Ruck changes no worry for Melbourne, Penrith
Melbourne and Penrith insist they are not concerned by the prospect of the Roosters and Sharks slowing the ruck down, with less infringements in finals.
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Munster brings new magic to Melbourne’s finals attack
Melbourne have wrapped up preparations for their Sydney Roosters showdown with Cameron Munster saying he's happy to let Jahrome Hughes call the Storm's shots.
GWS utility Cumming shuns Port, set to join Crows
Greater Western Sydney's Isaac Cumming has shunned Port Adelaide's offer and is set to link up with the Adelaide Crows.
Meninga expects Ponga to want to play Tests in future
Nathan Cleary is set to miss Australia's post-season Tests, while coach Mal Meninga believes Kalyn Ponga will one day want to play for the Kangaroos.
Roosters ready to make their own statement in Melbourne
An NRL grand final between Melbourne and Penrith appears a formality to most, but the Sydney Roosters are adamant they still belong in the conversation.
Leigh Matthews delights in Lions’ long-term turnaround
Leigh Matthews will present the premiership cup to the Brisbane Lions if they win the AFL grand final and is relishing their turnaround this decade.
Mills will put own heartbreak aside for Swans: Maxfield
Former Sydney captain Stuart Maxfield expects sidelined skipper Callum Mills to put his own heartbreak aside to help the Swans ahead of the AFL grand final.
Gordon back but Koroibete, Slipper out of Bledisloe II
Veteran winger Marika Koroibete has suffered a wrist injury and won't play in the return Bledisloe Cup clash in Wellington on Saturday.
Swans and Lions trek different paths to AFL summit
Grand finalists Sydney and Brisbane trod different paths to the AFL summit where both clubs want to plant the flag.
Swans livewire Papley set for Starcevich GF match-up
Known for his celebrations and ability to get under his opposition's skin, Sydney's Tom Papley is set to cause trouble for Brisbane defender Brandon Starcevich.
Back-rower Blore savouring taste of Storm finals action
Melbourne's Shawn Blore is embracing his first finals campaign and hopes the Sydney Roosters bring the fireworks in their preliminary final.
Sharks say horror Penrith record irrelevant in finals
Cronulla haven't scored a point against Penrith in 219 minutes of football but insist there is no mental hurdle to climb before their NRL preliminary final.
Brown leads Australia to world mixed relay cycling gold
Grace Brown has collected her second gold medal at the cycling road world championships leading Australia home in the mixed team time trial in Zurich.
Fagan’s unwavering faith in Lions star Rayner pays off
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan's unwavering faith in his players has paid off in Cam Rayner emerging as a genuine matchwinner.
Lions, Swans return to Melbourne roots in AFL decider
The Brisbane Lions and Sydney Swans, two clubs with Melbourne links, will face off in the first AFL grand final between two non-Victorian teams since 2006.
Diamonds squad named for Cup showdown with Silver Ferns
On the back of their series victory over England, Stacey Marinkovich has named a 15-player squad as the Diamonds target the Constellation Cup against NZ.
Coach Meninga upset by Ponga’s Kangaroos withdrawal
Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga says he's made contact with Kalyn Ponga and made clear his disappointment at the Newcastle star's selection withdrawal.
Diamonds dominate third Test to win England series
With shooters Sophie Garbin and Kiera Austin starring, the Diamonds dominated the third Test against England 69-56 to take out the series.
Tasmania-Queensland One-Day match washed out
Queensland were struggling at 5-128 when rain washed out their One Day Cup clash with Tasmania at the Junction Oval.
Port’s Charlie Dixon calls it quits after 221 games
Port Adelaide forward Charlie Dixon has announced his AFL retirement following 357 goals from 221 games at the top level.
Swans to ramp up GF preparation after Mills heartbreak
As Sydney captain Callum Mills gets to grips with missing out on the AFL grand final, the Swans will get into the pointy end of their preparation.
AFL warns fans on unauthorised grand final tickets
A number of AFL grand final corporate hospitality tickets will be reissued after they were illegally downloaded, sparking a Victoria Police investigation.
How JWH can help Roosters conquer Nelson-inspired Storm
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has been backed to cut Storm giant Nelson Asofa-Solomona down to size as the Sydney Roosters aim to end their hoodoo against Melbourne.
Rising Swan: Roberts’ path from wine country to AFL GF
Plucked out of a country town with a population of just over 400, emerging Sydney star Matt Roberts is set to play in his first AFL grand final.
‘Well equipped’ Lions return wiser to decider
Jack Payne missed last year's AFL grand final through injury but has still noticed how that experience has the squad bettered prepared for their return.
AFL chief rules out major Brownlow voting changes
The AFL won't take Brownlow Medal voting out of umpires' hands but will consider whether whistle-blowers should be allowed to use statistics as a guide.
‘Feed them to me’: Fearless Tszyu wants to call shots
Tim Tszyu will fight IBF champion Bakhram Murtazaliev in Orlando next month and is insistent his first career loss hasn't scared him off the tough fights.
Jarome Luai lifts lid on NRL game day ritual
Long before kick-off in the preliminary final at Accor Stadium, Penrith five-eighth Jarome Luai will take the field for a weekly ritual.
‘Scary’: NRLW’s best player tipped to get even better
Semi-finalists Newcastle need Dally M medallist Tamika Upton to fire against the high-flying Roosters, but her club captain believes her best is still to come.
Teddy is tops but Storm star out to end Roosters’ run
Ryan Papenhuyzen says rival fullback James Tedesco is back to his best but Melbourne are doing their homework on multiple threats in the Sydney Roosters side.
Lions find a Wilmot and a way to dance into decider
A bond that began in a Melbourne DFO will reach new heights in an MCG AFL final for the Brisbane Lions' fresh-faced energisers Darcy Wilmot and Kai Lohmann.