Bulldogs survive late surge from desperate Carlton
A week under the AFL microscope was not enough for Carlton to secure a much-needed win, with the Western Bulldogs prevailing by 20 points at Marvel Stadium.
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Lions lift in second half as Daniher boot sinks Bombers
Joe Daniher has booted six goals against his former club as Brisbane overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to beat Essendon by 42 points at the Gabba.
Central Coast Mariners sink Adelaide in first ALM semi
Central Coast Mariners have downed Adelaide United 2-1 in the opening leg of their A-League Men semi-final.
Waratahs punish ill-disciplined Rebels in Super Rugby
The NSW Waratahs have consolidated their place in the Super Rugby Pacific top eight and regained the Weary Dunlop Shield with victory over the Melbourne Rebels.
Canberra make it five straight wins in fiery Eels clash
Canberra have secured their biggest win so far in the 2023 NRL season, beating Parramatta 26-18 in a keenly contested match at GIO Stadium.
Cowboys overrun hapless Dragons for back-to-back wins
North Queensland have triumphed 42-22 over St George Illawarra in Townsville to hand the Dragons their sixth straight loss of the NRL season.
Injury-hit Thunderbirds belt Firebirds in Super Netball
A commanding fourth-quarter display has allowed the table-topping Thunderbirds to overcome injury concerns and storm home against the Firebirds.
Demons thrilled as van Rooyen shines under spotlight
Jacob van Rooyen has impressed Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin with his strong form in a 54-point win over Hawthorn after beating a controversial striking charge.
Tigers adamant they have clawed back NRL credibility
Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens says teams are now treating his side with respect after they stayed in the battle with South Sydney before losing 20-0.
Souths on top of NRL after workmanlike win over Tigers
South Sydney have replaced Brisbane at the top of the NRL ladder after claiming a 20-0 win over Wests Tigers at Accor Stadium.
Knights look to silence outside noise in Titans clash
Adam O'Brien's Newcastle outfit are refreshed after an extended break and looking to silence those who criticised how some players spent their bye week.
Super finals ramifications as Brumbies host Highlanders
The second-ranked Brumbies can continue to shore up their prime spot on the Super Rugby Pacific table when they host the Highlanders on Sunday.
Manly adamant Trbojevic can return to 2021 highs
Ben Trbojevic has leapt to the defence of his brother Tom, while Manly players are adamant the fullback is not that far from his 2021 NRL heroics.
‘Make or break’ as Aussie stardom beckons for Moloney
Jason Moloney knows winning a world title in California will open the door for him and twin brother Andrew to take Australian boxing to a "whole other level".
Cleary hopes Luai’s masterclass silences doubters
Jarome Luai excelled in Penrith's big win over the Sydney Roosters and Nathan Cleary hopes the performance is enough to silence the five-eighth's critics.
NZ women lift sevens title, Aussie Levi equals record
New Zealand women have clinched the rugby sevens world series crown in Toulouse, much to the disappointment of nearest rivals and defending champions Australia.
Volkman scores Warriors’ winner with compound fracture
Five-eighth Ronald Volkman fought on after a compound fracture of the finger and without a painkilling injection in the Warriors' win over Canterbury.
Socceroos boss Arnold: I’ve learned from 2019 Asian Cup
The Socceroos face Uzbekistan, Syria and India in the Asian Cup's group stage, with Graham Arnold confident he has learned from 2019's disappointing campaign.
Walker’s Roosters recall hopes hit by knee injury
A knee injury has dented Sam Walker's hopes of breaking back into the Sydney Roosters' NRL side after almost a month playing in reserve grade.
Johnson revival continues as Warriors down Bulldogs
Shaun Johnson has set up two tries to help the Warriors snap a three-game losing streak with a 24-12 win over Canterbury.
Reds snap 21-game, 10-year NZ drought to beat Chiefs
The Queensland Reds have defended a last-ditch, 27-phase attacking surge from the Chiefs to secure a famous 25-22 Super Rugby win in New Plymouth.
Le Fondre on the spot as Sydney-City ends all square
Adam Le Fondre's second-half penalty has helped Sydney FC secure a 1-1 draw with premiers Melbourne City in the first leg of their A-League Men semi-final.
Luai stakes Origin claim as Panthers thrash Roosters
NSW Blues five-eighth Jarome Luai has reaffirmed his State of Origin credentials with a big performance in Penrith's defeat of the Sydney Roosters.
Richmond fire to end Geelong’s AFL winning streak
Richmond have posted consecutive victories for the first time this season, upsetting reigning premiers Geelong by 24 points at the MCG.
Darling injured as Suns crush Eagles in Friday fizzer
Gold Coast have piled on eight goals to one in the second quarter to post a 70-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.
Reds ‘not dead yet’ as Thorn savours historic NZ win
The Queensland Reds have ended a 10-year losing streak in New Zealand by beating the Chiefs to resuscitate a flailing Super Rugby season.
Fonua-Blake can be world’s best prop – Warriors
Warriors captain Tohu Harris has claimed teammate Addin Fonua-Blake has the potential to go past Payne Haas as the world's best prop.
Ciraldo ready to wield axe and blood young Bulldogs
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has said he will blood players from outside his top-30 squad and make several changes for his battling team's Gold Coast clash.
Manu, JWH hurt in Roosters’ ’embarrassing’ loss
Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco has lashed his side's 'embarrassing' loss to Penrith, during which Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Joey Manu were injured.
Fans turn away in droves as Eagles crash and burn
West Coast's injury crisis has hit a new low, with Jack Darling and Jamaine Jones the latest players added to the growing list.
Popyrin stuns Felix A-A in Rome
In-form Alexei Popyrin has completed a hat-trick of Top 10 wins this year by beating world No.10 Felix Auger-Aliassime for the second time.