Bellamy the main man at Storm: Kearns
Former Storm skipper Robbie Kearns says Craig Bellamy, who will coach his 500th NRL match on Thursday night, is the real key to the club's sustained success.
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Demons sweat on injuries to Lever, Salem
Melbourne premiership defender Christian Salem will have a scan on his injured knee, adding to the Demons' early AFL season injury concerns.
Cummins defends tactics in drawn Test
Australia's captain Pat Cummins says he's content with his tactics in the drawn second Test against Pakistan.
Beveridge apologises for post-game tirade
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has apologised for a post-game AFL press conference rant after his side's opening-round loss to Melbourne.
Demons down Bulldogs in AFL GF rematch
Melbourne have opened their premiership defence in style, defeating the Western Bulldogs by 26 points in the AFL's season-opening match at the MCG.
Fittler tips Perth for NRL expansion team
NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler says Perth is an ideal expansion city if the NRL opts to add an 18th team to the competition.
Babar heroics blunt Aussies in Test draw
Pakistan captain Babar Azam has made a heroic 196 to secure a draw against Australia in the second Test in Karachi, leaving the three-match series at 0-0.
Virus crashes AFL’s season-opening party
On the same day Melbourne and Western Bulldogs started the new season, COVID-19 reared its ugly head again in the AFL.
Petaia, Banks in Super fullback battle
Jordan Petaia will go head-to-head with Tom Banks in a fullback showdown on Friday after the Reds talent was again picked in the No.15 to face the Brumbies.
Bennett patient with Dolphins’ NRL roster
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has addressed the incoming NRL club's roster build as its website crashed during an official membership launch.
Bird keen to stay in the Dragons’ Red V
St George Illawarra star Jack Bird has made it clear he wants to stay at the Dragons despite talking to rival NRL clubs.
Cowboys deny Taumalolo-Payten rift
North Queensland players have denied a reported rift between captain Jason Taumalolo and coach Todd Payten.
It was Miller-time at Suns says Swallow
Gold Coast foundation player David Swallow says the decision to relinquish the AFL club's co-captaincy wasn't a hard decision, with Touk Miller ready to lead.
Bellamy coach deadline scrapped by Storm
Ahead of Melbourne's NRL clash with South Sydney, Craig Bellamy says he's been given more time to decide whether 2022 will be his last season as Storm coach.
AFLW final postponed after virus outbreak
Collingwood have been hit by a raft of COVID-19 cases and are unable to field a team for their AFLW qualifying final against Brisbane.
Returning Witts ready for Suns’ AFL rise
A year spent watching on the sidelines has Jarrod Witts convinced he's coming back from injury into a Gold Coast team on the verge of an AFL rise.
More COVID-19 chaos for NZ Super Rugby
All three scheduled Super Rugby Pacific round five games in New Zealand have been postponed, with a previously delayed game to be played instead.
Lodge goes fishing to tackle ‘short fuse’
Warriors prop Matt Lodge is hoping some productive off-field distractions will pay dividends on the paddock for the Warriors in the 2022 NRL season.
Matildas young guns to make Swedish move
Melbourne Victory have confirmed Matildas duo Kyra Cooney-Cross and Courtney Nevin will join Swedish club Hammarby at the end of the A-League Women season.
Knockouts won’t define Huni title chase
Justis Huni has come face-to-face with his next opponent, New Zealand's Kiki Leutele, for the first time ahead of their Gold Coast fight in May.
Croker concern for depleted Raiders
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has revealed captain Jarrod Croker is battling a bulging disc in his spine as the NRL club battles an early season injury crisis.
Mitchell urged to curb comeback enthusiasm
Latrell Mitchell will return from a six-game suspension with South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou saying the superstar fullback has to keep his emotions in check.
Carlton coach Voss chasing small AFL wins
New Carlton coach Michael Voss is focused on the big picture as excitement builds around what his side can produce in their AFL season-opener against Richmond.
Four years in exile has Hastings a new man
Jackson Hastings spent 1434 days between NRL games thinking his time in the competition was over but now he wants to be a role model for others on his return.
Socceroos shocks loom as Arnie rolls dice
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is taking a huge gamble with several new faces to be included in Australia's squad for this month's crucial World Cup qualifiers.
De Minaur advances in Indian Wells heat
Alex de Minaur has defeated Tommy Paul in straight sets to join countryman Nick Kyrgios in the round of 16 at the Indian Wells Masters in California.
Mulitalo takes centre stage for NRL Sharks
Cronulla's Ronaldo Mulitalo wants to become one of the game's best centres after finally getting the chance to impress in his natural position.
Port coach Ken Hinkley takes Zen approach
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley is adopting a Zen-like mantra to rebound his his AFL club from consecutive home preliminary final defeats.
Aussie veteran Haynes on top of World Cup
Veteran Australia opener Rachael Haynes is the World Cup's leading run-scorer to date, with 277 runs at 92.33 in New Zealand.
Demons, Dogs ready to launch AFL season
Melbourne will unfurl their first premiership flag in 57 years in front of the same team they defeated in last year's AFL grand final.
Bruno Fornaroli earns shock Socceroos gig
Star Perth Glory striker, Uruguayan Bruno Fornaroli, has earned a shock Socceroos call-up for Australia's World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia.