Demons to challenge Pickett suspension at AFL tribunal
Melbourne will head to the AFL tribunal to challenge Kysaiah Pickett's one-match ban, while Carlton have accepted Lachie Fogarty's suspension.
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Cowboys centre Laybutt out for season with ACL tear
Scans have confirmed North Queensland centre Zac Laybutt has ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament and will not play again in the 2024 NRL season.
Fit-again Lion Answerth gets kick out of injury woes
Noah Answerth used his time in rehabilitation to strip back a kicking technique the Brisbane Lions defender figured was the weakness costing him an AFL spot.
Walsh gives Broncos a boost, but training scare for Mam
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh is on track for a speedy return, but Ezra Mam raised fears ahead of the Broncos-Dolphins' clash after limping out of training.
Storm blows into Brisbane as Hunter stalks top 100
Storm Hunter has emerged from a tough injury run to spearhead Australia's Billie Jean King Cup qualification tie against Mexico in Brisbane.
AFL ponders punishment for Finlayson’s homophobic slur
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon won't compare the seriousness of Jeremy Finlayson's homophobic slur to a racist insult as the league ponders a punishment.
Court to probe Nazi links to soccer ‘Hitler salute’
Lawyers for three men not known to each other have denied alleged salutes made at the 2022 Australia Cup final have links to Nazi Germany.
Exum forces OT with buzzer-beating three as Mavs win
Dante Exum and Kyrie Irving have played key roles as Dallas claimed a crucial overtime win over Houston, while Josh Giddey starred for the Thunder.
Balmain, Kangaroos Test great Keith Barnes dies aged 89
Former Australian Test captain and Balmain Tigers legend Keith Barnes has died at the age of 89.
Three-game ban for Latrell as heat ramps up on Souths
South Sydney will be without the suspended Latrell Mitchell for the next three NRL games, placing yet more scrutiny on under-pressure coach Jason Demetriou.
Great Scott still believes ahead of 23rd Masters tilt
Teeing up for an amazing 90th successive major championship, Australia's only Masters winner Adam Scott believes he can reign again at Augusta National.
Supercars champion Kostecki returns to race for Erebus
Reigning Supercars champion Brodie Kostecki will make a shock return for the next round in New Zealand after settling his dispute with Erebus Motorsport.
Canberra duo Savage and Kris seeking ‘Leipana’ status
Canberra winger Xavier Savage is inspired to link up with left-edge partner Sebastian Kris to emulate the Raiders' old duo of Joey Leilua and Jordan Rapana .
SA shines again as AFL’s Gather Round goes bigger
Gather Round was bigger and better in 2024 than the original edition, as the two local teams experienced contrasting fortunes in front of big crowds.
Canberra’s kids slice up Parramatta for comfortable win
Canberra have delivered the perfect response to back-to-back NRL losses, thrashing Parramatta 41-8 at GIO Stadium to move to 3-2 for the season.
Pies withstand Hawks challenge in Gather Round thriller
Tom Mitchell starred against his former side as Collingwood held off a late challenge from Hawthorn to post their second win of the AFL season.
Payten confused over Townsend’s hip-drop sin-binning
North Queensland coach Todd Payten has questioned why Chad Townsend was sin-binned for a hip drop against Gold Coast, joining a long list of confused coaches.
Cowboys beat Titans to add to Hasler’s nightmare start
North Queensland have beaten Gold Coast 35-22 in Townsville, leaving the Titans as the only winless team in the NRL after five rounds.
Saints hold on for gripping comeback win over Tigers
St Kilda first overcame a dire opening half and then held on grimly in the last few minutes for a seven-point win over Richmond at Norwood Oval.
Finlayson apologises for homophobic slur in AFL game
Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finlayson is under AFL investigation and has apologised for making a homophobic comment to an Essendon player.
Suns coach glimpses bright future despite loss to GWS
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says he was encouraged by performances among his younger brigade in a loss to GWS in the Adelaide Hills.
GWS aces Greene, Hogan fire in win over Gold Coast
GWS captain Toby Greene has kicked five goals in a 28-point win over Gold Coast in the Adelaide Hills.
Roosters players maintain Jennings should be celebrated
Sydney Roosters star Angus Crichton has rejected claims Michael Jennings' 300th game shouldn't be celebrated, after the player's return from a drug suspension.
Latrell Mitchell charged, facing minimum 3-game ban
South Sydney's woes continue to mount, with fullback Latrell Mitchell now facing a NRL ban of up to four weeks.
Unsung Northeast joins Bradman club with Lord’s record
Sam Northeast, who's never played cricket for England, has recorded the highest-ever triple ton at Lord's - and joined an elite club headed by Don Bradman.
Injured Flegler targets grudge match against Broncos
Dolphins prop Thomas Flegler is nursing an injured shoulder but vowed to do everything possible to be fit for next week's clash with his former club Brisbane.
Unsung Warrior Egan deserves Origin shot: Webster
Warriors coach Andrew Webster says it's time Wayde Egan's talent earned him a spot in the conversation for NSW State of Origin side.
Popovic won’t let his future distract from Victory push
Melbourne Victory coach Tony Popovic is out of contract at season's end but wants talks on his future to wait until their A-League Men silverware tilt is over.
Chiefs crush Moana Pasifika in Super response
The Chiefs have returned to the Super Rugby Pacific winners list thanks to a 56-point thrashing of Moana Pasifika in Hamilton.
Da Silva soars late for Victory derby win over City
Melbourne Victory remain in the hunt for an A-League Men top-two berth after coming from a goal down to beat rivals Melbourne City 2-1.
Dolphins suffer injury crisis in win over Wests Tigers
The Dolphins lost Herbie Farnworth, Thomas Flegler and Felise Kaufusi to injury in a 26-16 win over Wests Tigers, orchestrated by half Isaiya Katoa.