Cowboys debut new half, action Jaxon takes centre stage
North Queensland coach Todd Payten has put his faith in debutant half Tom Duffy, while a 19-year-old centre has claimed the spot vacated by Valentine Holmes.
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Cats’ coach will never fully get over prelim heartbreak
Geelong coach Chris Scott is looking forward to a new AFL campaign, but concedes he will never fully get over last season's preliminary final loss.
Ilias declares he’s a better player than when at Souths
Lachlan Ilias believes a year of maturing and watching from the sidelines has made him a different footballer to when he was dropped by South Sydney.
Taskforce promise not kept after soccer’s darkest day
Two years after the Melbourne derby pitch invasion, a taskforce Football Australia promised to establish to curb fan conduct has yet to get off the ground.
Tedesco won’t overplay hand like he has in past
James Tedesco admits he has tried to do too much when the Sydney Roosters have been undermanned in previous years, but says it won't happen in 2025.
Cobbo’s oasis the trump card in keeping him at Broncos
Selwyn Cobbo has lost 7kg and is mentally refreshed as he targets a new Brisbane deal after a visit to Cherbourg State School with coach Michael Maguire.
Trbojevic hasn’t considered any move out of No.1 jersey
Tom Trbojevic has admitted he is sometimes frustrated by talk of a move out of the No.1, believing he still plays his best football at fullback for Manly.
Cyclone forces AFL to postpone, NRL move to Sydney
The NRL has moved the Dolphins clash with South Sydney out of Brisbane, after the AFL postponed games in Queensland amid cyclone warnings.
Brisbane, GWS tipped as grand finalists by captains
AFL captains are tipping the Brisbane Lions and GWS to reach the AFL grand final, with Collingwood ace Nick Daicos the favourite to collect the Brownlow medal.
Smith hoping Australia turn it on against Indian spin
Australian captain Steve Smith thinks the World Cup semi-final in Dubai will be won and lost by spin bowing - but hopes it won't come down to his own twirlers.
Dolphins brace for Cyclone Bennett as Gilbert steps up
New Dolphins captain Tom Gilbert has warned that South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett will be out to rain on the parade of his former club at Suncorp Stadium.
Family guy Fifita reveals reasons for Roosters backflip
Gold Coast forward David Fifita has spoken for the first time about his decision last May to stay at the Titans when on the cusp of joining Sydney Roosters.
‘We’ve done nothing’: Reynolds puts lid on Broncos hype
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds is fit and firing ahead of NRL round one and has given the team's new faces a big tick ahead of the Sydney Roosters showdown.
Local-focused AFL lukewarm on trying a US push
The AFL will continue the campaign to boost its profile in Queensland and NSW, although boss Andrew Dillon won't rule out an NRL-style experiment in the US.
Leniu’s frustration over social-media exit rumours
Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu has shut down social media rumours that he wants out of the club, telling teammates he is more than happy at Moore Park.
Walker, Graham train in bid to start season for Souths
South Sydney are considering bringing forward their flights to Queensland for their NRL season opener as Cyclone Alfred looms.
Swans set to attack opener without star winger: Hayward
Sydney forward Will Hayward says the Swans simply have to get on with starting their AFL season without injured star Errol Gulden.
Brumbies backrower sidelined by dengue fever
On the back of two Super Rugby Pacific losses the Brumbies have revealed another blow with backrower Tuaina Taii Tualima diagnosed with dengue fever.
NRL consider shrinking Vegas to three games in 2026
ARL Commission boss Peter V'landys has conceded the NRL must consider whether to shorten the Las Vegas extravaganza from four games to three in 2026.
Young gun set for more time as Panthers’ five-eighth
Jack Cole is set for an extended run in Penrith's five-eighth jersey after impressing Ivan and Nathan Cleary against Cronulla at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium.
AFL looks to kick off season as cyclone watch continues
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says that, for now, the season opener at the Gabba between Brisbane and Geelong is going ahead as scheduled.
‘This is going to be clunky’: Swans begin AFL comeback
New Sydney coach Dean Cox is under no illusions about the inevitable early growing pains as he looks to guide the Swans past their AFL grand final heartbreak.
Raiders’ big Vegas win comes at cost for Tapine, Savage
Joe Tapine and Xavier Savage are unlikely to feature in the follow-up to Canberra's impressive round-one NRL win over the Warriors in Las Vegas.
Why Bennett ‘curse’ won’t spook Woolf out Dolphins door
Coaches who have followed Wayne Bennett in the past have met with calamity, but good judges insist new Dolphins mentor Kristian Woolf will succeed.
NZ Open winner takes a good Peake through an Open door
With the New Zealand Open now in his keeping, Ryan Peake can turn his sights to the British Open at Royal Portrush.
Short ruled out for semis as India exam awaits Aussies
Australia were right to travel to Dubai early as they'll face India there in the semi-finals - but injured Matt Short is out with Cooper Connolly called up.
Cyclone-battered rower gets medical treatment
A Lithuanian rower battered by a tropical cyclone while attempting a solo ocean crossing is receiving medical treatment on a navy ship after being rescued.
Miller stays loyal as Suns deviate to Noah’s arc
Gold Coast's Touk Miller discusses the loss of his captaincy, Matt Rowell's future and why anyone obsessing over a top-eight AFL finish is missing the point.
NRL clubs looking to fight off Las Vegas ‘hangover’
The four NRL clubs that played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas are wary of returning to Australia with a "hangover" from their time in Sin City.
Freak run-out helps NSW put out Fire and win WNCL title
The NSW Breakers have won their first WNCL title since 2018-19 after producing a late fightback to defeat Queensland by 21 runs.
Petracca, Oliver star, but Dockers exorcise Demons
Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver have put on star displays, but Melbourne's inaccuracy in front of goal cost them dearly in a 19-point loss to Fremantle.