Allianz Stadium cleared for NRL finals after turf work
Ground staff at Allianz Stadium are confident the surface will be able to handle rain during the NRL finals, after work on the venue's drainage.
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Strike forces AFL to bring forward Hawks-North clash
Industrial action from electrical workers in Tasmania has prompted the AFL to bring forward Saturday's match between Hawthorn and North Melbourne in Launceston.
May speaks on Petracca’s ’emotional’ Demons meeting
Star Melbourne defender Steven May says Christian Petracca opened up to his teammates about his mental health struggles amid trade speculation.
Pickett set for ban as lightning halts Magpies’ win
Star Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett is facing another ban for a high bump after collecting Collingwood captain Darcy Moore in the Demons' 46-point loss.
Broncos’ finals hopes remain alive with win over Eels
Brisbane trailed 16-0 against Parramatta before roaring home at Suncorp Stadium to keep their semi-final bid in play.
Aussie O’Connor enjoys first day in Vuelta leader’s red
Ben O'Connor has savoured his first day as a Grand Tour race leader at La Vuelta a Espana as he lost just six seconds of his major advantage to Primoz Roglic.
Petracca set for post-season meeting with Demons coach
Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca has yet to sit down with Demons coach Simon Goodwin to guarantee he will see out his contract at the club.
Adam Scott dazzles with 63 to control FedEx Cup playoff
Adam Scott has roared into command of the second FedEx Cup playoff event at Castle Pines, Colorado, with a dazzling, nine-under-par second round of 63.
‘We will make finals’: Walters’ bold Broncos prediction
Kevin Walters has made a bold declaration of faith that Brisbane will win their remaining matches and other results will go their way in order to play finals.
Ewing makes it three Aussies in surf world title race
Ethan Ewing has joined fellow Olympians Jack Robinson and Molly Picklum in qualifying for the World Surf League title decider in California next month.
Popyrin staying cool ahead of US Open title tilt
Alexei Popyrin isn't getting carried away after his Montreal Masters breakthrough, pledging to stay in the moment in pursuit of US Open success in New York.
Bulldogs skipper Stephen Crichton charged, facing ban
Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton is facing a minimum one-match ban for his high shot that left Warriors star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck with a concussion.
Hazlewood out of T20s in Scotland, Riley Meredith in
Josh Hazlewood will miss Australia's Twenty20 matches against Scotland with a calf injury, before joining the squad for white-ball games against England.
Knights, Cowboys win as lack of medics delays NRLW tie
The Newcastle Knights have overcome a delayed start to post a 36-16 win over Parramatta in their NRLW clash at Eric Tweedale Stadium.
Roosters coach has no interest in Walker contract talks
The Sam Walker contract saga is of no interest to his coach Trent Robinson, who only cares about steering his Roosters side towards NRL finals.
Hawthorn thrash Kangaroos, clinch AFL top eight spot
Hawthorn have walloped North Melbourne by 124 points to qualify for the AFL finals for the first time since 2018.
Coach Fitzgibbon happy for Sharks to feel finals fever
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says the derby clash with St George Illawarra has come at the perfect time as his team warms up for the NRL finals.
Stewart hamstrung, Cameron on fire as Cats claw Eagles
Tom Stewart and Lawson Humphries sat out the second half of Geelong's huge win over West Coast, which guaranteed the Cats a top-four finish.
Raiders stun Cleary-less Panthers to keep season alive
Xavier Savage has starred and captain Elliott Whitehead was in tears as Canberra produced their best performance of the season to upset premiers Penrith.
Suns record most wins in a season, Tigers finish last
Gold Coast have recorded 11 wins in a season for the first time in their AFL history after beating wooden spooners Richmond by 28 points at the MCG.
Storm seal NRL minor premiership with Dolphins win
Melbourne have thumped the Dolphins 48-6 to wrap up the NRL minor premiership, taking advantage of Penrith's shock loss to Canberra.
Eagles caretaker Schofield sees positives in tough year
A heavy defeat against Geelong ended a five-win campaign for West Coast, with interim coach Jarrad Schofield adamant the AFL club has taken steps forward.
Tigers await looming calls from off-contract stars
Richmond coach Adem Yze says he will find out in coming days the future plans of off-contract premiership heroes Liam Baker and Jack Graham.
Ponga’s spark helps keep Knights in finals race
Newcastle have stayed in the race to make the NRL's top eight, with Kalyn Ponga providing the bright spark in their 36-16 win over South Sydney.
Lions splutter home to grab fifth as Heppell signs off
Essendon provided a late scare after Brisbane had looked comfortably home, the Lions eventually winning by 20 points to clinch fifth place and a home AFL final.
Ponga’s spark helps keep Knights in NRL finals race
Newcastle have stayed in the race to make the NRL's top eight, with Kalyn Ponga providing the bright spark in their 36-16 win over South Sydney.
Swans rout Crows to clinch AFL minor premiership
Sydney have thumped Adelaide by 31 points to seal their first AFL minor premiership in eight years and secure a home qualifying final.
Heppell celebrated as Bombers seek fixes to bridge gap
Essendon coach Brad Scott has lauded Dyson Heppell after the former captain's stellar farewell and preached hope despite the club's late-season slide.
Swans confident Papley, McInerney will play AFL finals
Securing a home qualifying final after taking the minor premiership, Sydney coach John Longmire is confident their injured stars will return in time.
Kalyn Ponga set to thrive on Knights’ finals challenge
Newcastle superstar Kalyn Ponga has indicated he's beginning to find his mojo again after a year of injuries, thriving on the chance to push for the finals.
Minor premiers Storm to rest stars for Townsville trip
Coach Craig Bellamy said that wrapping up the minor premiership early meant he could leave some weary Storm stars out of their long-haul flight to Townsville.