Longmuir Opens Door to Lachie Neale Fremantle Homecoming
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has indicated he's open to re-signing Lachie Neale, the former Docker who became a Lion and won a Brownlow Medal.
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Souths Seek NRL Exemption for Ward After 11-Combo Halves Disaster
South Sydney are set to apply for an NRL exemption to field teenager Ashton Ward in round one after injuries and suspensions gut their halves stocks.
Megan Torres 
NRL Vegas Is Here to Stay, Says V'landys After Record Fremont Crowd
Peter V'landys says Las Vegas will remain the NRL's anchor offshore event as a record crowd of 16,000 fans packed Fremont Street for the 2026 launch.
Patrick Donnelly 
Matildas Mania Has Faded. That Might Be Exactly What They Need
The fever pitch of 2023 is gone, but the Matildas arrive at their home Asian Cup with something they rarely get: room to breathe.
Patrick Donnelly 
Mitch Brown Co-Hosts Mardi Gras Six Months After Historic AFL Coming Out
Ex-AFL player Mitch Brown is co-hosting Sydney's Mardi Gras parade, six months after becoming the first male AFL player to publicly identify as queer.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Brunton Avenue Reborn as Barassi Way in Tribute to AFL's Greatest
Melbourne's Brunton Avenue is officially renamed Barassi Way, honouring the AFL legend on what would have been his 90th birthday.
Patrick Donnelly 
Mary Fowler Has Found Her Footing Under the Spotlight
Mary Fowler says she has learned to block out the noise that comes with being one of Australia's most-watched footballers.
Megan Torres 
From NFL Hopeful to NRL Prospect: Manly's Hugo Hart Has a Story to Tell
Hugo Hart once lined up against future NFL stars in US high school football. Now the young Manly backrower is knocking on the door of an NRL debut.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Charlie Cale's Blues Test Could Shape Wallabies' No.8 Future
Brumbies No.8 Charlie Cale is Super Rugby's in-form loose forward. Saturday's clash with the Blues in Canberra is the ultimate audition.
Patrick Donnelly 
Golf, Wine and Real Estate: The Tassie Devils' Bold Pitch to Steal Your Best Player
The Tassie Devils wined and dined player managers in Hobart this week, making clear they intend to poach established AFL talent ahead of their 2028 debut.
Patrick Donnelly 
Beyond the Scoreboard: What the Hostplus Cup Means to Regional Queensland
From Rockhampton to Cairns, the Hostplus Cup's regional clubs are community pillars as much as sporting ones. Patrick Donnelly reports on what they represent.
Patrick Donnelly 
Mike Tindall's MEGA Hat Sparks Debate on Rugby Podcast
Mike Tindall has sparked debate after donning a MAGA-style hat reading 'Make England Great Again' on The Good, The Bad & The Rugby podcast.
Patrick Donnelly 
Flying Taxis Could Be Ferrying Fans to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Electric air taxis may carry passengers during the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, with developers saying the technology is closer than most people think.
Patrick Donnelly 
Carter Gordon's Remarkable Return From a Career-Threatening Injury
Carter Gordon was told by surgeons he may never play again. On Friday night, he lines up for the Queensland Reds against the Highlanders in Brisbane.
Megan Torres 
Matildas Eye Redemption as Australia Hosts Women's Asian Cup 2026
Australia hosts the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup, giving the Matildas a chance to atone for their surprise group-stage exit three years ago.
Megan Torres 
Matildas Arrive at Asian Cup With Something to Prove
The Matildas head into the 2026 Women's Asian Cup with a new coach, a bold playing style, and unfinished business. Here's how they plan to win it.
Patrick Donnelly 
Gawn embraces fresh era, Greene's raw family confession stuns
Max Gawn is ready to move on from Melbourne's glory days, while Toby Greene opens up about a devastating family confrontation in a new AFL docuseries.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Dolphins' Fullback Puzzle: Fien Lifts the Lid on No.1 Debate
Dolphins assistant coach Nathan Fien has offered a rare glimpse into the club's deliberations over who will wear the No.1 jersey in 2026.
Patrick Donnelly 
Bulldogs Arrive in Las Vegas and the City Does Not Disappoint
The Canterbury Bulldogs have touched down in Las Vegas ahead of their NRL season opener, and the squad's reaction says everything about the scale of the occasion.
Patrick Donnelly 
World Cup 2026: Can Mexico Handle Football's Biggest Stage?
Cartel violence is raising serious questions about Mexico's readiness to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside the United States and Canada.
Jimmy O'Brien