Hird weighs in as battling Bombers confront rough start
Essendon veteran Kyle Langford says it's up to the players to turn around the Bombers' horror start to the season, while former coach James Hird has weighed in.
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Robertson addresses ‘issue’ at heart of Socceroos exile
After three years of mystery and innuendo, Alex Robertson is finally back in the Socceroos set-up with the midfielder explaining why it took so long.
Broncos suffer huge injury blow but Reynolds returns
Brisbane's hopes of winning the derby clash with the Dolphins have taken a turn for the worse with prop Payne Haas succumbing to injury.
Why Yeo isn’t concerned by dramatic set-restart rise
NRL referees are dishing out set restarts once in every 27 play-the-balls. But Australia Test captain Isaah Yeo says it is on teams and players to adjust.
Dockers back ‘fiery’ Voss after AFL taunting sanction
Fremantle's Patrick Voss has apologised to his club for taking the shine off a big win with his taunting of Melbourne defender Harrison Petty.
Super six Dolphins give derby clash with Broncos heat
Dolphins prop Thomas Flegler must pass a fitness test to play his old club Brisbane as five-eighth Kodi Nikorima confirms he is in extension talks.
Geelong skipper sidelined, Magpies pair return
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield is set for some time on the sidelines, while a key Collingwood pair return.
Souths to return to Allianz in split-home system
South Sydney have finally been cleared to move more home games from Accor Stadium to Allianz, with a seven-and-five split from 2028.
Kisnorbo lands Sydney job as Talay stands down
Patrick Kisnorbo has signed on as Sydney FC's interim replacement for Ufuk Talay, who has stepped down as manager with immediate effect.
Suns hit again as star’s rough conduct ban upheld
Young gun Bailey Humphrey will miss Gold Coast's next two matches through suspension, after the AFL tribunal rejected his arguments against a rough conduct ban.
Couchman gets four-game ban for season-ending tackle
St George Illawarra forward Ryan Couchman has learned his fate after facing the NRL judiciary on a dangerous contact charge.
Comm Games: King’s Baton fever sweeps Australia
Australia's official design for the Commonwealth Games King's Baton relay was unveiled at a ceremony at Admiralty House marking 120 days until Glasgow.
Rogers reflects on ’50-50′ call, coaching evolution
Victoria's wealth of bowling options has left coach Chris Rogers with one of the toughest calls of his coaching career ahead of the Sheffield Shield final.
Crows lose key trio for hoodoo away trip to Geelong
Three star Crows have had their wings clipped ahead of Adelaide's away game against Geelong.
Run less: Da Silva looks for balance after Eels summer
Parramatta hooker Tallyn Da Silva knows his biggest strength is speed out of dummy-half but, at the same time, he's teaching himself not to be reliant on it.
Seibold calls for calm as scrutiny grows on Manly coach
Daly Cherry-Evans' return to Brookvale has coincided with mounting pressure on Manly coach Anthony Seibold, but he says patience is required at the club.
Sea Eagles defend under-pressure spiritual leader
Manly coach Anthony Seibold has argued that statistics don't tell the story with Jake Trbojevic, adamant his form has been fine on return from concussions.
‘When will we learn?’: McKellar lashes Wallabies talk
Waratahs coach Dan McKellar is not happy that a Brumbies playmaker is being spoken of as the Wallabies' next big thing following high praise from Joe Schmidt.
‘Kangaroo’ Suto eyes World Cup on first trip Down Under
In Croatia, they used to tease Ante Suto by calling him a "kangaroo" and now the Hibs forward is a chance to go to the World Cup with the Socceroos.
McEvoy exposes ‘ludicrous’ swimming world title quirk
Cam McEvoy has explained the radical preparation behind his world record feat and pointed out the "$2 million" irony that exposes a glaring swimming issue.
Te’o almost left Broncos six months before latest exit
Ben Te'o had all but agreed to join Gold Coast as an assistant coach at the end of last season, but he is unlikely to move south after leaving Brisbane.
‘Let my fists do the talking’: Tszyu ready to rumble
A wiser Tim Tszyu is being coy about what style he will bring when the former world boxing champion takes on undefeated Albanian Denis Nurja.
Like Cronk and Cordner: Tedesco sees lessons from 2018
Eight years after Cooper Cronk and James Tedesco's arrivals put pressure on the Sydney Roosters, history is repeating with Daly Cherry-Evans' signing.
Lynagh’s return as Reds eye 28-year Hurricanes hoodoo
Tom Lynagh has been named on the bench for the first time this season as the Queensland Reds attempt to do something they haven't done since 1998.
Storm warning from coach as Cowboys’ clash looms
Melbourne halfback Jahrome Hughes has denied complacency was an issue in their grand-final replay loss to Brisbane, as the Storm prepare to face the Cowboys.
Titans skipper concedes he hasn’t been good enough
Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has owned his lacklustre start to 2026, with the Queensland State of Origin prop conceding he hasn't been good enough.
‘With or without the belt’: stripped Opetaia finds ally
The trainer of one of the men standing in the way of Jai Opetaia's path to undisputed status has given hope to his cause after the IBF's call to strip him.
Rain dampens Shield final after Vics claim SA wickets
Victoria sent South Australia in to bat on day one of the Sheffield Shield final and claimed three wickets before rain stopped play.
Schoupp inks three-year deal on Waratahs derby eve
In a boost for ACT rugby fans, Blake Schoupp has re-signed with the Brumbies ahead of their clash with bitter rivals and out-of-form NSW Waratahs.
‘Like grand final’: Melbourne readies for NFL clash
The first NFL regular-season clash in Australia has been locked in, and former NFL and AFL star Ben Graham has compared the occasion to the AFL grand final.
Champion Broncos look for season reset in Melbourne
Winless Brisbane have plenty to play for as they face Melbourne in a NRL grand final rematch but it's business as usual for coach Michael Maguire.