Aussies confident Gardner will get up for second T20I
Star Australia allrounder Ashleigh Gardner has passed initial concussion tests after clashing heads with teammate Georgia Wareham in a pre-match warm-up.
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Wildcats ready to tear into Kings after beating Phoenix
Perth Wildcats are looking forward to tackling star-studded Sydney Kings after their defeat of South East Melbourne Phoenix in their home arena.
‘Legs were jelly’: Amartey stars as Swans reach decider
Sydney forward Joel Amartey is set to play in his first AFL grand final after kicking three goals in their 36-point preliminary final win over Port Adelaide.
Smith shirts in demand as Eagle notches milestone
West Coast defender Belinda Smith will become the first AFLW player to notch 50 games for the Eagles when she lines up against Brisbane on Sunday.
Seibold secures long-term deal, eyes immediate win
Coach Anthony Seibold is stoked to have secured his long-term future at Manly but is focused on overcoming the Sydney Roosters in their NRL semi-final clash.
Nicho Hynes ready to put Cleary lessons into action
Nicho Hynes has spoken of how he took valuable lessons from Nathan Cleary in the off-season, and how he plans to help Cronulla take down the Penrith No.7.
Cats ready to quell star Lions to reach AFL grand final
Geelong are ready to put the clamps on Brisbane's stars, including Lachie Neale, to help them beat the Lions and claim an AFL grand final berth.
Cowboys aim to shake ‘middle-of-the-road’ team tag
North Queensland coach Todd Payten says his side must find it within themselves to reduce the gap between their best and worst performances in 2025.
Wildcats excite in first up win over Phoenix
Bryce Cotton and Keanu Pinder were explosive as the Perth Wildcats beat the South East Melbourne Phoenix 106-98 at the season-opening NBL HoopsFest.
Heeney stars again in Swans’ premiership charge
Midfield star Isaac Heeney put together another outstanding finals performance in helping the Swans into the grand final in a 36-point defeat of Port Adelaide.
Finals exit sums up ebbs and flows of Cowboys’ season
North Queensland's 2024 NRL season is over following a frustrating loss to Cronulla which provided a snapshot of their campaign.
Swans soar into AFL grand final with big win over Port
Sydney have cruised into the AFL grand final after defeating Port Adelaide for the first time in eight years, winning a preliminary final by 36 points.
Trindall writes redemption script in Sharks’ finals win
Cronulla will meet Penrith in an NRL preliminary final after a 26-18 win over North Queensland.
Eagles embrace AFLW litmus test against powerful Lions
West Coast have won consecutive games for the first time in their AFLW history, and they'll be aiming to buck the odds when they host Brisbane on Sunday.
‘Out of gas’: Why Arnold stepped down as Socceroos boss
Graham Arnold has walked away from his dream job of coaching the Socceroos because he no longer has the energy, FA chief exeuctive James Johnson says.
Scott likes Cats’ ‘advantageous’ route to AFL prelim
Geelong coach Chris Scott says his side has benefited from winning a direct route to AFL preliminary final weekend, where they will take on the Brisbane Lions.
Lions’ Fagan in coaching form of his career: Zorko
Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko says coach Chris Fagan is turning on the coaching performance of his career ahead of the Lions' preliminary final against Geelong.
The fear driving All Blacks to keep the Bledisloe Cup
All Blacks captain Scott Barrett admits no one wants to be part of that team in history that handed the Bledisloe Cup back to Australia.
Storm sign Kiwis sevens player after Warbrick success
Looking to unearth another high-flying Will Warbrick, Melbourne have signed New Zealand sevens player Moses Leo who played at the Paris Olympics.
Cats assistant coach Steven King collapses at training
Geelong assistant coach Steven King is expected to recover after suffering a medical episode at training before the AFL preliminary final against Brisbane.
Holli Moly – Wheeler likely to miss start of finals
Cronulla prop Holli Wheeler is likely to miss the first week of the NRLW finals after being charged by the match review committee.
Seibold rolls dice at Manly and comes up with sixes
While many coaches would opt for the conservative route with their career on the line, an unorthodox Anthony Seibold has chanced his arm and come up trumps.
Dees out to rediscover AFLW flow after ‘Roos thrashing
Melbourne coach Mick Stinear is confident his side can snap a two-game losing streak and turn their AFLW season around when they take on Fremantle.
FA to sign new Socceroos coach before crunch qualifiers
James Johnson says Football Australia will appoint a permanent Socceroos head coach before next month's World Cup qualification window.
Victor Radley back from injury for Roosters’ semi-final
Hard-hitting second-rower Victor Radley is set to return from his shoulder injury to line up for the injury-hit Sydney Roosters in the semi-final against Manly.
Talau brings Rooster star Sergis over to Manly’s side
Manly winger Tommy Talau conquered his father Willie's old team in his first finals match - and now he must beat his partner Jess Sergis' club in his second.
Dew back in September, where his footy history is grand
AFL coaching great Alastair Clarkson says there's good reason why Stuart Dew is working at preliminary finalists Brisbane in a part-time role.
Hawkins, Guthrie can still have a say in Cats’ flag bid
Tom Hawkins and Cam Guthrie won't play in Geelong's preliminary final against Brisbane but have been backed to have a significant impact behind the scenes.
Sports appeal for inclusion at slimmed-down Comm Games
Commonwealth Games Australia will hold a crucial meeting on Friday amid pleas from sports leaders to remain on the program for the 2026 Glasgow Games.
Raya’s double save rescues Arsenal, Barcelona lose
Arsenal had goalkeeper David Raya to thank for a goalless draw against Atalanta, while 10-man Barcelona were beaten by Monaco in Champions League action.
Swans must end Port drought to reach AFL decider
Sydney must end an eight-year losing streak to Port Adelaide, including a horror 112-point thrashing this year, to reach the AFL grand final.