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2021 March
  • Fri, Mar 05, 2021
    Diamonds undecided on third-Test shooter
    Australia coach Stacey Marinkovich is yet to make a call on rookie Cara Koenen or veteran shooter Caitlin Bassett for the third netball Test against NZ.
  • Wed, Mar 03, 2021
    New-look Diamonds earn redemption in NZ
    Acting skipper Liz Watson has started her leadership stint in style by helping the Diamonds to a series-levelling 45-36 win against the Silver Ferns.
  • Mon, Mar 01, 2021
    Australian netball embraces new coach
    The Australian Diamonds netball team will be aiming to snare the Constellation Cup for an eighth time in a row when they take on NZ in a four-Test series.
2021 February
  • Thu, Feb 25, 2021
    Comeback just the start for Ironman Day
    He made a triumphant return from an injury nightmare but Ali Day knows his job is only half done in this year's Ironman series as he chases a third crown.
  • Thu, Feb 25, 2021
    Diamonds hit court before NZ netball Cup
    Liz Watson says the Diamonds have used their experience from hub life last year to prepare for the Constellation Cup Test series against New Zealand.
  • Thu, Feb 25, 2021
    NSW greyhounds to get life-long e-tracking
    Racing greyhounds in NSW will be electronically tracked to ensure they're not slaughtered and dumped, with the government spending $3.6 million on the scheme.


2021 March
  • Sun, Mar 07, 2021
    Redmayne wobbles deepen for Sydney FC
    He's been a key plank to Sydney FC's back-to-back A-League championship seasons but all is not quite right with goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne at the moment.
  • Sun, Mar 07, 2021
    Xhaka error costs Arsenal in Burnley draw
    Granit Xhaka's standing with Arsenal fans will have taken another dive after his shocking error gifted Burnley an equaliser in the 1-1 Premier League draw.
  • Sat, Mar 06, 2021
    Assistant to lead Roar in W-League clash
    On the eve of International Women's Day, Brisbane Roar assistant coach Kelly Crew will lead the club for Sunday's W-League clash with Canberra United.
  • Sat, Mar 06, 2021
    Goodwin's striking quality for the Reds
    Craig Goodwin has been hailed by his Adelaide coach Carl Veart after his second goal in two games enabled the Reds to beat the Newcastle Jets 2-1.
  • Sat, Mar 06, 2021
    Phoenix coach keen to build A-League form
    Wellington coach Ufuk Talay is challenging his team to build on last week's A-League win over Newcastle and secure another positive result against Perth.
  • Sat, Mar 06, 2021
    Rudan playing mind games with Wanderers
    Western United coach Mark Rudan will have to shuffle his squad for Sunday's A-League meeting with talent-packed Western Sydney Wanderers in Ballarat.
  • Sat, Mar 06, 2021
    Sydney form slump not a worry: Corica
    Sydney FC coach Steve Corica says his team is still playing well despite a 1-1 draw with Brisbane making it four games without a win for the A-League champions.
  • Sat, Mar 06, 2021
    Victory rock bottom after A-L derby rout
    Melbourne City scored five second-half goals in a stunning A-League demolition of arch rivals Melbourne Victory, heaping more pressure on coach Grant Brebner.
  • Fri, Mar 05, 2021
    A-League derby with an Edinburgh twist
    Victory's Grant Brebner and City's Patrick Kisnorbo do battle as A-League coaches for the first time after first crossing paths more than 15 years ago.
  • Fri, Mar 05, 2021
    Carpenter's Lyon equal all-time WCL record
    Matildas star Ellie Carpenter has been part of all-conquering Lyon's 29th consecutive unbeaten Champions League match as the champions beat Brondby 2-0.
  • Fri, Mar 05, 2021
    Goodwin strikes again, A-L Reds down Jets
    Craig Goodwin grabbed his second goal in as many games since returning to Adelaide United on loan to give the Reds a 2-1 A-League win over Newcastle.
  • Fri, Mar 05, 2021
    Roar, Sydney seek A-League form swing
    Winless in four and three matches respectively, Brisbane and Sydney FC are seeking an A-League form reversal at Moreton Daily Stadium on Saturday.
  • Thu, Mar 04, 2021
    City's Nabbout up for Victory derby battle
    Andrew Nabbout will face Melbourne Victory for the first time since joining fierce rivals Melbourne City when they meet in Saturday night's A-League derby.
  • Thu, Mar 04, 2021
    Deans wants Jets to show ruthless edge
    Newcastle coach Craig Deans wants his team to make the most of their chances as they aim to bounce back in the A-League against Adelaide on Friday.
  • Thu, Mar 04, 2021
    Sydney FC's Ellie Brush out for season
    Ellie Brush's W-League and Tokyo Olympic dreams look to be over, with the Sydney FC defender set to undergo surgery after rupturing the ACL in her right knee.
  • Thu, Mar 04, 2021
    World Cup can inspire a generation: Simon
    Matildas star Kyah Simon believes the 2023 Women's World Cup on home soil can inspire a generation, just as the Sydney Olympics motivated her as a young girl.
  • Wed, Mar 03, 2021
    Adelaide W-League captain off to Sweden
    Despite having just three games until the W-League finals, Adelaide United have agreed a deal with Swedish champions BK Hachen for captain Dylan Holmes.
  • Wed, Mar 03, 2021
    Aussie group eager to buy English club
    A group of Australian investors are aiming to buy former English Premier League club Wigan Athletic and make it a stepping stone for local talent into Europe.
  • Wed, Mar 03, 2021
    Aust unlikely to host WC qualifiers hub
    Government quarantine restrictions are almost certain to make it impossible for Australia to host the Socceroos' World Cup qualifiers in June.
  • Wed, Mar 03, 2021
    Mariners the real deal after flying start
    Central Coast entered this season on the back of three consecutive wooden spoons, but they are now a genuine title threat following a stunning run of form.
