Fresh twist in A-League v national team tug of war
The complex relationship between Football Australia and A-Leagues clubs has triggered another swathe of national team withdrawals.
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‘Culture’s not fixed’: AFL coaches address Swans crisis
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon and Western Bulldogs mentor Luke Beveridge are among the AFL leaders to weigh in on crisis at the Sydney Swans.
Why Manly opted against blooding next top prospect
Even if Manly's season is all but over, coach Kieran Foran is resisting the temptation to debut schoolboy sensation Onitoni Large.
Coach reacts on ‘disrespectful’ offer to Dogs star
Cameron Ciraldo insists Canterbury' won't lose Jacob Preston despite reports emerging the back-rower is dissatisfied with the club's contract extension offer.
Dual citizen accused of passing Ukraine intel to Russia
A Russian-Australian has been charged with foreign interference offences, after it was alleged he passed on sensitive information about Ukraine's military.
Welcome aboard: Freo rest three as Fraser’s Blues await
Fremantle have rested three players against Carlton, but the minor premiers aren't letting their minds wander towards premiership success just yet.
Bennett confident of Latrell Mitchell return next week
South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell wasn't certain whether he would return to the NRL this season, but now he's a good chance to play in round 26.
Panthers’ finals selection dilemma as key player banned
Penrith five-eighth Jack Cogger has received a three-game suspension that will drag into the Panthers' finals campaign.
‘Fear for their lives’: women in Swans probe in hiding
A lawyer for two women at the centre of assault allegations involving Sydney Swans players, are fearful for their lives, he says, with a 'reasonable basis'.
Alcaraz back for Tiley’s landmark $US100m US Open
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz will return to tennis at the US Open after a four-month injury break as organisers, led by Craig Tiley, announced record prize-money.
‘Let us down’: Swans coach, captain blame five players
Sydney coach Dean Cox isn't taking any blame for the Swans scandal that has left the AFL club reeling and players potentially facing legal action.
Suns send-off club stalwart with win over Saints
Gold Coast have ended a hugely disappointing season by taking care of St Kilda by 23 points at Marvel Stadium.
Panthers overcome three sin-binnings to edge Storm
Penrith have officially eliminated Melbourne from finals contention with a patchy defeat of the Storm in Ivan Cleary's 500th game as an NRL coach.
Swans name eight replacements for banned five
Sydney have decided who they will bring into their squad to replace Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, James Jordon and Riley Bice.
St George Dragons legend Billy Smith dies at age 84
The rugby league world is in mourning following the death of St George Dragons legend Billy Smith at 84.
Former Socceroo takes charge at A-League’s Bulls
Two days after parting ways with Mile Sterjovski, A-League Men club Macarthur FC have turned to another former Socceroo as their next coach.
Walters bound for England in Kangaroos coaching shock
Australia will need to find a third Kangaroos coach in the space of three years after Kevin Walters agreed to take charge of St Helens after the World Cup.
Murderer found not guilty of raping underage girl
A violent man who strangled a young woman and then staged her death as a suicide has been acquitted of rape.
Nothing left off limits in Big Build royal commission
A royal commission probing alleged construction sector corruption and criminality has set out sweeping terms that include the role of government and agencies.
Police apology for traumatic mix-up in hiker tragedy
A state police commissioner has apologised to a grieving family after they were mistakenly told their missing daughter was still alive.
Push on for ex-Dragons half to come back in World Cup
Talatau Amone could be cleared to return for Tonga in the World Cup, with the exiled half in a grey area while banned from the NRL and playing Queensland Cup.
Lions not thinking beyond chance to seal top-four berth
Brisbane can seal a top-four berth with a win over Collingwood and say they aren't thinking about whether they would play Fremantle or Sydney in the AFL finals.
Storm star makes hard call on future after stroke
Melbourne prop Tui Kamikamica has been forced into a medical retirement following his stroke earlier this year, ending his bid to captain Fiji in the World Cup.
Warriors hand coach key to the city as record looms
The Warriors have made their faith in Andrew Webster clear, making him the only coach in the NRL locked down into the 2032 season.
Trump warns of economic pain for anyone supporting Iran
Countries supporting Iran face "TREMENDOUS Economic Consequences", Donald Trump says, in another threat amid a long stalemate in the US's conflict with Tehran.
Star Socceroo seals money-spinning move to Benfica
Alessandro Circati is the latest Socceroo to move clubs in the post-World Cup money-go-round, after Portuguese giants Benfica confirmed his transfer from Parma.
Family of slain Gaza aid worker ‘waiting for justice’
The family of aid worker Zomi Frankcom who was killed by an air strike in Gaza has hit out at Israel's decision not to further investigate her death.
Late payment could cost A-League clubs in new pay deal
A-League clubs who fail to meet payroll requirements on time could be sanctioned as part of a proposal put forward in collective bargaining negotiations.
Rise in unemployment shows jobs market softening slowly
The jobs market appears to be softening with a rise in the jobless rate to 4.5 per cent, which should take pressure off the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates.
Sponsors drop off Swans star as investigation continues
Isaac Heeney has had multiple sponsorships suspended as a police investigation continues into the Swans superstar and four teammates.
No probe over Israel strike that killed Aust aid worker
Israel is launching criminal investigations into two attacks by its troops in Gaza, but not for one that killed aid workers including Australian Zomi Frankcom.