Griffin stares down Dragons’ woes after fifth near miss
A fifth-straight NRL loss of six points or less has amplified pressure on the Dragons and coach Anthony Griffin, who insists he isn't worried for his future.
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Magpie fans boo Franklin, leaving Longmire bemused
Collingwood fans have booed AFL great Lance Franklin as the Magpies broke clear in the last quarter to beat Sydney at the MCG.
Brutal Cowboys batter Roosters in turnaround NRL win
North Queensland winger Murray Taulagi delved into his box of tricks to unveil another Magic Round moment to savour in a 20-6 NRL win over the Roosters.
Fagan slams ‘prejudicial’ reports in Hawks’ racism saga
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has slammed prejudicial reporting about the claims of alleged racism during his time at Hawthorn.
Four on the trot for flying Swifts
NSW Swifts make it four wins in a row after closing out a tight win over Sunshine Coast Lightning.
Snapshot for round eight of the AFL season
A snapshot of round eight of the AFL season as Patrick Dangerfield went down injured, Richmond snapped a losing streak and Josh Dunkley dominated for Brisbane.
McKenna, Simpson claim Ironman Australia titles
Steve McKenna has narrowly won the Ironman Australia men's race from defending champion Tim Van Berkel while Kylie Simpson triumphed in the women's race.
Mitch Moses concussed as Titans edge out Eels
Parramatta have fallen to Gold Coast in a close NRL encounter and will lose Mitch Moses for at least a week after he suffered a concussion late in the match.
Sessions with Barrett inspire Eels’ Brown to his best
Dylan Brown's sessions with Parramatta attacking coach Trent Barrett have given him confidence he can stand up and guide the Eels in Mitch Moses' absence.
Robinson: Manu going OK but Roosters spine an issue
Roosters coach Trent Robinson says the performance of the side's new spine, which was average in the loss to the Cowboys, still needs improvement.
Warriors sponsor slammed for claims of NRL referee bias
NRL football boss Graham Annesley has unleashed on the CEO of the Warriors' major sponsor after he claimed there was an unconscious bias against the team.
Cowboys players credit Payten’s tough love for key win
Cowboys coach Todd Payten challenged his players character and gave them a motivational rev-up that got the response that could be a season turning point.
Triple treat: Titan ‘Lofi’ has new goal after Eel blitz
Gold Coast winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira has been a try-scoring phenomenon for the club so far but says he is aiming higher than just bagging doubles.
Latrell test awaits boom Wests Tigers rookie Bula
Jahream Bula has burst onto the scene for Wests Tigers but faces his biggest challenge yet against South Sydney fullback Latrell Mitchell in round 11.
Lions’ defensive ‘truck’ Payne only getting started
Brisbane co-captain Harris Andrews has hailed the influence of breakout defender Jack Payne in the Lions' in-form backline.
Why Croker wouldn’t listen to Stuart’s retirement call
Even after being told to retire by his coach Ricky Stuart, injury-plagued Canberra veteran Jarrod Croker knew he had more left in him.
AFL issues lifetime bans in ongoing racism battle
Nine AFL supporters have been banned for life under a new zero-tolerance approach to racist behaviour at the football and on social media.
Reynolds: Broncos’ best player Walsh ready for Origin
Brisbane skipper Adam Reynolds has helped Reece Walsh find his best NRL form and it has meant reining in his desire to be involved in everything.
Fagan hails ‘tougher’ Lions after crushing Carlton
The Brisbane Lions are a "tougher" team than they have been in the past, coach Chris Fagan says.
Carlton’s Newman offered AFL ban for elbow on Neale
Carlton defender Nic Newman has been offered a one-game suspension after appearing to elbow Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale during the Blues' 26-point loss.
Hunt affirms commitment to Dragons, open to hooker role
St George Illawarra's Ben Hunt is open to remaining at hooker if the switch plays the Dragons into form and has affirmed his commitment to the struggling club.
Warriors unfazed by Tigers’ interest in Shaun Johnson
The Wests Tigers have Kiwi veteran Shaun Johnson in their recruiting sights but Warriors coach Andrew Webster is not feeling threatened by their interest.
AOC seeks funding to boost prospects at home Games
The Australian Olympic Committee is calling for more funding for their member sports as they look to nurture athletes for the Queensland Games in 2032.
Foran gets green light for Titans as Meninga pays visit
Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook says the players have been boosted by a visit from Mal Meninga ahead of their Magic Round clash with Parramatta.
Victorious Cats hoping Dangerfield injury ‘minor’
Geelong superstar Patrick Dangerfield has suffered an injury to his left hamstring in the Cats' workmanlike 26-point AFL win against Adelaide at GMHBA Stadium.
Prestia breathes life into Tigers’ AFL season
Richmond midfielder Dion Prestia has kicked three crucial goals in a 46-point win over West Coast, who lost promising youngster Jai Culley to a knee injury.
Penrith ease pressure with hard-fought Magic Round win
Penrith's two-game NRL losing streak has come to an end, with fullback Dylan Edwards inspiring his side to a 18-6 win over the Warriors at Magic Round.
Culley knee injury compounds West Coast’s woes
Young midfielder Jai Culley has been added to West Coast's long injury list after hurting his right knee during the 46-point loss to Richmond at the MCG.
Fijiana Drua claim back-to-back Super W titles
Fijiana Drua are Super W champions once more after a 38-30 win over the Queensland Reds in Townsville.
Firebirds mow down Magpies in Super Netball battle
Collingwood have suffered their fourth successive Super Netball defeat as the injury-hit Queensland Firebirds took control after halftime to win 73-67.
Dolphins thrash Sharks to give Bennett magic 900th
Dolphins debutant Valynce Te Whare has scored a double in a stunning 36-16 win over Cronulla to give Wayne Bennett a perfect milestone match.