Blues want AFL compensation over Jones
Liam Jones may return to the AFL next season after the league lifted its vaccination mandate but, if he does, his former club Carlton will seek compensation.
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Demon puncher Melksham earns AFL recall
Melbourne duo Jake Melksham and Steven May will play their first AFL match together since their off-field bust-up in June.
Leeds’ Aussie history matters to skipper
Leeds United captain Liam Cooper says the English Premier League club is only too aware of their bond with Australia and its footballers.
Lodge unleashed in crucial Roosters clash
The Sydney Roosters are desperate for victory against St George Illawarra and will have Matt Lodge in the line-up for some extra punch.
England promise another Test battle at SCG
England are well prepared for another physical contest in the third and final Test match of the series against the Wallabies at the SCG.
Belmonte firms for home tenpin World Cup
Australia could include star trio Jason Belmonte, Sam Cooley and Bec Whiting when the Sunshine Coast hosts tenpin bowling's IBF World Cup.
Giants to take a stand against Brisbane
GWS defender Isaac Cumming admits his side must produce a big improvement when they battle Brisbane on Saturday after a flat showing against Port Adelaide.
England vow to ramp up Test physicality
England are planning to show the Wallabies who is boss by bringing even more physicality to the Test series decider after it set up their Brisbane win.
Blues, Cats focused on AFL midfield battle
Two of the AFL's best contested ball sides will fight it out to provide for their hugely talented forward lines when Carlton and Geelong face off at the MCG.
Origin puts Jacob Saifiti in NRL spotlight
Dane Gagai is itching to play alongside Newcastle teammate Jacob Saifiti after the NSW prop's impressive State of Origin debut.
Comm Games diver Li needs no COVID prompt
Australia's Commonwealth Games athletes remain on high alert after a COVID-19 case less than a fortnight before the opening ceremony in Birmingham.
Wallabies out to make early England mark
Wallabies captain Michael Hooper says his team wants to make an early mark on England in the deciding Test at the SCG rather than chase the scoreboard.
Cronulla defeat depleted Cowboys in NRL
Cronulla's impressive NRL mid-season form has continued with a hard-earned 26-12 win over North Queensland in Townsville.
Depleted Broncos beat Titans 16-12 in NRL
A depleted Brisbane have outlasted struggling Gold Coast to secure a 16-12 NRL win at CBUS Super Stadium, condemning the Titans to a seventh straight loss.
England deliver heartbreak for Wallabies
England have beaten the Wallabies 21-17 in their deciding Test at the SCG to wrap up their three-match series and win the inaugural Ella-Mobbs Cup.
Warner masterclass helps Sydney sink Freo
Sydney midfielder Chad Warner has produced a 35-disposal masterclass to help lift the Swans to a come-from-behind victory against Fremantle in Perth.
Geelong flex muscle in AFL win over Blues
Geelong have taken down Carlton with ease, defeating the upstart Blues by 30 points at the MCG to consolidate top spot on the AFL ladder.
Daly Cherry-Evans inspires Manly NRL win
Manly skipper Daly Cherry-Evans has orchestrated a 42-12 NRL win over the Newcastle Knights just three days leading Queensland to a State of Origin triumph.
Richmond lament horror AFL loss to Kangas
Cam Zurhaar booted six goals as AFL bottom side North Melbourne upset Richmond by four points in a thriller at Marvel Stadium.
Roosters equipped for injury crisis: Manu
Utility Joesph Manu says the Sydney Roosters are resilient enough to cope with another string of injuries in the NRL.
Manu stars in crucial Roosters NRL victory
Joseph Manu has produced a stellar performance at five-eighth as the Sydney Roosters registered a crucial 54-26 NRL win over St George Illawarra.
Brisbane boost top-four hopes with GWS win
Brisbane enjoyed their first outing at Canberra's Manuka Oval, beating GWS by 40 points to entrench themselves in the AFL's top four.
Storm’s Grant in doubt to take on Raiders
Queensland State of Origin hooker Harry Grant is no certainty to line up for Melbourne against Canberra after being unable to complete Storm training.
Garner ‘spewing’ about Webster’s NRL move
The chance to work with assistant coach Andrew Webster played a part in Luke Garner's decision to sign with Penrith, but the pair's reunion has been scrapped.
Burton lucky not to be suspended: Potter
Canterbury coach Mick Potter says Matt Burton and Dane Gagai can consider themselves lucky not to be suspended for their punch-up in State of Origin.
Eels’ Moses cops ‘non-stop’ death threats
Parramatta star Mitchell Moses says he was subject to repeated death threats in the lead-up to their NRL clash with the Warriors on Friday.
Browning bows out in opening round of 100m
Rohan Browning will turn his attention to the Commonwealth Games after a disappointing first-round exit at the world championships.
Suns eager to ground high-flying Bomber
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew believes familiarity will be key when the Suns try to ground high-flying former AFL teammate Peter Wright and Essendon on Sunday.
Papali’i breaks silence on NRL future
Parramatta second-rower Isaiah Papali'i has refused to confirm whether he will join the Wests Tigers in 2023 as planned.
Melbourne’s time is now: AFL coach Goodwin
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says it's time for his AFL reigning premiers to rediscover their best form, starting against Port Adelaide.
Hawks, Eagles aim to ditch inconsistency
West Coast will be aiming to rebound from last week's Jekyll and Hyde display when they take on Hawthorn at the MCG.