The AFL have again beaten the NRL in the grand final TV war, but both codes came away smiling after a fruitful weekend. Saturday night’s AFL grand final between Richmond …
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An emotional Nathan Cleary says he’d have no hesitation throwing the same cut-out ball that helped seal Penrith’s NRL grand final fate if he had his time over. Cleary took …
Continue reading Nathan Cleary wouldn’t change cut-out ballCameron Munster has thanked his partner’s family for keeping him in clean clothes after packing for a fortnight but spending five months in camp with the NRL premiers on the …
Continue reading Munster kept in clothes by partner’s folksNSW bolter Jarome Luai has revealed learning of his shock State of Origin selection while Penrith were watching Melbourne receive their NRL grand final rings. The Panthers were still grappling …
Continue reading Luai learnt of Blues call at presentationSt Kilda have lodged a contract offer with outgoing Adelaide midfielder Brad Crouch ahead of the AFL free agency period. Last week, restricted free agent Crouch nominated the Saints as …
Continue reading Saints put contract offer to Brad CrouchTom Lynch says Richmond coach Damien Hardwick’s decision to risk personal backlash and staunchly defend the star forward’s character was crucial in their march to this season’s AFL flag. The …
Continue reading Tiger Lynch thankful for coach’s backingMelbourne teammates have no doubt Cameron Smith could play on in 2021 if he wants but both they and management insist there will be no pressure on him to decide …
Continue reading Storm happy to let Smith wait on NRL callCameron Smith won’t face any sanctions for on-field suggestions that referee Gerard Sutton was trying to create an “exciting finish” in Melbourne’s NRL’s grand final triumph. Smith caused a stir …
Continue reading Smith avoids sanction for referee commentsPenrith have avoided any further grand final pain, with James Fisher-Harris set to escape a ban for a late tackle on Brandon Smith. The Panthers prop was put on report …
Continue reading Fisher-Harris to avoid ban for late hitScott McLaughlin’s IndyCar debut has ended with the Australian Supercars champion crashing out of the season finale in Florida. McLaughlin started from 21st on the grid but made his way …
Continue reading McLaughlin crashes out in IndyCar debutThird seed Aryna Sabalenka has stormed to a 6-2 6-2 victory over compatriot Victoria Azarenka to win the inaugural J&T Banka Ostrava Open and the first all-Belarusian WTA final. Former …
Continue reading Sabalenka outguns Azarenka in WTA OstravaLewis Hamilton has cemented his standing in the pantheon of all-time sporting greats by winning his 92nd Grand Prix in Portugal – and now promises to continue to rewrite Formula …
Continue reading Hamilton: I’ll keep working for F1 recordsAustralian No.1 Alex De Minaur missed out on the chance of landing his first title of the season when he was defeated by Frenchman Ugo Humbert 6-1 7-6 (7-4) in …
Continue reading De Minaur defeated in European Open finalMake no mistake of it. Melbourne’s NRL grand final win was for Victoria. With a large V emblazoned on their chest, the Storm’s home state was never far from their …
Continue reading Storm take out the NRL crown for VictoriaCameron Smith is now officially the NRL’s second oldest premiership winner after Melbourne’s 26-20 grand final win over Penrith. And based on his performance on Sunday night, there’s no reason …
Continue reading Smith future unclear in Storm’s successMelbourne coach Craig Bellamy said he feared players would leave the NRL’s biosecurity bubble and return home earlier this season as personal circumstances became complicated. The Storm have been based …
Continue reading Bellamy feared players would leave campPenrith coach Ivan Cleary has struggled to explain his team’s horror start to their grand final defeat – but is adamant his selection gamble wasn’t a factor in it. Having …
Continue reading Coach Cleary backs tough selection callThe snapper are biting and Bachar Houli’s mother can’t wait to meet her grandson. They’re two big reasons the Richmond defender is itching to get home now he has a …
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