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Greater Western Sydney ruckman Rory Lobb will make an unexpected comeback against Hawthorn in Saturday night’s AFL clash at Spotless Stadium, some three weeks after being rushed to hospital from …

Cameron Smith is likely to be a notch closer to the NRL’s all-time point-scoring record after playing the Sydney Roosters on Friday night. The Melbourne skipper is expected to become …

Melbourne will attempt to rattle Cooper Cronk as the master No.7 readies for an emotional showdown with his former NRL club. The now Sydney Rooster will line up against the …

Canberra have ruled fullback Jack Wighton out of playing Brisbane after the Raiders fullback pleaded guilty to assault charges. Wighton boarded a flight from Canberra to join his Raiders teammates …

The rise of indigenous players in the past two decades is one of the AFL’s great success stories. It’s what happens to them next that worries a new support group. …

All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara will lead an injury-weakened Hurricanes in their Super Rugby match against the Brumbies in Canberra. All Blacks Beauden Barrett, Vaea Fifita (both concussion) and Ardie …

Former Melbourne co-captain Jack Trengove will make his Port Adelaide debut after being given a helping hand by an alarm clock. Trengove has been plagued by chronic foot issues since …

Even former NSW rake Nathan Peats feels sorry for maligned Queensland halfback Ben Hunt. But it’s not stopped him backing Gold Coast teammate Ash Taylor as the Maroons No.7 for …

Fremantle midfielder Connor Blakely is expected to miss about six weeks of AFL action after injuring his right knee at training. Blakely will undergo an arthroscope to determine the extent …

PREVIEW OF SUPER RUGBY WEEK 17 (all times AEST): FRIDAY, JUNE 29: BLUES v QUEENSLAND REDS at Eden Park, Auckland, 5.35pm Head to head: Played 22, Blues 10, Reds 10, …

Off contract Gold Coast captain Tom Lynch says he will be in no rush to make a call on his AFL future after being booked for season-ending knee surgery. Lynch …

West Coast will be without their three best forwards for the most crucial part of their home-and-away season after Mark LeCras became the latest to succumb to injury. LeCras will …

Canterbury’s NRL season from hell has sunk to a new low with back-rower Raymond Faitala-Mariner ruled out for the rest of 2018 with a knee injury. Faitala-Mariner suffered a torn …

After overcoming career-threatening concussions, Sione Mata’utia has re-signed with Newcastle for another three NRL seasons. The 22-year-old began contract negotiations with the Knights last season but they were stalled by …

The future of Tasmania’s premier Australian rules competition has been guaranteed ahead of a soon-to-be released review aimed at solving the state’s footy ‘crisis’. Doubt has clouded the sustainability of …

An NRL return won’t be happening soon for Bryce Cartwright. Just when it seemed his first year at the Gold Coast Titans couldn’t get worse, Cartwright has broken his hand …

Canberra are hoping Jack Wighton can play in their vital NRL match against Brisbane on Saturday night despite the fullback pleading guilty to assault charges. Fairfax Media has reported Wighton …

Brodie Retallick remains sidelined but the bulk of the Chiefs’ All Blacks are on duty for their critical Super Rugby match against the Highlanders in Suva. Retallick is expected to …