Port doctor defended after Tigers’ AFL win
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has made a fierce defence of veteran club doctor Mark Fisher after a key final-quarter incident in their loss to Richmond.
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Fyfe returns to lead AFL’s soaring Dockers
Fremantle captain Nat Fyfe will play for the first time this AFL season while Brisbane and St Kilda regain Joe Daniher and Jack Higgins respectively.
AFL to investigate Dees’ restaurant fight
The AFL will investigate Melbourne pair Steven May and Jake Melksham's alcohol-fuelled fight at a restaurant that has embarrassed the reigning premiers.
Warriors players wear blame for Brown exit
Skipper Tohu Harris says Warriors players must take responsibility for the exit of Nathan Brown as the club begins its search for a new permanent head coach.
Wallabies get Japan trio for England Tests
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has chosen Japan-based backs Quade Cooper, Samu Kerevi and Marika Koroibete as his overseas-based players for the England series.
Cowboys backs to duel for Origin spot
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Murray Taulagi are set to battle it out for the vacant wing spot in Queensland's Origin side with their first chance on Friday night.
Stadium needed for Tas AFL bid: McLachlan
AFL CEO GIllon McLachlan has indicated Tasmania's bid for inclusion in the league is contingent on the island state building a new stadium.
Maker, Dellavedova headline Boomers squad
Australia coach Brian Goorjian says Thon Maker will be a major asset for the Boomers' World Cup qualifiers against Japan, Taiwan and China.
Tigers captain can’t see Ciraldo moving
Wests Tigers co-captain James Tamou believes it will be hard for his club to convince Cameron Ciraldo to leave his assistant coaching role at Penrith.
Dons coach Rutten not feeling review heat
Essendon's wide-ranging review, announced by president Paul Brasher last week, hasn't shaken coach Ben Rutten's belief in the AFL club's direction.
Scrum call no excuse for Blues loss: Paulo
Junior Paulo claims the Blues' inability to win the middle - and not him being held back in a scrum - was the reason for NSW's loss on Wednesday.
Lewis warns NSW Munster has more to offer
Queensland legend Wally Lewis says Cameron Munster can play even better after his man-of-the-match display secured the Maroons' victory in Origin Game I.
Qld physio charged with indecent treatment
A 51-year-old Brisbane physio who has worked at Olympic level has been charged with multiple indecency offences.
Origin just start of Cotter’s big week
Reuben Cotter will race home for the birth of his first child still buzzing after a tireless Queensland debut that helped steer his side to an upset win.
Ponga taps into Slater Origin wisdom
A week in camp with Billy Slater has had the desired impact on Kalyn Ponga, who wiped aside four years of Origin inconsistency to star in Sydney.
Titans prop Wallace to join NRL’s Dolphins
Jarrod Wallace will leave Gold Coast at the end of the NRL season and move up the M1 to join the Dolphins for their debut campaign.
Morgan out to top idol Cam Smith’s jackpot
Queenslander Jed Morgan looks like his idol Cam Smith, is a golf winner like Cam Smith - and now aims to earn big like Cam Smith.
Cleary cops loss as personal wake-up call
Nathan Cleary has taken NSW's series-opening loss to Queensland personally, labelling it a 'kick up the backside' to start his State of Origin series.
Munster shocked over handling of Yeo knock
NSW lock Isaah Yeo claims officials were right to allow him to stay on the field in State of Origin I, despite Queensland star Cameron Munster raising concerns.
Booze ban behind Munster’s Qld ‘madness’
Cameron Munster hasn't been tempted to break his booze ban while in Origin camp, even after his teammates toasted his man of the match performance in Sydney.
Wade secures T20 win against Sri Lanka
Wicketkeeper Matthew Wade has lifted Australia out of trouble and to a gritty three-wicket win against Sri Lanka in the second match of their Twenty20 series.
Slater’s Maroons coaching begins with bang
Queensland began life under new head coach Billy Slater with a gritty performance studded with flashpoints of impressive skill.
NSW on back foot after opening Origin loss
NSW will need to wind the clock back to 1994 in order to win the State of Origin series after losing the opening game to Queensland on home turf.
Qld rookies shine, leaders seal Origin win
Queensland's first-timers made their mark before their established stars led them to a series-opening State of Origin win in Sydney on Wednesday night.
Munster stars as Maroons win Origin opener
Queensland have beaten NSW 16-10 to claim the State of Origin series opener and notch their first win in Sydney since 2017, with Cameron Munster starring.
‘I won’t quit the PGA Tour’ – Mickelson
Phil Mickelson says he won't quit the PGA Tour as he prepares to make his golf comeback at the Greg Norman-fronted LIV Golf Invitational Series.
Tigers name stars, debutant for Port clash
First-year midfielder Judson Clarke is one of three inclusions for Richmond, who take on Port Adelaide in the opening game of round 13 in the AFL.
Robbie Kruse to leave Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory have announced that former Socceroo Robbie Kruse will be leaving the A-League Men club.
Ashmore, Bateman headline AFLW trades
North Melbourne pair Kaitlyn Ashmore and Daisy Bateman have left the club on a busy final day of the AFLW sign and trade period.
Tonumaipea returns from rugby to Storm
Melbourne Rebels winger Young Tonumaipea has been given a train and trial contract with the Melbourne Storm, where he started his NRL career back in 2014.
Dockers want to contend for years to come
Fremantle have shot into flag contention this year following a stunning 9-3 start to the year, but the AFL club doesn't want its success to be short lived.