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Peggy O’Neal had the perfect example to help her cope with AFL grand final nerves. “My motto yesterday was ‘stay as calm as Marlion’,” the Richmond president said. Marlion Pickett, …

Sydney Roosters rookie Sam Verrills has hinted at how the team could look in next week’s grand final should co-captain Jake Friend make an anticipated return. For the second year …

Having made himself at home on the biggest AFL stage, Richmond grand final hero and instant fan favourite Marlion Pickett wants to make sure he’s no flash in the pan. …

Captain Michael Leitch has revealed the practice secret that helped Japan handle Ireland’s powerful scrum during their shock Rugby World Cup victory over the Pool A favourites. “For one week …

It’s the type of green that might work this week against Canberra. If centre Joey Leilua doesn’t overcome a calf problem, the Raiders will be the most-inexperienced grand final team …

Jess Sergis produced one of the finest individual performances in the NRLW’s short history as St George Illawarra sealed their grand final spot with a gritty 24-16 win over Sydney …

GWS star Jeremy Cameron has challenged his team to respond next year after an “embarrassing” blowout loss in the club’s maiden AFL grand final. The Giants went toe-to-toe with Richmond …

GWS Giants captain Phil Davis is bullish about his club’s future and says Saturday’s 89-point AFL grand final hammering by Richmond will only galvanise the players. Key defender Davis and …

An estimated 15,000 Richmond fans have flocked to Punt Road Oval to celebrate the Tigers’ 12th AFL premiership that came after a stunning 89-point grand final smashing of GWS. Coach …

St George Illawarra have sealed their spot in the NRLW grand final with a gritty 24-16 win over Sydney Roosters at Leichhardt Oval. The win saw them finish level with …

Jordi Murphy has been called up to Ireland’s World Cup squad after Jack Conan was ruled out for the rest of the tournament with a broken foot. Leinster star Conan …

WHAT HAPPENED IN WEEK THREE OF THE NRL FINALS Canberra 16 bt South Sydney 10 at GIO Stadium on Friday Sydney Roosters 14 bt Melbourne 6 at the SCG on …

Tens of thousands of Richmond fans are at Punt Rd to continue the celebrations a day after winning their 12th AFL premiership. The cheers were biggest for Norm Smith Medallist …

The last two premiership-winning captains have predicted Sydney Roosters to do what they couldn’t: become the first team in 21 years to defend the NRL title. Not since Brisbane went …

Alex de Minaur is eyeing a third career ATP Tour title after setting up a showdown with French veteran Adrian Mannarino in the Zhuhai Championships final in China. The 20-year-old …

Trainer Mark Newnham is eyeing back-to- back wins in Spring Champion Stakes following Shadow Hero’s dominant success in the Gloaming Stakes at Rosehill. Newnham claimed his first Group One win …

In the months since Craig Williams last rode Valac in a staying race, the leading jockey has noticed a change in the gelding. Williams partnered Valac to victory in Saturday’s …

Trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott will monitor Stampede with a view to backing him up for his third race in three weeks after his win at Rosehill. The seven-year-old …