  • Tue, Mar 02, 2021
    Socceroos set for World Cup qualifiers
    Australia have agreed to play the preliminary World Cup qualifiers against Nepal, Jordan, Kuwait and Taiwan at a hub to be decided because of COVID.
  • Mon, Mar 01, 2021
    Deans not fretting over Jets' league spot
    Newcastle Jets' coach Craig Deans isn't worrying about A-League ladder positions - even though his club have missed a chance to break into the top four.
  • Mon, Mar 01, 2021
    Glory play it careful with Japanese star
    Japanese left back Kosuke Ota is set for another cameo in Tuesday night's A-League clash with Central Coast as Perth Glory slowly build up his fitness.
  • Mon, Mar 01, 2021
    Wanderers ready for refreshed City in A-L
    Western Sydney have to get up for their third A-League game in nine days as they prepare to take on a Melbourne City side that has barely played in a month.
2021 February
  • Sun, Feb 28, 2021
    A-League newcomers making a statement
    Macarthur coach Ante Milicic is thrilled with his side's A-League start after winning their fifth match in 10 games on Sunday night.
  • Sun, Feb 28, 2021
    Amazing Man City run now 20 wins in a row
    Manchester City have moved 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League by beating West Ham while Brighton were left reeling by a refereeing decision.
  • Sun, Feb 28, 2021
    Phoenix beat wasteful Jets in A-League
    Wellington Phoenix have scored their first A-league win in five games and climbed off the bottom of the table with a 2-0 away victory over Newcastle Jets.
  • Sun, Feb 28, 2021
    Toure not ready for A-League starts: Veart
    Coach Carl Veart says teenager Mohamed Toure is "still learning" and is not ready to play full games, despite another match-winning A-League cameo for Adelaide.
  • Sat, Feb 27, 2021
    Jets coach upset with Najjarine treatment
    Newcastle coach Craig Deans is a frustrated man after Ramy Najjarine was ruled out of Sunday's A-League match against Wellington with an ankle knock.
  • Sat, Feb 27, 2021
    Western's Sanchez breaks Victory hearts
    Spanish import Victor Sanchez struck in the fifth minute of injury time to secure a 4-3 win for Western United over Melbourne Victory in the A-League.
  • Fri, Feb 26, 2021
    Castro brace sinks Roar as Glory win 3-1
    Brisbane Roar have broken their goalless run but it was Perth Glory who came away with the spoils after a Diego Castro brace lifted them to a 3-1 triumph.
  • Fri, Feb 26, 2021
    Coach unfazed by Wanderers' set-piece woes
    Western Sydney concede from set pieces more than any other A-League side this season, but coach Carl Robinson is taking an optimistic look at the record.
  • Fri, Feb 26, 2021
    Victory aim to avoid A-League hangover
    Melbourne Victory will be aiming for back-to-back A-League wins for the first time in more than a year when they host Western United at Marvel Stadium.
  • Thu, Feb 25, 2021
    Brebner hopes Victory can build momentum
    Melbourne Victory are off the bottom of the A-League table, but coach Grant Brebner is far from content after a pressure-easing victory against Wellington.
  • Wed, Feb 24, 2021
    Glory's D'Agostino now fit as a fiddle
    Glory striker Nick D'Agostino has scored four goals in five games this season and is aiming to continue his hot run in Friday night's clash with Brisbane.
  • Wed, Feb 24, 2021
    Sydney FC's Corica slams late VAR non-call
    Sydney FC coach Steve Corica has hit-out at the VAR, believing the Sky Blues were robbed of a late penalty in their 3-2 A-League loss against Melbourne City.
  • Wed, Feb 24, 2021
    Victory secure badly needed A-League win
    Melbourne Victory are off the bottom of the A-League table after securing a 2-0 win against Wellington to ease pressure on under-siege coach Grant Brebner.
  • Tue, Feb 23, 2021
    City stave off Sydney FC in A-League
    Melbourne City have exacted some revenge for their loss to Sydney FC in last year's A-League decider by holding on for a 3-2 win over the Sky Blues on Tuesday.
  • Tue, Feb 23, 2021
    Crummer ends two-year injury hell in joy
    Over two years after the sickening broken leg that nearly ended her career, Matilda Larissa Crummer is back on the field, smiling and dreaming of a World Cup.
  • Tue, Feb 23, 2021
    Hard A-L conversations at Victory: Brebner
    Under-fire Melbourne Victory had a series of "honest conversations" after another defeat saw the former A-League heavyweights slump to bottom of the table.
  • Mon, Feb 22, 2021
    Man City roll on toward another EPL title
    Manchester City have seen off Arsenal to make it 18 wins in a row and maintain their 10-point lead in the Premier League over Manchester United and Leicester.
  • Mon, Feb 22, 2021
    Rejigged Phoenix show signs of revival
    Wellington Phoenix's youngsters made the most of their opportunities as the injury-hit A-League club showed signs of renewal to move off the bottom.
  • Mon, Feb 22, 2021
    Sydney FC's Wilkinson up for A-L milestone
    Sydney FC skipper Alex Wilkinson will become the fifth player to bring up 300 A-League games when the Sky Blues battle Melbourne City in a grand-final rematch.
  • Mon, Feb 22, 2021
    Victory crisis deepens, key official quits
    A-League strugglers Melbourne Victory have found themselves in the firing line after foundation board member and shareholder Richard Wilson quit the club.
  • Sun, Feb 21, 2021
    A snapshot of the A-League's ninth week
    A look at the ninth week of the A-League, with Melbourne Victory still struggling and Western United finding their scoring power against Macarthur.
  • Sun, Feb 21, 2021
    Brebner to get tough; fans turn on Victory
    Melbourne Victory face a soul-searching three days ahead of their clash with Wellington after Newcastle served them their fifth loss of the A-League season.
  • Sun, Feb 21, 2021
    Everton inflict derby misery on Liverpool
    Everton have beaten Liverpool in the Premier League for their first win at Anfield in 22 years while Chelsea dropped points in the battle for a top-four spot.
