Arnold reacts as Iraq set Asian Cup date with Socceroos
Australia have drawn fellow World Cup-bound side Iraq, who will be led by the former Socceroos boss Graham Arnold, in next year's Asian Cup.
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Saints forced to make do without Wilkie after injury
Co-captain Callum Wilkie and Nasiah Wanganeen Milera were big injuries for St Kilda in Darwin as they lost to Gold Coast.
Bombers swipe at ‘desperate’ Giants in whiteboard saga
In the latest chapter of the Brisbane Lions' whiteboard saga, GWS have come under fire from Brad Scott for poking fun at Essendon's finals drought.
‘Sick of it’: furious coach tells Sharks to ‘harden up’
Craig Fitzgibbon's fury at Cronulla's spluttering NRL season came to the fore as the Sharks coach put his players on notice.
More Broncos carnage with front-rower sidelined
Brisbane's overflowing casualty ward is set to have another occupant, after a starting forward was ruled to be concussed late in the 32-4 loss to Manly.
Dangerfield wants to back up for Cats’ grudge match
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has told coach Chris Scott he is playing in the Cats' grand final rematch, despite only having a five-day break.
‘Heavy lift’: Lyon wants nine Top End AFL games a year
After St Kilda played their first AFL game in Darwin, their coach Ross Lyon wants every team to visit the Top End each season.
Luckless Aussie star Vine hospitalised after Giro crash
Australian cycling star Jay Vine has had to abandon Giro d'Italia and was taken to hospital after suffering a crash in the wet on the second stage in Bulgaria.
Geelong spoil Pendlebury’s record-equalling night
As Collingwood legend Scott Pendlebury turned out for a record-equalling 432nd game, Geelong crushed the Magpies by 54 points at the MCG.
Suns shine after slow start as Saints lose two stars
St Kilda could not maintain their hot start in the Darwin humidity and Gold Coast won by 29 points, with Ben King kicking four goals.
Lonergan leads from front as Brumbies blunt Force
The ACT Brumbies have snapped a three-game losing streak in tense fashion, beating the Western Force and denting their opponents' finals hopes.
Sea Eagles win soured by prop’s ‘devastating’ injury
Manly prop Siua Taukeiaho has broken his leg in two spots, souring the resurgent Sea Eagles' convincing 32-4 win over Brisbane.
Johnston treble helps Souths sink sloppy Sharks
Alex Johnston scored a hat-trick as South Sydney - shorn of superstar centre Latrell Mitchell - claimed a 36-12 win over Cronulla.
Port star Butters learns AFL tribunal fate
Port Adelaide star and Brownlow Medal fancy Zak Butters has been cleared for colliding with Western Bulldogs star Joel Freijah.
Swifts back in finals hunt with big win over Lightning
The NSW Swifts have produced a 36-23 second half to romp their way to a 14-goal Super Netball win over Sunshine Coast in Sydney.
Gritty Giants heap more misery on battling Bombers
Former Essendon spearhead Jake Stringer has kicked three goals as the Giants pulled off a thrilling comeback to defeat the Bombers in western Sydney.
City sink rivals Victory, secure ALW grand final spot
Melbourne City have booked the first spot in the ALW grand final with a fine goal from teenager Shelby McMahon settling the second leg against the Victory.
Marzhew bags five as Dragons cop 13th-straight loss
St George Illawarra's winless run has stretched to 13 games following a big loss to Newcastle at Wollongong's WIN Stadium.
‘Going to be shattered’: Cowboys halfback out of Origin
Tom Dearden's State of Origin hopes are in tatters with news the Queensland playmaker will miss up to eight weeks with his ankle injury.
No April Fools’ joke: Radley facing NRL ban
Sydney Roosters star Victor Radley has been hit with a one-game ban for a high tackle, a week after the match review committee cleared him of three offences.
Herbert edges closer to LIV Golf win, US Open spot
Australia's Lucas Herbert is the runaway leader of LIV Golf Virginia after shooting a nine-under 63 in the second round at Trump National in Potomac Falls.
Why NRL rules allowed for Eels’ three-point winner
Parramatta's rare three-point golden-point victory over North Queensland confused players and fans. But the NRL say the correct rules were followed.
‘Private to me’: Storm’s Bellamy keeps focus on footy
Craig Bellamy says details of his medical condition will remain private, the veteran coach preferring to talk about Melbourne's clash with Wests Tigers instead.
‘Ambush’: Raiders ready for history against Panthers
Canberra will welcome back two key stars ahead of their clash against Penrith on Sunday and coach Ricky Stuart believes his team are ready for the challenge.
Aussie Lenihan to take charge at Huddersfield Giants
Australian Jim Lenihan has been appointed head coach of Huddersfield in the Super League following the sacking of Luke Robinson.
Reinforcements for Brisbane Lions after Blues scare
Brisbane, after staving off Carlton, could welcome back two premiership mainstays from injury for their grand final rematch with Geelong at the Gabba.
‘There’s a model that works’: Voss on Gabba near miss
How Carlton front up against the Western Bulldogs in the next round will be telling after they came from 49 points behind to give the Lions an almighty scare.
Thunderbirds smash Firebirds and soar into top spot
The Adelaide Thunderbirds have powered their way to the top of the Super Netball ladder on percentage with a 65-45 demolition of West Coast Fever in Perth.
‘Familiar narrative’ as Blues’ Gabba rally falls short
Under-pressure Carlton coach Michael Voss says his men can't be content with a Gabba near-miss after threatening to pull off a giant comeback against Brisbane.
Moses strikes gold, Dearden suffers injury in thriller
North Queensland have given up a late eight-point advantage to lose to Parramatta, with Mitch Moses kicking the game-winning field goal.
Late heartbreak as brave Reds fall to Chiefs
The Queensland Reds were on the wrong end of a 12-5 penalty count, and it proved costly in their 10-point loss to the Chiefs in Brisbane.