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Carlton's Newman faces nervous wait over Neale incident

Carlton defender Nic Newman could be suspended after appearing to elbow Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale during the Blues' 26-point loss.

Reynolds: Broncos' best player Walsh ready for Origin

Brisbane skipper Adam Reynolds has helped Reece Walsh find his best NRL form and it has meant reining in his desire to be involved in everything.

Hunt affirms commitment to Dragons, open to hooker role

St George Illawarra's Ben Hunt is open to remaining at hooker if the switch plays the Dragons into form and has affirmed his commitment to the struggl...

AFL issues lifetime bans in ongoing racism battle

Nine AFL supporters have been banned for life under a new zero-tolerance approach to racist behaviour at the football and on social media.

Rebels look to rein in Super second-half blues

Melbourne hope to deliver an 80-minute performance against the fast-finishing Brumbies and claim a third Australian scalp this Super Rugby Pacific sea...

David Fifita gets Slater tick for Maroons recall

He is not over the line yet, but Titans forward David Fifita has taken his game to new heights that Queensland coach Billy Slater has noted ahead of O...

Seibold wants Schuster for Manly and Sharks showdown

Manly coach Anthony Seibold is sweating on the success of the reconditioning program undertaken by star No.6 Josh Schuster after two consecutive NRL l...

Fagan hails 'tougher' Lions after crushing Carlton

The Brisbane Lions are a "tougher" team than they have been in the past, coach Chris Fagan says.

Voss understands frustrated Carlton fans booing

Carlton supporters exited Marvel Stadium early against the Brisbane Lions but Blues coach Michael Voss understands their frustration.

Phoenix headed in right direction, says departing coach

Ufuk Talay's coaching tenure at Wellington Phoenix ended in defeat, but he says the club is well-positioned for future success.

Broncos thrash Manly with Cobbo hat-trick hero again

Brisbane have taken Manly to the cleaners in a 32-6 win, with Selwyn Cobbo continuing his stunning form against the Sea Eagles and Reece Walsh in supe...

No deal yet with Bayern Munich for Irankunda: Veart

Bayern Munich are among a batch of global football powers pitching to win the signature of Adelaide United's Nestory Irankunda, Reds coach Carl Veart...

Why Croker wouldn't listen to Stuart's retirement call

Even after being told to retire by his coach Ricky Stuart, injury-plagued Canberra veteran Jarrod Croker knew he had more left in him.

Goodwin brace fires Reds to finals win over Wellington

Adelaide United captain Craig Goodwin has scored both goals in a 2-0 victory against Wellington Phoenix in their A-League Men elimination final.

Port big guns return for clash against Essendon

Port Adelaide's key pillars in attack and defence, captain Tom Jonas and Todd Marshall, will return to action against Essendon at Adelaide Oval.

Lions secure commanding win over disappointing Blues

The attacking Brisbane Lions have put in their best defensive display of the season to humble a disappointing Carlton by 26 points at Marvel Stadium.

Raiders make it four in a row in NRL Magic Round opener

Canberra have held off a Canterbury comeback to claim their fourth win on the trot and get the 2023 NRL Magic Round off to a high-octane start.

Big names back but Collingwood's Ginnivan squeezed out

Collingwood ruck Mason Cox and veteran midfielder Scott Pendlebury have overcome injuries and will return to the side for Sunday's AFL clash with Sydn...

Power, Bombers bring back AFL leaders for round eight

Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas and former Essendon skipper Dyson Heppell are among the big-name inclusions for round eight of the AFL season.

ALM finals glory on line in 'biggest' Sydney derby ever

Sydney FC travel west hoping to ensure they remain the city's premier club after the Western Sydney Wanderers rise up the A-League Men table in 2023.