‘I’m interested’: Burgess keen to coach Perth in NRL
Sam Burgess has confirmed that he is interested in becoming inaugural coach of the new NRL team based in Perth.
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Lions swing three changes for monster AFL QClash
Brisbane have recalled Jack Payne and Conor McKenna among three changes for the Lions' massive clash against Gold Coast, who are unchanged.
‘Outstanding’ Nicho Hynes ignites NRL’s Magic Round
Nicho Hynes and Will Kennedy were Cronulla's key men in a 10-point defeat of Parramatta that began the 2025 edition of Magic Round.
Australia’s winter athletes try Olympics on for size
Australia's aspiring Winter Olympians have had a team orientation ahead of the Games in Milan-Cortina in Italy next year, where a new medal record is expected.
Hughes can’t bear leaving the Storm for Perth
Star halfback Jahrome Hughes wants to lock in his playing future with Melbourne, resisting a big money deal to sign with Perth, who will join the NRL in 2027.
Fremantle’s ‘baby giraffe’ keen to resume with Jackson
Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy says he's looking forward to the return of fellow big Luke Jackson ahead of Friday night's clash with St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.
Flegler goes bananas during long shoulder lay-off
Thomas Flegler still doesn't know the date of his return from a shoulder injury over a year later, but trips to his family's banana farm help keep him going.
Crisp eyes extending AFL streak as Stynes’ record falls
Collingwood's Jack Crisp is set to pass Jim Stynes' AFL/VFL record for consecutive games played and believes he can keep his streak going for years to come.
Waiting for halves chance made me a better man: Dodd
Jack Wighton's calf injury has paved the way for Lewis Dodd to finally earn his start in South Sydney's halves at Magic Round.
Treloar back for Bulldogs against Power
Adam Treloar is back for the Western Bulldogs against Port Adelaide but Melbourne's Clayton Oliver and Geelong's Tom Stewart will miss their respective matches.
Southwell, NSW debutants shine in record Origin win
NSW have begun their new era in style, thrashing Queensland by 32-12 in the women's State of Origin series opener.
Bombers fight through injury carnage to edge North
Essendon beat North Melbourne by three points in a thriller but it came at a cost with three players injured at Marvel Stadium.
Clarkson lashes tackle ban, defends Sheezel role
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has hit out at the three-game suspension to Paul Curtis, while also backing his call to play Harry Sheezel in defence.
Saints keep woeful Dockers to five goals in AFL upset
Cooper Sharman has kicked four goals as St Kilda rebounded from a three-game losing streak to embarrass Fremantle by 61 points
Davis drops women’s Origin eye-gouging complaint
With approval from Keeley Davis, the match review committee has opted not to charge anyone over the alleged eye gouging incident from State of Origin I.
Parramatta twice as good when Mitch Moses plays
Stats show that since 2023, Mitch Moses has had a greater positive impact on his team than Nathan Cleary, Latrell Mitchell and Tom Trbojevic have had on theirs.
Abdo adamant Perth club will not be run by NRL
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has revealed a new club in Perth will become a members-owned franchise, after the inaugural board is appointed by head office.
Struggling Swans using AFL derby as finals springboard
Taking inspiration from their 2017 campaign, Sydney's James Rowbottom is adamant the Swans can turn around a 2-5 start with a derby win against GWS.
Brisbane backman’s schoolyard rivalry with Suns forward
Brisbane Lions defender Noah Answerth says his rivalry with Gold Coast forward Ben Long can be traced back to school footy in Melbourne.
NRL confident diving scourge won’t follow sin-bins
The NRL insist there is no need to remind players not to take dives, despite fears a record number of sin-bins could encourage ball-carriers to milk penalties.
Walsh up for fight with Cobbo for Broncos fullback spot
Reece Walsh concedes will miss the opening State of Origin clash with injury as he looks forward to the competition for his Brisbane jersey with Selwyn Cobbo.
The new contender in race to coach NRL expansion club
Sam Burgess has emerged as a candidate to coach an expansion club, with Wayne Bennett predicting it's a case of when - not if - his mentee will be an NRL coach.
Wallabies eye crucial World Cup seeding amid nasty run
The Wallabies are well aware of the importance of their gruelling 2025 Test program as they chase a crucial top-six seeding for the 2027 World Cup in Australia.
Balta back as Tigers aim to spoil Hawthorn’s party
Richmond premiership defender Noah Balta will return from a week off in his side's clash with Hawthorn, who are celebrating 100 years in the AFL-VFL.
Hungry coach McKellar warns Waratahs off hotel buffets
Coach Dan McKellar has hinted that hotel buffets and lazy sleep-ins are behind the NSW Waratahs' travelling woes ahead of a crucial derby against the Brumbies.
Cutting off-court distractions key to Swifts success
Star NSW Swifts attacker Helen Housby says a more settled team environment and a more dynamic attack has shot her side to the top of the Super Netball ladder.
‘Love what I’m doing’: Bula won’t follow Galvin out
Jahream Bula has vowed he won't follow Lachlan Galvin out of the door, underlining his commitment to Wests Tigers.
Reds vacancy among ‘most attractive in world’: QRU
The Queensland Rugby Union can be patient in their search for a new coach from 2027 and is confident the contenders will queue for a highly desirable job.
Circati gives Socceroos hope, Irvine to miss qualifiers
Influential midfielder Jackson Irvine has confirmed he will be unavailable due to foot surgery for the Socceroos' most-important World Cup qualifiers.
Aiken strengthens deadly Maroons one-two punch with Ali
Queensland five-eighth and Golden Boot winner Tarryn Aiken is the best female player in the world and credits her Origin halves liaison with Ali Brigginshaw.
Aussie teen giant Rocco Zikarsky shooting for the NBA
The NBA has released its list of early draft applicants, featuring a smattering of top Australian talents including towering 18-year-old Rocco Zikarsky.