Richards leads Bulldogs inclusions for big Hawks clash
The ladder-leading Western Bulldogs have made four changes for their big Norwood Oval match on Saturday against Hawthorn.
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Collingwood back Nick Daicos to return and deliver
Nick Daicos and Scott Pendlebury are due to return for Collingwood against Fremantle and forward Beau McCreery is confident they are ready to make an impact.
Collard denies slur allegations at AFL Tribunal
St Kilda forward Lance Collard will wait to learn his fate after denying allegations at the AFL Tribunal that he used a homophobic slur against an opponent.
‘Maintain the rage’: Demons coach challenges players
Melbourne coach Steven King says his players must maintain the rage to keep the momentum gained from three wins in four games to start their AFL season.
Manly won’t overlook St George Illawarra’s desperation
Kieran Foran is preparing Manly for a tough game against a desperate St George Illawarra team yet to win an NRL game in 2026.
Big call: Hannay has no regrets over Brimson switch
Gold Coast coach Josh Hannay had locked in AJ Brimson as his No.6 for the season, but has revealed why he changed tack after just three rounds into the NRL.
Savage set for lengthy sideline stint with ankle injury
Winger Xavier Savage will miss about eight weeks of NRL action as Canberra try to get their season going against South Sydney in Perth.
It’s been hard: Flanagan vows to turn Dragons around
Shane Flanagan insists he is still the right man to turn St George Illawarra around, while knowing he needs wins fast to keep his job as Dragons coach.
Daniels’ Hawks sweat on top-six, Thunder No.1 again
Dyson Daniels' Atlanta missed a chance to guarantee their post-season participation in a second-straight home loss, this time to Donovan Mitchell's Cleveland.
Lions’ All-Australian boost as hot Roos await
Two integral Brisbane Lions should return to face a confident North Melbourne, who were unlucky to settle for a draw when they met last season.
Major Tom takes No.7 reins as Broncos veteran scratched
New Brisbane half Tom Duffy has the organising and kicking ability to shine in the hot seat against North Queensland after Adam Reynolds was ruled out.
Whatever it takes: Port’s sights set on top draftee
Coach Josh Carr says Port Adelaide will do whatever it takes to land potential No.1 draftee Dougie Cochrane despite changes to the AFL draft bidding system.
Patient Aussie ousts ‘idol’ to begin Bells defence
Defending champion Isabella Nichols and world champion Molly Picklum are the last Australians standing at the Bells Beach WSL season opener.
Sharks suffer centre blow with scans not kind to Ramien
Cronulla's backline depth will be tested after scans showed centre Jesse Ramien suffered a grade-two medial ligament tear.
New age Tigers out to end wait for three on the spin
Wests Tigers haven't won three-straight NRL games in eight seasons. Could they break that hoodoo against Newcastle?
Redmayne ignores retirement call to reach milestone
Urged to retire by Sydney FC last year, goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne tells AAP why he defied the advice to bring up 300 A-League Men games.
Giant awakes: CQ NRL bid stakes expansion claim
The Central Queensland NRL bid is ready to ramp up its push to be the 20th NRL team with financial clout and a bedrock rugby league case as foundations.
‘Be patient’: Baker-Finch’s tip for beastly Augusta
Golf great Ian Baker-Finch says it's imperative to get off to a fast start at the Masters as four Australians bid to break the nation's 13-year title drought.
Pallister hat-trick as Dolphins look good for Glasgow
A host of top swimmers, headed by Lani Pallister, demonstrated at the Australian Open they're in good shape in Commonwealth Games year.
Ciraldo not looking too far ahead about Xerri’s future
Cameron Ciraldo sees no point addressing Bronson Xerri's future at Canterbury as the centre prepares for his comeback from a "rocky patch" out of the NRL side.
Lomax set for island time while Brumbies pair return
Zac Lomax could make his long-awaited Super Rugby Pacific debut in Fiji while Brumbies stars Allan Alaalatoa and Lachlan Lonergan are back from serious injury.
‘Kiss of life, Kiss of death’: no qualms with scrutiny
Les Kiss expects to be held to account ahead of his transition from Reds to Wallabies coach later this year and admits his side need to rediscover their mojo.
Aussie distance star gunning for nationals trifecta
Charting her path to the Commonwealth Games, middle-distance star Jessica Hull is set for a gruelling campaign at the Australian athletics championships.
Ex-NRL star cleared to punch on after assault charges
Disgraced former NRL player Curtis Scott will be allowed to participate in a bare-knuckle fight after he denied assaulting a teenager and a police officer.
Star Collingwood duo declared fit to face Fremantle
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has cleared a star duo to return from injury in Friday night's clash against Fremantle in Adelaide.
Dillon, Malinauskas haggle over AFL Gather Round deal
This is the last year of the current AFL Gather Round deal and there's no indication yet when a new agreement might be announced.
‘Nipping at heels’: new deal but no rest for key Bronco
Cory Paix is riding high after inking a contract extension but hard lessons from the past have him steeled to raise the bar to hang onto his hooking role.
Special bond, heartbreaking loss behind Twidle’s debut
If not for the kindness of a local footy coach in Brisbane, Apa Twidle knows he would never have made it all to the way to the bright lights of the NRL.
Purdue fulfils childhood dream in staying a Cowboy
Jaxon Purdue wants to pick the brain of his childhood idol Johnathan Thurston more after inking a mega four-year deal to stay with North Queensland.
‘Finally worked it out’: Pickett’s light-bulb moment
Jake Lever has shone a light on a fresh aspect of explosive Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett's game that his teammates are relishing this season.
RA’s Mass gain: in-demand prop knocks back Irish offer
Powerhouse Reds prop Massimo De Lutiis has described how he agonised over the call to re-sign with Rugby Australia despite strong Irish interest.