Auskick kids in shock and awe as Buddy pays a visit
Children at a Darwin Auskick AFL clinic were treated to a surprise appearance by retired great Lance Franklin as part of the Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous round.
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Australia wins right to host 2026 Women’s Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation has ticked off on Australia's bid to host the 2026 Asian Cup.
Aussie sprinter Groves pipped again in Giro finale
Kaden Groves has enjoyed his second top-three finish in the 2024 Giro d'Italia but the Aussie had to again give best to home star Jonathan Milan.
Women’s coaches predict higher-quality Origin opener
The first game of the 2023 women's State of Origin series was a scrappy affair, but both coaches have reason to believe things will be different this year.
Cats’ Brandan Parfitt firing ahead of Top End return
Fit-and-firing Darwin product Brandan Parfitt is key to Geelong's chances of toppling Gold Coast in their AFL clash in his home town.
Giddy-up Nicholls as Dolphins extend ‘Goat’ for 2025
Veteran Dolphins prop Mark 'Goat' Nicholls will finish his career at the Dolphins after earning a contract extension until the end of 2025.
NRL addresses ‘very serious’ allegation against player
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has addressed rape allegations levelled at a Queensland-based NRL player.
Walsh injury blow for Broncos as young gun gets debut
Reece Walsh has been ruled out of Brisbane's clash against Manly with Selwyn Cobbo moving to fullback and speedy outside back Josiah Karapani to debut.
Dual Olympian named as Athletics Australia’s new CEO
Simon Hollingsworth, a dual Olympian and Rhodes scholar, has been appointed as Athletics Australia's new chief executive.
Supercars gun Will Brown revved up for NASCAR ride
Red-hot Supercars driver Will Brown will make his NASCAR Cup Series debut when he takes to the track in California in June.
Demons are looking forward to what dynamic duo can do
Melbourne small forward Shane McAdam will finally make his debut with the club in Sunday's AFL match against West Coast in Perth.
‘Fun and games’: Titans troll Fifita over backflip
David Fifita's Gold Coast teammates have been keen to make light of his capricious ways after the second-rower backflipped on plans to join the Roosters.
Retirement, rehab and Vegas: Raider ponders his future
Jordan Rapana thought injury had ended his career earlier this season, but the Canberra fullback is back and pondering another campaign at age 35 next year.
Dusty all smiles as lowly Tigers face desperate Lions
Richmond superstar Dustin Martin remains fully engaged in the club's direction amid ongoing uncertainty over his AFL future, says Tigers coach Adem Yze.
Departing Zac Lomax leaves Dragons fans bewildered
Zac Lomax has refused to elaborate on his reasoning for leaving St George Illawarra to join Parramatta in 2025.
Young guns cut as Boomers refine for Paris push
There is no room for Rocco Zikarsky in Australia's 17-man Olympic squad, the teenager one of five cut ahead of Melbourne's final camp and games next month.
Rebels to rally at home with Super finals beckoning
While club directors continue to fight for Melbourne off the field, coach Kevin Foote wants to see his Rebels Super Rugby team take a stand against the Chiefs.
Madden’s night-shift extras have Broncos No.7 primed
New Brisbane half Jock Madden has been putting in on his day off with night sessions practising his kicking as he prepares for an extended run at No.7.
Students to help build Brisbane brand for 2032 Games
Three First Nations students are set to play a part in Brisbane becoming globally recognised after joining the official 2032 Olympic design team as interns.
Souths hoping to weave magic with early coach signing
South Sydney forward Jai Arrow is hopeful the beleaguered club can lock in its new head coach sooner rather than later.
Aussie skateboarders out to nail down Olympic spots
An Australian contingent of 19 skateboarders are competing in the Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai in an attempt to book a spot at the Paris Games.
St Kilda wield the axe, Docker Darcy still sidelined
St Kilda have named former Carlton midfielder Paddy Dow for his Saints debut in Saturday night's clash with Fremantle at Marvel Stadium.
NSW too good in first game of historic Origin series
NSW have beaten Queensland 22-12 on the back of a dominant first-half at Suncorp Stadium to take the first game of the historic three-game Origin series.
Tigers in sights as wayward Lion learns to clear mind
Brisbane Lions forward Charlie Cameron admits there's been "a lot of things going on" in his mind that have contributed to his early-season AFL inaccuracy.
‘Frustrating’ uncertainty over de Belin’s NRL future
St George Illawarra forward Jack de Belin always wanted to remain a one-club man, but that dream is in doubt as uncertainty clouds his playing future.
Dolphins prop Flegler could miss season: Bennett
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett says the severe injury to prop Thomas Fleger's shoulder could rule him out for the year as Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow returns to action.
Bombers’ red-hot form rewarded in AFL fixture
Essendon have been rewarded for their stellar form with three Friday night games in the next block of AFL fixtures.
Returning Madden given the keys to the Broncos kingdom
Brisbane's Jock Madden will return from injury and get a lengthy stint at No.7, where he has been backed to show that he is more than just a fill-in.
Wighton rules out reversing State of Origin retirement
Injury-hit NSW could do with a gritty, versatile player like Jack Wighton, but the South Sydney back won't be coming out of State of Origin retirement.
Spirits still high as NSW Waratahs get desperate
The NSW Waratahs are clinging to the hope of miraculously qualifying for the Super Rugby Pacific finals, despite sitting last with three games remaining.
Star hooker Egan signs two-year extension with Warriors
The Warriors have tied Wayde Egan to a new two-year deal, only weeks after coach Andrew Webster revealed plans to keep the hooker at the club for life.