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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brumbies machine rolls on, Fijian Drua next up
The in-form Brumbies will look to replicate the form that saw them smash Queensland last weekend when they tackle Fijian Drua on home soil.
Fremantle forecast brutal battle against Gold Coast
After being told by their coach to toughen up, Fremantle midfielder James Aish is forecasting a brutal AFL battle against Gold Coast.
Thorn soldiering on as Reds fly into Samoan ambush
Under-fire Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn has kept his head down this week with Moana Pasifika presenting a tricky task in their Samoan Super Rugby debut.
Manly adamant Trbojevic’s back not a hamstring warning
Manly coach Anthony Seibild has insisted that Tom Trbojevic's back spasms are linked to a hip-pointer injury, and not a potential sign of hamstring tightness.
Gather Round opens with Walsh’s return for Blues
Adelaide is heaving for Gather Round, which kicks off in earnest when the Crows take on the Blues.
Titans No.7 Boyd took ‘next Alfie’ tag in his stride
Tanah Boyd has embraced the pressure of being the Titans' regular halfback and lines up against his old club Brisbane with gratitude and a sense of humour.
George Williams knocks back NRL return, stays in UK
Former Canberra halfback George Williams will not return to the NRL, the Englishman knocking back interest to sign an extension to stay in the Super League.
AFL boss vows relentless pursuit of racial abusers
The AFL is vowing to relentlessly pursue racial abusers as players and coaches ponder the best way to stamp out race-based vilification.
Bennett reveals secret to Dolphins’ stellar NRL start
Wayne Bennett's Dolphins take on the Rabbitohs, the team he most recently coached, with a humble and inspirational ethos that underpins their early NRL success.
Gather Round a winner before ball bounces: AFL boss
Before a ball is bounced, South Australia's premier and the chief of the AFL are already hailing the inaugural Gather Round as a success.
Longmire calls for calm amid McCartin speculation
Sydney are no closer to formulating a return-to-play timeline for defender Paddy McCartin, who suffered the 10th concussion of his AFL career on Saturday.
Broncos ‘cattle dog’ Kobe returns to round-up Titans
Brisbane lock Kobe Hetherington is back from a biceps tear to play his first NRL game of the season against the Titans, to the delight of captain Adam Reynolds.
Wallam aiming for World Cup despite Firebirds woes
Star goal shooter Donnell Wallam is making a case for Diamonds' Netball World Cup selection despite Queensland's winless start to the Super Netball season.
Croker hopes Raiders return can herald fresh start
Canberra champion Jarrod Croker says consistency is key after his return to the NRL helped lift his side to a shock win over previously unbeaten Brisbane.
Cowboys need to eliminate ‘catastrophic’ errors: Hess
Consistent errors early in the season are costing North Queensland who are now facing a fight to stay in contention for finals football.