Tigers rookie Galvin to miss two weeks for hip-drop
Wests Tigers are set to be without breakout star Lachie Galvin for two games after he was sanctioned for a hip-drop tackle in the win over Parramatta.
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Demons continue to thrive under adversity in AFL
Melbourne's resilient win against Port Adelaide has set the Demons, who have faced questions about their off-field culture, up nicely early in the season.
Munster has one final hurdle for Storm return: Ponissi
Melbourne talisman Cameron Munster trained well with the side on Monday and - provided he pulls up well - is set to play against Brisbane on Thursday night.
Dockers defender McDonald to undergo knee surgery
Fremantle defender Oscar McDonald faces a long stint on the sidelines after it was deemed he needs knee surgery to fix his damaged posterior lateral corner.
Lacey and Mannix-Power win rain-delayed Stawell Gifts
Jack Lacey and Chloe Mannix-Power have overcome brutal weather conditions and a long delay to win the Stawell Gifts.
Leapai Jr resumes family journey to heavyweight title
Alex Leapai Jr, whose father fought for the heavyweight world title and lost, will begin his own professional boxing career in Adelaide on Wednesday.
Wounded Lions dismiss talk of bonding-trip ‘blow up’
The Brisbane Lions insist there are no internal divisions at the club, amid claims a divisive off-season trip is behind their slow AFL start.
Moloney carries Aussie title load into Tokyo defence
Tim Tszyu's loss has left bantamweight Jason Moloney as the sole Australian boxing world champion ahead of his career-shaping title defence in Tokyo.
Brayshaw happy to sacrifice stats for Fremantle wins
Fremantle's team-first mentality has played a key role in their storming start to the AFL season, a "more flexible" Andrew Brayshaw says.
Peris eyes Hockeyroos milestone in Perth return
Brooke Peris, Matt Dawson and Aran Zalewski are on the cusp of milestones that should come in crucial pre-Olympic Perth hockey fixtures later this month.
Burgess’ pep-talk hoists Rabbitohs back to winning ways
After three consecutive losses to start this season, Souths players say veteran forward Thomas Burgess sat the playing group down for a vital history lesson.
Coaches must be told of drug cases: Hawthorn’s Mitchell
Leading AFL coaches and players have continued to express their concern over revelations of a secret drug-testing regime within the sport.
NRL say time is right for Dogs, Warriors to join NRLW
The NRL are adamant the expansion of the women's game from 10 teams to 12 in 2025 will improve the league, with Canterbury and the Warriors to be added.
‘The dream is alive’: Walters extends, Walsh to follow
Brisbane have received a boost with the news coach Kevin Walters has agreed a contract extension, with flying fullback Reece Walsh also expected to re-sign.
Blues bolstered by handy ins for AFL Good Friday match
Jacob Weitering and Caleb Marchbank return and Elijah Hollands will make his Carlton debut in the Good Friday clash with North Melbourne.
Demetriou soaks up pressure as heat cranks up on Souths
Jason Demetriou is playing it cool as the South Sydney coach faces increased scrutiny over his future at the club.
‘Brumbies DNA’: Larkham’s call to match rampant Reds
Wallabies selection could be on the line when the ACT Brumbies head to Suncorp Stadium to face the Queensland Reds, coach Stephen Larkham says.
Champ Tszyu to channel Tyson against towering Fundora
Taking on 197cm Sebastian Fundora to become unified world champion, Tim Tszyu says he can follow the lead of one of his favourite fighters in Mike Tyson.
Rebuilding Eagles ‘not waiting’ for AFL finals return
Despite being hot favourites to collect the wooden spoon this year, West Coast's next generation of players are dreaming big as they chase a finals return.
No bad blood with ‘No.1 supporter’ Benji: Sullivan
Benji Marshall cut Jayden Sullivan from his starting side midway through the Wests Tigers' first game but the new recruit insists he's not one to hold a grudge.
Olympic doubts loom over key Matildas pair
Injuries have cast a shadow over the Olympic hopes of Matildas mainstays Katrina Gorry and Clare Hunt with the Paris Games less than four months away.
Sharks invoke tough spirit of Gal to beat injury crisis
A mural showcasing the emotional 2016 premiership has offered Cronulla's players a reminder of the toughness they need to overcome their own NRL injury crisis.
Carl Webb to be honoured for a life full of inspiration
The Carl Webb Medal will be given to the man of the match in the Brisbane v North Queensland clash to honour the late forward whose work off the field inspired.
Aloisi, Veart deny A-League Men wooden spoon motivator
Coaches of Adelaide United and Western United say avoiding the A-League Men wooden spoon isn't a motivator for their clash.
Longmuir hails captain courageous as Freo aim for 3-0
Fremantle will be 3-0 for the first time since 2015 if they beat Adelaide, and coach Justin Longmuir has praised the influence of Alex Pearce.
Jason Gillespie quits as SA, Strikers coach
Jason Gillespie will step down as coach of South Australia and the Adelaide Strikers and has been linked to the vacant Pakistan national team job.
Panthers shrug off Cleary’s absence to beat Roosters
It was a case of no Nathan Cleary no worries as Penrith overcame the fast-finishing Sydney Roosters for a 22-16 win at Allianz Stadium.
Magpies on board, oust Lions in scrappy GF rematch
Collingwood have prevailed by 20 points in an AFL grand final rematch to earn their first win of the year and consign the Lions to their worst start since 2018.
Robinson won’t blame bunker call for Roosters’ loss
Trent Robinson has questioned the bunker's application of the obstruction rule but would not blame the match officials for the Sydney Roosters' loss to Penrith.
Answers to Lions’ slump not obvious: Fagan
The Brisbane Lions' 0-3 start has Chris Fagan scratching his head, but the coach insists he's a long way from "pushing the panic button".
Oates told to expect the unexpected in new Broncos role
Broncos winger Corey Oates trained in most positions on the field this week and has been informed by his coach to prepare for anything against North Queensland.