The Rolling Stones ‘Gimme Shelter’ blasts out of the PA system, Mick Jagger’s iconic voice echoing around the cavernous MCG, as a small group of Richmond players stand in the …
So much is different about the world and the AFL in 2020, but at least one thing has stayed the same as Richmond launched their season with a win over …
Jason Taumalolo had the most powerful game by a forward in NRL history to help North Queensland to a 24-16 win over Canterbury in the game’s first closed-doors match. Taumalolo …
West Coast coach Adam Simpson hopes the maturity of his list will count in their favour as players across the AFL grapple with the most uncertain period of their lives. …
St Kilda will unleash generational talent Max King as one of a raft of debutants across the AFL in round one. The 19-year-old failed to play a senior game in …
Co-captain Dane Rampe admits Sydney harbour some trepidation about flying to Adelaide, but his AFL side are ready to accept the reality that is their uncertain future. The league on …
If the Raiders have to self-isolate coach Ricky Stuart has plenty of movie material prepared for English NRL recruit George Williams. The Test halfback made his NRL debut last Friday …
AFL players are feeling the pressure of keeping the season alive as the competition braces for the financial storm caused by the coronavirus pandemic. That’s the view of AFLPA boss …
St Kilda will unleash generational talent Max King as one of a raft of debutants across the AFL in round one. King failed to play a senior game in his …
Melbourne have named two debutants for their AFL round-one clash with West Coast on Sunday, with Toby Bedford and Kysaiah Pickett set for the step up. The small forwards make …
The NRL and players union have agreed to implement a self-isolation policy with its players, but are unsure what it may look like. NRL officials and Rugby League Players Association …
Cam McCarthy will get a chance to reinvent himself when he steps out as a wingman in Fremantle’s clash with Essendon at Marvel Stadium on Saturday. McCarthy was touted as …
Besieged St George Illawarra coach Paul McGregor has issued his so-called “March premiers” with an early-season edict: fire up before becoming NRL also-rans once more. The Dragons host Penrith on …
Wayne Bennett believes the best place to coach is behind the goalposts. So without a raucous Suncorp Stadium crowd to goad him, that’s exactly where he might stand when South …
Highly-touted youngster Izak Rankine won’t play for Gold Coast in Saturday’s AFL first-round clash against Port Adelaide. Suns coach Stuart Dew confirmed on Thursday a minor hamstring injury will sideline …
The AFL was talked out of delaying the start of its season by federal Health Minister Greg Hunt, according to Collingwood president Eddie McGuire. Richmond and Carlton will open the …
Wayne Bennett has applauded the NRL’s decision to push on with the season in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic that has gripped the nation. Canterbury and North Queensland kick …
AFL players are feeling the pressure of keeping the season alive as the competition braces for the financial storm caused by the coronavirus pandemic. That’s the view of AFLPA boss …



















