Kangaroos ready for Lions’ AFL firepower
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has backed his freshly-reinforced backline to handle Brisbane's dynamic forwards.
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Ponga to stay at five-eighth on return from head knock
As he plots a return from his latest head knock, Kalyn Ponga wants to remain at five-eighth despite the increased risk for more concussions.
Talay out to emulate Postecoglou, Muscat abroad
Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay has called time on his tenure at the A-League Men's club as he looks to build a coaching career in Asia or Europe.
Dylan Brown must return to dominant best: Coach Arthur
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has challenged Dylan Brown to return to his damaging best as the Eels target back-to-back wins this weekend.
Reds snap out of Super drought with Samoa win
Tate McDermott and Suliasi Vunivalu have set the tone as the Queensland Reds beat Moana Pasifika 40-28 in Samoa in Super Rugby Pacific action.
Giants’ No.1 pick Aaron Cadman to make AFL debut
The wait is over for No.1 draft pick Aaron Cadman, who will make his AFL debut for GWS against Hawthorn.
Collingwood’s Ginnivan returns to AFL after drug ban
Collingwood's Jack Ginnivan, who was banned for illicit drug use in February, will return to AFL action against St Kilda on Sunday.
Chief executive Buckley quits Swimming Australia post
Just over a year out from the Paris Olympics, Swimming Australia has lost another leader with chief executive Eugenie Buckley announcing her resignation.
Raiders sign first English player to NRLW contract
England teenager Hollie-Mae Dodd will create a piece of women's rugby league history after signing an NRLW contract with Canberra.
Walters shines after racism abuse as Dockers win
After he and teammate Nathan Wilson were racially abused during the week, Fremantle star Michael Walters played a key role in their AFL win over Gold Coast.
Hynes the hero as Sharks claim NRL win over Roosters
Nicho Hynes was the gamebreaker for Cronulla as they claimed a 22-12 NRL win over the Sydney Roosters at Shark Park.
Aish has happy homecoming in Fremantle’s Norwood win
Fremantle midfielder James Aish apparently has a perfect record at Norwood Oval, a ground where his family is revered as Redlegs royalty.
Manly outlast Storm in another brutal Battle of Brookie
Manly have held on to beat Melbourne 18-8 in another brutal NRL clash that included three players being sin-binned and ended with five players on report.
Six-goal Papley stars as Sydney steamroll Richmond
Livewire Tom Papley has booted six goals in Sydney's 44-point win against Richmond in an AFL Gather Round clash in Adelaide.
Cherry-Evans has sympathy for tacklers who hit him late
With sin-bins on the rise in the NRL, Manly's Daly Cherry-Evans says he feels sorry for defenders who are penalised for late hits on halves like him.
Departing Talay wants to end on a high with ALM Phoenix
Ufuk Talay wants to finish on top with the Wellington Phoenix, who face the Brisbane Roar in the A-League Men on Sunday.
Roosters’ Crichton makes return after bipolar diagnosis
Trent Robinson is keen to take a cautious approach with Angus Crichton after he made his return to rugby league following a bipolar diagnosis.
Demons adapt to AFL Gather Round curtain-raiser role
Melbourne take on Essendon in the first match of a double-header at a sold-out Adelaide Oval before Port Adelaide host the Western Bulldogs.
Manly motivated by replays of brawl and war stories
Manly used replays and war stories from the 2011 Battle of Brookvale to help inspire them to their physical 18-8 win over Melbourne in the NRL.
It’s a disgrace if Sydney FC miss ALM finals: Le Fondre
Adam Le Fondre says his Sydney FC teammates know missing the A-League Men top six isn't acceptable.
Souths forward Arrow targets title, driven by history
After leaving spiritual home Redfern Oval behind, Rabbitohs forward Jai Arrow says appreciation of club history is galvanising the team's title quest this term.
Dragons’ Mbye says future’s not tied to fate of coach
Moses Mbye is off contract for the first time in his NRL career, but says his future is not tied to what happens to St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin.
Lions maul Kangaroos in Adelaide Hills cakewalk
Brisbane key forwards Joe Daniher and Eric Hipwood have enjoyed a day out in the Adelaide Hills at North Melbourne's expense in Gather Round.
Walker earns high praise, Warriors add to Cowboys’ woes
The Warriors have prevailed against North Queensland 22-14, with Dylan Walker winding back the clock at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland.
Injuries ultimate test for Bulldogs: Coach Ciraldo
The loss of Josh Addo-Carr and Viliame Kikau to long-term injuries will provide a stiff test for Canterbury's club culture, coach Cameron Ciraldo says.
Eddie Jones forced to make several Wallabies changes
Coach Eddie Jones has been forced to make several changes to his squad for the Wallabies' first camp of this all-important Rugby World Cup year.
Fagan praises Indigenous players for racism response
Charlie Cameron has become the latest AFL player to stand up strongly against racist abuse, starring in the Brisbane Lions' thumping of North Melbourne.
Fagan, Clarkson want other states to have Gather Round
The undoubted success of Gather Round is sparking discussion about what the AFL should do next, with South Australia keen to hold on to the concept.
Cleary’s golden boot sinks Knights in NRL thriller
Penrith have scraped past Newcastle 16-15 in a tense NRL clash after Nathan Cleary slotted two field goals, including the winner in extra time.
Essendon revival continues with victory over Melbourne
Essendon have claimed their biggest scalp under new coach Brad Scott, downing AFL flag fancies Melbourne by 27 points in their Gather Round clash in Adelaide.
Broncos blitz Titans in Qld derby to hit NRL summit
A second-half blitz by Brisbane has put the Broncos back on top of the NRL, defeating Gold Coast 43-26 in front of a sell-out crowd at CBUS Super Stadium.