Vixens feel they have the antidote to stop hot Fever
West Coast will start the Super Netball grand final as favourites but the Melbourne Vixens are battle-hardened after scrapping through to the title match.
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Sea Eagles say clash with Roosters won’t distract DCE
Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans is preparing to come up against the Sydney Roosters, where he is likely to finish his storied rugby league career.
Dog and Dogga all smiles as Sean Darcy hits his straps
Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy is proving the doubters wrong, with his partnership alongside Luke Jackson becoming a vital weapon for the Dockers.
‘Up to them’: Benji says fans have right to boo Galvin
Wests Tigers are preparing to come up against Lachlan Galvin for the first time since the young gun's highly-publicised mid-season move to Canterbury.
‘Big advocate for ruckmen’: Lions address Draper links
Brisbane have a tight-knit ruck group, and milestone man Darcy Fort would welcome another member if Essendon's Sam Draper wanted to join the Lions.
Dolphins overcome loss of star centre to take thriller
The Dolphins have lost a major strike weapon but scored at the death to down the Warriors and maintain their place in the NRL top eight with finals looming.
Wallaroos crush Wales in final World Cup warm-up
The Wallaroos have comfortably beaten Wales 36-5 in their final Test before heading to England for the Women's Rugby World Cup.
Willison broken arm dents Broncos’ win over Souths
Brisbane's prop stocks have taken a hit but their top-four hopes remain in play after a big win over South Sydney, giving Wayne Bennett his worst losing streak.
Fast-finishing Adelaide pip Hawthorn in AFL thriller
Fast-finishing Adelaide have kicked six goals to two in the last term to defeat Hawthorn by 14 points and take top spot on the AFL ladder.
Tired O’Callaghan upset in women’s 100m freestyle final
Australia have been forced to settle for silver and bronze on an action-packed night of swimming on day six at the world championships in Singapore.
Australia’s Kyriacou slam dunks a hole-in-one
Steph Kyriacou has lit up the second day of the British Women's Open with a hole-in-one on a day when most Australian hopes were blown off course.
No 18th man sums up injury-ravaged season for Rabbitohs
South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett was not disappointed with his side's fight in the thrashing by Brisbane and reflected on the worst injury toll in his career.
Swim ace McEvoy hits fresh heights with world title
Australian swimmers Cam McEvoy and Kaylee McKeown have won gold medals at the world titles in Singapore.
‘I could be back’: Cobbo opens up on Broncos future
Brisbane winger Selwyn Cobbo wants to win a title at the Broncos before he joins the Dolphins and this year may not be the last he is seen in the club colours.
Judiciary hand Dolphins another setback in finals fight
Felise Kaufusi is set to join fellow Dolphin Herbie Farnworth on the sidelines, after being charged for dangerous contact following the win over the Warriors.
Galvin cool in spotlight as circus reaches final act
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo says it has been "pretty impressive" how Lachlan Galvin handles pressure, as the half prepares for a Wests Tigers grudge match.
Sharks’ odd couple Katoa and Mulitalo in rarefied air
Cronulla's Sione Katoa and Ronaldo Mulitalo have made NRL history as the most prolific pair of starting wingers since State of Origin began.
Voss surprised by McRae’s ‘unusual’ recruiting tactic
Out-of-contract Carlton utility Jack Silvagni faces a big decision - stay at his family club, or switch allegiances to arch rivals Collingwood.
Two lightning delays, historic draw at NRLW Magic Round
Heavyweights Sydney Roosters and Brisbane were winners while Canterbury and Gold Coast fought out the NRLW's first draw at a rain-soaked Magic Round.
Under-pressure Panthers survive golden-point thriller
Penrith have won their eighth match in a row with a 30-26 win in golden point over Gold Coast after a Panthers trainer caused controversy.
Key Hawk suffers season-ending injury
Hawthorn's premiership hopes have suffered a hammer blow with confirmation of an injury to star midfielder Will Day.
Gulden leads Swans to win over Bombers in 100th game
Sydney superstar Errol Gulden has celebrated his 100th AFL match with a win, as Essendon slumped to their ninth loss in a row.
Suns trounce toothless Tigers to boost top-four hopes
Richmond have kicked just two goals as Gold Coast notched a percentage-boosting 84-point win that enhanced their AFL top-four hopes.
Dragons weather wind, rain and top-placed Raiders
St George Illawarra have snapped Canberra's nine-game winning streak, keeping their faint finals hopes alive and blowing open the NRL's minor premiership race.
Suns exposure worth pain for Tigers coach
Adem Yze said exposing some of his young talent to midfield minutes and getting rookie forward Harry Armstrong back on the park were positives on a tough night.
Vixens win GF thriller to claim Super Netball title
Entering the finals in fourth spot, the Melbourne Vixens have ended the West Coast Fever's winning run in the Super Netball grand final, winning by one goal.
Roosters’ season has a pulse with vital win over Manly
In wet and wild conditions, the Sydney Roosters have nabbed a vital 20-4 defeat of Manly, one of their biggest rivals for a place in the NRL finals.
Lions roar back in style against flat Magpies
The Brisbane Lions have ended a four-game losing run against Collingwood, taming the Magpies by 27 points at the MCG.
Spirited Wallabies deny Lions series clean sweep
The Wallabies have avoided a series whitewash with an action-packed 22-12 win over the British and Irish Lions in a spiteful third and final Test in Sydney.
Fagan hails young guns as Lions bounce back
The Brisbane Lions might not get stalwart ruck Oscar McInerney back, but young tall Henry Smith filled his shoes superbly in a win against Collingwood.
McRae won’t push panic button on Magpies’ form slump
Collingwood coach Craig McRae remains the "eternal optimist" following a third defeat in four games, taking the Magpies off the top of the ladder.