Daicos stars as Magpies end St Kilda’s winning run
Nick Daicos has turned in another dominant display in Collingwood's six-point win over St Kilda in the finale of the AFL's Gather Round.
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Hawks’ Wingard needs surgery for lacerated tongue
Hawthorn star Chad Wingard was taken to hospital and will need surgery after he suffered a gruesome injury to his mouth in Sunday's loss to GWS.
Local venues to lobby after Gather Round success
Inner-suburban Norwood Oval and the Mt Barker ground in the Adelaide Hills were big features of Gather Round, which will stay in South Australia.
Broncos prop Palasia explains Titans switch
Keenan Palasia faces Gold Coast in round seven, the team he joins next season, determined to make his final year at the Broncos one to remember.
Hawthorn’s Day, Geelong’s Rohan cop rough tackle bans
Hawthorn's Will Day has failed to have his sling tackle ban reduced at the AFL tribunal and is set for a two-game stint on the sidelines.
Josh Giddey dominates in Thunder’s NBA play-in win
Australian Josh Giddey, still just 20, has starred in the Thunder's NBA play-in defeat of New Orleans with 31 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds.
Kangaroos sweat on Larkey fitness, welcome back McKay
North Melbourne will be bolstered by key defender Ben McKay for their clash with Brisbane but spearhead Nick Larkey will have to prove his fitness.
Wallaby Hooper an open book as he weighs up next move
Off-contract Australian rugby stalwart Michael Hooper is comfortable with the uncertainty around his playing future ahead of this year's World Cup.
Slow starts ‘bit us on the bum’: Warriors coach
The Warriors will look to put slow starts to matches this season behind them in their latest NRL clash against North Queensland.
Brick Wall, Dead Pocket about to host AFL matches
Suburban Norwood Oval and Mt Barker in the Adelaide Hills will become AFL venues over the next few days as part of Gather Round.
Kangaroos hope Thomas can imitate De Goey turnaround
Tarryn Thomas is again in the spotlight but Alastair Clarkson thinks the North Melbourne midfielder can still emulate Jordan De Goey's career resurrection.
Sydney Roosters star Angus Crichton nearing NRL return
Sydney Roosters back-rower Angus Crichton is nearing a return to the NRL after taking a period of leave to receive treatment for his mental health.
Adelaide hits accommodation record for AFL Gather Round
Adelaide has set a record level of accommodation occupancy rates with eight out of nine games sold out for the AFL's inaugural Gather Round.
NRL fines for accidental hip-drops are unfair: Ben Hunt
Ben Hunt claims fining players for hip-drops in one-on-one tackles from behind is unfair, questioning where the NRL wants defenders to tackle going forward.
Injured Richmond star Lynch out for three months
Injured Richmond star Tom Lynch will be sidelined for at least three months as his coach Damien Hardwick expressed surprise he was charged by the AFL.
Bulldogs lose Smith, regain Weightman for Power clash
The Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide are without big names for Gather Round, while desperate Fremantle and Gold Coast have swung the axe at selection.
Walker inspires Rabbitohs comeback win over Dolphins
South Sydney scored five unanswered second-half tries in a 36-14 NRL win over the Dolphins with Cody Walker cutting loose after a controversial try.
Crows open AFL Gather Round with upset win over Blues
Adelaide's outstanding first quarter set up their 56-point win over Carlton on Thursday night to kick off the AFL's Gather Round.
Nicks rapt with Crows’ win, gushes over Sebastian
Along with coaching Adelaide to a big win over Carlton to start Gather Round, Matthew Nicks also gushed over singer Guy Sebastian.
Souths talisman Walker reveals code for beating Penrith
Rabbitohs No.6 Cody Walker is sick of losing close games to Penrith and says a key failing in Souths' 36-14 win over the Dolphins must be fixed next week.
Blues stunned by Crows in opening term onslaught
Carton coach Michael Voss says he saw no signs that the Blues would start so badly in the 56-point loss to Adelaide at Adelaide Oval.
Penrith can keep both Edwards and Luai: Ivan Cleary
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary is confident the Panthers can keep both Dylan Edwards and Jarome Luai from rival clubs beyond 2024.
Offside Warriors vow to clean up defensive act
The Warriors will focus on a key defensive area in their NRL clash against North Queensland, hoping to improve on an already impressive start to their season.
Fifita targets Origin, leading Titans surge with Foran
David Fifita will resume his budding combination with returning playmaker Kieran Foran when Gold Coast play Brisbane in the NRL on Saturday night.
Melbourne wary of Bombers gun Jake Stringer
Essendon match-winner Jake Stringer starred with 10 scoring shots from 15 disposals against GWS last week and looms as key to Saturday's contest with Melbourne.
Hinkley backs Wines, Jonas to rediscover AFL form
Ollie Wines and Tom Jonas have had slow starts to the AFL season but Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley expects the experienced pair to bounce back to form.
Fullback Will Kennedy re-signs with Cronulla
Cronulla have retained the services of fullback Will Kennedy, who has signed on through to the end of the 2025 NRL season.
Dolphin Bromwich suspended, Stone and Murray dodge bans
Dolphins second-rower Kenny Bromwich is set to miss the side's intrastate clash with Gold Coast after being charged by the match review committee.
Bulldogs to stay on the road for Power, Freo clashes
The Western Bulldogs will face Port Adelaide in Adelaide then travel to Perth to take on Fremantle, but injured midfielder Bailey Smith will miss both games.
Wary Walters puts boot into Broncos’ attack
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters wants his offence, led by Adam Reynolds, to be more clinical against a confident Gold Coast team that welcome back Kieran Foran.
Ricky Stuart challenges Raiders after famous victory
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart is imploring his Raiders not to get ahead of themselves after upsetting the Brisbane Broncos last weekend.