania, defeating the defending NBL champions 88-79 in Perth.
JackJumpers express fear over hectic pre-season prep
The Tasmania JackJumpers have opened their title defence with a loss, but it is their costly pre-season that is worrying coach Scott Roth the most.
Fitzgibbon desperate to end Sharks’ poor finals run
Cronulla are out to snap a seven-game finals losing streak when they host North Queensland at Allianz Stadium.
Swans must end Port drought to reach AFL decider
Sydney must end an eight-year losing streak to Port Adelaide, including a horror 112-point thrashing this year, to reach the AFL grand final.
Raya’s double save rescues Arsenal, Barcelona lose
Arsenal had goalkeeper David Raya to thank for a goalless draw against Atalanta, while 10-man Barcelona were beaten by Monaco in Champions League action.
Sports appeal for inclusion at slimmed-down Comm Games
Commonwealth Games Australia will hold a crucial meeting on Friday amid pleas from sports leaders to remain on the program for the 2026 Glasgow Games.
Hawkins, Guthrie can still have a say in Cats’ flag bid
Tom Hawkins and Cam Guthrie won't play in Geelong's preliminary final against Brisbane but have been backed to have a significant impact behind the scenes.
Dew back in September, where his footy history is grand
AFL coaching great Alastair Clarkson says there's good reason why Stuart Dew is working at preliminary finalists Brisbane in a part-time role.
Talau brings Rooster star Sergis over to Manly’s side
Manly winger Tommy Talau conquered his father Willie's old team in his first finals match - and now he must beat his partner Jess Sergis' club in his second.
Cowboys’ prodigal son Clifford shines after lifeline
North Queensland half Jake Clifford left the club the same day No.6 Tom Dearden arrived in 2021 but now the pair hold the halves key to the side's final hopes.
Roosters refuse to roll out semi-final farewell party
The Sydney Roosters' semi-final against Manly could be the last game for the club for some of the biggest names, but they're adamant it is not time to reflect.
Port coach Hinkley unfazed by controversial AFL fine
Port coach Ken Hinkley says his $20,000 AFL fine hasn't been a distraction as two key Power players are set to return for the preliminary final against Sydney.
Inside knowledge goes both ways, says Wallaby Schmidt
The Wallabies will tap into their coach's intel on the All Blacks, but Joe Schmidt says inside knowledge goes both ways ahead of the Bledisloe Cup opener.
‘We’ve been through lots’: Why Lions can bust hoodoo
History and the head-to-head record don't read well for Brisbane's hopes against Geelong in their AFL preliminary final at the MCG.
Souths back themselves to turn Schuster’s career around
Josh Schuster is set to return to the NRL in 2025 at South Sydney, with the Rabbitohs confident they can bring the best out of the enigmatic half.