Another tackle count howler has been discovered by an unimpressed Tony Archer from last round – but the NRL referees boss insists their system still works. The trio involved in …
Carlton defender Chris Yarran has been given a three-game ban by the AFL tribunal for punching Essendon opponent Paul Chapman in the head. Yarran pleaded guilty to the striking charge, …
The frenzy over Daly Cherry-Evans’s future has convinced NRL boss Dave Smith to reassess registration rules that are “not in the best interests of the fans”. Smith said he shared …
Brisbane’s AFL injury curse has worsened dramatically after Jaden McGrath, Sam Mayes and Claye Beams all suffered setbacks on Monday. First-year player McGrath has been diagnosed with a stress reaction …
ARU boss Bill Pulver has all but scuppered Bernard Foley’s audacious bid to represent Australia at next year’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. And for that matter any dreams …
Gold Coast have named Nate Myles for Saturday’s NRL clash with the Warriors in Auckland despite the Titans skipper still battling a long-running calf injury. The Queensland and Australia representative …
He’s only three games into his AFL career, but Sydney forward Isaac Heeney is already getting tuition from Buddy Franklin and been dubbed “Halo” and “Golden Child” by his teammates. …
Warriors coach Andrew McFadden has dropped blockbusting centre Konrad Hurrell for the NRL clash against the Gold Coast Titans on Anzac Day at Mount Smart Stadium. Hurrell has been replaced …
A trip to tropical north Queensland could not have come at a better time for a sodden South Sydney. Rabbitohs playmaker Luke Keary hopes soaking up the sun ahead of …
Gold Coast captain Gary Ablett is confident his problematic shoulder will recover enough for him to lead the Suns to the promised land of an AFL premiership. In what is …
Kane Hames and Richard Buckman have had enforced spectator roles for most of the season but they will become key men as the Highlanders start the second half of their …
Carlton defender Chris Yarran will be the only player fronting the AFL tribunal on Tuesday night. The other nine charged players all accepted their fines. The match review panel referred …
North Queensland co-captain Matt Scott fully expects Newcastle’s defence to again target Johnathan Thurston in this weekend’s fiery rematch. The difference this time is that the Cowboys’ powerhouse forwards will …
Darcy Moore is in contention to make his AFL debut on Anzac Day but Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley says the talented teen isn’t alone in pressing for selection. Moore, son …
Luck has completely deserted the Queensland Reds this season but captain James Slipper senses their fortunes may have finally turned. Plagued by injuries and suspensions since the start of the …
Fremantle defender Michael Johnson has signed a two-year contract extension with the AFL club. The 30-year-old has signed a fresh deal tying him to the Dockers until the end of …
Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has allayed fears of a major injury setback for Ben Reid. But don’t expect to see the sore swingman back in the AFL until the second …
Gold Coast forward Dave Taylor has accepted a one-match ban after pleading guilty to a grade one careless high tackle charge. The incident took place during the first half of …



