Goosebumps: Arrow get 100th Rabbitohs game swansong
Jai Arrow, who retired with motor neurone disease this year, will reach 100 South Sydney games as part of a unique initiative by the NRL and Rabbitohs.
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Celebrity agent cries as jailed for ‘abhorrent’ rape
Entertainment industry figure Ralph Carr will be in custody for at least four years after a jury found him guilty of raping a younger woman.
Essendon outline plan for Hird after head coach snub
Essendon's new coach Mark McVeigh says he will speak with James Hird about a potential role at the AFL club ahead of the 2027 season.
‘Clear standout’: Bombers confirm McVeigh as new coach
Essendon have confirmed Mark McVeigh will be their new AFL senior coach ahead of candidates including James Hird, ending a tumultuous selection process.
‘Trying to decide’: Butters on move, King leaves Suns
Zak Butters has told Port Adelaide he wants to return to Victoria, with Ben King doing likewise at Gold Coast, in moves with massive trade implications.
Penrith negotiations may go on backburner in title tilt
Contract talks have dominated the headlines at Penrith all year, but coach Ivan Cleary says it is almost time to put them on hold ahead of the finals.
Gawn to make history as Dockers dominate All-Aust squad
Max Gawn is poised to become the first nine-time All-Australian while minor premiers Fremantle have dominated the extended squad.
Burton fine with switch as Bulldogs reel with illness
Canterbury's preparations for a must-win clash with Penrith have been disrupted with10 players missing training with COVID-19.
‘Trying to decide’: Butters on move after leaving Port
Zak Butters has told Port Adelaide he wants to return to Victoria in a long-expected move with massive trade implications.
WNBL could have Brisbane team as soon as next season
The WNBL's chief operating officer has outlined plans for expansion, with a Brisbane team likely to enter the basketball league as soon as next season.
Fremantle to launch AFL premiership bid on a Thursday
The AFL has released the finals fixture, confirming Fremantle's hotly-anticipated qualifying final against Hawthorn will be on a Thursday night.
Star Bulldog has no qualms about MCG wildcard clash
The Western Bulldogs must play their wildcard game against lower-ranked Collingwood at the MCG and off a shorter break, but Ed Richards won't complain.
Time ticking as NRL veterans fight to extend careers
More than 60 NRL players still face uncertain futures beyond October, with Jack de Belin among those adamant he is still good enough to play on into 2027.
Bird flu could wipe out endangered sea lion population
An Australian marine mammal could go extinct if H5 bird flu spreads to local colonies, after authorities flagged a second seal has likely contracted the virus.
PNG Chiefs make bond with Manu as their big 007 signing
Joey Manu has become the latest high-profile player to sign with the PNG Chiefs, with the rugby union convert to return to the NRL in 2028 at the new club.
Swans crisis: AFL boss denies league has culture issue
AFL boss Andrew Dillon has launched the finals with a strongly-worded statement, also noting five Sydney players won't be invited to Brownlow medal night.
Norris wins again but Piastri off the pace at Dutch GP
Lando Norris says the fight's back on for the world title after his Dutch Grand Prix win, but on the track where he won in 2025, Oscar Piastri was an also-ran.
Drone attack kills two children in Russia’s Krasnodar
Drone debris have hit a childcare centre in southern Russia, killing two children and injuring nine others, the local governor says.
Watson takes jaw-dropping mark as Hawks crush Eagles
Nick Watson took a mark-of-the-year contender before injuring his hand in Hawthorn's dominant victory over West Coast at a wet Optus Stadium.
Swans win first AFL game since hotel scandal
An undermanned Sydney have beaten North Melbourne by 53 points in the Swans' first AFL game since the embattled club was rocked by sexual assault allegations.
Tigers stun Roosters, blow NRL top-four race wide open
Struggling Wests Tigers have thrown the NRL's top-four complexion on its head by defeating one of the competition heavyweights, the Sydney Roosters, 25-24.
Herrington’s dream start to life in Premier League
Lucas Herrington, the only Australian playing in England's top-flight, has enjoyed a dream debut, coming on as sub in Hull's win over Manchester United.
Dogs’ finals hopes alive but ‘need to be better’: coach
Canterbury remain in the hunt for an NRL finals berth after defeating probable wooden spooners St George Illawarra at Allianz Stadium.
Warriors go top by beating ‘not real smart’ Bunnies
A 45-26 win over South Sydney has moved the Warriors up to first place on the NRL ladder.
Canberra smash Bulldogs, Tigers win late again in NRLW
Canberra have demolished the Bulldogs, while Wests Tigers repelled an inspired comeback from the Knights to highlight Saturday afternoon's NRLW action.
Knights stunned by Manly in blow to home finals hopes
Manly have kept their own faint top-eight hopes alive after dishing up a 44-24 beating of Newcastle to leave the Knights fighting for a home final.
Young Lions defender learns fate for tackle on Magpie
Brisbane Lions defender Ty Gallop has avoided suspension after being charged by the match review officer for a big tackle on Collingwood forward Charlie West.
AFL games record-holder may have played his final match
Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury's legendary career at the club could be over after he suffered a hamstring strain against the Brisbane Lions.
Swans release fresh statement on hotel scandal
Sydney will attempt to complete preparations for its AFL dead rubber against North Melbourne while bracing for further fallout from sexual assault allegations.
Lions seal top-four spot as star Pie Pendlebury injured
Logan Morris kicked eight goals as Brisbane sealed a top-four AFL berth with a 63-point win over Collingwood, who lost Scott Pendlebury to injury.
Perham the hero as Broncos spoil Papali’i’s party
Canberra's hopes of winning Josh Papali'i's final home NRL game have fallen short, as they suffered another gut-wrenching loss to Brisbane.