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Sydney superstar Lance Franklin faces a likely suspension when AFL match review officer Michael Christian runs the rule over the Swans’ fiery top-two showdown with Richmond. Franklin is one of …

A relieved Damien Hardwick has lauded Richmond’s resilience after the Tigers survived a brutal examination from Sydney to strengthen their bid for back-to-back flags. The Tigers on Thursday night underscored …

“Back off” is Gold Coast rake Nathan Peats’ message to Jarrod Wallace’s critics as the Titans forward sweats on another chance from Queensland selectors. Former NSW No.9 Peats has tipped …

West Coast coach Adam Simpson insists he hasn’t noticed his team’s lucky run on the free-kick count, refusing to get drawn into the “noise of affirmation” argument. The Eagles have …

Suspended Brumbies winger Chance Peni has been told to keep his aggression despite another tackling ban ending his Super Rugby season. The former rugby league player was given a six-week …

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has expressed his desire to retain former representative star Blake Ferguson as the Tri-Colours get set for a fight to keep the in-form winger. Robinson …

Ben Hunt turned the tables on his critics by helping St George Illawarra avoid the upset of the NRL season and come from behind to beat last-placed Parramatta 20-18 at …

Wallabies ace Israel Folau will miss the NSW Waratahs’ crucial Super Rugby clash with the Melbourne Rebels on Friday night after he failed to have his one-match ban overturned on …

Richmond have underscored their status as AFL premiership favourites, downing Sydney by 26 points in a spiteful and scintillating top-two showdown at Etihad Stadium. In a Thursday night clash billed …

Richmond have underscored their status as AFL premiership favourites, downing Sydney by 26 points in a spiteful and scintillating top-two showdown at Etihad Stadium. In a Thursday night clash billed …

Ladder leaders St George Illawarra have narrowly avoided the biggest upset of the NRL season, coming from behind to beat Parramatta 20-18 at WIN Stadium. After they trailed 18-8 with …

A wounded Bernard Tomic has crashed out of Wimbledon qualifying with a straight-sets loss to Belgian Davis Cup player Ruben Bemelmans. Tomic required courtside treatment for a leg injury midway …

Australian Daniel Ricciardo has no competitive alternative to staying with his Red Bull Formula One team and a deal is likely soon, according to the energy drink company’s motorsport consultant. …

Adelaide’s injury curse has claimed Tom Lynch, even as they welcome back Rory Sloane and Rory Laird among six changes for their must-win AFL clash. Lynch was also set to …

Representative prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard has signed a new long-term NRL deal with Penrith. The contract extension means the 24-year-old will remain with the Panthers until at least the end of …

Three successive matches in three different states with a host of big names returning from injury could well end up defining Geelong’s 2018 AFL campaign. The seventh-placed Cats will start …

PREVIEW OF ROUND 15 IN THE AFL (ALL TIMES AEST) FRIDAY, June 29: Western Bulldogs v Geelong at Etihad Stadium, 7.50pm Head to Head: Bulldogs 55 Cats 101 Drawn 2 …

Adelaide star Tom Lynch remains sidelined with the Crows making six changes for Saturday’s must-win AFL match against West Coast. Lynch was expected to join vice-captain Rory Sloane and All-Australian …