Crucial Sunday looms before Blues pick Origin I squad
NSW will have to wait until after the final game of round 12 to be certain of the backline they will take into State of Origin I against Queensland in Adelaide.
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North to review crucial error after Swans snatch win
A last-minute interchange infringment has led to Sydney posting a thrilling three-point AFL victory over North Melbourne before a stunned Marvel Stadium crowd.
Bulldogs cruise past Crows for fifth straight AFL win
The Western Bulldogs have claimed a fifth consecutive win as they chase a top-four AFL spot, making light work of Adelaide with a 45-point victory.
Ponga HIA scare in Sharks’ victory over Knights
Nicho Hynes furthered his State of Origin case and Kalyn Ponga was sent for a HIA as Cronulla comfortably defeated Newcastle 26-6 in Coffs Harbour.
Bulldogs thumping the ‘uppercut’ Crows needed: Nicks
Adelaide copped a reality check in a 45-point loss to the Western Bulldogs but coach Matthew Nicks hopes it can prove an important lesson.
Giants secure crucial Super Netball win over Lightning
The Giants have claimed an important 70-64 win over Sunshine Coast Lightning in their fifth-versus-sixth Super Netball battle.
Lachie Hunter, Tom Jonas hit with AFL bans
Melbourne's Lachie Hunter and Port Adelaide's Tom Jonas have attracted one-match bans over incidents in the Power's thrilling four-point win on Friday night.
Chiefs bounce back to winning form in Super Rugby
The Chiefs have wasted no time in regaining their Super Rugby Pacific mojo with a 23-12 win over the Hurricanes in Hamilton.
North boss says Hawks’ handling of racism claims ‘poor’
North Melbourne president Dr Sonja Hood has criticised Hawthorn, saying their handling of racism claims established "a monumental set of battle lines".
Electric Dockers pass AFL test with win over Geelong
Fremantle's star midfielders rose to the occasion as the Dockers defeated reigning AFL premiers Geelong by 29 points at Optus Stadium.
Brooks has a party for his 200th in 66-18 Tigers win
Luke Brooks has had one of the finest nights of his career in his 200th NRL game, as Wests Tigers racked up a record-breaking 66-18 win over North Queensland.
Kaufusi set to miss Origin as Storm beat Dolphins
The Storm beat the Dolphins 24-16 with Queensland second-rower Felise Kaufusi put on report for a high shot to leave his Origin hopes in limbo.
Cowboys adamant they can rebuild from Tigers mauling
North Queensland coach Todd Payten is adamant the 66-18 knockout blow delivered by the Wests Tigers won't kill off his team's NRL season.
Mariners surge past Adelaide, book ALM GF berth
The Central Coast Mariners' fairytale A-League Men season will continue after downing Adelaide United 4-1 on aggregate across two semi-final legs.
Suns scramble but Lions’ AFL strangehold remains
Brisbane have withstood numerous Gold Coast surges to win a ninth-straight Queensland derby, Joe Daniher booting four in the 43-point Gabba win.
Durham the hero as Bombers score dream one-point win
Essendon have broken a 13-game losing streak against Richmond, winning their Dreamtime At The 'G clash by one point with Sam Durham's last-minute goal.
Force end 14-match losing streak against Brumbies pups
The Western Force have given their Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes a huge boost with a drought-breaking win over the Brumbies in Perth.
Fa’asuamaleaui joins Kaufusi in QLD Origin purgatory
Queensland's Felise Kaufusi faces a three-game ban and will miss State of Origin I unless he can successfully contest a grade-two careless high tackle charge.
Koroisau set for Origin as Blues leave out Cook
NSW's selectors have made a late call to include Apisai Koroisau in the State of Origin squad, with the Blues set to leave out Damien Cook for Game I.
Sheens wants to meet with NRL over referees’ calls
Wests Tigers' big 66-18 win over North Queensland hasn't stopped coach Tim Sheens from being unhappy with several refereeing calls.
Fagan wary not to tamper with Daniher ‘sweet spot’
Chris Fagan is trying not to jinx the dazzling form of his Brisbane high flyer Joe Daniher after his latest four-goal haul in the win over Gold Coast.
Manchester City win the Premier League as Arsenal flop
Arsenal's defeat at Nottingham Forest has gifted Manchester City the Premier League title and given them the first leg of the treble - on their day off.
Scott says Merrett is even better than he realised
New Essendon coach Brad Scott says captain Zach Merrett, who starred in their one-point win over Richmond, is an even better player than he realised.
Hardwick fumes after ‘horrible’ Tigers fall to Bombers
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick made his thoughts clear after the Tigers struggled and fell to Essendon by one point at the MCG.
Brooks unsure on Tigers future after 200th-game heroics
Luke Brooks had his best night in Wests Tigers colours for his 200th NRL game, but he is unsure if he wants to remain at the NRL club.
Min Woo Lee falters, falls off PGA Championship pace
Min Woo Lee remains the leading Australian in a tie for 10th but has fallen seven shots off the pace during the third round of the PGA Championship in New York.
Koepka ready to make Masters amends at PGA Championship
Former world No.1 and four-time major winner Brooks Koepka will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the PGA Championship in Rochester, New York.
Tasmanian government releases details of AFL deal
The Tasmanian government has released details of its deal with the AFL to fund a new stadium in Hobart to house the league's 19th team.
Matt Renshaw won mind game to book Ashes berth
When Matt Renshaw missed out on a Cricket Australia central contract he quickly showed why he deserved to be selected for the upcoming Ashes tour.
Munster to play with fractured rib for Maroons
Cameron Munster will nurse rib and elbow injuries in Origin camp for Queensland after playing through the pain to lead the Storm to victory over the Dolphins..
One rape charge remains for Sri Lankan cricketer
Three sexual assault charges against Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka have been dropped while a fourth remains before the courts.