Revamped Crows midfield faces toughest AFL test: Nicks
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has heaped immense praise on Gold Coast, saying his revamped midfield will face the AFL's best on-ball brigade this weekend.
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Haas will make call on Samoa switch after Origin
Brisbane prop Payne Haas has explained why he is considering representing Samoa at Test level but he won't be rushing his call.
Raiders taking star half’s contract talks to the wire
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says he will sit down with Jamal Fogarty's management "at the right time", despite a looming contract deadline.
Storm confident on Hughes as Pezet suffers fresh blow
Jahrome Hughes is nearing a remarkable return to full fitness and could be a late inclusion as Melbourne prepare to face Manly.
Nathan Cleary sees long-term half in Blaize Talagi
Blaize Talagi has received the backing of the game's best halfback Nathan Cleary, with the Penrith star seeing his young protege as a natural in the spine.
Stressed Kasatkina launches Aussie tennis life in style
Daria Kasatkina has overcome a bag of nerves to kick off her new life as an Australian tennis player with a straight-sets victory at the Charleston Open.
NRL deny Knights’ bid to sign women’s rugby great
Newcastle have missed out on signing women's rugby great Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, with the NRL refusing to register the contract due to an ambassador role.
Broncos’ Walsh thrives on Ponga boost in Maroons duel
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has pledged his allegiance to Australia in representative football despite his diverse heritage.
McRae reaches out to Voss ahead of Pies-Blues clash
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has not forgotten about his friendship with Michael Voss, reaching out to the under-pressure Carlton mentor.
Matildas back captain Kerr after UK court case
Matildas star Emily van Egmond has thrown her support behind Sam Kerr, saying there's no need for the injured striker to stand down from her captaincy role.
Giants’ Hogan feels for Reid ahead of Eagles clash
Knowing himself how harsh being under the spotlight can be, GWS star Jesse Hogan says he feels for heavily criticised West Coast star Harley Reid.
Whiz kid Konstas earns first Cricket Australia contract
After bursting onto the scene during the Boxing Day Test, teenager Sam Konstas has been promoted to Cricket Australia's contracted players list.
Richmond’s Balta free to play before assault sentencing
The AFL is comfortable in allowing Richmond's Noah Balta to return to play just days before being sentenced for assault, chief executive Andrew Dillon says.
Papley sidelined, key Swans slow to overcome injuries
Tom Papley has joined Sydney's lengthy injury list, while Tom Doedee could make his long-awaited Brisbane debut via the VFL after back-to-back knee injuries.
Richmond forward Mansell found guilty of rough conduct
Richmond's Rhyan Mansell will serve a three-game AFL ban after being found guilty of rough conduct for an incident that concussed St Kilda's Liam O'Connell.
Dogs back Mahoney, Ciraldo reacts to new NRL crackdown
Cameron Ciraldo says his Canterbury players know they can't fall victim to the NRL's latest head-high contact crackdown.
Eagles unfazed by co-captain’s meeting with Hawks coach
West Coast chief executive Don Pyke insists there's nothing unusual about Eagles co-captain Oscar Allen meeting with Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell.
Tszyu’s rival threatens no-show amid judging furore
American boxer Joey Spencer and his team may be a no-show from a scheduled showdown with Tim Tszyu over fears of a fair go with three Australian judges.
Patience is Wright approach as Reds’ cavalry returns
The time-frame on Liam Wright's latest shoulder injury is open-ended but the Queensland Reds will welcome back a host of others for their clash with the Chiefs.
Stadium still the goal as report sinks boot into plan
Proponents of a waterfront stadium to host a new AFL team say they are committed to the project despite a report estimating it will cost much more to build.
Still no room for Talagi as Penrith fight form slump
Gun recruit Blaize Talagi has again been overlooked for game time even as out-of-sorts Penrith lose more players to injury.
Waratah playmaker cleared of concussion in Super loss
With his "smart" mouth-guard contributing to the confusion, Waratahs flyhalf Lawson Creighton says he's been cleared of concussion and can play next round.
Great Hope White: Super Netball prodigy tipped to star
Hope White is aged 18 and yet to make her Super Netball debut, but already making a big impression on the Giants' veteran coach Julie Fitzgerald.
Sexton eager to show worth after Dogs’ aborted DCE bid
When Canterbury were linked with Daly Cherry-Evans, Toby Sexton shrugged it off having learned to deal with daily speculation during his time at the Gold Coast.
Clarity required as Tigers move on from Mansell AFL ban
Rhyan Mansell's ban for rough conduct has left Richmond coach Adem Yze facing a challenge around how best to instruct his players to approach contests.
New AOC chief to fight footy codes for sports talent
Mark Arbib, the Australian Olympic Committee's new chief executive, has pledged an aggressive fight for sporting talent with AFL and NRL juggernauts.
Brathwaite steps down as West Indies Test captain
Kraigg Brathwaite, who steered West Indies to their first Test victory in Australia for 27 years, is stepping down as Test captain ahead of the return series.
Sport anti-corruption chief forecasts evolving threats
Sport Integrity Australia's new chief executive says the nature of threats to fair play will evolve leading into the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
Souths settle on Mitchell’s best fit in comeback game
Jye Gray's form at fullback and Alex Johnston's injury have forced Latrell Mitchell to make his NRL comeback at centre.
Eagles back in ‘humble’ Harley ahead of derby day
West Coast are doing all they can to wrap their arms around Harley Reid as the former No.1 draft pick cops a barrage of criticism from around the country.
Dockers urged to wake up ahead of crunch western derby
Fremantle's hopes of a top-four berth are already on thin ice following an 0-2 start to the season but they're determined to bounce back in Sunday's derby.