Angry Port Adelaide coach slams Horne-Francis critics
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says people booing and criticising Jason Horne-Francis should be embarrassed.
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Frizell’s blunt message to Panther Luai: Get a hair tie
Newcastle's Tyson Frizell insists he did not intentionally pull Jarome Luai's hair in the loss to Penrith, and has advised the five-eighth to buy a hair tie.
Marshall inspires Port to a comeback win over Bulldogs
Port Adelaide attacker Todd Marshall has kicked two late goals in his side's 14-point victory against the Western Bulldogs.
Wanderers beat Victory to end six-year ALM finals exile
The Western Sydney Wanderers are heading to the A-League Men finals with a 2-1 win over Melbourne Victory.
Waratahs snap four-game Super Rugby Pacific losing run
The NSW Waratahs have broken a four-game losing streak with a 36-16 bonus-point win over the Western Force to keep their Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes alive.
AFL ‘Gather Round’ to stay in South Australia
The AFL has struck a three-year deal with the South Australian government to keep 'Gather Round' in the state until at least 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.