Ponga injured as Knights confirm berth in NRL finals
Newcastle have sealed their NRL finals spot with a 32-6 win over Cronulla but they may pay a price for the victory after Kalyn Ponga left the game injured.
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Fritsch fires as Demons crush Swans’ home final plans
Melbourne will take winning momentum into the AFL finals after defeating a spirited Sydney as gun forward Bayley Fritsch returned to the side with five goals.
Kurtis Marschall claims pole vault bronze in Budapest
Kurtis Marschall has won Australia's second pole vault medal at the Budapest world championships with bronze in the men's event.
A snapshot of round 24 of the AFL season
Collingwood secured the minor premiership and Brisbane will also host a qualifying final after a gripping last round of home-and-away games.
Qualifier Gadecki boosts Australia’s US Open stocks
Emerging star Olivia Gadecki has successfully qualified for the US Open, while fellow Australian Kim Birrell has also earned a singles spot as a lucky loser.
Wallabies put on World Cup notice by shock Fiji win
A historic win by the Wallabies' Rugby World Cup pool rivals Fiji over England has reminded Australia that advancing to the quarter-finals is no guarantee.
Crows keen to keep Doedee for next year’s finals quest
Adelaide have taken giant leaps forward this year despite missing the AFL finals, and they are keen to retain restricted free agent Tom Doedee.
Papenhuyzen ready for more minutes after NRL return
Playing 20 minutes against Gold Coast after 13 months out, Ryan Papenhuyzen is hoping for more game time against Brisbane as the Storm prepare for NRL finals.
Hungry de Minaur carries siege mentality into US Open
New-found serving power and supreme belief is fuelling Alex de Minaur as the world No.13 spearheads a 14-strong Australian challenge at the US Open in New York.
Broncos can’t wait for bogey side Storm visit: Walters
Brisbane can wrap up the minor premiership with a win over Melbourne at Suncorp Stadium, a venue where they have not beaten the Storm since 2009.
Cherry-Evans sends Test reminder in Manly’s big win
Daly Cherry-Evans has starred in Manly's 42-24 NRL win over Canterbury, before conceding he is still behind Nathan Cleary in the race to be Australia's No.7.
Port sink Richmond to secure third spot on AFL ladder
Port Adelaide will enter the AFL finals in third place after defeating Richmond by 31 points at Adelaide Oval.
Brigginshaw breaks nose in crucial Broncos NRLW win
Ali Brigginshaw has provided two crucial plays to help Brisbane to a vital 40-8 NRLW win over Canberra, before leaving the field with a broken nose.
Waerea-Hargreaves hit hard by NRL over two offences
Prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves must win two separate cases at the NRL judiciary to play in the Sydney Roosters' must-win last-round match against South Sydney.
Ponga injured as Knights confirm NRL finals berth
Newcastle have sealed their NRL finals spot with a 32-6 win over Cronulla but may pay a price for the victory after Kalyn Ponga left the game injured.
Raiders setback as Horsburgh faces three-match ban
Canberra's hopes of making the NRL finals have taken another blow, with forward Corey Horsburgh hit with a suspension for a shoulder charge against Brisbane.
Demons deny Swans home final but win comes at a cost
Melbourne overran Sydney to make it seven victories in eight matches but the win may have come at a cost, with a knee injury to forward Jake Melksham.
Wallabies remain winless ahead of World Cup opener
Australia will head into the Rugby World Cup without a win from five Tests under Eddie Jones, falling to France 41-17 in their tournament warm-up in Paris.
Comm Games leaders didn’t request settlement gag clause
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Blues, Magpies could clash in historic semi-final
If Carlton win their semi-final and Collingwood lose their qualifying final, the AFL's greatest rivals will meet in September for the first time since 1988.
Canberra to challenge Horsburgh’s shoulder-charge ban
Canberra prop Corey Horsburgh will head to the NRL judiciary in a bid to overturn a shoulder-charge ban ahead of the Raiders' final-round trip to Cronulla.
Boomers blow as Germany surge to World Cup upset
Germany scored the first 10 points of the final quarter to upset Australia 85-82 in a high-stakes basketball World Cup group stage game.
A snapshot for round 24 of the AFL season
Collingwood secured the minor premiership and Brisbane will also host a qualifying final after a gripping last round of home-and-away games.
GWS lock in AFL finals berth with win over Carlton
GWS posted a 32-point win over Carlton to lock in an AFL finals berth as Blues defender Jacob Weitering came under scrutiny for contact to Toby Greene's eye.
Cronulla’s Tracey relishes showdown with in-form Ponga
Cronulla fullback Connor Tracey is eager to show his class against in-form Newcastle No.1 Kalyn Ponga.
Port captain Jonas to quit, unsure of finals swansong
Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas is quitting at the end of the season and doesn't know if he'll get an AFL finals campaign as a swansong.
Titans’ Campbell dislocates kneecap but ‘some relief’
Titans utility Jayden Campbell faces a five-month recovery after dislocating a patella against Penrith, while winger Phil Sami has a Lisfranc foot injury.
Garrick’s broken back sparks NRL rule change debate
A broken back for Manly flyer Reuben Garrick has led to calls to change the rules surrounding players competing for a bouncing ball.
Manly axe sub-par Schuster, Walker returns for Roosters
Josh Schuster has been axed by Manly coach Anthony Seibold after an underwhelming display against the Warriors.
Saints determined to keep building to ‘real season’
St Kilda defender Jack Sinclair says a commitment to play their way over the last couple of weeks has paid big dividends as they prepare for the AFL finals.
Cowboys relish ‘do or die’ ultimatum against Dolphins
North Queensland must beat the Dolphins in round 26 to keep their finals hopes alive and have Peta Hiku and Jordan McLean both marking their 200th NRL games.