Cats to lick wounds, move on after missed top-four shot
After Geelong spurned a golden opportunity to seal a top-four berth in their loss to St Kilda, they will try to quickly move on to their clash with West Coast.
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Saints stun Cats to keep AFL top-four race open
St Kilda have pulled off a brilliant 51-point turnaround to beat Geelong by 18 points and strike a blow to the Cats' hopes of a top-four AFL finish.
Springboks ‘rain’ supreme to drown Wallabies’ hopes
The Wallabies have slumped to consecutive losses against South Africa after suffering a 30-12 loss at a rain-drenched Optus Stadium in Perth.
Tigers a chance of ditching spoon after beating Bunnies
Wests Tigers have set up the potential for a final-round "spoon-bowl" against Parramatta, after beating South Sydney 18-16 to snap a seven-game losing streak.
Coach insists Lions remain optimistic after tough loss
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan insists his side can bounce back from blowing a golden opportunity to beat Collingwood and still impact the AFL finals.
Coach in awe of ‘Nick Show’ after Magpies down Lions
Collingwood have pinched a one-point win over the wasteful Brisbane Lions at the MCG to keep alive their hopes of sneaking into the AFL finals.
Holmes hat-trick all but ends ‘spoiled’ Raiders’ season
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has lashed him team for a "precious, spoiled" 42-4 loss to North Queensland that has left their NRL season on life support.
NSW golfer holds one-shot lead after PNG third round
There was plenty of movement on the leaderboard, but NSW golfer Andrew Campbell holds a one-shot lead heading into the final round of the PNG Open.
Bulldogs shut out Dolphins in masterful finals audition
Canterbury have kept their top-four hopes alive with a 30-10 win over the Dolphins as Matt Burton took control behind another gritty forwards display.
Demons end horror week with big AFL win over Suns
Melbourne have ended a week to forget off the field in style, posting a comprehensive 54-point AFL win over Gold Coast at People First Stadium.
Dibb field goal the clincher as Cowboys pip Titans
North Queensland beat Gold Coast 11-10 courtesy of a Kirra Dibb field goal, after Brisbane winger Stacey Wakka scored late in a 28-22 NRLW win over Canberra.
Legendary racehorse Black Caviar dies
Australian horseracing is in mourning following the death of 15-time Group One winner and unbeaten mare Black Caviar.
Red flag heaps pressure on Supercars leader Brown
Broc Feeney has claimed pole at Symmons Plains but Triple Eight teammate Will Brown is under threat atop the Supercars ladder after coming 15th in qualifying.
Controversial Allianz Stadium pitch under investigation
An investigation has been launched into the condition of the Allianz Stadium pitch which failed to drain properly during Friday night's NRL match.
Smarter, fitter Foran’s most remarkable road to 300
Kieran Foran hopes his battle through multiple career-threatening injuries and personal challenges to 300 NRL games can be an inspirational tale for others.
Luai’s vow as Cleary begins road to recovery
No one knows what the injured Nathan Cleary is going through better than Jarome Luai, who has promised to "do it for Nathan" on the run to finals.
Manly receive good news on Garrick, wait on Talau scan
Manly's Reuben Garrick has avoided a ban for a hip-drop tackle, while fellow Sea Eagles centre Tommy Talau is awaiting results of scans on his pectoral muscle.
Stats show Sharks bite in games without key players
Cronulla's knack for impressing without key players is set to serve them well as Nicho Hynes continues to recover from an ankle injury.
Granite-like Marika Koroibete to bolster Wallabies
The Wallabies will be aiming to bounce back from last week's 33-7 loss to South Africa when the two teams lock horns again in Perth.
Roosters haven’t had 80-minute performance yet: Tedesco
The Sydney Roosters have been the NRL's best attacking team this season but James Tedesco sees room for improvement ahead of the finals series.
Essendon’s season crumbles in familiar fashion
Essendon coach Brad Scott maintains the Bombers are better placed this season despite missing finals for a third-straight year.
Slow-starting Swans end Essendon’s finals dreams
Essendon's finals dreams are over after being overrun by ladder-leaders Sydney, with the Swans booting 12 goals to four in the second half.
Young bags hat-trick as Roosters belt Eels in the wet
The Sydney Roosters have continued their charge to the NRL finals by thrashing Parramatta at a rain-soaked Allianz Stadium.
Cherry-Evans’ smarts shine through for Manly in big wet
Daly Cherry-Evans has shown every bit of his 324 games of NRL experience to lead Manly to a 24-10 win over the Warriors, edging his side closer to the finals.
Wallabies brace for Perth’s big wet in Springboks clash
Up to 40mm of rain is being forecast to hit Perth on Saturday, but the Wallabies are confident they'll be able to adapt when they face South Africa.
Dolphins’ Farnworth peaks for Crichton stoush: Bennett
Wayne Bennett says Herbie Farnworth has hit top form ahead of a pivotal centre battle with Canterbury's Stephen Crichton, the world's best in his position.
Young guns have Giants believing in deep finals run
GWS are attempting to once again contend for the AFL premiership, and the emergence of Aaron Cadman and Darcy Jones has given them a point of difference.
Sharks provide home comforts for Smale after Paris
Rugby sevens convert Sharni Smale will make her NRLW debut less than three weeks after Australia's shock exit from the Paris Olympics.
Storm’s Hughes ready to embrace Kiwi face of league
Jahrome Hughes could be the next face of rugby league in New Zealand after Shaun Johnson's retirement, and it will only make his football better at Melbourne.
Eagles’ coaching job the ‘plum’ role of AFL: Clarkson
Contenders to become West Coast's next senior coach have been dropping like flies, but Alastair Clarkson has spruiked the role as the best in the AFL.
No bitterness for Payten as Holmes leaves Cowboys
North Queensland coach Todd Payten is sad to see premiership-winning centre Valentine Holmes go, but says his departure frees up space for future stars.