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Football operations boss Ben Ikin leaves Broncos

Ben Ikin has stepped down from his role as Brisbane's head of football operations after two years with the club.

Lolesio's message to Eddie Jones as Brumbies pip Rebels

Noah Lolesio says the Brumbies' Super Rugby Pacific win over Melbourne was personal, having lined up against Wallabies hopeful Carter Gordon.

Red-hot Le Fondre adamant Sydney can claim City scalp

Adam Le Fondre says Sydney FC should not be fearful of Melbourne City as the sides prepare to face off in a two-legged A-League Men semi-final.

Rozee stars as Port pip Essendon in AFL thriller

Port Adelaide, with Connor Rozee starring, have pipped Essendon by five points in an AFL thriller at Adelaide Oval.

Rudan adamant Wanderers can build on strong ALM form

Taking Western Sydney Wanderers back to the finals is merely the beginning for head coach Marko Rudan, who says his A-League Men side can go further i...

Nathan Cleary shrugs off dust-up with Warriors

Nathan Cleary is holding no ill-will towards Demitric Sifakula after the Warriors rookie was sin-binned for striking him in Penrith's defeat of the Wa...

Demons' van Rooyen facing two-match AFL ban

Melbourne forward Jacob van Rooyen is set to miss two AFL matches through suspension after his clumsy spoiling attempt on Gold Coast's Charlie Ballard...

Rabbitohs recall left me speechless: Liam Knight

Liam Knight was lost for words on his return to first grade with the Rabbitohs and says his fairytale NRL return owes much to former housemate Jai Arr...

New Phoenix boss Temple targets ALW finals

Academy director Paul Temple is aiming high after signing a two-year deal to take charge of Wellington Phoenix's A-League Women side.

Snapshot for round eight of the AFL season

A snapshot of round eight of the AFL season as Patrick Dangerfield went down injured, Richmond snapped a losing streak and Josh Dunkley dominated for...

Corica insists Sydney can upset City in ALM finals

Steve Corica says Melbourne City are beatable if Sydney FC maintain the intensity from their elimination final win over the Wanderers.

Dolphins hero Val a 100m flyer who had All Blacks dream

Flying centre Valynce Te Whare still doesn't know all the rules of rugby league but the schoolboy sprinter is learning fast and impressed on his Dolph...

Young GWS star Green takes 'Bont' challenge head-on

Midfield bulldozers Tom Green and Marcus Bontempelli went blow-for-blow on Saturday night in a stellar game between GWS and the Western Bulldogs.

Wanderers' Ninkovic embroiled in heated post-game spat

Milos Ninkovic had to be dragged away from the Sydney FC dressing rooms after confronting former manager Steve Corica.

Dockers star Nat Fyfe's role to remain a mystery

Fremantle veteran Nat Fyfe has made a successful return to AFL ranks, but what role he will mostly play for the rest of the season remains shrouded in...

Broad has sympathy for AFL rivals over tackle bans

Richmond's Nathan Broad received a four-match AFL ban over a dangerous tackle but feels sorry for players who are suspended in unlucky circumstances.

T'birds down Giants to go top in Super Netball

The Adelaide Thunderbirds have recovered from a third-quarter Super Netball horror show to shut down the Giants down the stretch and win by four goals...

Bontempelli magic helps Bulldogs down rival Giants

Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli has produced one of the best games of his career to help his side beat GWS in Canberra on Saturday night.

Tigers back gun recruits in face of criticism

Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper have the backing of their Richmond teammates and coaches after coming under an intense spotlight from AFL critics.

Lions' defensive 'truck' Payne only getting started

Brisbane co-captain Harris Andrews has hailed the influence of breakout defender Jack Payne in the Lions' in-form backline.