Kangaroos hope Thomas can imitate De Goey turnaround
Tarryn Thomas is again in the spotlight but Alastair Clarkson thinks the North Melbourne midfielder can still emulate Jordan De Goey's career resurrection.
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Sydney Roosters star Angus Crichton nearing NRL return
Sydney Roosters back-rower Angus Crichton is nearing a return to the NRL after taking a period of leave to receive treatment for his mental health.
Adelaide hits accommodation record for AFL Gather Round
Adelaide has set a record level of accommodation occupancy rates with eight out of nine games sold out for the AFL's inaugural Gather Round.
NRL fines for accidental hip-drops are unfair: Ben Hunt
Ben Hunt claims fining players for hip-drops in one-on-one tackles from behind is unfair, questioning where the NRL wants defenders to tackle going forward.
Injured Richmond star Lynch out for three months
Injured Richmond star Tom Lynch will be sidelined for at least three months as his coach Damien Hardwick expressed surprise he was charged by the AFL.
Bulldogs lose Smith, regain Weightman for Power clash
The Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide are without big names for Gather Round, while desperate Fremantle and Gold Coast have swung the axe at selection.
Walker inspires Rabbitohs comeback win over Dolphins
South Sydney scored five unanswered second-half tries in a 36-14 NRL win over the Dolphins with Cody Walker cutting loose after a controversial try.
Crows open AFL Gather Round with upset win over Blues
Adelaide's outstanding first quarter set up their 56-point win over Carlton on Thursday night to kick off the AFL's Gather Round.
Nicks rapt with Crows’ win, gushes over Sebastian
Along with coaching Adelaide to a big win over Carlton to start Gather Round, Matthew Nicks also gushed over singer Guy Sebastian.
Souths talisman Walker reveals code for beating Penrith
Rabbitohs No.6 Cody Walker is sick of losing close games to Penrith and says a key failing in Souths' 36-14 win over the Dolphins must be fixed next week.
Blues stunned by Crows in opening term onslaught
Carton coach Michael Voss says he saw no signs that the Blues would start so badly in the 56-point loss to Adelaide at Adelaide Oval.
Penrith can keep both Edwards and Luai: Ivan Cleary
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary is confident the Panthers can keep both Dylan Edwards and Jarome Luai from rival clubs beyond 2024.
Offside Warriors vow to clean up defensive act
The Warriors will focus on a key defensive area in their NRL clash against North Queensland, hoping to improve on an already impressive start to their season.
Fifita targets Origin, leading Titans surge with Foran
David Fifita will resume his budding combination with returning playmaker Kieran Foran when Gold Coast play Brisbane in the NRL on Saturday night.
Melbourne wary of Bombers gun Jake Stringer
Essendon match-winner Jake Stringer starred with 10 scoring shots from 15 disposals against GWS last week and looms as key to Saturday's contest with Melbourne.
Hinkley backs Wines, Jonas to rediscover AFL form
Ollie Wines and Tom Jonas have had slow starts to the AFL season but Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley expects the experienced pair to bounce back to form.
Fullback Will Kennedy re-signs with Cronulla
Cronulla have retained the services of fullback Will Kennedy, who has signed on through to the end of the 2025 NRL season.
Dolphin Bromwich suspended, Stone and Murray dodge bans
Dolphins second-rower Kenny Bromwich is set to miss the side's intrastate clash with Gold Coast after being charged by the match review committee.
Bulldogs to stay on the road for Power, Freo clashes
The Western Bulldogs will face Port Adelaide in Adelaide then travel to Perth to take on Fremantle, but injured midfielder Bailey Smith will miss both games.
Wary Walters puts boot into Broncos’ attack
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters wants his offence, led by Adam Reynolds, to be more clinical against a confident Gold Coast team that welcome back Kieran Foran.
Ricky Stuart challenges Raiders after famous victory
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart is imploring his Raiders not to get ahead of themselves after upsetting the Brisbane Broncos last weekend.
Kangaroos ready for Lions’ AFL firepower
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has backed his freshly-reinforced backline to handle Brisbane's dynamic forwards.
Ponga to stay at five-eighth on return from head knock
As he plots a return from his latest head knock, Kalyn Ponga wants to remain at five-eighth despite the increased risk for more concussions.
Talay out to emulate Postecoglou, Muscat abroad
Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay has called time on his tenure at the A-League Men's club as he looks to build a coaching career in Asia or Europe.
Dylan Brown must return to dominant best: Coach Arthur
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has challenged Dylan Brown to return to his damaging best as the Eels target back-to-back wins this weekend.
Reds snap out of Super drought with Samoa win
Tate McDermott and Suliasi Vunivalu have set the tone as the Queensland Reds beat Moana Pasifika 40-28 in Samoa in Super Rugby Pacific action.
Giants’ No.1 pick Aaron Cadman to make AFL debut
The wait is over for No.1 draft pick Aaron Cadman, who will make his AFL debut for GWS against Hawthorn.
Collingwood’s Ginnivan returns to AFL after drug ban
Collingwood's Jack Ginnivan, who was banned for illicit drug use in February, will return to AFL action against St Kilda on Sunday.
Chief executive Buckley quits Swimming Australia post
Just over a year out from the Paris Olympics, Swimming Australia has lost another leader with chief executive Eugenie Buckley announcing her resignation.
Raiders sign first English player to NRLW contract
England teenager Hollie-Mae Dodd will create a piece of women's rugby league history after signing an NRLW contract with Canberra.
Walters shines after racism abuse as Dockers win
After he and teammate Nathan Wilson were racially abused during the week, Fremantle star Michael Walters played a key role in their AFL win over Gold Coast.