Season over for wounded Demons star Christian Petracca
Melbourne's Christian Petracca is looking ahead to the 2025 AFL season after conceding internal injuries will keep him sidelined for the rest of this year.
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States face battle to host Matildas’ Asian Cup fixtures
NSW, Queensland and WA will have to make their case to Football Australia later this year as to why they should be chosen to host the Matildas in the Asian Cup.
Lion king Lachie Neale prepared for tight Saints tag
St Kilda tagger Marcus Windhager is set to renew hostilities with Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale when the two sides meet at the Gabba.
Samoa to make historic end-of-year tour of England
Samoa will this year play a Test series in England for the first time, while Fiji and PNG are being considered to host Pacific Championship matches.
Martin to let his football do the talking in 300th game
With the spotlight yet again cast upon him ahead of his 300th AFL game, Richmond superstar Dustin Martin will let his football do the talking on Saturday.
Chalmers pushes through pain to earn third Olympic spot
Kyle Chalmers says he pushed through debilitating back pain to win the 100m freestyle at Australia's Olympic selection trials in Brisbane.
Mitchell in line for NSW recall as Broncos hatch plot
Latrell Mitchell is fresh from a dominant NRL display and can make a strong case to return to the NSW side with another masterclass against Brisbane.
‘If they hurt they care’: Raiders seek home comforts
A refreshed Raiders are determined to reward their fans for braving the Canberra cold with a first win on home turf in nine weeks when they welcome the Cowboys.
Seebohm hopes Olympic bid inspires her baby and mothers
Emily Seebohm hopes her unfulfilled quest to swim at a fifth Olympics proves to her baby boy and other mothers that anything is possible.
Bukowski fan Tristan Sailor emerges from Dell’s shadow
Brisbane's Tristan Sailor is an avid reader, has a commerce degree and is doing a computer programming course as he reveals what it's like having a famous dad.
‘Billy will select him’: Walsh on track for Origin
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says Reece Walsh has made good progress with concussion protocols and will be fit for Queensland in game two of State of Origin.
Tom Lynch to return in milestone man Martin’s 300th
Tom Lynch will return from injury in Dustin Martin's 300th AFL match, while Richmond coach Adem Yze has no concerns over the playing future of Dion Prestia.
Dolphins’ potential Blue Katoa ready for Hynes test
Isaiya Katoa could play for NSW one day, but the Dolphins half's immediate goal is getting one over Cronulla and Blues No.7 Nicho Hynes.
Swim trailblazer McEvoy to release secrets post-Paris
Cameron McEvoy, who will be the first Australian man to swim at four Olympics, will release his revolutionary training secrets after the Paris Games.
Cobbo, Staggs may take pay cut to stay Broncos: Walters
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says the club "must find a way" of keeping Selwyn Cobbo and Kotoni Staggs long-term, even if that requires a compromise on pay.
Manly’s Brown turns NRL lifeline into new two-year deal
Former NSW State of Origin forward Nathan Brown has extended his contract at Manly, continuing his new lease of life in the NRL.
Feeney out to close Supercars gap on Brown in Darwin
Determined to stay in touch with Supercars championship leader and teammate Will Brown, Triple Eight's Broc Feeney is looking to repeat his 2023 Darwin form.
Celebrity swimmer Simpson’s last roll of Olympic dice
The coach of pop star turned swimmer Cody Simpson says the 27-year-old faces a stiff challenge to make Australia's Olympic team.
‘Not an even comp’: Swans’ Longmire denies byes benefit
Adamant his club's red-hot form has nothing to do with two early season byes, Sydney coach John Longmire says there are inequalities across the competition.
Penrith sign Tigers back Kepaoa as cover for May
Penrith have signed Wests Tigers back Asu Kepaoa on an 18-month deal, with the Auckland-born centre to fill the gap created by Taylan May at the Panthers.
NRL insists competitiveness part of PNG criteria
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has maintained that the league will consider whether a team in Papua New Guinea will be competitive on-field before expansion is approved.
Wallabies star Gordon joins Titans as code war ramps up
The Gold Coast Titans have signed Wallabies and Melbourne Rebels five-eighth Carter Gordon on a two-year deal in another blow to Australian rugby.
Scrutiny will make Sharks’ Hynes stronger: coach
Nicho Hynes' position in the NSW State of Origin side has come under scrutiny but Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon can see an upside to the pressure.
Out-of-form Giants not panicking in flag chase: Greene
Toby Greene says his eighth-placed Giants have not faltered in their aspirations for a premiership despite falling to a fourth defeat in five games.
Abdo warns clubs face sanctions if they approach Galvin
The NRL have warned they will punish any club who speaks to Lachlan Galvin while he is contracted to Wests Tigers, as the teen's close friend backs him to stay.
Relaxed Chalmers in top shape at Olympic swim trials
Kyle Chalmers says he's in the best shape of his life as he plots his path to the Paris Olympics.
Lyon defends Saints’ game style, tagger here to stay
Ross Lyon is unmoved by criticism of St Kilda's stodgy performances but admits he'd like to see more "sizzle" from his team going forward.
Storm ready for wild Warriors reception
Melbourne's Jahrome Hughes isn't expecting much love in Auckland, with the Warriors desperate to crack a nine-year losing streak in front of a sold-out stadium.
Pangai on ice for Dolphins with hamstring injury
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett says new recruit Tevita Pangai Junior will have to wait a week before being considered for selection.
Former champ tips Day, Smith to fire at golf’s US Open
Geoff Ogilvy, Australia's most recent US Open champion, is tipping Jason Day and Cameron Smith to rise to contend at golf's most gruelling major.
AFL has ‘gone too far’ on free-kick clarity, says Lyon
Ross Lyon wants the AFL to stop publicly clarifying controversial umpiring decisions, questioning why certain free kicks are deemed more important than others.