Tom Barrass ‘good guy’ defence fails at AFL Tribunal
West Coast defender Tom Barrass will miss Sunday's clash with Gold Coast after failing to overturn his one-match AFL ban.
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Sharks adamant Trindall absence won’t derail NRL season
Cronulla players are adamant that Braydon Trindall's absence won't ruin their table-topping start to the NRL season, after the five-eighth's driving charges.
Melbourne Rebels lose Salakaia-Loto in Super blow
Melbourne lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has been ruled out with a fractured foot in a big loss for the Rebels, who face the Crusaders in Super Rugby action.
Knights warn Hetherington about slipping to bad habits
Jack Hetherington's confrontation of Reed Mahoney has prompted a public dressing-down from Newcastle's football boss Peter Parr.
Unlikely hero Turner steers Demons past Richmond
Melbourne have beaten Richmond by 43 points with unlikely goal kicker Daniel Turner impressing, while the Tigers lost Jacob Hopper to a hamstring injury.
Nadal uncertain over Roland Garros appearance
Rafael Nadal has issued a fairly discouraging assessment of his injury problems ahead of what could be his farewell to Roland Garros.
Flanagan predicts ‘something special’ on Anzac Day
Shane Flanagan is predicting "something special" will unfold when St George Illawarra host the Sydney Roosters for the NRL's traditional Anzac Day clash.
Harry Kewell on brink of ‘something special’ as coach
Former Socceroos great Harry Kewell believes his Yokohama team can now help him make history as a coach after qualifying for the Asian Champions League final.
Moore says tall Bombers attack will be a challenge
Collingwood captain Darcy Moore says he and the other Magpies defenders must sharpen their aerial game for the tall Essendon attack they will face on Anzac Day.
Dolphins poach Kuli from Cowboys on three-year deal
North Queensland's wrecking-ball second-rower Kulikefu Finefeuiaki will join the Dolphins next year through 2027.
‘Sanders won’t leave Eels early’: under-pressure Arthur
Ethan Sanders will see out 2024 at Parramatta before moving to Canberra, Eels coach Brad Arthur says as he defends his decision to debut the teenage half.
Zadkovich eyes Roar resurgence after season of turmoil
Brisbane Roar's newly extended head coach Ruben Zadkovich says the club can regenerate and prosper under his tenure as they prepare to host Adelaide United.
Adelaide’s punt has legitimised LIV Golf: Herbert
Australian golfer Lucas Herbert says Adelaide's debut on the LIV Golf circuit was a watershed moment for the breakaway tour.
Waratahs’ injury curse complicates crucial Super run
All three of the NSW Waratahs' contracted hookers are sidelined, plus six other forwards, entering a crucial three-week stretch for the 2-6 Super Rugby side.
No decision to make: concussions end Finucane’s career
Two-time premiership-winning forward Dale Finucane has announced his immediate retirement from the NRL, citing multiple concussions.
Victory great Leigh Broxham to retire at season’s end
A-League Men games record-holder Leigh Broxham will retire after 18 years as a one-club player at the end of Melbourne Victory's season.
Rejuvenated Oliver ready to fire against Tigers: coach
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin expects star Clayton Oliver, fresh off finger surgery, to get back to his best in the Demons' blockbuster clash with Richmond.
Mam proud of stance on slur, prepared to meet Leniu
Brisbane No.6 Ezra Mam has broken his silence on Spencer Leniu's racial slur, saying he has no regrets about how he handled it, and he is open to meeting Leniu.
Derm shares big-game wisdom with Pies before Anzac Day
Hawthorn great Dermott Brereton, who played for Collingwood in the 1995 Anzac Day clash, has been brought in to speak to the Magpies.
Off-contract Petaia eyes season-ending shoulder surgery
Queensland Reds and Wallabies back Jordan Petaia will likely have shoulder surgery that will bring an early end to the season for the off-contract talent.
McKenna poised for AFL return as Lions reflect on loss
Irish defender Conor McKenna's likely return from a hamstring injury is a timely one as the wounded Brisbane Lions plan to halt the Giants in Canberra.
Aussie golf great Smith won’t live as large at LIV
Australian star Cameron Smith is curtailing his off-course activities in a bid to seek a home-nation triumph at the LIV Golf event in Adelaide.
Sharks in limbo as Trindall ‘fails roadside tests’
Cronulla NRL star Braydon Trindall has allegedly failed roadside drug and alcohol tests, with the club standing the playmaker down with immediate effect.
Yze knowledge vital as Tigers plot Melbourne upset
Injury-hit Richmond have leant on first-year coach Adem Yze's intimate knowledge of Melbourne in preparation for Wednesday night's clash at the MCG.
Eagles’ leaders key to resurgence amid Harley Reid hype
Assistant coach Jarrad Schofield says it shouldn't be forgotten senior players like Elliot Yeo and Liam Duggan have played key roles in West Coast's resurgence.
Hardwick sympathetic but expects Greene ban to stand
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has tipped GWS star Toby Greene's one-match rough conduct ban will be upheld when he faces the AFL tribunal.
Irankunda omission to form part of FA’s Olyroos review
Football Australia will hold a review into the toothless Olyroos' failure to reach the Olympics after their qualification campaign ended without a single goal.
Trew glory as Aussie teen skates to global sports award
Australian 14-year-old skateboard ace Arisa Trew has been named action sportsperson of the year at the world's top sports awards event.
Souths ban is ‘killing’ Latrell: Shaq Mitchell
It is hurting Latrell Mitchell to watch from the sidelines but the South Sydney fullback is committed to playing his role as "Mr Energy", says brother Shaq.
Grace Brown grabs biggest cycling win ahead of Olympics
Australian cycling star Grace Brown has shown her Olympic plans are on track by winning the Liege-Bastogne-Liege classic in Belgium.
Roar lock in interim Zadkovich on two-year coach deal
Former Perth Glory boss Ruben Zadkovich has been handed the full-time task at the Brisbane Roar after the A-League club confirmed a two-year coaching deal.