Cult hero Tom Hazelton’s dirty road to NRL stardom
Only 80 minutes separates towering Cronulla prop Tom Hazelton from playing in a grand final, but he nearly traded his NRL dream for a career in landscaping.
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GF debutant joins veteran umpires for AFL decider
Nick Foot will umpire his first AFL grand final alongside second-timer Craig Fleer and veteran whistleblowers Matt Stevic and Simon Meredith.
Olympian slapped, threatened to choke ex-wife
Three-time Olympic rower and silver medallist Simon Burgess entered his ex-wife's home wearing black rubber gloves, and slapped and threatened to choke her.
England beat Aussies as Brook ton saves their ODI hopes
England have ended Australia's 14-match one-day international win streak with a Harry Brook ton earning the hosts a 46-run win on DLS in a rain-hit game.
Wareham’s all-round efforts help Aussies to clean sweep
Georgia Wareham took two key wickets, then enjoyed a bright batting cameo in Australia's chase as they secured a 3-0 Twenty20 series win over New Zealand.
AFL grand final corporate tickets illegally downloaded
The AFL says a number of corporate hospitality tickets for the grand final have been illegally downloaded, with Victoria Police investigating.
Positive test: NRL slaps Addo-Carr with breach notice
Canterbury star Josh Addo-Carr has been formally issued with a breach notice by the NRL as the fallout to his positive drugs test continues.
NRL fines Dragons over Volkman contract saga
St George Illawarra have been slapped with a suspended $40,000 fine for the handling of Ronald Volkman's contract, after he failed a medical at the club.
Rally deaths inquest raises safety system questions
An inquest into four deaths in three crashes at the Targa Tasmania tarmac rally event is examining safety procedures, including briefings and car assessments.
Isabelle Kelly shakes off injury scare for NRLW finals
The Sydney Roosters expect captain Isabelle Kelly to return from her elbow injury in time for the NRLW finals.
Matildas interim coach to connect with Kerr
Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni will soon reach out to injured skipper Sam Kerr as he prepares to lead the team in upcoming friendlies.
Geelong delist premiership players Rohan, Parfitt
Premiership player Gary Rohan and Brandan Parfitt have been delisted by Geelong, just days after the Cats' preliminary-final loss to Brisbane.
Socceroos spots ‘fair game’ as Popovic era begins
Tony Popovic faces a rapid induction as Socceroos boss after replacing Graham Arnold, while his appointment has opened the door for fresh faces.
Morris goes from Lions cult hero to grand final
Less than five months after making his debut in bizarre circumstances, Brisbane Lions forward Logan Morris will be the only teenager in the AFL grand final.
Ponga’s Test withdrawal may rest with selectors, NRL
Kalyn Ponga has opted to withdraw from Kangaroos contention for the end-of-year Tests, despite a rule stating players must make themselves available if fit.
Houston wants out of Port while Lukosius wants in
Star defender Dan Houston wants to leave Port Adelaide for a Victorian club and his trade will likely result in Gold Coast's Jack Lukosius joining the Power.
McDonald to play in AFL decider, Swans wait on Mills
Sydney coach John Longmire is expecting injured key forward Logan McDonald to play in the AFL grand final but remains non-committal about captain Callum Mills.
Munster ‘excited’ to be target for Roosters bruiser
Melbourne star Cameron Munster isn't shying away from an anticipated physical challenge from Jared Waerea-Hargreaves in Friday's NRL preliminary final.
After breaking Brownlow record, Cripps craves AFL flag
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps says his record-breaking 2024 Brownlow Medal triumph is still sinking in but he'd trade both his medals for a premiership.
Brailey knows running game must come to fore for Sharks
Blayke Brailey is well aware Cronulla are statistically a far greater chance of winning when he runs out of dummy-half, but he says it's easier said than done.
Henry’s journey from small-town tradie to NRL stardom
Penrith prop Liam Henry is 80 minutes away from completing a five-year journey from small-town tradie to NRL grand finalist.
Dunkley channelling Dogs’ day as Lions ‘ride wave’
Josh Dunkley's mind wanders back to the Western Bulldogs' 2016 flag as he attempts to repeat AFL history, this time with the Brisbane Lions.
Cam Davis aims to turn Cup snub into success back home
Cam Davis is to join fellow stars Jason Day and Cameron Smith in playing this year's Australian PGA Championship and Australian Open.
Mass crowds expected for AFL grand final ‘for the ages’
More than 400,000 people will attend AFL grand final events in Melbourne, despite it being contested by two interstate teams for the first time in two decades.
Raiders lock down speedster Weekes for two more years
Canberra's fullback-in-waiting Kaeo Weekes will remain at the club until at least the end of the 2027 NRL season.
Leniu loving Blore’s NRL blossoming under Bellamy
Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu says he's happy to see his cousin Shawn Blore thrive at Melbourne ahead of a preliminary final match up between the duo.
Some modern themes remain from 1899 VFL grand final
While so much has changed in the modern AFL, some themes remain the same from 125 years ago when Fitzroy downed South Melbourne in the 1899 VFL grand final.
De Minaur set to miss out on Australia’s Davis Cup bid
Australia are likely to take on the might of the United States without Alex de Minaur after the national No.1 was omitted from their Davis Cup Finals squad.
Demons star Brayshaw speaks of AFL retirement toll
Former Melbourne player Angus Brayshaw has toasted his fellow AFL retirees at the Brownlow Medal, saying it's a relief to know there's life after football.
McKenzie overturns AFLW ban, Pauga rubbed out for two
Richmond gun Ellie McKenzie is free to play against Port Adelaide on Tuesday night, but GWS forward Mikayla Pauga has been suspended for two AFLW matches.
NRL fine with Jake Trbojevic non-concussion call
The NRL says Connor Watson pushing Jake Trbojevic may have saved him from being immediately ruled out of Manly's semi-final loss to the Sydney Roosters.