  • Sun, Feb 21, 2021
    Jets sink battling Victory in A-League
    Newcastle have extended their A-League unbeaten run to five games and compounded Melbourne Victory's misery with a 1-0 win at AAMI Park.
  • Sun, Feb 21, 2021
    Matildas eye bumper government investment
    Football Australia is chasing a bumper government funding plan to help the Matildas now and also secure a long-term legacy from the 2023 Women's World Cup.
  • Sun, Feb 21, 2021
    Plucky Phoenix denied A-League win
    A-League cellar-dwellers Wellington Phoenix survived a run-of-outs and a host of missing players to earn a deserved draw with Western Sydney Wanderers.
  • Sun, Feb 21, 2021
    Roar underline their A-League quality
    A return to Brisbane Roar's back-to-back championship wins might be a way off yet, but the Queenslanders underlined their potential at Sydney FC.
  • Sun, Feb 21, 2021
    Socceroo Boyle is Hibs' match-winner again
    Martin Boyle scored one, made the other and also missed a penalty on an eventful day for Hibs' Socceroo in their 2-0 Scottish Premiership win over Hamilton.
  • Sat, Feb 20, 2021
    Controversial penalties cost Mariners
    Mariners coach Alen Stajcic was left to ponder what should have been after his side copped three controversial penalties which Adelaide converted to win 3-2.
  • Sat, Feb 20, 2021
    Juric shows class with rare penalty treble
    United coach Carl Veart says striker Tomi Juric showed his class in converting a hat-trick of penalties in Adelaide's 3-2 win over Central Coast Mariners.
  • Sat, Feb 20, 2021
    McManaman looks to spark Victory's season
    Gun winger Callum McManaman will return for Melbourne Victory against Newcastle and is confident he can make an impact for the struggling A-League club.
  • Fri, Feb 19, 2021
    Bobo chasing goals on Sydney A-L return
    Brazilian forward Bobo is hoping he can replicate the stellar form of his previous Sydney FC stint when he makes his A-League return against Brisbane.
  • Fri, Feb 19, 2021
    Bulls out to maintain A-League charge
    Macarthur FC coach Ante Milicic has promised to "take the game" to Western United on Saturday after the Bulls' A-League demolition of Adelaide last weekend.
  • Fri, Feb 19, 2021
    Juric penalty hat-trick gives Reds A-L win
    Tomi Juric converted three spot-kicks to help Adelaide United come from behind to win 3-2 over ladder leaders the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League.
  • Fri, Feb 19, 2021
    Man Utd, Spurs enjoy rampant Europa wins
    Convincing first-leg wins for Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur make the UK clubs favourites to advance to the next round of the Europa League.
  • Thu, Feb 18, 2021
    Phoenix defender to undergo knee surgery
    Wellington Phoenix defender Luke DeVere is facing at least 10 weeks on the sidelines with the A-League club confirming he has suffered a knee injury.
  • Wed, Feb 17, 2021
    Glory set for W-League fixture catch-up
    The rest of the W-League fixture has been released and Perth Glory will have to catch up on a massive backlog of games caused by border restrictions.


2021 March
  • Sat, Mar 06, 2021
    Brisbane Lions blitz Giants in AFLW
    The Brisbane Lions are back on top of the AFLW ladder after a completely commanding 38-point victory over Greater Western Sydney in Canberra.
  • Sat, Mar 06, 2021
    Hardwick says AFL now a 'different game'
    Highly-regarded coaches Damien Hardwick and Nathan Buckley have shone a spotlight on the low-pressure football being playing during the AFL pre-season.
  • Fri, Mar 05, 2021
    Rowell to get long run in Suns-Lions match
    Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew wants Matt Rowell to play a long part of Monday's AFL preseason match against Brisbane, with the young gun on track for round one.
  • Fri, Mar 05, 2021
    Saints defender Roberton retires from AFL
    St Kilda defender Dylan Roberton is putting his family and health first, retiring from the AFL immediately after 129 games for the Saints and Fremantle.
  • Fri, Mar 05, 2021
    Simpson excited by Eagle Rioli's return
    West Coast coach Adam Simpson views Willie Rioli simply as a "young man who made a mistake" after the Eagles forward's anti-doping case was resolved.
  • Fri, Mar 05, 2021
    Tigers schooled by Kangaroos in AFLW
    A dominant display from North Melbourne kept them in touch with the AFLW's leading pack as they outclassed Richmond to win by 35 points.
  • Thu, Mar 04, 2021
    Cats' Bec Goring juggles AFLW, rock shows
    Geelong's Bec Goring has been juggling her AFLW commitments with a burgeoning music career that has seen her play for one of Australia's brightest indie stars.
  • Thu, Mar 04, 2021
    Martin reinvigorated by Bulldogs AFL move
    Western Bulldogs ruckman Stefan Martin says he feels reinvigorated by his off-season AFL move from Brisbane after working with developing tall Tim English.
  • Thu, Mar 04, 2021
    Saints edge Blues in AFL shootout
    Carlton have some concerns over Zac Williams and Harry McKay ahead of round one after losing to St Kilda by 26 points in a fast-paced AFL pre-season match.
  • Wed, Mar 03, 2021
    Buckley regrets his reaction to racism
    Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley concedes he reinforced the pain and trauma of Heritier Lumumba by dismissing claims of racism at the club.
  • Wed, Mar 03, 2021
    Saints looking to exploit AFL stand rule
    St Kilda small forward Dan Butler says his AFL team feels well-placed to benefit from the new stand rule as they look to improve on their finals finish in 2020.
  • Wed, Mar 03, 2021
    Treloar could miss grudge match with Pies
    A calf injury has Western Bulldogs' Adam Treloar in extreme doubt to make his debut for his new club in round one against his former side Collingwood.
  • Tue, Mar 02, 2021
    AFL boss calls for calm on 'stand' rule
    AFL boss Gillon McLachlan expects the controversial "stand" rule to have the desired impact, while he said round one's schedule won't be tampered with.
