Force hope brutal honesty can erase ill discipline
Ill discipline cost the Western Force dearly in their round-10 loss to the Reds and they hope some straight talking can bring improvement against the Crusaders.
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Dragons drop Zac Lomax after four straight losses
St George Illawarra centre Zac Lomax has been moved to reserve grade as under-pressure coach Anthony Griffin looks to address the Dragons' winless run.
Ivan Cleary gets critics’ concerns over Penrith’s form
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has conceded his team's recent weeks have been their scrappiest of the past three years, justifying questions over their form in 2023.
‘Val Meninga’ closer to Dolphins debut with Lee on ice
The Dolphins will welcome back Tesi Niu and Anthony Milford from injury against Cronulla, while centre Valynce Te Whare is on standby for Brenko Lee.
Ross Aloisi to take over reins at Brisbane Roar
Previously an assistant to brother John at the club, Ross Aloisi will take over from interim Nick Green as the new coach of A-League outfit Brisbane Roar.
Roos forward Charlie Comben could be back in 10 weeks
North Melbourne forward Charlie Comben has undergone surgery on his badly broken leg and is considered a strong chance to play again this season.
Blow for Blues as Jake Trbojevic ruled out of Origin I
Manly prop Jake Trbojevic has been ruled out for four weeks with a calf injury, ending his hopes of playing in State of Origin I for NSW.
Tasmania granted AFL team after lengthy fight
Tasmania will have a team in the AFL, after the island state was officially awarded the league's 19th licence by CEO Gillon McLachlan.
Future uncertain for Cronulla’s fit and firing Graham
Cronulla forward Wade Graham has pushed speculation of his playing future down the track, insisting he is still feeling up to the rigours of the NRL.
Wallaroos door ajar for Reds’ Kiwi recruit Dallinger
Carys Dallinger's dream was to play for the Black Ferns but she could be the Wallaroos' answer at No.10 after starring in Super W for the Queensland Reds.
Parramatta loss will be good for Ponga: Hastings
Newcastle halfback Jackson Hastings has predicted Kalyn Ponga will end up benefiting from a difficult night at the office against Parramatta.
AFL confirms Wednesday Tasmanian licence announcement
The AFL's 19th licence is confirmed with outgoing chief executive Gillon McLachlan announcing he will be in Tasmania on Wednesday.
Essendon’s Durham banned for dangerous tackle
Essendon's Sam Durham is the latest player cited under the AFL's crackdown on dangerous tackles, receiving a one-match ban for rough conduct on Mark Blicavs.
Lions in double injury blow, Power’s Duursma sidelined
Port Adelaide midfielder Xavier Duursma has a knee injury and could miss 10 weeks while Brisbane duo Dayne Zorko and Daniel Rich won't play against Carlton.
New AFL boss won’t interfere with racism investigation
Andrew Dillon intends to let the independent investigation into allegations of historic racism at Hawthorn play out without interference from the league.
Abdo intervention prompts Reynolds ref abuse charge
Josh Reynolds has been charged with contrary conduct for the abuse of referee Grant Atkins, after NRL CEO Andrew Abdo asked for the incident to be reviewed.
Support overwhelms referee as alleged attacker jailed
A hospitalised Sydney soccer referee has been overwhelmed by community kindness as his alleged attacker faces his own seismic shift.
Kenny Bromwich to play prop as Dolphins lose Nicholls
Wayne Bennett says 'teams are more important than stars' as the Dolphins play Canberra on Saturday, days after missing out on signing Raiders No.6 Jack Wighton.
Kenny expresses gratitude to Koroisau ahead of meeting
Penrith hooker Mitch Kenny has thanked former teammate Apisai Koroisau for his rise ahead of the Panthers' clash against Wests Tigers.
Ruptured ACL best thing for my career: Manly’s Saab
Jason Saab says his 2022 season-ending ruptured ACL was just what his career needed, allowing him to bulk up on field and grow up off it.
Lion Neale expects hot Dockers in Gabba test
Fremantle arrive in Brisbane in a precarious position after a 2-4 season start but Lions co-captain Lachie Neale says the Dockers midfield still poses a threat.
Victory, Roar playing for pride in ALM
Melbourne Victory and Brisbane Roar will face off in a clash of A-League Men cellar dwellars to bring their respective seasons to a close.
Focused Western Force keen to turn the tables on Reds
The Western Force were crushed 71-20 by Queensland in round two, and they're keen to make amends in a rematch at Suncorp Stadium.
Juric hopes Cortnee Vine has more time to shine in ALW
Sydney FC winger Cortnee Vine will play a big role in the A-League Women grand final but there is uncertainty over whether she sticks around next season.
Adelaide, Collingwood sweating on pivotal pair
Adelaide's Rory Laird and Collingwood's Steele Sidebottom have been named for Sunday's AFL clash despite lingering fitness worries over the star pair.
Medina wins Margaret River Pro for first time
Brazil's Gabriel Medina has pulled off a stunning ride in the final of the World Surf League's Margaret River Pro to defeat American Griffin Colapinto.
Carlton coach Voss hits out a ‘crazy’ AFL rule
Carlton coach Michael Voss believes the need to omit a player for them to be the AFL sub is the "craziest rule he's ever seen".
National cabinet leaders agree on economic reforms
State and territory leaders have agreed on changes to health systems, the NDIS and other areas at the latest national cabinet meeting.
Martin, Tigers not far off best says coach Hardwick
Dustin Martin is a "spirit level" at Richmond, Damien Hardwick says, with the AFL coach confident a big game is looming for his star man and the Tigers.
Eels sign Davey from Dogs, Roosters land English flyer
Andrew Davey has confirmed an immediate switch from Canterbury to Parramatta, while the Sydney Roosters have signed English winger Lewis Murphy.
RA step in to support Drua amid Fiji finance worries
Board members at Fiji's rugby governing body have been forced to step down amid financial problems, leaving Rugby Australia to support Fijiana Drua in Super W.