Carlton coach Mick Malthouse is adamant their match committee alone will decide who plays in the AFL team. Before Saturday’s 21-point loss to Essendon at the MCG, Blues president Mark …
Continue reading Blues show AFL improvementA brutally efficient first half has set up the Highlanders for a 30-24 Super Rugby win over the Blues at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. The Blues, coming off their …
Continue reading Highlanders hold off strong Blues finishCoach James Hird has hailed Essendon’s strong start to the AFL season as a tonic for their fans after the hell of the supplements scandal. For the past three weeks, …
Continue reading Hird lauds ‘Dons’ start to AFL seasonLance Franklin and Isaac Heeney starred as Sydney dispatched a fighting Greater Western Sydney by 21 points on Saturday. The Swans prevailed 16.15 (111) to 12.18 (90) in an absorbing …
Continue reading Swans too classy over gallant GiantsIt was Johnathan Thurston’s night, but Jake Granville stole the show. North Queensland were staring down the barrel of defeat against the Warriors in Townsville on Saturday night before Granville …
Continue reading Granville stars as Cowboys pip WarriorsCoach James Hird has hailed Essendon’s strong start to the AFL season as a tonic for their fans after the hell of the supplements scandal. For the past three weeks, …
Continue reading Hird lauds ‘Dons start to AFL seasonManly halfback Daly Cherry-Evans has hit out at media speculation he will not honour his move to Gold Coast on a four-year deal. Rumours have been rife the Queensland and …
Continue reading DCE says he’s committed to TitansCarlton defender Chris Yarran faces certain AFL suspension after his punch left Essendon opponent Paul Chapman with stitches above his right eye. The running battle between the pair in the …
Continue reading Bombers win in AFL, Yarran faces banAdelaide coach Phil Walsh has no qualms about rough-house tactics on his superstar Patrick Dangerfield in the club’s 25-point win over Melbourne. Dangerfield was battered throughout Adelaide’s 12.8 (80) to …
Continue reading No worries with AFL rough-housing: CrowsGold Coast have put aside the off-field drama over a possible backflip by prized recruit Daly Cherry-Evans to post back-to-back NRL wins for the first time in more than a …
Continue reading Titans building after win over PanthersSt Kilda skipper Nick Riewoldt has suffered a fresh calf injury and is likely to spend another week on the sidelines. Scans on Saturday confirmed a low-grade calf strain for …
Continue reading Saints’ Nick Riewoldt in doubt for NZ gameCaptain Taylor Walker slotted three goals as Adelaide banked a slogging 25-point win against Melbourne on Saturday to remain unbeaten this AFL season. The Crows won 12.8 (80) to 7.13 …
Continue reading Unbeaten Crows take down DemonsFor the first time in over a year the Gold Coast Titans have secured back-to-back NRL wins with a 32-6 victory over Penrith on Saturday. Young halfback Kane Elgey set …
Continue reading Elgey stars as Titans down PanthersDefending champions the Waratahs have reignited their Super Rugby campaign with a bonus-point 29-24 win over competition leaders the Hurricanes in Wellington. Coming off last week’s 32-18 loss to the …
Continue reading Waratahs inflict first loss on CanesEssendon held off a surprise Carlton comeback to win their AFL match by 21 points on Saturday at the MCG. Carlton defender Chris Yarran faces certain suspension for a punch …
Continue reading Essendon down Blues, Yarran faces AFL banThe NSW Waratahs have revived their Super Rugby title defence with a spirited bonus-point win over the top-of-the-table Hurricanes in Wellington. The Waratahs ran in four tries to end the …
Continue reading NSW Waratahs upset HurricanesSelf-relegated Sydney great Adam Goodes says he’ll take as many games as he needs in the Swans’ reserves to make his case for AFL re-selection, after a solid three-goal showing …
Continue reading Goodes kicks three for Swans’ reservesWestern Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge insists young gun Marcus Bontempelli will play in Sunday’s AFL match against Hawthorn. But their former captain Matthew Boyd is a late withdrawal from the …
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