  • Tue, Mar 02, 2021
    Bombers hand Waterman AFL lifeline
    Former West Coast forward Alec Waterman has joined Essendon on a one-year AFL contract after kicking four goals for the Bombers in a practice match.
  • Tue, Mar 02, 2021
    Future harm if AFL don't invest: Longmire
    Sydney coach John Longmire has appealed to the AFL to start investing and seeking to grow the game, warning there will be future costs if they do not.
  • Mon, Mar 01, 2021
    ACL injuries wreck AFLW season for trio
    Collingwood's Jordan Membrey, Deanna Berry of the Bulldogs and Geelong's Olivia Purcell will all miss the rest of the AFLW season after suffering ACL injuries.
2021 February
  • Sun, Feb 28, 2021
    AFLW coaches vow to finish 2021 season
    AFLW coaches see no problem with West Coast facing Fremantle for the second time this season amid border complications between Victoria and Western Australia.
  • Sun, Feb 28, 2021
    Bruce McAvaney quits AFL commentary
    Legendary commentator Bruce McAvaney is stepping away from Channel Seven's AFL coverage, effectively immediately, just weeks out from the 2021 season.
  • Sat, Feb 27, 2021
    Crow Milera suffers serious knee injury
    Adelaide defender Wayne Milera will undergo surgery after rupturing a patella tendon during his team's 52-point pre-season loss to Port Adelaide.
  • Sat, Feb 27, 2021
    Dockers and Eagles to meet again in AFLW
    The round-six AFLW fixture has been released, with all Victorian teams to stay in their home state and another derby scheduled for Western Australia.
  • Sat, Feb 27, 2021
    Giants' Hogan in doubt for AFL opener
    Greater Western Sydney recruit Jesse Hogan is likely to miss the Giants' AFL opener against St Kilda next month after suffering a quad injury at training.
  • Sat, Feb 27, 2021
    Hot Bulldogs too good for Giants in AFLW
    Star turns from forwards Isabel Huntington and Bonnie Toogood have powered the Western Bulldogs to a 25-point AFLW victory over Greater Western Sydney.
  • Sat, Feb 27, 2021
    Lions dismantle the Dockers' AFLW record
    Fremantle threatened to pull off a remarkable AFLW victory against Brisbane despite not kicking their first goal until the final two minutes of the match.
  • Sat, Feb 27, 2021
    Pies' midfield allows Molloy AFLW freedom
    Collingwood's versatile Chloe Molloy has developed into the matchwinner many observers thought she would as the Magpies chase AFLW premiership glory this year.
  • Sat, Feb 27, 2021
    Star Pies racing time for AFL round one
    Collingwood are hopeful Jordan De Goey and Taylor Adams will be available for a practice match against Richmond before next month's AFL season opener.
  • Sat, Feb 27, 2021
    Walters stars as Dockers pump Eagles
    Fremantle forward Michael Walters has kicked four goals to lead his side to a 47-point pre-season win over cross-town rivals West Coast.
  • Fri, Feb 26, 2021
    AFL millionaires' club takes big hit
    Nine AFL players were paid more than $1 million in 2019, but that figure fell to two last year after deals were renegotiated in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Fri, Feb 26, 2021
    Barty mentor part of Taranto's AFL prep
    GWS midfielder Tim Taranto has sought the advice of renowned mindset coach and leadership consultant Ben Crowe ahead of a key AFL season for him and the club.
  • Fri, Feb 26, 2021
    Danger signs good in AFL practice match
    Patrick Dangerfield and Jeremy Cameron showed positive signs for Geelong as Collingwood draftee Ollie Henry impressed in the teams' AFL practice match.
  • Fri, Feb 26, 2021
    Tigers to unfurl 2 flags after crowd boost
    Richmond will unfurl two AFL premiership flags in front of a 50,000 crowd in March with the Victorian government allowing increased capacity at sporting venues.
  • Fri, Feb 26, 2021
    WA's eased restrictions a relief to AFL
    The AFL fixture will remain intact if Victoria records no further community transmission of COVID-19 and Western Australia eases its border as planned.
  • Wed, Feb 24, 2021
    AFLW star Prespakis loses at Tribunal
    Carlton star Madison Prespakis has failed to convince the AFLW Tribunal jury that her tackle on Richmond's Sarah Hosking didn't deserve a one-match ban.
  • Wed, Feb 24, 2021
    Cunnington ruled out of Roos practice game
    Veteran midfielder Ben Cunnington won't play in North Melbourne's pre-season match against St Kilda as he is managed under the AFL's new concussion protocol.
  • Wed, Feb 24, 2021
    Tasmania won't meet Hawks' AFL deadline
    Tasmania is holding firm in its quest for an AFL side, with the state government saying it won't be able to meet Hawthorn's mid-year contract deadline.
  • Tue, Feb 23, 2021
    Andrews a key to Daniher's Lions progress
    Joe Daniher had his front teeth disturbed by a Harris Andrews elbow in 2016 but the Brisbane defender has been a key ally since the star recruit's move north.
  • Tue, Feb 23, 2021
    Magpies trying to do better: Newman
    Before the AFLW Indigenous round, Collingwood's Aliesha Newman says the club's taking steps forward following the release of their Do Better report into racism.
  • Tue, Feb 23, 2021
    Mumford wants young rucks to rise at GWS
    GWS veteran Shane Mumford expects he will play a bit-part role in what is likely to be his final AFL season, even after injury to fellow ruckman Braydon Preuss.
  • Tue, Feb 23, 2021
    Prespakis to challenge one-match AFLW ban
    Carlton AFLW star Madison Prespakis is heading to the tribunal on Wednesday after challenging a one-game ban for a dangerous tackle on Richmond's Sarah Hosking.
  • Mon, Feb 22, 2021
    Eagles experiment with former Cats forward
    With star midfielder Elliot Yeo still battling osteitis pubis, and games to return to full length in 2021, West Coast are looking to boost their midfield depth.
