New baby and a flag as McRae treasures special day
Collingwood coach Craig McRae masterminded the Magpies' first premiership in 13 years just hours after his wife gave birth to his daughter.
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Heroic Howe played out AFL decider with broken ribs
After a big bump from Charlie Cameron left him on the ground, Collingwood defender Jeremy Howe overcame three broken ribs to win his first AFL grand final.
Nick Daicos delights in adding to family flag haul
Nick Daicos has erased the disappointment of injury and missing out on the Brownlow Medal by claiming an AFL premiership with Collingwood.
Cox savours becoming second American to win AFL decider
Nine years after being scouted in Texas, Collingwood ruck Mason Cox has become the second American-born AFL premiership player.
Pies plot for more AFL flags after epic grand final
After claiming the AFL premiership, Collingwood have belief they are perfectly placed to handle the chasing pack and push for back-to-back flags.
Heartbroken Lions believe they’re just getting started
Brisbane are hurting from a gut-wrenching AFL grand final loss but the Lions' leaders believe the club can contend for years to come.
NRL’s two contrasting COVID babies set for grand final
Penrith and Brisbane entered the 2020 COVID shutdown as the NRL's young and talented, but their paths from then to the 2023 decider have differed significantly.
Panthers’ hooker Mitch Kenny comes of age in 2023
Mitch Kenny has gone from Penrith's deputy at dummy-half to their main man in 2023, and now he's in for a test facing up to Brisbane's fearsome middle forwards.
Wallabies closer to World Cup exit after Fiji victory
The Wallabies' World Cup hopes remain on life support after Fiji sent them ever closer to elimination with their heart-stopping victory over Georgia.
Broncos must replicate 2006 defence in GF: Peter Ryan
Peter Ryan, the Brisbane defensive coach in 2006 when the cub last won a grand final, says contact, connection and line speed will be crucial for the Broncos.
Journeyman Markov embraces unique ride to AFL pinnacle
Oleg Markov missed out on AFL premierships at Richmond, was cut after two seasons at Gold Coast but has now grabbed a flag on his AFL lifeline at Collingwood.
‘Monster’ Opetaia’s statement in brutal title defence
Australia's Jai Opetaia has dominated Englishman Jordan Thompson, retaining his Ring and IBF world cruiserweight titles in London with a fourth-round stoppage.
Police praise fan behaviour as Magpies bask in AFL flag
Collingwood fans partied into the night after snaring a 16th premiership with a four-point AFL grand final win over Brisbane at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Jones not solely to blame for Wallabies’ Cup woes
A bonus point win over Portugal will extend the Wallabies' World Cup by a week but not everyone thinks Eddie Jones is to blame for their precarious position.
Unlucky Adams not forgotten in Magpies’ flag party
Taylor Adams and Daniel McStay missed Collingwood's AFL grand final win over Brisbane through injury but have been lauded by teammates in the aftermath.
Johnson claims Players’ Champion after missing Dally M
Shaun Johnson and Teagan Berry have been voted the NRL and NRLW's best players by their peers, days after missing out at the Dally M Medal counts.
Debates rages over contentious advantage in grand final
Brisbane Lions star Hugh McCluggage believes the MCG crowd noise meant Zac Bailey could not have known a crucial free kick was paid in the AFL grand final.
Lions teammates back Zorko’s bid to play next season
Brisbane Lions stars Hugh McCluggage and Harris Andrews believe veteran Dayne Zorko still has plenty to offer the beaten grand finalists next year.
Sidebottom on nailing biggest kick of his AFL career
Steele Sidebottom's booming goal from outside 50m proved the match winner in Collingwood's epic grand final win over Brisbane.
Back injury almost derailed Tom Mitchell’s AFL flag bid
Prolific midfielder Tom Mitchell's back injury flared during September and almost had disastrous consequences for Collingwood in their AFL premiership tilt.
NSW Police looking into brawl at Koori Knockout event
NSW Police are looking into a brawl at the Koori Knockout competition between two rival teams, which allegedly involved NRL star Josh Addo-Carr.
AFL grand final ratings fall short of Matildas
The AFL grand final battle between Collingwood and Brisbane was a ratings hit, becoming the most-watched program this year outside of the Women's World Cup.
Pendlebury soaks up second flag as 400 club beckons
Scott Pendlebury played a vital leadership role as Collingwood beat Brisbane by four points in Saturday's pulsating grand final.
Dellavedova, Goulding fire, United stay unbeaten in NBL
A 15-point run in the final quarter was enough to get Melbourne United home against Adelaide and complete their perfect 2-0 start to the NBL season.
Business as usual for rugby league finals despite heat
The NRL on Sunday said it did not expect to enact its heat policy for the men's and women's grand finals despite 36C temperatures.
Lions cut plucky Hawks down to size in AFLW
Brisbane have continue their charge to the finals by snatching a fourth consecutive win with a 27-point victory over Hawthorn.
Knights win back-to-back NRLW titles, silence doubters
Newcastle have come from behind to defeat Gold Coast 24-18 in a nailbiting NRLW grand final to clinch back-to-back premierships.
Cook stirs Phoenix in runaway NBL defeat of Perth
A ferocious Tyler Cook dunk has sparked South East Melbourne Phoenix, who have beaten the Perth Wildcats 110-99 in the NBL behind a dominant third quarter.
Snapshot for round five of the AFLW season
A look at round five of the AFLW season, where Melbourne and Adelaide maintained their unbeaten starts and the winless Western Bulldogs came under fire.
Unbeaten Crows skip past Gold Coast in AFLW win
Danielle Ponter kicked two goals in her 50th AFLW game as Adelaide posted a fifth-straight win with a convincing 32-point triumph over Gold Coast.
Griffiths may quit as coach of NRLW champions Newcastle
Ron Griffiths has inspired Newcastle to back-to-back NRLW titles but he may have coached the side for the last time.