Star Bulldog has no qualms about MCG wildcard clash
The Western Bulldogs must play their wildcard game against lower-ranked Collingwood at the MCG and off a shorter break, but Ed Richards won't complain.
The Western Bulldogs must play their wildcard game against lower-ranked Collingwood at the MCG and off a shorter break, but Ed Richards won't complain.
More than 60 NRL players still face uncertain futures beyond October, with Jack de Belin among those adamant he is still good enough to play on into 2027.
Joey Manu has become the latest high-profile player to sign with the PNG Chiefs, with the rugby union convert to return to the NRL in 2028 at the new club.
AFL boss Andrew Dillon has launched the finals with a strongly-worded statement, also noting five Sydney players won't be invited to Brownlow medal night.
Marnus Labuschagne's struggles with the bat have been well documented, but Australia's inability to score big runs against Bangladesh hint at a wider issue.
Fremantle are a perfect 12-0 at Optus Stadium this year and boast 'Wharfie Time' if the game gets close, but Hawthorn aren't running scared.
Lando Norris says the fight's back on for the world title after his Dutch Grand Prix win, but on the track where he won in 2025, Oscar Piastri was an also-ran.
Nick Watson took a mark-of-the-year contender before injuring his hand in Hawthorn's dominant victory over West Coast at a wet Optus Stadium.
An undermanned Sydney have beaten North Melbourne by 53 points in the Swans' first AFL game since the embattled club was rocked by sexual assault allegations.
Struggling Wests Tigers have thrown the NRL's top-four complexion on its head by defeating one of the competition heavyweights, the Sydney Roosters, 25-24.
Australia captain Pat Cummins has stressed the importance of the upcoming three-Test tour of South Africa and will use white-ball cricket to get ready to fire.
Supercars star Matt Payne has spoken of his devastation at missing out on the Sprint Cup crown after an engine failure cost him dearly in Ipswich.
The Melbourne Vixens have announced former vice-captain Emily Mannix will depart the club while they've retained a Diamond for the coming season.
Cronulla have overcome a worrying halftime deficit to stay in the NRL's top-four finals hunt with a gritty comeback win over Gold Coast.
Rugby 7's convert Tiegan Levi has put on a masterclass for the Titans while the Roosters put a record score on the Warriors to stay undefeated in the NRLW.
Dom Young has escaped a heavy suspension by the NRL's match review committee, while Dallin Watene-Zelezniak will undergo collarbone surgery.
Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins have ripped the heart out of the Bangladesh batting order as Australia hit back to draw the series with a big Test win in Mackay.
Canterbury were beset by an almost unbelievable string of misfortunes in the week ahead of their big win over St George Illawarra.
Marnus Labuschagne's form has left his spot for the Test tour of South Africa in doubt as allrounder Cameron Green takes big strides forward.
Lucas Herrington, the only Australian playing in England's top-flight, has enjoyed a dream debut, coming on as sub in Hull's win over Manchester United.
Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich feels his team are closing the gap on North Melbourne after giving the defending premiers an almighty fright.
Canterbury remain in the hunt for an NRL finals berth after defeating probable wooden spooners St George Illawarra at Allianz Stadium.
A 45-26 win over South Sydney has moved the Warriors up to first place on the NRL ladder.
Mitchell Starc has taken a wicket with the first ball of a Test match a record four times and the philosophy behind his approach has not changed in 15 years.
Gold Coast have snared their first win of the season thanks largely to a second-game teenager, while the Bulldogs beat Richmond by 11 points.
Canberra have demolished the Bulldogs, while Wests Tigers repelled an inspired comeback from the Knights to highlight Saturday afternoon's NRLW action.
Manly have kept their own faint top-eight hopes alive after dishing up a 44-24 beating of Newcastle to leave the Knights fighting for a home final.
Brisbane Lions defender Ty Gallop has avoided suspension after being charged by the match review officer for a big tackle on Collingwood forward Charlie West.
Hawthorn will be aiming to lock in a top-four berth and celebrate a trio of milestones when they take on struggling West Coast in Perth.
After overcoming a heart scare and shedding some weight, 21-year-old Fiji international Solomone Saukuru looks set be a centrepiece of Wests Tigers' future.
Triple Eight Race Engineering's Will Brown has claimed his first win of the Supercars season, while Matt Payne has kept his grip firmly on the Sprint Cup.