Eagles on guard for Suns grass-muncher Rowell
West Coast will be on alert for star Suns midfielders Matt Rowell and Noah Anderson when the teams meet in round nine at Optus Stadium.
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Sydney defence ready to quell star-studded City attack
Sydney FC's defence has recently found renewed grit and will be crucial to stopping Melbourne City's star-studded attack in their A-League Men semi-final.
Hayne’s plummet the ‘consequence of his own offending’
Disgraced former NRL star Jarryd Hayne will spend at least the next two years in jail after a jury found him guilty of sexually assaulting a woman.
Eels re-sign breakout recruit J’maine Hopgood
Middle forward J'maine Hopgood has signed a contract extension with Parramatta after shining in his first 10 weeks as an Eel.
Australian Clarke cruelly denied Giro stage win chance
Australian Simon Clarke and his breakaway cohort Alessandro De Marchi were caught with only 250m left in stage six at the Giro d'Italia.
Moloney states ambition after title rival’s roo stunt
Jason Moloney has brushed aside some pre-fight antics from Filipino world title rival Vincent Astrolabio as the pair came face-to-face in California.
Cats to carefully manage Patrick Dangerfield’s return
Geelong will carefully manage captain Patrick Dangerfield's return from a hamstring injury, planning to hold him back from playing even when he is ready.
John Morris underrated in NRL coach debate: Demetriou
Jason Demetriou has suggested John Morris should be in the mix for a head coaching job as St George Illawarra continue sounding out candidates for 2024.
Dragons seek lift for Hook and Hunt in Cowboys clash
St George Illawarra enter Saturday's contest against North Queensland looking for a win and lift for both captain and coach after losing their last five.
Lions coach Fagan feels ‘slandered’ by racism saga
A day after Alastair Clarkson unloaded on the AFL's racism investigation at Hawthorn, Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan says he feels "slandered" by the process.
Cowboys eye Leilua return in Wests Tigers homecoming
Luciano Leilua has been stood down since October and could return for North Queensland against the Tigers pending the outcome of a court appearance next week.
Carlton coach dismisses ‘obsessive’ finals expectations
Carlton coach Michael Voss says talk about the Blues' finals chances is not worth having in round eight as they prepare to take on a cautious Western Bulldogs.
Suns crunch hapless Eagles in Friday night fizzer
Gold Coast have piled on eight goals to one in the second quarter to post a 70-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.
Fagan’s Lions wary of under-strength Essendon
Essendon head to the Gabba missing a stack of injured talent but Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says the Lions have learnt to be beware of a depleted opponent.
Former Raider Hodgson looks to send message to critics
Canberra will be out for a fifth consecutive win as the NRL club's former hooker Josh Hodgson returns to the nation's capital with Parramatta.
Ex-Bulldog Dunkley offers blueprint to contain Cripps
Josh Dunkley may have offered his former teammates at the Western Bulldogs the perfect blueprint for shutting down Carlton's Patrick Cripps.
Test captain Pat Cummins reveals burnout and grief
Test captain Pat Cummins has spoken of burnout and grief in his first interview since leaving Australia's cricket tour of India in February.
Demons to appeal Jacob van Rooyen striking ban
Melbourne believe Jacob van Rooyen's two-match striking ban for a spoil challenges the fabric of the game and will contest it at the AFL appeals board.
Campbell re-signs with NRL’s Titans, open to new roles
Gold Coast's Jayden Campbell is keen to continue developing his versatility and has signed a contract extension that ties him to the NRL club long-term.
Boost for Sydney FC as fans call off finals boycott
Sydney FC's active supporter group say they are calling off their boycott of the A-League Men side's finals clashes ahead of the semi against Melbourne City..
New faces into Wallaroos rugby squad for Fijiana Test
Coach Jay Tregonning has included 11 new faces in his Wallaroos squad ahead of the Test against Fijiana, ringing the changes after last year's Rugby World Cup.
Walters hits 300 as Bronco player, coach but best ahead
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has his own milestone match against Melbourne on Thursday night as his old Storm coaching mentor Craig Bellamy awaits.
Former AFL boss Demetriou backs Northern Territory club
Former AFL boss Andrew Demetriou is a "big fan" of the Northern Territory's bid to become the competition's 20th club.
Tszyu questions ‘drunk’ Charlo’s willingness to fight
Tim Tszyu is promising to expose Jermell Charlo, if and when the American steps into the ring with him after twice postponing their unification blockbuster.
Storm’s Bellamy set to make coaching call next week
Craig Bellamy says he's sick of thinking about whether to stay on as head coach Melbourne for a 22nd NRL season and will make an announcement next week.
Welch happy to see fellow prop Haas lead Dally M charge
Ahead of their Thursday NRL clash, Melbourne's Christian Welch is delighted to see a fellow prop in Bronco Payne Haas on top of the Dally M leaderboard.
Knights hit back at NRL mid-season holiday critics
Senior Newcastle players Tyson Frizell and Daniel Saifiti have defended the NRL club's decision to allow players to take holidays during their bye week.
Wildcats sign French rising star Alexandre Sarr
The Wildcats have tapped into the NBL's Next Stars program for the first time, signing highly touted NBA draft prospect Alexandre Sarr on a one-season deal.
Jamie Maclaren ready to fire in A-League Men finals
A-League Men goals record holder Jamie Maclaren believes he and Melbourne City are primed to charge through the upcoming finals series.
Cook believes he has the ingredients for Origin success
South Sydney hooker Damien Cook believes he is playing better football now than 12 months ago, as he pushes for the NSW No.9 jersey against Apisai Koroisau.
NSW Waratahs would welcome Rooster Suaalii a year early
The NSW Waratahs say they'd be happy to have Sydney Roosters star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii a year early, amid speculation he could leave the NRL at season's end.