AFL players unsatisfied by racism response
The AFL Players' Association has called for a review of the industry's management of instances of racism following the release of a concerning report.
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Eels rule Opacic out, back Blake in NRL GF
Parramatta centre Tom Opacic has failed to recover in time from a hamstring injury and won't play in Sunday's NRL grand final against Penrith.
Adelaide bracing for first AFLW Showdown
Crows coach Matthew Clarke says the club can't bank on being favourites to win the first AFLW Showdown and expects an epic game between bitter Adelaide rivals.
Panthers’ Kikau aims to sign off in style
Viliame Kikau will leave Penrith on Sunday as one of the NRL's best back-rowers after arriving at the club with enormous potential.
Saints still have eyes on Jordan De Goey
Explosive midfielder Jordan De Goey's playing future remains undecided as he weighs up AFL contract offers from Collingwood and St Kilda.
Fear drove Lane to Eels and NRL stardom
Parramatta star Shaun Lane has admitted he feared he would become a wasted NRL talent without a contract before making one last effort to revitalise his career.
New Payten NRL deal at Cowboys imminent
Todd Payten has confirmed a new deal with North Queensland is all but done, with the Cowboys coach to stay on until the end of 2026.
Penitani still hopeful of NRLW fitness
Star Parramatta centre Tiana Penitani is still hopeful she will be able to play in the NRLW grand final against Newcastle, as she fights a quad injury.
Terzievski makes case for Huni fight
Insulted by insinuations he isn't marketable, Paul Gallen conqueror Kris Terzievski has made his case for a date with Justis Huni.
Brad Scott appointed Bombers coach
Essendon have announced former North Melbourne mentor Brad Scott as their new coach.
AFL trade scrap looms over top Dog Dunkley
Josh Dunkley is set to leave the Western Bulldogs as a best-and-fairest winner as he seeks a move to the Brisbane Lions during the AFL trade period.
New bromance in Penrith’s title defence
Brian To'o has 66 games of NRL experience on Penrith rookie Sunia Turuva but says he learns just as much from his good mate as he teaches him.
Cahill questions ‘nice’ Socceroos leaders
Forging a historic career in a Socceroos squad full of "men", Tim Cahill thinks the next generation are a nice team lacking natural leadership.
Bullets fired up ahead of new NBL season
Aron Baynes is among the high-profile arrivals to this season's NBL, with Brisbane coach James Duncan challenging his players to match the NBA star's standards.
Dynasty or drought-breaker in NRL decider
Parramatta and Penrith face differing challenges in the NRL decider: One with the pressure of the game's longest drought and the other vying to defend a title.
NRL’s Eels a perfect fit for Simonsson
Parramatta's Bailey Simonsson has recalled the moment he knew moving from Canberra to the Eels ahead of the 2022 season was the right decision.
Hynes’ Dally M justifies coach’s prophecy
Nicho Hynes has said he thought Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon was crazy when he told him he could win Dally M this year. Now that prediction is a reality.
Five Aus-based players in Scots’ WC squad
Scotland have named five Australian-based players in their squad for the upcoming World Cup.
Hynes claims record NRL Dally M Medal haul
Nicho Hynes has claimed the NRL's Dally M Medal, with the Cronulla halfback's 38 votes the most in the award's history.
Hunt rejects latest St George offer but still likely to be a Dragon in 2023
Ben Hunt insists he can still get a deal done with St George Illawarra before the World Cup, despite knocking back the NRL club's latest offer.
Jewell shines as Tigers grab Cup win
A hard-hitting Caleb Jewell led the way as Tasmania made a perfect start to their summer with a stunning One-Day Cup rout of South Australia.
Munster’s Storm redemption leads to gong
Twelve months ago Cameron Munster thought his Storm contract could be torn up but the Melbourne five-eighth has now won the club's player-of-the-year award.
Distressed Clarkson fears for fair process
Alastair Clarkson has hinted he might take legal action to protect his reputation if the investigation into racism allegations levelled against him aren't just.
Bullets’ Baynes out to prove he’s worthy
Ahead of an NBL debut with Brisbane, Aron Baynes wants to prove he's still the player he was before a mysterious incident left him unable to walk.
Hawks’ Gunston to join Lions as free agent
Hawthorn forward Jack Gunston will join Brisbane as an unrestricted free agent, while Richmond midfielder Jack Graham has visited Port Adelaide's headquarters.
Qld Reds to trial rugby rule refinements
Queensland Reds are to spearhead the potential introduction of fine-tuned rugby laws, in an effort to speed up the game and facilitate more ball-in-play.
Sattler: 2003 tackle has lessons for today
Penrith's 2003 grand final hero Scott Sattler says the Panthers are masters at winning the little battles, as he did with his famous game-changing tackle.
Second-phase Eels key for NRL showpiece
Parramatta's ability to present second-phase opportunities and keep their offload game going at record rates could be crucial in the NRL grand final.
Edwards could be Penrith’s all-time No.1
Dylan Edwards has never been one to talk himself up, but others can make the case for him to be anointed as Penrith's finest ever NRL fullback.
Brother’s death won’t deter boxer Johnson
Cherneka Johnson's preparation for her world super bantamweight title defence was rocked by her brother's death but the Brisbane boxer says she will be ready.
Geelong AFL captain Selwood retires
Days after claiming his fourth AFL premiership, Geelong captain Joel Selwood has brought his brilliant career to a close.