Footy Gods finally smiling on Crows, says coach
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says fortune is finally favouring his Crows after a nail-biting five-point win over reigning premiers Brisbane.
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Tottenham sack Europa League winner Postecoglou
Tottenham have dismissed Australian head coach Ange Postecoglou after two seasons in charge of the EPL club and despite victory in the Europa League final.
Jones misses out on French Open girls final dream
Emerson Jones' hopes of becoming Australia's first French Open girls' singles champion since 1968 are over after she lost her semi-final to Lilli Tagger.
‘Not acceptable’: Flanagan lashes Dragons after shocker
St George Illawarra's collapse to lose 56-6 to the Dolphins after being competitive in all but one match this season had coach Shane Flanagan lost for answers.
Comeback Crows’ late surge sinks Brisbane in thriller
Adelaide have kicked five goals to none in the last quarter to down the Brisbane Lions by five points at Adelaide Oval.
Dolphins destroy Dragons in record-breaking victory
The Dolphins have scored the most points in their history to blitz St George Illawarra and move to seventh on the table after another Isaiya Katoa barnstormer.
‘Special’ Hughes performance headlines Cowboys thumping
Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes has outshone North Queensland No.7 Tom Dearden, scoring two tries as the hosts notched a dominant win in Melbourne.
Coach gives Reds the Kiss of life after sorry Super bow
The despondent Queensland Reds are licking their wounds after crashing out of the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals for a fourth straight season.
‘Ready for war’: Aussie Opetaia alert to Italian ambush
He's an unbackable favourite to defend his IBF and The Ring cruiserweight world title straps but Aussie boxing star Jai Opetaia respects Italian Claudio Squeo.
Aussie boxer given title chance due to pregnant pause
Australian boxer Cherneka Johnson will have the biggest fight of her career at Madison Square Garden after being called in to replace a pregnant rival.
Dad leaves door open for Cleary rugby switch
As speculation swirls about Nathan Cleary's future, his dad and Penrith coach remains unsure what the superstar's movements will be beyond his current NRL deal.
Brumbies on high alert for major Hurricanes threat
Brumbies fullback Tom Wright says while there's no Kini Naholo, the Hurricanes will still bring sizeable strike power into their Super Rugby Pacific final.
Renouf doubles down on 2006 speech to inspire Broncos
Brisbane legend Steve Renouf gave a speech to the champion 2006 side about treasuring the legacy of their jerseys and wants the current team to follow suit.
Edict fires two NRL greats into frame for Kangaroos job
The NRL has revealed its policy for hiring the next Kangaroos coach, which will prevent several of the game's biggest names from applying for the position.
Knights coach sorry for criticising frustrated fans
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has apologised for saying the home fans who booed the Knights do not understand rugby league.
Danger ready to fire as Cats eye Suns’ top-four spot
Patrick Dangerfield has overcome his latest hamstring setback and will bolster a Geelong outfit that has history on its side for the home clash with Gold Coast.
‘You’re accepted, you’re loved’: Galvin a hit at Dogs
Lachlan Galvin's Canterbury teammates have made a special effort to welcome the high-profile mid-season signing into the fold.
Tasmania’s AFL saga ’embarrassing’ for our state: Paine
Former Test star Tim Paine feels Tasmania is the "laughing stock" of rival states as its planned AFL entry hangs in the balance because of political upheaval.
How rejection put Montemurro on a path to Matildas gig
Joe Montemurro was overlooked when the Matildas needed a coach in 2020 but, as he explains, it proved one of many key steps in a winding path to the top job.
Broncos star axed as Walsh gives Maguire new hope
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire says the axing of Selwyn Cobbo is all about "standards" while the return of fullback Reece Walsh has come at just the right time.
‘No-excuse’ mantra driving Warriors’ record year in Oz
The Warriors are on track for their best ever season in Australia, having already won more games in the country than in most years in the club's history.
Popovic delivers special message after Japan success
The Socceroos are on cloud nine after defeating Japan for the first time since 2009, but a desperate Saudi Arabia lie in wait in Jeddah.
Mal’s Mission: How Meninga plans to poke the Bears
NRL Immortal Mal Meninga says it is a 'great privilege and responsibility' to be appointed head coach of the Perth Bears.
‘Bro can’t have fun’ – Hawk unmoved after taunting Dogs
Hawthorn forward Jack Ginnivan has divided opinion after he taunted the Western Bulldogs in the last quarter of Thursday night's 22-point win.
Lions boss questions narrative of his reigning champs
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan is questioning a popular narrative around his club ahead of a high-stakes fixture against Adelaide.
Cherry-Evans doesn’t know if he’ll be Queensland No.7
Manly have lost 26-22 in Daly Cherry-Evans' last match before selection for State of Origin II, with the Queensland half unsure if he will keep his spot.
Jones turns up the power in French Open double mission
Australia's Emerson Jones, who wants a piece of history and her junior world No.1 ranking back, is through to the French Open girls singles semi-finals.
Behich stunner set to become iconic Socceroos moment
Aziz Behich says he didn't know his match-winning goal against Japan had gone in until seeing the crowd erupt and players run to him like crazy.
O’Brien hits out at booing Knights fans before comeback
Newcastle have come back to beat Manly 26-22 after fans vented their frustration at the Knights following another scoreless half at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Dangerfield back as Cats name ex-Sun for club debut
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield will return for Saturday's big home game against Gold Coast, while former Sun Jack Martin will make his Cats debut.
‘What is Wardy?’: Kingsley’s key message to Giants
GWS coach Adam Kingsley has implored his team to borrow a page from much-loved veteran Callan Ward's playbook as they seek to shore up a spot in the top eight.