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Surely, Lions lightning couldn’t strike twice. A fortnight after Brisbane’s stunning AFL win over Essendon, they were back at Etihad Stadium and gamely taking it up to another vulnerable opponent. …

Dustin Martin’s AFL Brownlow Medal hopes are in the balance after the Richmond star had an eventful day out against Brisbane. Martin, the Brownlow second favourite behind Geelong’s Patrick Dangerfield, …

The struggling Western Bulldogs have notched a much-needed AFL win, edging Carlton by 20 points in a scrappy MCG contest. The reigning premiers led by four goals at three-quarter time …

A Jake Granville-inspired North Queensland has claimed three straight victories for the first time this season with a comfortable 23-10 win over South Sydney in Cairns. Granville scored a try …

Manly showed the resilience required to be a top-four NRL team in Sunday’s come-from-behind 28-16 win over the Wests Tigers. But their attack still has a long way to go, …

The much maligned format for the Super Rugby finals series is coming in for more criticism, especially from New Zealanders, now that the protagonists have been settled. The Brumbies will …

THEY SAID IT: “He’s a bloody good player isn’t he?” GWS coach Leon Cameron was in awe of Lance Franklin’s four-goal, match-winning effort in the Sydney derby. MAN OF THE …

Troubled NRL star Greg Inglis has revealed seeing a therapist up to four times a day as he continues his battle against depression. Speaking on television for the first time …

Ruling himself out, Andrew Johns has endorsed Brad Fittler as the next NSW State of Origin coach if Laurie Daley exits. Fellow NSW greats Johns and Fittler were thrown up …

Dustin Martin and Richmond have made tough work of a regulation 31-point AFL win over bottom side Brisbane. Martin led the way as the Tigers rallied from a sluggish first …

Manly have retained their spot in the NRL’s top four, after they came from behind to beat Wests Tigers 28-16 on Sunday. The Sea Eagles trailed by eight points with …

Liam Jones has been rewarded by AFL employers Carlton for his stunning rejuvenation as a defender with a new two-year deal. The 26-year-old spent seven seasons – including five with …

James Maloney is the leading contender to replace Johnathan Thurston for this year’s Rugby League World Cup, according to Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga. Maloney was part of the inaugural Kangaroos …

Western Force may just have amassed the on and off-field ammunition to survive the Super Rugby cull ahead of the Melbourne Rebels. With both teams having completed their 2017 season, …

Wanted: NSW Origin team leaders. When: Now. Brad Fittler has called for NSW players to start knocking the door down to be a leader in next year’s State of Origin …

New Zealand colt Summer Passage will do his spring racing in Melbourne as connections chase an Australian Group One win. Runner-up to Invader in the ATC Sires’ Produce Stakes during …

Talented colt Siege Of Quebec has taken another step towards Group One features in the spring with a commanding win in his Sydney debut at Rosehill. Hugh Bowman looked to …

Insensata has backed up her last-start win with another Rosehill victory, posing a problem for trainer Jason Coyle as to her next start. With the end of her three-year-old season …