Tigers easy prey for Lions in Gabba mauling
Brisbane's midfield set the tone and goal-kickers queued up for a piece of the action as the Lions thrashed Richmond by 81 points at the Gabba.
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Aussie trio make final round of Wimbledon qualifiers
Aussies Storm Hunter, Olivia Gadecki and Marc Polmans have battled into the final round of qualifying, each just a match away from the Wimbledon main draw.
Dolphins’ Kaufusi ‘won’t cross line’ in Broncos clash
Dolphins hitman Felise Kaufusi, known as 'Phin Diesel', says he will target his aggression against the Broncos and not get himself in hot water with officials.
Reynolds targets Broncos title, contract extension
Having etched his name indelibly into South Sydney's history in 2014, next on Adam Reynolds' bucket list is leading a premiership-winning side at Brisbane.
Cats forward Rohan high on confidence for Swans clash
Gary Rohan's positive response to his shocking collision with Jeremy Cameron has given the Geelong speedster a confidence boost ahead of the clash with Sydney.
Warriors keen to step up again as Souths come to town
Andrew Webster's in-form Warriors will host South Sydney in round 18, looking to consolidate their top-four status against the misfiring Rabbitohs.
Pressure to perform still there: Carlton coach Voss
Even after a morale-boosting victory before the bye, Carlton coach Michael Voss admits the pressure remains firmly on at Ikon Park.
Test favourite Boland signs with Stars in Big Bash
Paceman Scott Boland will spend the next three summers playing for Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League when he is not on Test duty.
Storm’s fit-again Munster ready to tackle Panthers
Following illness, Cameron Munster is a certainty to suit up for the Storm as they look to wrest the NRL ladder lead from Penrith in a Marvel Stadium clash.
Door slightly ajar for Raider Wighton’s Origin return
Canberra star Jack Wighton still won't rule out backtracking on his representative football retirement and returning to the NSW State of Origin setup next year.
Richmond concede star forward Lynch could miss season
Richmond are prepared to keep Tom Lynch sidelined for the remainder of the AFL campaign as the star forward makes a steady return after breaking his right foot.
Hammer’s Dolphins switch, O’Sullivan puts demons to bed
Dolphins halfback Sean O'Sullivan has full confidence in his body ahead of facing Brisbane as Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow moves to centre and Kodi Nikorima to No.1.
AFL not ready to hand West Coast a priority pick
West Coast have won just three of their last 40 games, prompting discussion around whether the fallen power club deserve draft assistance from the AFL.
‘Brutal’ Origin axing won’t hurt star Shark Nicho Hynes
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says halfback Nicho Hynes remains ready to deliver for NSW despite being controversially culled from their Origin II line-up.
Eagles coach Adam Simpson digs in amid fan outrage
West Coast coach Adam Simpson is adamant he's the right man to lead the club's rebuild, despite fans of the AFL's bottom side calling for him to step aside.
Storm’s Munster to face Penrith despite ongoing illness
Melbourne are confident Cameron Munster will be available for their blockbuster clash with Penrith despite the star playmaker still battling illness.
King’s call to arms as Suns experience AFL deja vu
Ben King is relishing the sense of occasion and feels opportunity is knocking on Gold Coast's door ahead of a crucial fortnight of AFL fixtures for the club.
‘Biased’ Murray wants more Rabbitohs in Origin III
South Sydney captain Cameron Murray openly admits he's got skin in the game when calling for more Rabbitohs in NSW's squad for game three of State of Origin.
Barry Cable’s Hall of Fame removal ’25 years too late’
A woman repeatedly sexually assaulted by Australian rules identity Barry Cable says his axing from the sport's Hall of Fame took quarter of a century too long.
Skelton can bring French ‘edge’ to Wallabies pack
Will Skelton will enjoy some rare time in Wallabies camp before the Rugby Championship and hopes his superb club form can transfer to the Test arena.
Cummins and co embrace life as Ashes problem-solvers
Australia's bowlers have become Test cricket's most important problem-solvers against England's all-out Bazball attack with the bat, and they love it.
Tigers recall Laurie in glimpse into post-Brooks era
Wests Tigers have begun planning for life without Luke Brooks in 2024 and will blood a new halves pairing this weekend.
Hunt over, Broncos move on after Dragons saga
Insisting they remain confident in their current roster, Brisbane say they are not going to dwell on St George Illawarra's decision not to release Ben Hunt.
Cats heroes Bartel, Enright inducted into Hall of Fame
Jimmy Bartel and Corey Enright have become the latest Geelong legends to be added into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
Walsh cops three-game ban for ref spray, out of Origin
Brisbane's Reece Walsh has been found guilty of lashing out at referee Chris Butler during Sunday's loss to Gold Coast and will miss State of Origin III.
Williams advocates for Voice in Hall of Fame speech
Port Adelaide AFL premiership coach Mark Williams has delivered a stirring and passionate Hall of Fame induction speech to advocate for Indigenous footballers.
Stokes won’t rein in Robinson as more Ashes fire looms
England have backed Ollie Robinson to continue launching verbal grenades at Australia in the Ashes, confident it brings out the best in the quick.
Lions keep Zorko in cotton wool for Tigers clash
Dayne Zorko is back from injury but remains out of the Brisbane Lions' side as coach Chris Fagan experiments with his line-up in the hunt for an AFL flag.
Kubler seeking more ‘special moments’ at Wimbledon
After a decade navigating the hard grind of the tennis circuit Jason Kubler knows what he is looking for, steady improvement and memories that last.
Laid-back Starc will enjoy Lord’s lunch if sidelined
Mitchell Starc is so used to getting dropped by Australia that he doesn't sound too fussed about his chances of playing in the second Test.
Gardner takes eight wickets in Australia Ashes triumph
Ashleigh Gardner's record-breaking eight-wicket haul has spun Australia to an 89-run Ashes Test win over England, offering a glimpse of the team's next decade.