‘Open arms’: Hawks prepare for feisty airport reception
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is confident the Hawks will cope with the reception they will face both on and off the field in Adelaide.
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Storm signing feels big shift south has been vindicated
Stefano Utoikamanu is set to finally realise his goal of playing in an NRL final, with the hard-running prop leading the Storm forward pack against Canterbury.
Hunger games: Hunt for Holy Grail burns in Bronco Ben
Brisbane half Ben Hunt returned to his old club to challenge for a title and after a seven-year absence from September footy his dream still remains alive.
Photographer ‘rattled’ by verbal tirade from Cats star
Geelong star Bailey Smith has left a female photographer "rattled" after swearing and demanding she delete images of him taken at an open training session.
Dockers retain Erasmus but two others want out
Emerging midfield star Neil Erasmus has turned down interest from cross-town rivals West Coast to extend his stay at Fremantle until the end of 2028.
Bears ready to rumble as Meninga secures key men
Perth Bears have made key appointments in recruitment and pathways ahead of their 2027 NRL entry, with highly regarded Dane Campbell and Ian Millward signed.
Cats forward won’t be part of any Curnow trade
Emerging Geelong forward Shannon Neale will be staying at the club, told by Cats football boss Andrew Mackie he is not up for trade.
Wallabies skipper embraces Demon spirit for Test battle
Harry Wilson is a big fan of Alex de Minaur, the Wallabies skipper drawing parallels with how the Aussie tennis star fights to find a way to win.
De Minaur turns to Wallabies in Davis Cup quest
Determined to guide Australia to a fourth consecutive Davis Cup finals appearance, world No.8 Alex de Minaur is finding inspiration from an unlikely source.
Wallaroos looking to follow Matildas’ World Cup lead
The Wallaroos are hunting their first World Cup semi-final berth since 2010, hoping to follow the lead of the Matildas' final-four appearance two years ago.
Dockers, Eagles brace for ‘the biggest’ AFLW derby yet
Fremantle are in a world of pain following three consecutive defeats, but they will still start as slight favourites when they host arch-rivals West Coast.
‘Back to their rightful place’: Ange’s Forest pledge
Nottingham Forest fans have been made a promise by Ange Postecoglou that he'll give his all to help them bring back their glory days.
Hewitt to appeal two-week tennis ban for alleged ‘push’
Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt can lead Australia's tie with Belgium despite tennis chiefs handing him a ban and a $30,000 fine for "offensive conduct".
The Warriors youngster touted to be the next Benji
Leka Halasima could become the first Warrior in history to win Dally M Rookie of the Year, but that might just be the beginning for the talented forward.
All the way: Broncos win over ‘Axe’ with new resolve
Brisbane great Trevor Gillmeister insists the side's recent win over Melbourne showcased the defensive mindset that can win the title.
New A-Leagues fixture moves on from Western United woes
The A-Leagues fixture for the upcoming 2025/26 men's and women's seasons has been revealed after embattled Western United were placed in hibernation.
Hardie joins list of injured Aussie quicks
Aaron Hardie has become the latest fast bowler to be ruled out of the Australia A tour of India, after suffering a shoulder injury in state training.
The ‘complex’ captaincy call that Bombers must make
One Essendon great can't see Zach Merrett continuing as captain after his meeting with Hawthorn, while the Bombers concede they face a difficult situation.
‘Won’t go there’: Picklum on chasing Gilmore’s record
With the stakes and swell continually rising, surfer Molly Picklum can't help but laugh when she entertains the idea of matching Steph Gilmore's title haul.
‘Lean into it’: wounded Lion’s semi-final inspiration
Jarrod Berry is confident his strapped-up shoulder can withstand a torrid time when Queensland rivals Gold Coast come for Brisbane in a historic AFL semi-final.
‘Win-win’: Wallabies and Roosters great hails code swap
A former teenage Wallaby turned dual Sydney Roosters premiership winner is hailing the cross-code transitions of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Mark Nawaqanitawase.
Broncos guardian: How Staggs became keeper of flame
Once a wild child, Brisbane's Kotoni Staggs has transformed his life and become the caretaker of a jersey he wants to win a title in to honour past greats.
Tunas and chooks: Katoa ready to stop two-metre flyer
Cronulla flyer Sione Katoa once spent 150 minutes battling a two-metre tuna on the water, now he's ready to combat a two-metre Rooster in the air in NRL finals.
Bulldogs roll the dice with shock bench switch
Coach Cameron Ciraldo says the decision to drop Reed Mahoney and recall Toby Sexton is a tough call but is best for the Bulldogs in their Melbourne final.
Text leak claims top Liberal as ‘women problem’ returns
A Liberal heavyweight has quit after his WhatsApp messages about women were leaked ahead of leaders and party faithful gathering for a key meeting.
Bombs away as Storm ready for Bulldogs aerial threat
Coach Craig Bellamy has his team ready for an aerial assault in their NRL final, again bringing out a machine named after big-kicking Bulldog Matt Burton.
Postecoglou confirmed as Forest’s new manager
After Nottingham Forest's sacking of Nuno Espirito Santo, Australia's Ange Postecoglou has been confirmed as the club's new manager.
Star ruckman cites injury woes for quitting Essendon
Ruckman Sam Draper has officially walked out on Essendon, with the 26-year-old tipped to join Brisbane next season.
Critics be damned: Konstas makes key tweak before Ashes
Sam Konstas heads to India oblivious to outside noise and criticism as he ditches social media and confirms his determination to play his way with no regrets.
Sleep-deprived Hynes’ relief as ‘common sense’ prevails
Cronulla star Nicho Hynes has spoken of his difficult 24 hours before the NRL dramatically rescinded a ban that would have ruled him out of finals week one.
Wallabies playmaker gets concussion test green light
Wallabies No.10 Tom Lynagh has passed further concussion testing but is still being monitored for an injury issue before the second clash with Argentina.