Afternoon timeslot an AFL ratings disaster
Record-low television ratings for the AFL grand final are set to reignite debate about a later timeslot for the season decider.
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Van Vleuten stuns with cycling world title
Dutch cycling legend Annemiek van Vleuten has overcome an elbow fracture to claim a stunning women's world road race title in Wollongong.
Geelong win big in AFL GF’s return to MCG
A capacity crowd of 100,024 has turned out for the AFL grand final's return to the MCG after two years played in Brisbane and Perth due to COVID-19.
Age no barrier as Cats win AFL premiership
Geelong have claimed their 10th premiership with a 81-point thrashing of Sydney in the AFL grand final in front of 100,024 fans at the MCG.
Selwood captains Cats to AFL glory
Inspirational Geelong captain Joel Selwood has captained the Cats to a flag for the first time, claiming his fourth AFL premiership in the process.
Ruthless All Blacks crush Wallabies again
New Zealand scored five tries in a comfortable 40-14 victory that stretches the Wallabies' wait for an Eden Park win beyond 36 years.
Panthers advance to 2022 NRL grand final
Penrith will play Parramatta in the 2022 NRL grand final after surging past South Sydney in a 32-12 preliminary final win.
Golden NRL chance goes begging for Souths
South Sydney will regret their failure to put Penrith to the sword after leading by 12 points in their NRL preliminary final with halftime fast approaching.
NRL team balance fanfare with COVID threat
The pandemic might be nearing an end but the NRL grand final sides will still tread a careful path to the decider due to the lingering threat of COVID-19.
Rabbitohs stew on fresh NRL finals pain
South Sydney captain Cameron Murray has cut a frustrated figure after the Rabbitohs surrendered in another preliminary final to Penrith.
Woolf hails St Helens hat-trick
Kristian Woolf has won the battle of the Aussie coaches as he leaves St Helens with a grand final victory over Rohan Smith's Leeds side.
Penrith avoid bans, prepare for Parra hate
Viliame Kikau has spoken of hate between Penrith and Parramatta ahead of the NRL grand final, after he and Jarome Luai were cleared to play for the Panthers.
‘Rivalry’ match ups in Super Rugby draw
The 2023 Super Rugby draw has been announced with all 12 teams to play each other at least once and to face three "rivalry" opponents twice, home and away.
Paulo says Eels can be hoodoo gurus in GF
Eels prop Junior Paulo says he is inspired by the legacy of the greats of the 1980s as he targets a dream he's had since junior days in the NRL grand final.
Souths’ Milne faces long ban over high hit
South Sydney's preliminary final pain is set to extend into next year, with the club needing to fight to avoid Taane Milne missing the first six rounds of 2023.
DCE ready for No.7 battle with Cleary
The halfback spot in Australia's Rugby League World Cup side is up for grabs, which is why Maroons skipper Daly Cherry-Evans wants to shine for the PM's XIII.
Coach Arnold faces tough calls in defence
Some shaky moments at the back from Trent Sainsbury were noted by Socceroos coach Graham Arnold in their World Cup farewell game in Brisbane.
Hiddink coaching cameo just that: Arnold
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has indicated Guus Hiddink won't be part of the squad's staff in Qatar after the Dutchman's cameo in Brisbane.
Seven-grade dominance that defines Penrith
Penrith's shot at a third straight NRL grand final has been backed by a dominance across the board, winning 80 per cent of their games in all grades since 2020.
Red-hot Cats primed for AFL flag shot
Geelong have lost one grand final and five preliminary finals since their last AFL premiership but are in great shape ahead of Saturday's meeting with Sydney.
Mamba mentality that shaped Penrith’s pack
Moses Leota's rise to become one of the NRL's premier front-rowers has its roots in training pairs formed during the 2020 lockdown.
Ablett’s son to join Selwood pre-AFL GF
Joel Selwood will break Michael Tuck's record when he makes his 40th AFL finals appearance in the decider, and will run out with Gary Ablett Jnr's son Levi.
Souths’ Milne basks in second NRL chance
Taane Milne thought his career was over in 2018 when he was sacked after testing positive to illicit drugs, but he's now found a new home at South Sydney.
McStay to leave Brisbane, set to join Pies
Forward Daniel McStay has told Brisbane he wants to be traded to an AFL rival, with Collingwood his likely destination.
Titans winger Thompson retires from NRL
Gold Coast winger Corey Thompson has announced his retirement from the NRL following a season hampered by persistent knee injuries.
St Helens keen to send Woolf out in style
St Helens are desperate to send coach Kristian Woolf out with a victory in the Super League grand final against Leeds.
Eels hold off Cowboys to reach NRL climax
Parramatta kept alive their hopes of ending a 36-year premiership drought on the same day halfback Mitchell Moses and his partner Bri welcomed their first child
Cowboys future secure despite finals loss
North Queensland fell at the penultimate NRL hurdle but in their agony will come belief with their young core group of players signed to long-term deals.
Demons breathe fire, belt Blues in AFLW
Melbourne have moved back up to third on the AFLW ladder after a convincing 42-point drubbing of Carlton.
Opals back on track with WC win over Mali
Australia's Opals have shaken off their opening night loss to France and returned to form with a convincing win over Mali at the Women's Basketball World Cup.
Arthur sees Eels title in players’ eyes
Eels coach Brad Arthur says the honest conversations players had six weeks ago about their performances has inspired their NRL grand final charge