Robinson: Manu going OK but Roosters spine an issue

Roosters coach Trent Robinson says the performance of the side's new spine, which was average in the loss to the Cowboys, still needs improvement.

Sessions with Barrett inspire Eels' Brown to his best

Dylan Brown's sessions with Parramatta attacking coach Trent Barrett have given him confidence he can stand up and guide the Eels in Mitch Moses' abse...

Warriors sponsor welcomes investigation into ref rants

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has confirmed the league will investigate social media comments made by the chief executive of the Warriors' major sponsor.

North Melbourne's Tarryn Thomas closer to AFL return

North Melbourne's Tarryn Thomas has taken a step towards an AFL return by playing for the Kangaroos' VFL team on Sunday.

Cowboys players credit Payten's tough love for key win

Cowboys coach Todd Payten challenged his players character and gave them a motivational rev-up that got the response that could be a season turning po...

McKenna, Simpson claim Ironman Australia titles

Steve McKenna has narrowly won the Ironman Australia men's race from defending champion Tim Van Berkel while Kylie Simpson triumphed in the women's ra...

Swans' butchery in front of goal costs them at MCG

Sydney at one stage had sprayed 1.7 from set shots, which eventually cost them dearly in Sunday's loss to Collingwood at the MCG.

Magpie fans boo Franklin, leaving Longmire bemused

Collingwood fans have booed AFL great Lance Franklin as the Magpies broke clear in the last quarter to beat Sydney at the MCG.

Four on the trot for flying Swifts

NSW Swifts make it four wins in a row after closing out a tight win over Sunshine Coast Lightning.

Mitch Moses concussed as Titans edge out Eels

Parramatta have fallen to Gold Coast in a close NRL encounter and will lose Mitch Moses for at least a week after he suffered a concussion late in the...

Fagan slams 'prejudicial' reports in Hawks' racism saga

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has slammed prejudicial reporting about the claims of alleged racism during his time at Hawthorn.

Essendon's fight encourages coach Scott

Essendon coach Brad Scott says his improving club has a bright future after they showed great fight in a five-point away loss to Port Adelaide.

Saints beat wayward Kangaroos in dire AFL contest

St Kilda have reaffirmed their position in the AFL top eight with a scrappy 30-point win over North Melbourne, who went goalless in the first half on...

Vixens knock off Fever in thrilling finish

Late heroics from Kiera Austin have lifted the Melbourne Vixens to a thrilling one-goal win over the West Coast Fever.

Griffin stares down Dragons' woes after fifth near miss

A fifth-straight NRL loss of six points or less has amplified pressure on the Dragons and coach Anthony Griffin, who insists he isn't worried for his...

Cooper return trumps Folau brilliance in Japan

Veteran playmaker Quade Cooper will have pleased Wallabies coach Eddie Jones with his successful return from injury in Japanese club rugby.

Moore, Ginnivan shine as Magpies beat Swans at MCG

Collingwood broke clear with five goals to one in the last term to beat Sydney by 29 points on Sunday at the MCG.

Wests Tigers win again to heap pain on Dragons, Griffin

Wests Tigers fullback Jahream Bula has proved an inspiration for a side that's now won two-straight NRL games after starting with seven straight losse...

Brutal Cowboys batter Roosters in turnaround NRL win

North Queensland winger Murray Taulagi delved into his box of tricks to unveil another Magic Round moment to savour in a 20-6 NRL win over the Rooster...

Hinkley hails Port's toughness after pipping Essendon

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says his players are growing in confidence after edging Essendon by five points for yet another comeback victory.