Giants embrace reality check as finals race heats up
GWS have refused to catastrophise in the aftermath of their heaviest defeat in six years as they look to regain lost ground when they host North Melbourne.
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Injured Petaia retained by Chargers, weighing options
The injury that prompted the Los Angeles Chargers to demote Jordan Petaia to their reserves list is only minor and the Australian is assessing his options.
Premiership mentor out of Demons’ coaching race
The race for the vacant Melbourne AFL coaching job is already narrowing, with a leading contender ruling himself out of the running.
Coach ‘not sure’ if Simonsson has played last Eels game
Disgruntled centre Bailey Simonsson is on leave from Parramatta, and coach Jason Ryles is "not too sure" if he will play for the club again.
Good golly: Molly one win from title after Tahiti test
Australian Molly Picklum stared down a pumping Teahupo'o and came out the other side to sit one win away from a maiden world surfing title.
Mitchell returns at centre in ‘spoonbowl’ clash
Gold Coast host South Sydney in a vital bottom-of-the-ladder confrontation, with the visitors welcoming back key players from injury for the clash.
Sharks rueing missed opportunity as Dragons take points
St George Illawarra have defeated Cronulla 22-14 to keep their season on life support, defeating their rivals for the first time in five years
Heeney’s high five cripples Lions in costly loss
Isaac Heeney booted five goals as Sydney dealt the Brisbane Lions a costly blow in the defending premiers' hunt for a top-four finish.
Bombers star sent to tribunal for friendly fire act
Essendon midfielder Dylan Shiel will front the tribunal for "unreasonable conduct" that put teammate Luamon Lual in a position to suffer serious injury.
Verran stars for Sharks, Warriors and Knights win
Emma Verran has dominated for Cronulla in their victory over St George Illawarra, while there were also wins for the Warriors and Newcastle in NRLW.
Australia lock in opening pair for ‘foreseeable future’
Australia captain Mitch Marsh has revealed he will open for the T20 team in the T20s against South Africa and leading into next year's World Cup.
Four sin-binned as Roosters wallop Dolphins
The Sydney Roosters have given the Dolphins a 64-12 thrashing in a fiery encounter where both sides played with 11 men after four sin-binnings.
Warriors defiant after loss, Bulldogs answer critics
The Warriors' third consecutive loss has pushed them outside the NRL's top four as the finals series approaches, but the Kiwis say the defeat won't define them.
King flies high as Suns hang on against surging Blues
Gold Coast have hung on for a 19-point win over Carlton, surviving a final-quarter onslaught from the Blues at Marvel Stadium.
Freo hail skipper’s heroics in thrilling win over Port
Fremantle captain Alex Pearce has kicked the match-winning goal with less than a minute left to sink Port Adelaide by six points.
Gold Coast closing in on maiden AFL finals berth
Gold Coast can almost lock in a maiden finals berth, but coach Damien Hardwick is refusing to look ahead to September just yet.
‘Shoosh!’: Leniu adds vim to villainy after sin bin
Sydney Roosters props Spencer Leniu and Naufahu Whyte showed real character after being sin-binned, going on to inspire a thrashing of the Dolphins.
Swans count costs of ‘massive’ Lions boilover
All-Australian ruck contender Brodie Grundy was left groggy after Sydney outplayed Brisbane to continue their impressive late-season form.
Soaring Dockers warned: ‘Don’t get caught in the hype’
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is urging his players to not get caught in the hype of rising into the AFL's top four.
‘New Jamie Whincup’ arrives with thrilling Ipswich win
Supercars championship leader Broc Feeney held his nerve after pit lane chaos to prevail over Cam Waters and claim a second victory in Ipswich.
Smith questioned by police, released to play for Souths
South Sydney star Brandon Smith was interviewed by police and let go on arrival on the Gold Coast before taking his place in the team to play the Titans.
Titans respond as captain Tino prepares to test market
Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is set to test the market for 2027 and will speak with Perth Bears coach Mal Meninga when the time is right.
‘We take ownership’: Cripps addresses Blues’ tough year
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps believes the energy within the club has turned around, praising the Blues' decision to back in coach Michael Voss.
Mitchell stars on return as Souths hold out Titans
South Sydney went a long way towards avoiding the wooden spoon after Latrell Mitchell shone in a 20-18 win over Gold Coast.
Roosters roll on in NRLW as Broncos receive a big scare
Brisbane's Romy Teitzel scored 16 points to lead the NRLW season points-scorers list as her team battled to beat Canberra while Sydney Roosters stay unbeaten.
Star Giants forward no certainty to return
GWS have cruised to a 54-point win over struggling North Melbourne in Canberra, but could be without gun forward Jesse Hogan for another week.
‘One of the best’ – Bulldogs hold off spirited Demons
Melbourne were spirited in their first AFL game since Simon Goodwin's sacking but suffered a six-point loss to the finals-hunting Western Bulldogs.
Moses field goal sinks Cowboys in NRL thriller
Josh Addo-Carr grabbed a try double before Mitchell Moses kicked a match-clinching field goal as Parramatta pipped North Queensland 19-18.
David and Hazlewood shine as Australia sink Proteas
Tim David starred with the bat and Josh Hazlewood with the ball as Australia won the first Twenty20 international against South Africa in Darwin.
Cronulla star set for long ban as Dolphins’ woes mount
Cronulla's push for a top four spot has taken a hit with Briton Nikora facing a three-match ban as the Dolphins prepare to lose another prop to suspension.
Health the key as Crows plot deep finals run
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks will consider resting some of his older players if he feels it will help them avoid carrying a niggle into the finals.