Swans’ Longmire annoyed by McCartin vision
Sydney coach John Longmire wants broadcasters to stop showing vision of injured players during games after footage was shown of a concussed Paddy McCartin.
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Sicily takes reins as Hawks’ AFL captain
Tough defender James Sicily will captain Hawthorn for the first time in his 100th senior match, when they face reigning premiers Melbourne on Saturday.
Dragons’ Sims unlikely to join Storm early
Tariq Sims is open to leaving St George Illawarra early for Melbourne but the prospect of a mid-season NRL move is still not on the agenda for either club.
Graham a ‘big chance’ for Sharks return
Former captain Wade Graham is said to be a big chance to make his return from an ankle injury in Cronulla's NRL clash with Brisbane on Thursday night.
NRL player Kamikamica cleared of assault
Melbourne NRL forward Tui Kamikamica's assault charge has been dismissed in Brisbane Magistrates Court after the prosecution offered no evidence.
Goodwin, three Demons out of AFL clash
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has tested positive for COVID-19 with players Luke Jackson, Kysaiah Pickett and Tom Sparrow also sidelined for their AFL game.
Titans lessons raise concerns for Dolphins
The Dolphins risk a bleak start to NRL existence if they can't lure a Reece Walsh or Cameron Munster north, according to the man who helped set up Gold Coast.
AFLW star Phillips swaps Adelaide clubs
AFLW star Erin Phillips has joined expansion club Port Adelaide, leaving their city rivals Adelaide after six success-laden seasons.
City top Madrid 4-3 in breathless ECL semi
Manchester City will take a 4-3 lead into the Champions League semi-final second leg against Real Madrid after an action-packed encounter at the Etihad Stadium.
Walker starting to feel like the old Cody
Rabbitoh Cody Walker has said he is beginning to feel back to his attacking best as South Sydney prepare to try and reignite their season against Manly.
Roosters ask Keary to seize control
The Sydney Roosters want star playmaker Luke Keary to take charge to help the Tricolours out of an early-season NRL slump.
Struggling Titans make NRL spine changes
Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook has changed his team's spine, while Wade Graham could make his long-awaited return for Cronulla in round-eight NRL action.
Goorjian questions Kings rival’s ref call
Illawarra Hawks coach Brian Goorjian has questioned rival Sydney coach Chase Buford's decision to single out a referee ahead of their NBL semi-final series.
Warriors must respond to 60-point drubbing
Nathan Brown is confident his Warriors side can respond to their 70-10 flogging by Melbourne, having lost by the same scoreline as a player two decades earlier.
Free-agent Lloyd wants to stay with Swans
Sydney defender Jake Lloyd has no intention of trying his luck in free agency, instead planning to play out his AFL career with the Swans.
Staggs’ Talakai test as pair stake claims
Kotoni Staggs believes he's close to the form that saw him on the cusp of a NSW Blues debut and has a defensive assignment against Cronulla that can prove it.
Martin back in main Tigers AFL group
Dustin Martin has trained with Richmond's main group for the first time since taking a break away from the AFL club and appears closer to a return.
Tigers find blueprint in attacking ways
After battling through a winless opening five rounds to the NRL season, Luke Brooks believes Wests Tigers have discovered their blueprint in attack.
Red-hot Swans test awaits Bailey’s Lions
In-form Brisbane livewire Zac Bailey says his side will relish the chance to prove their AFL top-four credentials against Sydney on Sunday at the SCG.
Barrett faces a dog of a coaching record
An NRL loss to the Sydney Roosters on Saturday would leave Trent Barrett with the equal-worst coaching record in Canterbury's 87-year premiership history.
Bennett confident on Munster pitch
Wayne Bennett has shrugged off concerns over the Dolphins' roster shape for NRL admission, saying he is still trying to get Cameron Munster as early as 2023.
Walker’s 150 at Souths a lesson in timing
Cody Walker will reach his 150th NRL game at age 32 on Friday, but admits he would have lasted just one or two games in the NRL if he debuted as a teenager.
McReight’s Wallabies push faces Cane test
In-form Queensland Reds flanker Fraser McReight will face Chiefs and All Blacks captain Sam Cane this Friday as he pushes for more Test opportunities.
AFLW players want pre-season start clarity
The next AFLW season is set to begin in August but players have yet to be given official start dates for the campaign or pre-season as they await a new CBA.
Coach Ante Milicic to depart ALM’s Bulls
Macarthur FC are on the hunt for a new coach for their third A-League Men season with Ante Milicic to depart for family reasons.
Pies confirm knee injury for star Grundy
Collingwood are set to be without Brodie Grundy for up to three months after the star ruckman injured his knee during the Magpies' Anzac Day win.
Hunt deserves praise after wearing blame
Josh McGuire has praised Ben Hunt's ability to ignore the long-running scrutiny of his NRL game at St George Illawarra after his stirring Anzac Day performance.
Tupou banned as NRL axe referee over call
The NRL has told referees not to influence bunker decisions on foul play after Sydney Rooster Daniel Tupou avoided the sin bin but was banned for a high shot.
Lay day called at WSL Margaret River Pro
Strong on-shore winds have prompted WSL organisers to call a lay day at the Margaret River Pro in Western Australia.
Boxer Rahimi to make history at Games
Tina Rahimi is among four women in the Australian Commonwealth Games boxing team and the first Muslim woman to fight for this country at the Games.
Robertson hits 147 maximum break but loses
Australian snooker ace Neil Robertson has made a rare maximum 147 break but has still been knocked out of the world snooker championship at the Crucible.