Rampant Lions crush Bombers as McKay cops bronx cheers
The Brisbane Lions have destroyed struggling Essendon by 64 points at Marvel Stadium, the in-demand Zac Bailey starring with four goals.
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Cooking with Gaz: Bostock the new Dolphins centrepiece
After a stellar return from an ACL injury, Jack Bostock has his sights on becoming Herbie Farnworth's regular centre partner for the Dolphins.
Bennett predicts ‘blow-up’ over PNG’s salary cap
NRL master coach Wayne Bennett has voiced concerns over the decision to grant tax-free salaries to players at the PNG Chiefs.
Manly’s new dawn arrives with teenager to face Cleary
Joey Walsh's long-awaited NRL starting debut for Manly will come against Nathan Cleary and Penrith, after Jamal Fogarty was ruled out with a groin injury.
Luckless Rabbitoh sidelined for another month
Brandon Smith is set for another stint on the sidelines, with the South Sydney forward's calf injury more serious than originally anticipated.
Giants young gun embracing new role in AFL finals chase
Moving on from his failed trade to St Kilda, GWS youngster Leek Aleer is embracing life as a ruck and eyeing more game time under coach Adam Kingsley.
Why Sharks enforcer is loving rise of Tigers tearaway
Samuela Fainu is blossoming into one of the NRL's most powerful forwards and long-time friend Addin Fonua-Blake is delighted to see him realise his potential.
‘Put the shovel down’: Dogs plot route out of NRL hole
Canterbury have won just one of their last six games and are at risk of losing touching distance with the NRL's top eight.
Aussie gymnasts chasing golden redemption in Glasgow
Both haunted by their separate 2022 campaigns, Australian gymnasts Jesse Moore and Kate McDonald are hungry for redemption at this year's Commonwealth Games.
Western Bulldogs consider resting sore superstar
After four straight defeats, the Western Bulldogs are wondering whether they can risk resting their wounded star player for a trip to face Port Adelaide.
‘Fire in the belly’: Bellamy to fight on with Storm
Frank Ponissi provided an inspiring update on Storm coach Craig Bellamy, who will coach on for the rest of the season despite his recent health diagnosis.
Dockers reach seventh heaven as Dogs fall short
Injury-prone Fremantle star Hayden Young has lit up Marvel Stadium, propelling the Dockers to a thrilling 12-point win over the Western Bulldogs.
Dolphins dazzle to hand Storm their worst losing streak
The Dolphins produced a stirring 28-10 comeback win to end their own four-game losing streak and hand Melbourne a club record seventh straight loss.
‘Not good enough’: Force dent Waratahs’ finals hopes
Two tries from a former teammate on a mission have led the Western Force to a pivotal Super Rugby Pacific victory over the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.
Cowboys crack whip to beat bumbling Bulldogs
North Queensland have given Canterbury's rudderless attack more food for thought by claiming a 28-12 win in Sydney.
Brownlow medallist Matt Rowell to miss GWS clash
Star Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell has been cut down by injury again just a month after returning from a broken finger.
I walked off mid-session: how Cox lured Grundy to Swans
Brodie Grundy will bring up his 250-game milestone on Sunday, and he'll do it against the man who was meant to be his dream-team ruck partner, Max Gawn.
Roar ace nets move, joins Aussie duo at Bundesliga side
Sam Klein's impressive form for Brisbane Roar has helped the young midfielder seal a move to German club St Pauli.
Nothing to prove for gymnast Godwin in Glasgow comeback
After being stuck on a ''roller-coaster ride'' she had no control of, Aussie gymnast Georgia Godwin is eyeing a fairytale comeback at the Commonwealth Games.
Aussie great Gilmore delivers at home surf break
Stephanie Gilmore has used her local knowledge to bank a breakthrough win in her return to the World Surf League, with Australians lighting up day one.
Walsh ‘a bit jealous’ of Broncos’ success without him
Reigning NRL premiers Brisbane are in for a big boost as livewire fullback Reece Walsh returns from a facial fracture to face the Sydney Roosters.
Rugby focus for Lonergan as Brumbies, Reds do battle
Lachlan Lonergan isn't looking too far into the future ahead of his first start of the Super Rugby Pacific season for the ACT Brumbies.
Suns’ Hardwick fires up over AFL draft changes
The AFL has again come under fire over its contentious changes to the draft system, this time from disgruntled Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick.
Tigers lock in May brothers after Luai’s Chiefs move
Terrell and Taylan May will be at Wests Tigers until the end of 2030 after the brothers agreed to long-term deals to play under Benji Marshall.
Daniels ejected as Hawks’ NBA hopes come crashing down
Atlanta's NBA play-off hopes are over after a historic loss to the New York Knicks, with Aussie guard Dyson Daniels one of two players ejected for fighting.
PNG Kumul could be Luai’s perfect Chiefs halves partner
In the wake of the PNG Chiefs signing their first ever player in Jarome Luai, the club should look to the Kumuls to find his halves partner, says Jack de Belin.
Cleary ‘not really’ worried by cashed-up PNG Chiefs
Nathan Cleary and Isaah Yeo are among those without deals beyond 2027, but coach Ivan Cleary is remaining calm in the face of a potential PNG poaching raid.
Lions recruit to keep level head in clash with Bombers
Ruck star Sam Draper faces a familiar foe when the Brisbane Lions travel to take on his old side Essendon in round eight.
‘Paid us back’: injuries force Raiders reshuffle
Canberra's injury issues have caused coach Ricky Stuart to make some key changes ahead of the Raiders' clash against Gold Coast on Saturday.
Ghosts of Origins past fuel Southwell’s nerves of steel
In her hometown, Jesse Southwell's field goal has put NSW in the box seat to retain the Women's State of Origin series.
NRL peers backing Bellamy following diagnosis
Ricky Stuart has urged his old friend Craig Bellamy to put himself first after the Storm coach was diagnosed with a neurological degenerative condition.