  • Mon, Feb 22, 2021
    No rift with Tigers' Hardwick: Cotchin
    Trent Cotchin says he remains on extremely good terms with Richmond coach Damien Hardwick as the Tigers search for a third-straight AFL premiership.
  • Mon, Feb 22, 2021
    Tough months for grieving AFLW Giants
    GWS star Cora Staunton says the past four months, spent mourning the shock death of teammate Jacinda Barclay, have been tough for her AFLW side.
  • Sun, Feb 21, 2021
    Dees' AFLW win streak ends in Dogs upset
    Isabel Huntington and Jessica Fitzgerald kicked two goals each as the Western Bulldogs snared a 13-point win over Melbourne at Whitten Oval on Sunday.
  • Sun, Feb 21, 2021
    Phillips sparks Crows' AFLW win over Lions
    A four-goal display by two-time premiership star Erin Phillips has lifted Adelaide to a 12-point AFLW win over Brisbane in scorching heat at Hickey Park.
  • Sat, Feb 20, 2021
    Carlton edge out Richmond in AFLW thriller
    Winless Richmond have given Carlton a big scare in the AFLW but were unable to turn a promising performance into a long-awaited win, going down by five points.
  • Sat, Feb 20, 2021
    Firey Stephenson primed to spark in AFLW
    GWS defender Louise Stephenson's roster as a firefighter is helping her invest time into this AFLW season, but she knows many players are not as lucky.
  • Sat, Feb 20, 2021
    Pies beat North to extend AFLW win streak
    Collingwood had a dominant midfield to thank for their 20-point victory over North Melbourne, which kept their unbeaten start to the AFLW season intact.
  • Fri, Feb 19, 2021
    Tasmania demand for AFL timeline rejected
    The AFL has pledged to set up an independent review into the merits of a Tasmanian side, knocking back the state government's request for a concrete timeline.
  • Thu, Feb 18, 2021
    Bulldogs opt for streamlined leadership
    The Western Bulldogs have cut their leadership group from six players to two, with Mitch Wallis deputising for second-year captain Marcus Bontempelli.
  • Thu, Feb 18, 2021
    Ex-player urges key Magpies to speak up
    Shae McNamara, a former Collingwood-listed player, wants key Magpie figures to acknowledge and validate ex-star Heritier Lumumba's experience with racism.
  • Thu, Feb 18, 2021
    GWS' Whitfield one of AFL's toughest: Ward
    Greater Western Sydney midfielder Callan Ward believes teammate Lachie Whitfield's courage is underrated after the defender suffered a freak injury at training.
  • Thu, Feb 18, 2021
    Lions secure McCluggage until 2024
    Brisbane's core playing group appears set to hunt an AFL premiership together with wingman Hugh McCluggage signing a three-year contract extension.
  • Thu, Feb 18, 2021
    Rioli's drugs case verdict lays with AFL
    Sport Integrity Australia, formerly known as ASADA, says it's up to the AFL to announce a verdict in the anti-doping case of West Coast's Willie Rioli.
  • Wed, Feb 17, 2021
    Pies establish anti-racism advisory group
    Collingwood have implemented one of the key recommendations to come out of the Do Better report, which found the AFL club guilty of "systemic racism".


2021 March
  • Sat, Mar 06, 2021
    Australia hope to spin to T20 win in NZ
    Australia go into their T20 decider in New Zealand buoyed by spinners Ashton Agar, Adam Zampa and Glenn Maxwell having taken the lion's share of their wickets.
  • Sat, Mar 06, 2021
    Green extends run blitz with unbeaten 182
    Allrounder Cameron Green has blasted his third century in as many matches for WA, an opening-day Sheffield Shield ton against Queensland at the Gabba.
  • Sat, Mar 06, 2021
    Kiwis seek T20 reversal in decider
    The Black Caps won't hesitate to consider more spin in Sunday's T20 series decider with Australia if the Wellington wicket provides turn.
  • Sat, Mar 06, 2021
    Tigers enjoy slender Shield lead v Vics
    Tasmania have opened up a lead of 53 runs at stumps on day two of their Shield clash against Victoria after Jackson Bird took four first-innings wickets.
  • Fri, Mar 05, 2021
    Finch fires Australia to T20 decider
    Aaron Finch struck 26 off the final over and Australia's bowlers squeezed the life out of New Zealand to level the T20 series at 2-2.
  • Fri, Mar 05, 2021
    Handscomb stars for Victoria in the Shield
    Thirteen wickets fell on the opening day of the first Sheffield Shield match at the MCG since 2019, with Victoria going to stumps at 3-70 after Tasmania's 188.
  • Fri, Mar 05, 2021
    Ward ready to roll as AFL ruck if needed
    Experienced midfielder Callan Ward is ready to spend some time in the ruck this AFL season as he and GWS seek to move on from a disappointing 2020.
  • Thu, Mar 04, 2021
    Christian goes from zero to hero in PSL
    Australia's Dan Christian had a crazy day in the Pakistan Super League, bowling a death-over that cost 32 runs before guiding a victorious Karachi run chase.
  • Thu, Mar 04, 2021
    Finch relief after run of outs ends
    Australia captain Aaron Finch says he has been buoyed by the support of selectors, coaches and teammates to end his long T20 dry spell.
  • Thu, Mar 04, 2021
    Pattinson targets Ashes, Shield success
    James Pattinson's battle with mate and former teammate Peter Siddle will be an entertaining subplot in the Victoria-Tasmania Sheffield Shield clash at the MCG.
  • Thu, Mar 04, 2021
    Warner steers NSW to big one-day win
    David Warner proved he has overcome a groin injury by posting an impressive 87 for New South Wales in a six-wicket win over South Australia.
  • Wed, Mar 03, 2021
    Warner can't support England Test team
    Australia's hopes of taking part in the inaugural world Test championship final will come down to whether England can record an upset win over India.
  • Wed, Mar 03, 2021
    Warner regrets rushed Test comeback
    Fit-again opener David Warner says with hindsight he would not have rushed back and returned to action during Australia's Test series against India.
