Emotion-charged Suns out to extend Darwin hot streak
Daniel Rioli notes Gold Coast have a strong recent record in Darwin 'home' games but admits they face a stern test from a red-hot Western Bulldogs outfit.
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Bring on NZ: Wallaroos aim to bust 0-27 record
The Wallaroos will be aiming to post their first win over New Zealand when the two teams lock horns in Newcastle on Saturday.
Dragons aim for consistency to end NRL losing streak
Coach Shane Flanagan says the Dragons have their "backs to the wall" and need to rediscover their best form when they host the Warriors on Saturday.
Kangaroos gun Wardlaw returns, Cats get Miers back
North Melbourne midfielder George Wardlaw and Geelong forward Gryan Miers headline the inclusions for the round-nine AFL fixtures on Sunday.
Boomers thump Tall Blacks to clinch Trans-Tasman series
The Australian Boomers have beaten New Zealand for a second time to clinch the Trans-Tasman Throwdown.
Titans miracle delivers Hasler pressure-relieving win
Des Hasler has declared Gold Coast's 24-20 win over Newcastle isn't about him, but the miraculous comeback couldn't have come at a better time for the coach.
Suaalii knocked out in Waratahs’ costly loss to Reds
Wallabies star Joseph Aukuso-Suaalii has been knocked out in the NSW Waratahs' despairing 28-21 Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Queensland Reds in Sydney.
Hat-trick hero Botic sends Western into ALM semis
Noah Botic has scored a hat-trick to lead Western United to a 3-2 elimination final win over Adelaide United and into a semi-final against Melbourne City.
Mitchell magic seals Souths’ comeback win
Latrell Mitchell was at his influential best on return from suspension, helping South Sydney come from behind to beat Brisbane in rainy Sydney.
Opals thump NZ by 41, clinch Trans-Tasman series
Alex Fowler, Miela Sowah and Maddison Rocci starred as the Opals took an unbeatable 2-0 series lead with a 41-point belting of the Tall Ferns.
Maguire refuses to guarantee Mam recall despite injury
Michael Maguire was tight-lipped about Ezra Mam's chances of a Brisbane recall next week, but Ben Hunt wants the five-eighth back in the first-grade side.
Eagles skipper Allen finding his happiness in defence
It's been a tough year for West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen, but a recent move to defence has been a breath of fresh air.
‘It was hard’: Pole reflects on Storm snubbing
Wests Tigers are facing off with Stefano Utoikamanu for the first time but there's a world where Fonua Pole is also lining up for Melbourne this week.
Fitzgibbons, Wilson fall short in Gold Coast Pro final
Australian veterans Sally Fitzgibbons and Julian Wilson have had to settle for runner-up trophies in the Gold Coast Pro in an epic day of finals action.
‘No regrets’, Olakau’atu reveals Origin flip over melee
After initially wishing he'd never been involved in a wild off-field melee in State of Origin last year, now Haumole Olakau'atu says he has no regrets.
Tino cleared as Maroons star accepts his Origin fate
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is breathing a sigh of relief but fellow Queensland star Ben Hunt has given up hope of featuring in the State of Origin opener.
Broc Feeney sprints to Supercars lead with Tassie wins
Broc Feeney has put on a dominant display against Tickford rival Thomas Randle to claim back-to-back wins in Tasmania and take the Supercars championship lead.
Old feud re-opened in Bulldogs’ feisty win over Raiders
Canterbury have scored 32 unanswered points in a rampant second half to run over Canberra and extend their lead at the top of the NRL table.
Wallaroos draw positives from 28th straight loss to NZ
New Zealand have extended their perfect record over the Wallaroos to 28-0 with a hard-earned 38-12 win in the Pacific Four rugby series in Newcastle.
Lions turning around ‘patchy’ start to AFL season
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan believes the Lions are starting to find their best form after a patchy beginning to their AFL premiership defence.
Oliver’s shutdown job gives Dees options with Viney out
Melbourne star Clayton Oliver returned from a week off for personal reasons and impressed coach Simon Goodwin in a new role against Hawthorn.
Thunderbirds clip Firebirds’ wings in Super showdown
Two-time champions Adelaide are back in the winner's circle, running away with a 62-53 win over the Queensland Firebirds, who have now lost three straight.
Metcalf kicks Warriors to best NRL start in 20 years
Luke Metcalf has nailed a field goal to lead the Warriors to a 15-14 win over St George Illawarra in Wollongong, putting them second on the NRL ladder.
Lolesio’s spinal injury sours Brumbies’ Super derby win
Incumbent Wallabies flyhalf Noah Lolesio has suffered a reported spinal injury in the first half of his Brumbies' Super Rugby Pacific win over Western Force.
Arzani amazes as Victory knock Wanderers out of finals
Daniel Arzani had a hand in both of Melbourne Victory's goals as they claimed a 2-1 A-League Men elimination final win over Western Sydney.
Cowboys rue wayward shots in draw with Panthers
North Queensland and Penrith have played out the first draw of the NRL season, the sides sharing the spoils 30-30 in Townsville.
Suns defy Dogs’ late surge to remain kings of the north
Gold Coast have withstood an unlikely late rally from the Western Bulldogs to win by 10 points for a seventh-straight AFL victory in Darwin.
Crows pip Port in another SA Showdown thriller
Adelaide have pipped bitter foes Port Adelaide by five points in another cliffhanger between the South Australian rivals.
Crows coach content after downing arch foes Port
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says he's pleased with the way his side is tracking after downing Port Adelaide by five points in an AFL thriller.
‘Get it right’: Payten fumes at refs after Cowboys draw
A ropeable Todd Payten says he will contact the NRL to air his grievances about the match officials following North Queensland's 30-30 draw with Penrith.
Hawks’ prep work for Top End raid starts early
Hawthorn will head to Darwin with an extended squad three days before their huge AFL clash with fellow premiership hopefuls Gold Coast.