Lions in no rush despite top four AFL race
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan will resist rushing back players that aren't fully ready to return despite the Lions being in a tense race for an AFL top four berth.
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Hardwick cops blame for shock Suns loss
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick says he didn't prepare his players well enough for their loss to the Gold Coast as they again struggled in a close game.
Dearden delivers on Origin debut
Tom Dearden repaid Billy Slater's faith in the State of Origin decider with an assured Maroons debut in the No. 6 jumper.
Carrigan cherishes Origin experience
Just over a year after suffering an ACL injury, Pat Carrigan has claimed the Wally Lewis Medal after a stellar debut State of Origin campaign.
Dogs sniff out AFL response against Saints
The Bulldogs have lost three players, including star forward Aaron Naughton, to the AFL's health and safety protocols ahead of their clash with St Kilda.
Firebirds hire premiership winner as coach
The Queensland Firebirds have appointed former premiership-winning player Rebecca Bulley as the Super Netball franchise's new head coach.
Magpies star Moore to return, Quaynor out
All-Australian defender Darcy Moore will return for Collingwood against Adelaide on Saturday after missing just one AFL game with a knee injury.
Swans ‘comfortable’ with Franklin talks
The Sydney Swans are comfortable Lance Franklin will remain at the AFL club despite a report claiming the superstar has been insulted by a new contract offer.
Luai not sorry for taunting KO’d Cobbo
NSW's Jarome Luai says he's got nothing to apologise for after he stood over Queensland's Selwyn Cobbo after the winger was knocked unconscious in Origin III.
Hunt leads as Qld stay cool in Origin fire
When Queensland needed a cool head to guide them to a remarkable State of Origin series decider triumph, the big-game mentality of Ben Hunt shone through.
Smith prays for luck at brutal St Andrews
Australian No.1 Cameron Smith says the 150th British Open winner will need some luck around a firm, fast and brutal Old Course at St Andrews.
Gagai-Burton stoush, Qld win fires Origin
Queensland's comeback win in the State of Origin decider provided plenty of fuel and ensured the spoils have been split 3-3 over the last six years.
Burton, Gagai avoid ban for Origin fight
Matt Burton and Dane Gagai can count themselves lucky after they escaped suspension for their brawl in Wednesday's State of Origin decider.
Vunivalu urges Origin intensity in Test
Former NRL star winger Suliasi Vunivalu is set to make his Wallabies debut after being named on the bench for Australia's deciding clash with England.
Wimbledon champ Purcell downed by Murray
New Wimbledon men's doubles champion Max Purcell has been brought down to earth in the Newport singles by Andy Murray while James Duckworth progressed.
Billy Vunipola primed to batter Wallabies
Back in Sydney, the city of his birth, England's impressive No.8 Billy Vunipola expects to be even better in the final Test against the Wallabies.
Fittler’s Blues rue missed opportunity
NSW missed a golden chance to win their fourth State of Origin series in five years after suffering a defeat to Queensland.
Demons star Oliver ruled out of AFL match
Brownlow Medal contender Clayton Oliver has been ruled out of Melbourne's crunch AFL clash with Port Adelaide in Alice Springs on Sunday.
Browning out to make early statement at WC
One year on from his Olympic breakthrough, Rohan Browning will be out to make a statement in the 100m at the world athletics championships.
Young Tommy gun fires as Maroons triumph
Tom Dearden's role was shrouded in secrecy but the young playmaker rose to the occasion on his Origin debut with a composed performance in Queensland's halves.
Proud Slater lauds crazy Qld Origin win
Billy Slater has lauded Queensland's 22-12 win in a crazy State of Origin decider as one of the greatest victories he's witnessed.
Carrigan caps debut Origin series in style
Queensland's Patrick Carrigan has capped a magnificent debut State of Origin series by claiming the Wally Lewis Medal.
Sydney FC land first overseas recruit
Sydney FC have secured the signature of Spanish defender Diego Caballo on a two-year deal.
Wallabies tip Tupou to improve in decider
Wallabies forwards coach Dan McKellar expects Taniela Tupou to be better in the final Test against England, his second game back after a long injury lay-off.
Barty supporting Cameron Smith at the Open
Former tennis world No.1 Ash Barty is in St Andrews and lending her support to fellow Queenslander Cameron Smith as he prepares for the 150th Britsh Open.
Maroons overcome early Origin carnage
Both teams suffered but it was Queensland who found a way to glory after a brutal opening to the Origin decider which left three players out of the game.
Maroons win epic Origin decider over NSW
Queensland have beaten NSW 22-12 in a pulsating State of Origin series decider in front of 52,385 fans at Suncorp Stadium.
Fittler slams ‘ridiculous’ Burton sin-bin
NSW coach Brad Fittler isn't sure why Matt Burton joined Dane Gagai in the sin-bin after the pair's fight triggered an all-in scuffle in State of Origin III.
Blight urges Clarkson to coach Kangaroos
North Melbourne great Malcolm Blight believes the Kangaroos are ideally placed for Alastair Clarkson to mould the battling AFL club into premiership contention.
Moses, Papali’i talks continue at Eels
The Eels are currently negotiating the terms of a new deal that would keep Mitch Moses at the club for life but the future of Isaiah Papali'i is less clear cut.
Bulldogs’ Smith seeking AFL redemption
Bailey Smith will return for the Western Bulldogs in the AFL crunch clash St Kilda after sitting out the Dogs' last four matches through suspension.