  • Tue, Mar 02, 2021
    No crowds, no worries for Black Caps
    Despite four players isolating after being in Auckland, coach Gary Stead says NZ have no availability issues for Wednesday's T20 clash with Australia.
  • Mon, Mar 01, 2021
    Black Caps quartet miss training
    Three of New Zealand's starting XI in the T20 series against Australia will not resume Black Caps duty until they return negative tests for COVID-19.
  • Mon, Mar 01, 2021
    Maxwell pumped for IPL link-up with Kohli
    Glenn Maxwell has revealed his strategy for dealing with sledging from Kiwi fans during the T20 series in New Zealand as he eyes off another IPL stint.
  • Mon, Mar 01, 2021
    Warner to return for NSW, Smith still out
    NSW superstar David Warner will face South Australia in a one-dayer at Adelaide Oval, marking his first game since Australia's Test series loss to India.
2021 February
  • Sun, Feb 28, 2021
    Australia plot series reversal, route home
    Australia's T20 cricketers were considering a boycott of Auckland's Eden Park if playing there meant quarantining on the way home from their New Zealand series.
  • Sun, Feb 28, 2021
    Lyon baffled by 'crying' over Indian pitch
    Nathan Lyon can't understand why there has been so much "crying" over the spin-friendly pitch that led to a chaotic Test defeat for England in Ahmedabad.
  • Sun, Feb 28, 2021
    WA tail-enders survive in Shield draw v SA
    The Redbacks have been left to rue the one that got away after WA tail-enders Cameron Gannon and Liam O'Connor dug in to secure a thrilling Shield draw.
  • Sat, Feb 27, 2021
    Aussie cricketers use gap to plot revival
    Josh Philippe's international career took off with 45 in Dunedin but the T20 ace says he "definitely left a few runs out there" in Australia's tight loss.
  • Sat, Feb 27, 2021
    Darlington NSW's youngest-ever captain
    Hannah Darlington has capped a big week, following her first call-up to the Australia squad by becoming the youngest cricket captain in NSW's 165-year history.
  • Sat, Feb 27, 2021
    Green century gives WA a sniff at WACA
    Cameron Green hit an unbeaten 168 in the Shield clash between Western Australia and South Australia, with SA taking an overall lead of 243 into the final day.
  • Fri, Feb 26, 2021
    Aussies eye momentum switch in NZ T20s
    Daniel Sams was everywhere in Australia's narrow T20 loss to New Zealand, opening and closing the bowling, making a run out and posting a quickfire 41.
  • Fri, Feb 26, 2021
    Head, Bancroft make a statement at WACA
    Travis Head has scored his highest first-class score of 223 in his first Sheffield Shield game for South Australia since being dropped from the Test team.
  • Fri, Feb 26, 2021
    Henriques goes big again as Test contender
    Moises Henriques third century of the Sheffield Shield has helped NSW to a big lead over Victoria and added weight to claims he could be Australia's No.5.
  • Thu, Feb 25, 2021
    Australia lose heartbreaker in Dunedin
    New Zealand have beaten Australia by four runs in a grandstand finish in Dunedin on Thursday, taking a 2-0 lead in their five-match T20 series.
  • Thu, Feb 25, 2021
    Guptill sets world record in NZ's win
    After striking eight sixes against Australia, New Zealand veteran Martin Guptill is now the world's leading six-hitter in international T20s.
  • Thu, Feb 25, 2021
    Head makes statement century in Shield
    Travis Head has hit an unbeaten century for South Australia against Western Australia in his first red-ball innings since being dropped from the Test team.
  • Wed, Feb 24, 2021
    Sams revelling in NZ return for T20s
    Left-arm quick Daniel Sams is one of a few Australian internationals to play in the Plunket Shield: New Zealand's version of the Sheffield Shield.
  • Wed, Feb 24, 2021
    Smith, Starc out of NSW Shield game
    An elbow injury has ruled Steve Smith out of NSW's Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria, while Mitchell Starc will miss the game after the death of his father.
  • Wed, Feb 24, 2021
    Spinner Swepson sidelined by neck fracture
    Queensland spinner and Test aspirant Mitch Swepson looks set to miss the remainder of the domestic summer after suffering a stress fracture in his neck.
  • Wed, Feb 24, 2021
    Staying fit next on Green's wish list
    Rising star Cameron Green will return to Sheffield Shield duties this week when he lines up for WA against South Australia at the WACA, starting on Thursday.
  • Tue, Feb 23, 2021
    Aust cricket selectors look to the future
    Teenage quick Darcie Brown and Hannah Darlington, 20, have been picked in Australia's women's squad for the white-ball NZ tour as selectors look to the future.
  • Tue, Feb 23, 2021
    Conway rises from gradie to Black Caps ace
    Batting sensation Devon Conway has made no secret of his desire to play Test cricket for the Black Caps after his brilliant T20 knock against Australia.
  • Tue, Feb 23, 2021
    Isolation no excuse for Australia: Finch
    Australia captain Aaron Finch refused to use quarantine as an excuse as Mitch Marsh made his highest T20 score on an otherwise poor night against New Zealand.
  • Tue, Feb 23, 2021
    Nathan Lyon knocks back county cricket gig
    Nathan Lyon will not seek to fill a long gap between Tests by playing county cricket in England, revealing he has knocked back a chance to sign with Hampshire.
  • Mon, Feb 22, 2021
    Aust cricket shows respect in Christchurch
    Australia's T20 skipper Aaron Finch joined his NZ counterpart Kane Williamson to lay a wreath in Christchurch on the anniversary of a devastating earthquake.
  • Mon, Feb 22, 2021
    Khawaja steers Bulls to one-day cup win
    Usman Khawaja has guided the Queensland Bulls to a four-wicket win over Tasmania in the one-day cup, his second match-winning knock in three days.
