Chol, Andrew helping blaze African trail in the AFL
AFL stars of African descent are having a bigger impact than ever on the competition this season, aware of their crucial roles in inspiring the next generation.
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Wrexham juggernaut meets huge Hawks on Australian tour
Wrexham defender Aaron James felt he was in the land of the giants when the soccer club visited AFL club Hawthorn at the start of their Australian tour.
Dogs cop fresh blow as Ciraldo makes halves call
Canterbury have lost Marcelo Montoya for up to six weeks with a neck injury, while Toby Sexton and Matt Burton have been reunited in the halves.
Blues carry big-game edge into State of Origin decider
Penrith's premiership dynasty and victory in the 2024 decider have handed the Blues a significant advantage headed into the State of Origin finale.
Imposing Lions record laid bare, champs enter ‘go time’
Brisbane have quietly amassed an imposing road record and can take confidence from their late-season dominance in the hunt for back-to-back AFL flags.
Cornes axed as Port prepare for new coaching regime
Long-time Port Adelaide assistant coach Chad Cornes is the first major casualty as his premiership teammate Josh Carr prepares to take over at Alberton.
Broncos veteran back from injury to tackle Titans
Brisbane utility Ben Hunt has recovered from a hamstring injury and will return from a two-month layoff against Gold Coast.
NRL team media officer admits drink driving after crash
A media officer's drunken crash made her the third person linked to the same NRL team to be charged with drink or drug driving in the past 10 months.
‘No words’ but Slater knows what Munster is feeling
Billy Slater says Queensland must lift for Cameron Munster as the captain prepares to play in the State of Origin decider days after his father's death.
Daley gets boost as duck-breaking decider chance looms
Brian To'o and Payne Haas have both been declared fit for State of Origin III, as NSW attempt to help Laurie Daley to his first series win in 11 years.
Papalii the bridge to Maroons last super Sydney decider
Queensland must make State of Origin history to win the series in Sydney but the recall of veteran Josh Papalii has reinforced why the mission is achievable.
Reid surgery headlines Bombers’ ongoing injury crisis
Zach Reid's season-ending hamstring surgery continues his terrible run of injuries and continues the bad news for Essendon.
De Minaur shakes but cannot defeat determined Djokovic
Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur has given seven-time Wimbledon champ Novak Djokovic an almighty scare but ultimately fallen to defeat in the fourth round.
Injuries end season for Bombers, No.1 draft pick
No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor is out for the rest of the season, Essendon's Nik Cox will not play at all this year, while there is also bad news for Joel Amartey.
‘Never play again’ – Matthews laments Bruns hit
In a wide-ranging interview, AFL legend Leigh Matthews says some wisdom from Hawthorn coach Allan Jeans was pivotal after his infamous Neville Bruns hit.
‘A huge lure’: key reason Smith wants Australia job
Cameron Smith didn't get to experience an Ashes tour as a player, but is a favourite to do it as Australia coach, with Wayne Bennett's candidacy up in the air.
‘Lucky’ Adelaide goalsneak sent for surgery
Adelaide's medicos are uncertain how long attacker Josh Rachele will be sidelined after having knee surgery.
‘Brain running crazy’: Mac backs instinct to face Pies
Key defender Mac Andrew has explained his mindset, and how switching off a "crazy" brain can unlock his best when the Suns host Collingwood.
NRL legend’s words of wisdom for Hawks in flag hunt
Hawthorn have turned to NRL legend Cameron Smith for advice as they charge towards another likely AFL finals campaign under coach Sam Mitchell.
Rival’s ultimate praise for fairytale Origin debutant
Stephen Crichton insists his opposite man Gehamat Shibasaki deserves to make a fairytale State of Origin debut for Queensland.
Injured Port Adelaide trio ruled out for season
A trio of Port Adelaide players will miss the rest of the AFL season after suffering injuries in a loss to Brisbane.
Brumbies brothers join forces in bid to be Lion tamers
A former Brumby will reunite with some old friends while a pair of brothers will play together professionally for the first time when the Lions visit Canberra.
Blues, Lions to honour Walls with best-afield medal
Carlton and Brisbane will honour Robert Walls, who died in May, with a best-afield medal that will be awarded for the first time after Thursday night's game.
‘Throw our arms around him’: Maroons lift for Munster
Cameron Munster's Queensland teammate Harry Grant says the captain's late father Steven would back his decision to play in the State of Origin decider.
‘A great influence’: Dearden credits Thurston for rise
Queensland halfback Tom Dearden has learned plenty from Johnathan Thurston about how to shine as a playmaker in the State of Origin arena.
Kiwi flavour, Wallabies hopes in 36-year rugby first
A host of Wallabies hopefuls have been added to the final 30-man, trans-Tasman squad to tackle the Lions in Adelaide.
No ban for tackle that sidelined Brandon Smith again
Matt Lodge says he wouldn't have been able to live with himself had his tackle on Brandon Smith re-injured the hooker's anterior cruciate ligament.
How teacher’s aide became Koroisau’s new understudy
Tristan Hope was in class as a teacher's aide when he received a life-changing call from Wests Tigers boss Shane Richardson.
Stoked with win but not performance: Wallabies’ White
Veteran halfback Nic White concedes the Wallabies' performance isn't where it needs to be heading into the Lions after they conjured a late try to down Fiji.
Piastri pays penalty as Norris cuts world title lead
Oscar Piastri paid a heavy price with a 10-second penalty at a rain-lashed British Grand Prix where McLaren team-mate Lando Norris celebrated home victory.
Australia’s Windies dominance extends beyond 30 years
Australia have retained the Frank Worrell Trophy after another powerful performance to skittle the West Indies in the second Test in Grenada.