Mulitalo in tears after Graham’s retirement call
Wade Graham's decision to retire left his teammate Ronaldo Mulitalo in tears, such is the respect the co-captain commands at Cronulla.
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No regrets for Nic Naitanui as Eagles ruck star retires
West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui says he has exhausted every avenue to keep his AFL career alive following a serious achilles tendon injury.
Spain, Sweden set for high pressure World Cup semi
Sweden coach Peter Gerhardssen says the first Women's World Cup semi-final, an all-Euro clash with Spain, will display "lovely football".
McCartin calls time in AFL after concussion battle
Sydney defender Paddy McCartin has announced his AFL retirement because of concussion issues after 63 games with the Swans and St Kilda.
NRL footy boss backs controversial Cody Walker try
Graham Annesley has strongly defended some refereeing decisions from the weekend, including an onside call allowing South Sydney's Cody Walker to score a try.
Injured Wingard faces surgery with AFL career in limbo
Out-of-contract Hawthorn forward Chad Wingard will undergo surgery on a ruptured achilles tendon with no certainty over his playing future next season.
Matildas pile pressure on England, coy on Kerr minutes
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson insists England are the favourites in their Women's World Cup semi-final, while he's yet to decide if Sam Kerr will start.
Australia Cup giantkillers learn their last-16 fate
The draw for the Australia Cup last-16 has produced two all A-League Men ties and sent Campbelltown City, who knocked out holders Macarthur, to Melbourne.
Walker’s Roosters teammates content to wait on return
Sam Walker made his return to the field in the NSW Cup on Sunday but his Sydney Roosters teammates know that's no guarantee he'll play first-grade this weekend.
Knights’ Hastings injury only minor, may play this week
Jackson Hastings could play this weekend after scans revealed he suffered only minor ankle damage against Canterbury.
Matildas not drawn on England Women’s World Cup rivalry
The Matildas aren't buying into the national rivalry with England ahead of their Women's World Cup semi-final but can take heart from having beaten them.
Docker Sturt’s stressful journey earns him 2024 deal
Fremantle forward Sam Sturt has booted seven goals over the past fortnight to prove he has what it takes to shine in the AFL arena.
PM waves away concerns about Matildas public holiday
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says regardless of the final result, the nation must celebrate the Matildas for their "extraordinary" World Cup.
Jarrod Croker explains decision to make NRL retirement
Canberra's Jarrod Croker says it's time to end his NRL career, admitting his body isn't able to continue with the pressures of training for another year.
Cameron Smith seals LIV Golf success in New Jersey
Cameron Smith has won again, taking out LIV Golf Bedminster at Trump National Golf Club by seven shots and helping Australia's Ripper GC to a team victory.
Swans run over Suns to climb into AFL top eight
Sydney have fought off a determined Gold Coast challenge to run away to a 24-point victory and continue their late-season surge towards a finals spot.
Rabbitohs back in NRL top eight after Dragons win
South Sydney have been given a minor scare before returning to the NRL top eight with a 26-14 win over St George Illawarra in Cairns.
Warriors beat Wests Tigers to boost NRL top-four hopes
The Warriors have all but secured an NRL top-four finals berth with a surprisingly tough win over Wests Tigers.
Lions survive Crows AFL comeback in tense Gabba win
Brisbane have clung on in a tense six-point win against a valiant Adelaide to ensure their AFL top-two aspirations remain alive.
Matildas beat France on penalties, into World Cup semis
The Matildas have beaten France 7-6 in a history-making penalty shootout to reach the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup for the first time.
Fagan confident Gunston injury not career-ending
Jack Gunston suffered a suspected knee injury that will likely end the Brisbane recruit's season but not his career, according to coach Chris Fagan.
Brave Gorry stars for Matildas after family loss
Katrina Gorry had a heavy heart when she converted a stunning penalty to help send Australia through to the Women's World Cup semi-finals.
Roosters’ finals hopes alive with NRL win over Dolphins
A strong second half has kept the Sydney Roosters in the hunt for an NRL finals berth, Trent Robinson's side claiming a 30-14 win over the Dolphins.
Super-sub Cortnee Vine delivers iconic Matildas win
Matildas winger Cortnee Vine stepped up to score the winning penalty in Australia's shootout with France that sealed a Women's World Cup semi-final berth.
Blues on right side of review in AFL win over Demons
Carlton survived a late Melbourne fightback to post a four-point victory in a huge boost to their chances of ending a decade-long AFL finals drought.
England beat Colombia, set up WC semi-final vs Matildas
England will play Australia for a place in the Women's World Cup final after defeating Colombia 2-1 in Sydney.
Unwell Mackenzie Arnold pulls through for Matildas
Unwell Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold delivered a heroic performance against France to steer Australia through to the Women's World Cup semi-finals.
Matildas ready to keep World Cup dream time rolling
The Matildas are ready to keep the good times rolling against England after reaching the Women's World Cup semi-finals for the first time by beating France.
Blues coach Voss backs crucial touched ball decision
Carlton coach Michael Voss believes Caleb Marchbank did get a hand to Christian Petracca's shot in the crucial moment of the nail-biting win over Melbourne.
Matildas draw on heartbreak, past greats in triumph
The Matildas have drawn on their past heartbreaks and the path laid by those before them to deliver when it counts in a penalty shootout.
Matildas to ponder Sam Kerr start in WWC semi-final
Sam Kerr played 65 minutes plus penalties against France and focus will turn to whether she can start Australia's Women's World Cup semi-final against England.