  • Sat, Feb 20, 2021
    Classy Khawaja leads Bulls to Shield win
    Captain Usman Khawaja's unbeaten 115 has helped Queensland reel in a target of 310 and complete a three-wicket win over Tasmania in the Sheffield Shield.
  • Sat, Feb 20, 2021
    NSW urge Aussies to pick Sammy-Jo Johnson
    NSW Breakers coach Dominic Thornely has called on Australia's cricket selectors to hand Sammy-Jo Johnson a debut on next month's white-ball tour of New Zealand.
  • Sat, Feb 20, 2021
    T20 keeper Wade still has Test ambitions
    Matthew Wade is in the box seat to keep for Australia at this year's Twenty20 World Cup, but the veteran is upbeat his Test axing won't end his Test career.
  • Fri, Feb 19, 2021
    $2m man Richardson to seek Cup spot at IPL
    Jhye Richardson has the chance to push for a Twenty20 World Cup spot in India with his $2.48-million IPL deal, two years after an injury cost him dearly.
  • Fri, Feb 19, 2021
    Lyon roars but Vics snatch Shield victory
    Nathan Lyon snared his maiden 10-wicket match haul for NSW but could not prevent Victoria chasing down 141 to win the Sheffield Shield clash at the SCG.
  • Fri, Feb 19, 2021
    Maxwell and Aussie quicks hit IPL jackpot
    Allrounder Glenn Maxwell, along with fast bowlers Jhye Richardson and Riley Meredith, were the big winners among the Australian contingent in the IPL auction.
  • Thu, Feb 18, 2021
    Warner a big money prize for The Hundred
    David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitch Marsh and Josh Philippe are among the Australian stars who will feature in the draft for English cricket's The Hundred.
  • Thu, Feb 18, 2021
    Zampa ready to rip after extended break
    Adam Zampa, who will have gone almost a month between games when Australia start a trans-Tasman Twenty20 series, admits he would have preferred a shorter break.
  • Wed, Feb 17, 2021
    Smith and Labuschagne headline IPL hammer
    Marnus Labuschagne's astronomical rise will go under the hammer for the first time while Steve Smith and veteran Dan Christian hope to land IPL teams.


2021 March
  • Sat, Mar 06, 2021
    Brumbies rock Rebels with last-gasp kick
    The Brumbies remain unbeaten in Super Rugby AU after a penalty kick by halfback Ryan Lonergan three minutes after fulltime helped them to a win over Melbourne.
  • Sat, Mar 06, 2021
    Waratahs coach under increasing pressure
    The pressure on NSW Waratahs coach Rob Penney has intensified following an historic third straight loss to start their 2021 Super Rugby AU season.
  • Fri, Mar 05, 2021
    Brumbies eager for all-Canberra showdown
    The Brumbies are hoping their formidable Super Rugby track record and home support will be the difference in an all-Canberra match-up with the Rebels.
  • Fri, Mar 05, 2021
    Lynagh's son Louis is flying high at Quins
    Louis Lynagh, son of Wallabies' great Michael Lynagh, has signed a long-term deal with Premiership club Harlequins as he continues to impress in English rugby.
  • Thu, Mar 04, 2021
    Force 'filthy' and desperate to beat Tahs
    The Western Force were winless last year and copped a round-one thumping two weeks ago, but they hope to come away with a win against the Waratahs on Friday.
  • Thu, Mar 04, 2021
    Powell at home with new Rebels rugby side
    Former Brumbies halfback Joe Powell must feel like he never left Canberra, spending the past month training there with his new Super Rugby AU team Melbourne.
  • Thu, Mar 04, 2021
    Tahs won't panic despite disastrous start
    The heat is on the NSW Waratahs following a horror start to the season, and they will be looking to bounce back in Friday's clash with the Western Force.
  • Wed, Mar 03, 2021
    Brumbies lose Slipper to friendly fire
    Brumbies prop James Slipper will miss the Super Rugby AU clash with Melbourne after a training mishap left the veteran Wallabies prop in a knee brace.
  • Wed, Mar 03, 2021
    More Tests could burn out players: Hooper
    Star Wallabies flanker Michael Hooper says players could get burned out if they are forced to play significantly more Tests than the current schedule.
  • Tue, Mar 02, 2021
    It's tough to see 'Tahs struggle: Hooper
    Star flanker Michael Hooper says the current players at the NSW Waratahs are "good eggs" who are working hard to turn around the franchise's ailing fortunes.
  • Mon, Mar 01, 2021
    Force aim to sow seed of doubt in Waratahs
    The Waratahs appear set for a season of doom and gloom after two heavy losses, but the Western Force will be on guard for a fierce backlash on Friday night.
  • Mon, Mar 01, 2021
    NSW Waratahs back embattled coach Penney
    The NSW Waratahs have thrown their support behind embattled coach Rob Penney following two record losses to start the 2021 Super Rugby AU season.
2021 February
  • Sat, Feb 27, 2021
    NZ-France classic to open Rugby World Cup
    The All Blacks will face hosts France in a blockbuster opener to the 2023 Rugby World Cup while Australia have a gentler start against a European qualifier.
  • Sat, Feb 27, 2021
    Vunivalu's sudden impact in Super debut
    Queensland Reds coach and fellow rugby league convert Brad Thorn is confident Suliasi Vunivalu will make swift strides after an eventful Super Rugby AU debut.
  • Fri, Feb 26, 2021
    Rebels rue late miss as Reds pinch win
    Matt Toomua missed a penalty goal on the full-time buzzer as the Queensland Reds stole a 23-21 Super Rugby AU win against the Melbourne Rebels.
  • Thu, Feb 25, 2021
    Melbourne look to rein in ruthless Reds
    Melbourne want to make their extended time away count when they take on the Reds, who are the early Super Rugby AU pacesetters says Matt Toomua
  • Wed, Feb 24, 2021
    Rebels shrug off travel blues to face Reds
    Melbourne's Matt Toomua says the Rebels were initially upset they can't return home for another two weeks but are getting on with preparations to face the Reds.
