Hawthorn hold off Crows to extend Tassie streak
Hawthorn have extended their winning run in Launceston to 12 games, with Blake Hardwick and Nick Watson combining for six goals in a tense win over Adelaide.
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Stuart blasts officials after Raiders lose to Dolphins
The Dolphins have claimed a historic fourth-straight win in Canberra to move into the top half of the NRL table, but it hasn't come without controversy.
Murphy completes rare sprint double in Darwin
Australian sprinter Aidan Murphy has done the rare 200m-400m double at the Oceania championships in Darwin.
Dockers cop Serong blow as new club record looms
Star Fremantle midfielder Caleb Serong has joined Hayden Young on the sidelines, but the Dockers will still be favourites against St Kilda.
‘He can have it’: Beale happy to let Slips keep record
Force veteran Kurtley Beale is set to move into outright third on the all-time Super Rugby games list, but it's a finals berth he craves the most.
Metcalf faces competition to return to Warriors side
With the Warriors chasing a contract extension for halfback Te Maire Martin, Dragons-bound Luke Metcalf's playing role at the Warriors is unclear.
Maroons wrap arms around brave Arrow ahead of Origin
Queensland will honour and support Jai Arrow in this year's State of Origin series by inviting him into camp ahead of the opening clash in Sydney.
Sit back and enjoy: Harley Reid finally gets his moment
Most of the fans will be there cheering on Collingwood legend Scott Pendlebury, but West Coast star Harley Reid will be doing his utmost to spoil the party.
It’s subjective whether I’ve ‘owned’ Origin: Cleary
Penrith co-captain Nathan Cleary comes into State of Origin camp on the back of a loss in last year's game-three decider, his third as NSW halfback.
‘Not a long-term No.7’: Gould’s call on Bulldogs star
Phil Gould says the Bulldogs don't see Lachlan Galvin as their long-term halfback, although Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo doesn't share his view.
‘Trust is earned’: Hardwick on in-demand Suns forward
Weighing up his future, Jed Walter has made the most of his chances after injury opened the door for more regular AFL opportunities.
Saifiti’s tribute to brother ahead of Origin recall
Even Newcastle prop Jacob Saifiti himself was a little surprised to have been recalled to the State of Origin arena for the series opener.
‘Nightmare’: ex-AFL star facing prison over pool saga
A former AFL player will likely be imprisoned for fraud after he improperly installed pools in the backyards of regional families with little means.
Australia’s next gen ready for Commonwealth Games pool
With Kaylee McKeown in her corner, 17-year-old Sienna Toohey is out to cement her status as Australia's next top swimmer at this year's Commonwealth Games.
Tough little Rooster: Walker’s 22 needles in 21 games
Sam Walker is a brilliant footballer but the Queensland debutant's toughness in his debut season shows why he is cut out to handle the State of Origin cauldron.
Storm young gun gets another chance to shine
Keagan Russell-Smith has only played one NRL match, back in 2024, but the youngster will steer Melbourne in place of Origin representative Cameron Munster.
AFLW fixtures in spotlight on men’s grand-final weekend
The AFL has scheduled six AFLW matches in Victoria around the men's grand final, as part of a 2026 season fixture that culminates in a decider in late November.
Sealed with a Kiss: Coach aims to leave Reds on a high
Queensland, facing a tricky trip to face Moana Pasifika, are in a frustratingly familiar position at the pointy end of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Mad Max detoured past Broncos roadblock into Maroons
Queensland debutant lock Max Plath blazed his own path to the NRL and State of Origin.
Football Australia’s record losses top $15 million
Football Australia lost $15.34 million last year, almost twice as much as in 2024, according to the governing body's financial report.
Brisbane coach responds to Lions’ critics ‘carry-on’
Lions coach Chris Fagan is searching for solutions to the AFL side's leaky defence, but says its not a case of "panic stations" for the two-time premiers.
Homecoming bout as Nyika eyes Opetaia’s vacated belt
David Nyika will return home to fight Floyd Masson in a world title eliminator for the IBF cruiserweight title Jai Opetaia was stripped of.
‘Out of touch’: businesses blast ex-PM’s budget backing
Labor luminary Paul Keating has been panned as "out of touch" with the modern realities of owning a business after backing controversial tax changes.
WNBL eyeing Asian imports for competition’s next era
The WNBL's Chief Operations Officer believes clubs will be targeting Asian countries for their star talent after Han Xu's influence last season.
Tom Lynagh deal done at Reds for World Cup year
Tom Lynagh has extended his contract with Rugby Australia and the Queensland Reds for one year, keeping him in the country for the World Cup.
Aussie stars hit form and Kokkinakis is back for Paris
Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin have found timely form with big wins before the French Open, while comeback man Thanasi Kokkinakis is to play in Paris.
Azzopardi and Reath the big winners at Oceania titles
Sprinter Josh Azzopardi and high jumper Yual Reath were the day's big winners at the Oceania athletics championships in Darwin.
City’s treble dream over after WACL semi-final loss
A-League Women champions Melbourne City's dream of completing the treble is over after a 3-1 Asian Champions League semi-final defeat to Tokyo Verdy Beleza.
‘More tries’: Hammer on track to nail Origin try record
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has 11 tries in 10 State of Origin matches and is scorching towards setting a record benchmark before his career is done.
Breakers lock in World Cup-winning coach for NBL tilt
Canadian national team coach Gordon Herbert, who led Germany to World Cup gold three years ago, has been confirmed as the Breakers' new coach.
Manly vice-captain Jake Trbojevic makes career call
Middle forward Jake Trbojevic will play into a 15th NRL season at Manly after triggering an option in his contract.