Running man Rayner’s midfield moment arrives at Lions
Cameron Rayner's running ability has improved enough to earn him more midfield minutes in one of few tweaks for beaten AFL grand finalists Brisbane.
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Australia out to clean sweep tour of New Zealand
The prospect of world championship points will keep Australia's foot on the gas as the tour-ending second Test against New Zealand gets under way.
Tigers pick Naismith for AFL comeback against Suns
Former Sydney ruckman Sam Naismith will make his AFL return with Richmond when he lines up in their season opener against Gold Coast.
‘Live your lives’: Cummins’ leadership inspired by mum
Pat Cummins says Australia's Test team have been encouraged to live broader lives while on tour, in part inspired by the death of his mother and COVID-19.
Dolphins selection shocks, Bromwich tips next captains
Dolphins skipper Jesse Bromwich has confirmed he'll retire at season's end and put forward two future candidates as Wayne Bennett made big selection calls.
Jillaroos coach predicts multiple Americans in NRLW
The US could help fuel the next expansion of the NRLW, with Jillaroos coach Brad Donald predicting multiple Americans are good enough for the competition.
Former Tiger Trent Cotchin to mentor Lions’ AFL leaders
Richmond's former premiership-winning captain Trent Cotchin will work with Brisbane's leaders in a new off-field role as the beaten grand finalists hunt a flag.
Longmire backs Swans midfield after injury carnage
Without three injured experienced midfielders, Sydney coach John Longmire remains bullish ahead of his Swans' AFL round-one clash with Melbourne.
Hynes calls for Mam slur to be line in sand for NRL
Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes has come out in support of Brisbane five-eighth Ezra Mam after an alleged racial slur by Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu.
Australia’s Galloway signs NBA deal with Bucks
Sydney Kings forward Jaylin Galloway has signed his first NBA contract, joining the roster at the Milwaukee Bucks for the next two seasons.
Collingwood intent on swooping historic AFL flag double
Collingwood captain Darcy Moore insists the players have bought in to coach Craig McRae's mantra of "evolution" as they eye back-to-back AFL premierships.
Olympic heartbreak after Fitzgibbons clinches surf gold
Sally Fitzgibbons has missed out on an Olympic spot, despite winning gold at the International Surfing Association's World Games for a record fourth time.
Dees star Clayton Oliver cleared for AFL season opener
Melbourne star Clayton Oliver will play in the AFL opening-round clash with Sydney after overcoming health issues that set him back over the summer.
Police in spotlight after clashes with A-League fans
The Australian Professional Leagues are examining footage that shows A-League Men fans clashing with police, while Brisbane Roar are backing their supporters.
Pryce targets debut against former housemate Whitehead
If Newcastle youngster Will Pryce can earn a round-one NRL debut against Canberra, he'll find a friend in the Raiders' line-up.
Nadal gets through exhibition match with Alcaraz
Rafael Nadal showed no apparent injury issues as he lost an exhibition match with Carlos Alcaraz 3-6 6-4 (14-12) in Las Vegas.
Webster faces big ban, ‘please explain’ for Clarkson
Two St Kilda players were on the receiving end of a spray from North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson after Jimmy Webster's heavy bump on Jy Simpkin.
No stress over underperforming Australian Test batters
Marnus Labuschagne is enduring one on his worst run of outs in his Test batting career but there's no doubt among Australia's team leaders he will come good.
Storm Hunter to spearhead Australia’s BJK Cup team
Doubles and singles star Storm Hunter has been named to spearhead Australia's Billie Jean King Cup team for their qualifier against Mexico in Brisbane.
Groin injury puts Munster in doubt for Storm opener
Cameron Munster is in major doubt for Melbourne's NRL round-one clash with premiers Penrith on Friday, battling a problematic groin issue.
Dolphin studies Drinkwater to hammer home advantage
Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is watching North Queensland No.1 Scott Drinkwater's highlight reels to improve his ball-playing ahead of their clash.
Manu wants rugby challenge but will return to Roosters
Joey Manu has confirmed he plans on finishing his career at the Sydney Roosters, but only after leaving for a stint in rugby union at the end of 2024.
Luai firms for Storm clash to begin Penrith exit tour
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary says Jarome Luai is close to getting the green light to play against Melbourne in Penrith's NRL season opener.
McSweeney helps SA hang on for dramatic Shield draw
NSW's hopes of making the Sheffield Shield final have been dealt a blow after falling agonisingly short of defeating South Australia on a dramatic final day.
Carlton star Walsh out indefinitely with back issue
Carlton will be without Sam Walsh for at least the first two games of their AFL season and potentially longer as the star midfielder deals with a back issue.
WA boost prospects of making another Shield final
Dual defending champions Western Australia are within reach of making a third straight Sheffield Shield final after defeating Queensland by 146 runs.
Queenslander rides his way to first elite cycling crown
Queensland cyclist Liam Walsh thrilled a parochial crowd by claiming the elite men's scratch race at the AusCycling Track National Championships in Brisbane.
St Kilda’s Webster cops landmark seven-game AFL ban
St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster has been hit with the longest AFL suspension since 2018 after receiving a seven-game ban for his high bump on Jy Simpkin.
Clarkson under AFL scrutiny for ‘inappropriate’ comment
Alastair Clarkson has been issued a "please explain" by the AFL for an outburst towards two St Kilda players that allegedly included a homophobic slur.
Future uncertain as Raiders stalwarts enter new season
Canberra duo Elliott Whitehead and Josh Papali'i could be heading into their final NRL season, as a new generation of Raiders continue to stake their claim.
Matildas star Kerr didn’t tell FA of harassment charge
Matildas captain Sam Kerr didn't tell Football Australia of her racial harassment charge, or her court appearance, says FA chief James Johnson.