AFL strikes $2.2 billion pay deal with players
The AFL has struck an historic $2.2 billion pay deal with players featuring significant wage rises for men's and women's footballers and a longer AFLW season.
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Wearing rivals’ jerseys nothing new: Storm’s Bellamy
Melbourne players wearing Penrith jerseys at training prompted a strong reaction but Storm coach Craig Bellamy insists it's a regular occurrence for his side.
Warriors must build on Knights thrashing: Webster
Warriors coach Andrew Webster knows replicating last week's winning performance against Newcastle may not be enough to seal a place in the NRL grand final.
Protege Lohmann happy to bide time at Brisbane Lions
Fringe small forward Kai Lohmann will stay in Brisbane and continue his AFL education alongside Charlie Cameron after opting against a move back to Victoria.
Armstrong’s NBL move helps Taipan reach Giddey heights
A longtime teammate of Josh Giddey, Taran Armstrong has cut short his college career and returned to the NBL in an effort to join his friend in the NBA.
To’o and Crichton prepare for emotional last hurrah
Stephen Crichton says telling Brian To'o he'd signed with Canterbury was the hardest part of leaving Penrith, as the Panthers pair prepare to go separate ways.
Port chairman backs coach Hinkley after finals flop
Port Adelaide chairman David Koch is backing coach Ken Hinkley despite a straight-sets exit from the AFL finals.
Questions hang over Magpies ahead of Giants prelim test
Collingwood will start as favourites in front of a loud pro-Magpies MCG crowd on Friday night holding no fears for GWS and their surging finals campaign.
Fittler to be made to wait on NSW coaching future
Brad Fittler is unlikely to be told at September's NSW Rugby League board meeting whether he has retained his job as Blues State of Origin coach.
Inexperienced Blues to ride the wave of AFL prelim
Former Swan George Hewett is a rare Blue with preliminary final experience but is adamant Carlton can attack their clash with Brisbane on the front foot.
Richmond confirm Adem Yze as Hardwick’s successor
Richmond have confirmed experienced Melbourne assistant Adem Yze as their new permanent senior coach.
Giants prepare for Daicos as Blues swing selection axe
GWS coach Adam Kingsley says if Collingwood young gun Nick Daicos is allowed to, he will play well on his return from injury in their preliminary final.
New Tigers coach Yze sets sights on top-four finish
As first-year coach Adam Kingsley leads GWS into a once-unlikely preliminary final, new Richmond mentor Adem Yze outlines his dream of replicating that feat.
Magpies edge GWS to soar into AFL grand final
Collingwood have advanced to next week's AFL season decider after posting a dramatic one-point win over GWS in Friday night's preliminary final.
History suggests preliminary finals aren’t predictable
The NRL's preliminary finals shape up as the most predictable in years, but history suggests both matches are rarely straight forward.
NRLW’s Broncos doing it for teammates Hunt, Gould
Brisbane's NRLW side will have Toni Hunt and Lavinia Gould in their hearts when they run out for this weekend's semi-final.
Alexander steps down as NSW Origin overhaul looms
Brad Fittler has pitched several changes to his NSW State of Origin support staff for 2024, with Greg Alexander and Paul McGregor having already stepped down.
All Black’s kicking advice for Melbourne’s Meaney
Feedback from rugby star Jordie Barrett could help turn things around for Nick Meaney after a wayward night with the boot for the Storm No.1 in the NRL semi.
‘I needed boot up backside’: Palasia on Broncos axing
Ahead of Brisbane's NRL preliminary final against the Warriors, Broncos prop Keenan Palasia says being dropped mid-season kicked his campaign into gear.
Imitation game: Panthers admire Storm’s jersey gee-up
Melbourne's attempts to prepare themselves for Penrith have led to the club's reserves donning imitation Panthers jerseys.
Lightning-bound Watson hopes for netball pay deal soon
Australian Diamonds captain Liz Watson feels for her fellow Super Netball players as uncertainty surrounds the sport's looming pay-deal deadline.
Kelly brings ‘edge’ but no bitterness in NBL return
Coach Mike Kelly says he holds no grudge with his former club Cairns as he plots to rise from the ashes on his NBL return with South East Melbourne Phoenix.
Horsburgh pens long-term NRL deal with Raiders
Corey Horsburgh's long-term future is at Canberra after the lock inked a four-year extension with the Green Machine.
Wallabies lose young gun Jorgensen with fractured leg
The Wallabies will name an injury replacement after uncapped teenage flyer Max Jorgensen suffered a fractured leg at training, ending his Rugby World Cup.
Iceman cometh: how Broncos’ Carrigan battled ACL tear
An ice machine and a steely mindset helped Brisbane's Patrick Carrigan battle back from an ACL injury to establish himself as one of the NRL's best forwards.
Cricketer accused of ‘stealthing’ condom in ‘wild’ sex
An allegation a Sri Lankan cricketer secretly removed his condom during sex with a woman in a "vulnerable" position should be believed, a court has heard.
Form question lingers as fit Nick Daicos fires on track
Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos will return in place of Taylor Adams for the preliminary final against GWS after a stint on the sidelines with a knee injury.
Guru, linchpin and ratbag: Reynolds loving Broncos role
Brisbane's Adam Reynolds has found the perfect combination of on-field guide and off-field mentor and larrikin ahead of the preliminary final with the Warriors.
Cricket star breaks down with cops over rape allegation
Sri Lankan international cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka was in tears during a police interview after being arrested for raping a Tinder date at her Sydney home.
Wallabies face tough World Cup road after Fiji loss
Coach Eddie Jones says he always thought taking on the Wallabies job would be hard but a historic World Cup pool round exit would see the team hit a new low.
How 2020 GF loss gave Penrith last piece of the puzzle
Penrith's ruthless attitude was born out of a grand final loss to Melbourne, with players walked over by the Storm in 2020 and taught how to play big games.