Lions coach happy as AFL premiers go on the defensive
Lachie Neale starred in the midfield as reigning AFL premiers Brisbane led from the start to beat St Kilda by 45 points on Saturday at Marvel Stadium.
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Cats’ Scott derides AFL fines ‘left, right and centre’
Geelong coach Chris Scott says the AFL punishes players and clubs, but is much less able to acknowledge its own mistakes.
Birdie blitz thrusts Lee into Chevron Championship mix
Aussie golf star Minjee Lee is just three strokes off the pace at the halfway mark of the Chevron Championship, women's golf's first major of the year in Texas.
‘Why would I care?’: testy Benji sick of Galvin saga
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall says his reasons for recalling Lachie Galvin are on a need-to-know basis, shrugging at those questioning the selection call.
Miller, Suns go to ground to snap Swans stranglehold
Rediscovering their ground ball dominance will help turn the tables in Gold Coast's duel with Sydney, who are buzzing after the re-signing of Chad Warner.
Sister act: Horsburgh thanks sibling for Origin form
Canberra forward Corey Horsburgh has put himself in the picture for a Queensland recall after his diligent attention to detail both on and off the field.
Key Katoa quality Dolphins will build club around
In-form Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa is the foundation stone of the club's future but it is his capacity for self-reflection and growth that sets him apart.
Maroons entertainer Robinson ready to launch new era
Queensland winger Julia Robinson is a try scoring machine but she wants to bring more entertainment and athleticism to the art.
Mitchell facing suspension for latest illegal shot
Latrell Mitchell is facing suspension for the shot that sidelined Sua Fa'alogo during Melbourne's defeat of South Sydney on Anzac Day.
Storm continue winning ways against South Sydney
Melbourne have bagged a 24-16 win over South Sydney, who could have Latrell Mitchell in trouble after an alleged high shot that ended Sua Fa'alogo's night.
Lynagh at the double as Reds avoid a case of the Blues
A Tom Lynagh double has helped the Queensland Reds to a pressure-relieving defeat of the out-of-sorts Blues on Anzac Day at a soggy Suncorp Stadium.
Chiefs brush off bizarre blunder to put away Force
The Western Force played their cards early before the Chiefs blew them away in a 56-22 bonus point Anzac Day Super Rugby win in Tauranga.
Sandon Smith shines as Roosters thump Dragons
Sandon Smith has produced his strongest NRL performance to date with a 22-point display in the Sydney Roosters' 46-18 win over St George Illawarra.
Daicos brothers, Sidebottom lead Pies to Anzac Day win
Nick and Josh Daicos have fired Collingwood to a commanding 41-point win over Essendon in front of 92,044 fans at the MCG on Anzac Day.
Sonny days ahead as Broncos ‘X’ marks spot on the edge
Brisbane's rampaging second-rower Xavier Willison changed codes to be like his idol Sonny-Bill Williams as he makes a strong fist of positional switch.
AFL greats’ lessons prep young gun for Brisbane test
Hard work, a pair of Jacks and two St Kilda icons are helping fuel the rise of young midfielder Hugo Garcia, who is itching to face reigning premiers Brisbane.
‘Part of footy’: Tigers accept Galvin could be booed
Wests Tigers players hope Lachlan Galvin is given a welcome reception this weekend but accept the Leichhardt Oval crowd could jeer the want-away five-eighth.
‘Burns a hole’: pain that drives Brigginshaw in Origin
Queensland co-captain Ali Brigginshaw is relentless in her quest for Origin success and it all goes back to when rugby league was ripped away from her.
Seibold sees GI in Turbo but dodges Fogarty questions
Manly coach Anthony Seibold has likened Tom Trbojevic to Greg Inglis ahead of the star fullback's return to the park.
Ewing stars in Bells surf as Huxtable shocks world No.1
The shocks have kept coming at Bells Beach, with Australian wildcard entrant Xavier Huxtable beating world No.1 Italo Ferreira in the Rip Curl Pro.
Why Cowboys young gun has turned Phil Gould’s head
North Queensland centre Jaxon Purdue has been one of the shining young lights of the NRL and good judges say he will be a key spine player in the near future.
Brave Reynolds defied leg infection to power Broncos
The bravery of injured Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds has emerged after he played through a nasty leg infection to inspire a 42-18 win over Canterbury.
Minjee Lee the best Australian at Chevron Championship
Perennial hope Minjee Lee is the leading Australian, five shots off the pace at the Chevron Championship, the first women's golf major of the year in Texas.
Ipswich next piece in NRL expansion masterplan: Ikin
QRL boss Ben Ikin has outlined why Brisbane's western corridor should be the 20th team in the NRL after Perth Bears and PNG.
Bulldog bans to worsen Cameron Ciraldo’s ‘ball-ache’
Coach Cameron Ciraldo was 'filthy' with Canterbury's first half in a humbling 42-18 loss to Brisbane, now three players from his NRL team have been handed bans.
Tigers coach denies Balta distraction in loss to Demons
Richmond's heavy schedule in recent weeks was a bigger factor in their loss to Melbourne than the spotlight on Noah Balta's court appearance, Adem Yze says.
Aussie Tuipulotu set for return with Wallabies in view
Sione Tuipulotu is poised to make his rugby comeback with Scotland's Australian captain still a chance of being a key man for the Lions against the Wallabies.
Bennett looks to snap drought in supercoach showdown
Wayne Bennett will need to snap a personal coaching record of 13 straight losses against Craig Bellamy with Souths also struggling against the Storm.
Gawn stands tall in Demons’ important win over Tigers
Melbourne captain Max Gawn was best afield as the Demons kicked clear after half-time to post a comfortable 20-point victory over Richmond at the MCG.
Injured Reynolds dazzles as Broncos dismantle Bulldogs
Brisbane gave ladder leaders Canterbury a stunning reality check with a 42-18 win orchestrated by Adam Reynolds who left the field late clutching a shoulder.
Dogs axe veteran Jones as Eagles skipper returns
Liam Jones has been axed by the Western Bulldogs as Jesse Hogan, Josh Rachele and Oscar Allen headline the key players returning to AFL action in round seven.