Demons adapt to AFL Gather Round curtain-raiser role
Melbourne take on Essendon in the first match of a double-header at a sold-out Adelaide Oval before Port Adelaide host the Western Bulldogs.
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Manly motivated by replays of brawl and war stories
Manly used replays and war stories from the 2011 Battle of Brookvale to help inspire them to their physical 18-8 win over Melbourne in the NRL.
It’s a disgrace if Sydney FC miss ALM finals: Le Fondre
Adam Le Fondre says his Sydney FC teammates know missing the A-League Men top six isn't acceptable.
Souths forward Arrow targets title, driven by history
After leaving spiritual home Redfern Oval behind, Rabbitohs forward Jai Arrow says appreciation of club history is galvanising the team's title quest this term.
Dragons’ Mbye says future’s not tied to fate of coach
Moses Mbye is off contract for the first time in his NRL career, but says his future is not tied to what happens to St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin.
Lions maul Kangaroos in Adelaide Hills cakewalk
Brisbane key forwards Joe Daniher and Eric Hipwood have enjoyed a day out in the Adelaide Hills at North Melbourne's expense in Gather Round.
Walker earns high praise, Warriors add to Cowboys’ woes
The Warriors have prevailed against North Queensland 22-14, with Dylan Walker winding back the clock at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland.
Injuries ultimate test for Bulldogs: Coach Ciraldo
The loss of Josh Addo-Carr and Viliame Kikau to long-term injuries will provide a stiff test for Canterbury's club culture, coach Cameron Ciraldo says.
Eddie Jones forced to make several Wallabies changes
Coach Eddie Jones has been forced to make several changes to his squad for the Wallabies' first camp of this all-important Rugby World Cup year.
Fagan praises Indigenous players for racism response
Charlie Cameron has become the latest AFL player to stand up strongly against racist abuse, starring in the Brisbane Lions' thumping of North Melbourne.
Fagan, Clarkson want other states to have Gather Round
The undoubted success of Gather Round is sparking discussion about what the AFL should do next, with South Australia keen to hold on to the concept.
Cleary’s golden boot sinks Knights in NRL thriller
Penrith have scraped past Newcastle 16-15 in a tense NRL clash after Nathan Cleary slotted two field goals, including the winner in extra time.
Essendon revival continues with victory over Melbourne
Essendon have claimed their biggest scalp under new coach Brad Scott, downing AFL flag fancies Melbourne by 27 points in their Gather Round clash in Adelaide.
Broncos blitz Titans in Qld derby to hit NRL summit
A second-half blitz by Brisbane has put the Broncos back on top of the NRL, defeating Gold Coast 43-26 in front of a sell-out crowd at CBUS Super Stadium.
AFL ‘Gather Round’ to stay in South Australia
The AFL has struck a three-year deal with the South Australian government to keep 'Gather Round' in the state until at least 2026.
Waratahs snap four-game Super Rugby Pacific losing run
The NSW Waratahs have broken a four-game losing streak with a 36-16 bonus-point win over the Western Force to keep their Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes alive.
Wanderers beat Victory to end six-year ALM finals exile
The Western Sydney Wanderers are heading to the A-League Men finals with a 2-1 win over Melbourne Victory.
Marshall inspires Port to a comeback win over Bulldogs
Port Adelaide attacker Todd Marshall has kicked two late goals in his side's 14-point victory against the Western Bulldogs.
Frizell’s blunt message to Panther Luai: Get a hair tie
Newcastle's Tyson Frizell insists he did not intentionally pull Jarome Luai's hair in the loss to Penrith, and has advised the five-eighth to buy a hair tie.
Angry Port Adelaide coach slams Horne-Francis critics
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says people booing and criticising Jason Horne-Francis should be embarrassed.
Captain Tino says he let Titans down with sin-binning
Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has challenged himself to be a better leader after getting sin-binned at a crucial time in the NRL loss to Brisbane.
Payne Haas has no interest in an 80-minute NRL role
Brisbane powerhouse Payne Haas has dismissed the idea he could be an 80-minute NRL player, saying he's more than happy with his current minutes for the Broncos.
NSW Waratahs believers again after finding their spark
The NSW Waratahs believe they've turned a corner after climbing to the cusp of the top eight with a Super Rugby Pacific bonus-point win over the Western Force.
Liam Martin’s ‘mystery’ injury a concern: Ivan Cleary
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has expressed his concern over representative back-rower Liam Martin's inability to shake off a recurrent hamstring problem.
Wallabies on edge ahead of first camp under Eddie Jones
Coach Eddie Jones has been forced to make several changes to his squad for the Wallabies' first camp of this all-important Rugby World Cup year.
Shaneice Swain earns WNBA Magic moment
Cairns teenager Shaneice Swain has been snapped up by the Los Angeles Sparks, in a WNBA draft that took Aliyah Boston to Indiana Fever as pick No.1.
Sydney’s Lance Franklin ruled out of Tigers AFL clash
Sydney will be without superstar forward Lance Franklin for their clash with Richmond after he failed to recover from a knock to his knee.
Lions star racially abused as AFL investigation widens
Brisbane star Charlie Cameron has been racially abused online with the Lions the third club in a 24-hour span to detail the vilification of players.
Bulldog Mahoney’s message to Eels: Come and get me
Canterbury hooker Reed Mahoney is looking forward to the chance to become Parramatta's villain when he meets his old side on Sunday.
Cranky Reynolds ‘hates losing’, vows Broncos response
Brisbane skipper Adam Reynolds says the competition leaders have learned vital lessons from their first loss of the season as the Gold Coast Titans await.
Swepson takes three for Aust A in NZ tour match draw
Mitchell Swepson took Australia A's only three wickets before their clash with New Zealand A petered out into a draw in Lincoln.