Freo unleash five-goal burst to sink Hawks in thriller
Hawthorn defender Tom Barrass is facing a period on the sidelines with injury on a bad night for his side as they lost by 15 points to Fremantle.
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Isaako’s ‘best game’ heaps more pain on Bulldogs
The reunited Dolphins spine found their groove from 12-4 down to trounce the battling Bulldogs 44-12 at Suncorp Stadium and break into the NRL's top 10.
Reds answer questions, seek more in crunch Chiefs clash
The Queensland Reds can make a decisive play for a top-three Super Rugby Pacific finish with victory over the Chiefs in Brisbane.
Lions youngster given ban for using homophobic slur
Brisbane Lions draftee Koby Evans has become the latest AFL-listed player to be suspended for using homophobic language in a VFL game.
Speechless: Butler details her ‘crazy’ Origin call-up
Rima Butler is readying for her potential State of Origin debut for New South Wales after Tiana Penitani-Gray sustained a knee injury.
Wallabies star backs overdue Anzac Day Bledisloe first
Fraser McReight isn't sure why the Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test, slated to debut next year, isn't already on the rugby calendar.
Adelaide Crows to feed off returning skipper’s energy
Jordan Dawson is set to return in Adelaide's clash with Richmond after missing two of the last three games following the death of his eldest brother.
Ben Ikin to quit as Queensland Rugby League boss
Ben Ikin has announced his resignation as chief executive of Queensland Rugby League, as he plans to pivot out of the sports industry.
Latrell Mitchell sidelined with lower-back injury
In-form centre Latrell Mitchell will miss up to two weeks with a back injury, his NRL side South Sydney have confirmed.
They’re telling us that: LIV to continue, says premier
South Australia's premier has been told LIV Golf will continue in Adelaide as the city strikes a deal to host the men's Australian Open.
Khan-Pereira full of smiles again after leaving Titans
Alofiana Khan-Pereira is in a happy place again and enjoying his time at the Warriors after ending his miserable stint with the Gold Coast Titans.
‘Proper winter’: early snow dump blankets alpine areas
It's shaping up as a decent season for skiers and snowboarders, with a number of Australia's most popular alpine areas getting an early coat of snow.
Titans debutant Harrison set for extended run in NRL
Highly touted debutant Zane Harrison will be given an extended run of games as Gold Coast's halfback, says Titans head coach Josh Hannay.
Ryan upbeat about future as Jayco AlUla head to Giro
Perth's Ben O'Connor will lead the Australian-based Jayco AlUla team at the Giro d'Italia, amid some uncertainty about their future beyond 2027.
‘Hold your horses’: Tszyu to wait for world-title shot
Emerging superstar Nikita Tszyu wants to bide his time rather than rush into a world-title fight after preserving his unbeaten record with another brutal win.
Brisbane Lions’ frosty response to whiteboard leak
Frosted glass will be installed at the Brisbane Lions headquarters and their whiteboard strategy exercise will continue, albeit with some freshly drafted rules.
Cowboys five-eighth signs ‘no-brainer’ extension
North Queensland No.6 Jake Clifford has inked a new deal with North Queensland until the end of the 2028 season.
Swans hopeful on Curnow recovery as Bombers drop McKay
Sydney star Charlie Curnow and GWS spearhead Jesse Hogan are sidelined for round nine, while Essendon have lost patience with underperforming Ben McKay.
How Panthers can prevent Raiders from making history
Since they rose to premiership domination in 2020 no team have scored three consecutive wins over Penrith, but Canberra could become the first in round 10.
Weight drop sparks Cowboy’s career-best surge
Once tipped for greatness as a schoolboy, Cowboys prop Tom Mikaele is enjoying a career-best year after taking the long road to fulfilling his potential.
Cricket superstar ‘made a mistake’ when drink driving
One of Australia's greatest cricketers made a foolish and reckless choice when he picked up his car keys after a few glasses of wine at Easter, his lawyer says.
Nothing cute for Freo in blockbuster clash with Hawks
Fremantle will be aiming to win their eighth straight game when they host Hawthorn on Thursday night, with both teams looking to flex their premiership muscle.
Tszyu good: Nikita preserves family’s crazy legacy
Australian boxing star Nikita Tszyu has preserved his unbeaten record with a sixth-round stoppage of Spaniard Oscar Diaz in their super-welterweight showdown.
Beveridge says illicit drugs policy ‘compromises’ care
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge insists the AFL's illicit drugs policy "compromises" care due to key people being kept in the dark.
Eels sign much-needed injury reinforcement
Parramatta have struggled with injuries all season but the arrival of North Queensland forward Harrison Edwards bodes well for the depleted NRL club.
‘Like an obligation’: Johnston on his PNG Chiefs deal
The PNG Chiefs have signed their second player with record-setting try-scorer Alex Johnston formally putting pen to paper.
Swim ace has Games gap to fill in glittering resume
One of Australia's biggest stars in Glasgow has achieved nearly everything possible in his sport - except win an individual Commonwealth Games gold medal.
Penrith’s fittest man is playing for his future
Ivan Cleary has described Freddy Lussick as one of the fittest players he's seen in 20 years as an NRL head coach.
Brumbies regain key leader, Gordon returns for Reds
The Brumbies will welcome back Wallaby Allan Alaalatoa for their crunch clash against the Western Force while Carter Gordon returns for the Queensland Reds.
Rowell on ice as Suns relish Darwin return
Still carrying an ankle injury, Matt Rowell will miss at least the first of Gold Coast's two AFL games in Darwin.
Raiders ace reveals connection inspiring his NRL form
Canberra Raiders halfback Ethan Sanders has admitted he only has to think about the moments of last year when he's looking for inspiration to shine.