  • Tue, Feb 23, 2021
    Lolesio wary as Tahs count casualties
    Brumbies playmaker Noah Lolesio won't write off the depleted NSW Waratahs when they head to Canberra for Saturday's Super Rugby AU clash.
  • Tue, Feb 23, 2021
    Rebels Super switch delays homecoming
    The Melbourne Rebels and Brumbies have switched the hosting rights of their two games this Super Rugby AU season to avoid further COVID-19 travel complications.
  • Mon, Feb 22, 2021
    O'Connor's new focus an added Reds threat
    Suliasi Vunivalu could benefit in his belated Super Rugby AU debut on Friday as Queensland Reds teammate James O'Connor continues to adapt his kicking game.
  • Sun, Feb 21, 2021
    Waratahs' Perese banned for three matches
    NSW Waratahs centre Izaia Perese won't be available until his team play Queensland Reds again in Super Rugby AU round 6 after copping a three-match ban.
  • Sat, Feb 20, 2021
    Brumbies beat Force 27-11 in Perth
    The Brumbies have scored three tries to one to secure a 27-11 victory over the Western Force in their Super RugbyAU season opener in Perth.
  • Sat, Feb 20, 2021
    Captaincy caps O'Connor redemption: Thorn
    Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn has lauded the efforts of interim captain James O'Connor to find his way back from the Australian rugby wilderness.
  • Sat, Feb 20, 2021
    Red card derails Perese's rugby return
    Izaia Perese is facing the prospect of a lengthy suspension after a reckless tackle led to a red card in his Super Rugby comeback for the Waratahs.
  • Fri, Feb 19, 2021
    Reds rampant in Super AU win over Tahs
    Waratahs captain Jake Gordon was injured as the Queensland Reds piled on 41 straight points in a 41-7 win in the Super Rugby AU opener in Brisbane.
  • Thu, Feb 18, 2021
    Japan rugby calling for son of a Wallaby
    Jack Cornelsen is hunting a Test berth for Japan, four decades after his father Greg made history with a four-try haul for the Wallabies against New Zealand.
  • Thu, Feb 18, 2021
    Scott-Young gets Reds backrow opportunity
    An injury to captain Liam Wright has given Angus Scott-Young a chance to be part of the Queensland Reds' star-studded backrow this Super Rugby AU season.
  • Thu, Feb 18, 2021
    Waratah No.10 finds voice for Super start
    The Reds are missing four big names for Friday's Super Rugby AU opener against the Waratahs, who will be steered around Suncorp Stadium by Will Harrison.
  • Wed, Feb 17, 2021
    Tupou benched for Reds-Tahs Super opener
    The Queensland Reds have displayed their depth by opting to play prop Taniela Tupou off the bench and Jordan Petaia on the wing against the NSW Waratahs.


2021 March
  • Sat, Mar 06, 2021
    Banned Norman's fine slashed in half
    St George Illawarra playmaker Corey Norman remains suspended for the Dragons' NRL season-opener despite having a $20,000 fine slashed in half.
  • Sat, Mar 06, 2021
    Brett Morris won't rule out playing on
    Sydney Roosters winger Brett Morris is off-contract at the end of the NRL season but is not putting any limits on whether he can play on beyond the end of 2021.
  • Sat, Mar 06, 2021
    Hopoate ready for Bulldogs contract crunch
    Will Hopoate has been one of Canterbury's best for several years but knows he must perform in a contract year with several players unsigned at the Bulldogs.
  • Fri, Mar 05, 2021
    Brandon finally gets Storm hooking start
    Brandon Smith may have won the starting Storm hooking position by default with injury to Harry Grant, but he will take it as he looks to lock in his future.
  • Fri, Mar 05, 2021
    Morgan back in the saddle at NRL's Cowboys
    Leadership changes and a renewed confidence in his body's ability to stand up to the rigours of the NRL has North Queensland's Michael Morgan all set for 2021.
  • Fri, Mar 05, 2021
    Rooster Keary to mix control with running
    Luke Keary is ready to take his chance at halfback at the Sydney Roosters, but says he still wants to play both sides of the ruck and on the ball at No.7.
  • Fri, Mar 05, 2021
    Rugby call a weight off Tuivasa-Sheck
    Roger Tuivasa-Sheck admits the lure of rugby union had been present since joining the Warriors in 2016, with the switch from NRL now a weight off his shoulders.
  • Thu, Mar 04, 2021
    Hunt urges Dragons fans to be patient
    St George Illawarra captain Ben Hunt has urged Dragons fans to judge the team after their first month of the NRL season and not the Charity Shield flogging.
  • Thu, Mar 04, 2021
    Munster expects Smith to play again
    Cameron Munster fully expects Cameron Smith to play on somewhere in the NRL, wanting the shot to play against him after seven years together at Melbourne.
  • Thu, Mar 04, 2021
    NRL launch 2021 season in toned-down event
    The NRL has launched the 2021 season in a toned-down event in Sydney, trumpeting a return of crowds and a faster game while continuing to monitor the pandemic.
  • Thu, Mar 04, 2021
    Titans coach welcoming NRL spotlight
    Gold Coast's signing of big-money recruit David Fifita has the NRL spotlight focused on the Titans in 2021 and that's fine with coach Justin Holbrook.
  • Thu, Mar 04, 2021
    Walters keeps Brisbane halves on toes
    The identity of Brisbane's No.7 to play Parramatta in next Friday's NRL opener is far from settled, while the forwards know they must improve on last season.
  • Wed, Mar 03, 2021
    Hughes knocks back Warriors for Storm
    Jahrome Hughes has knocked back the Warriors to re-sign with Melbourne for a further three seasons, but Dale Finucane is out for six weeks through injury.
  • Wed, Mar 03, 2021
    Roosters' Crichton inspired by Cordner
    Angus Crichton will move to the left edge to replace Boyd Cordner in 2021, as the Sydney Roosters await their captain's return to training with the NRL squad.
  • Tue, Mar 02, 2021
    Adelaide claims State of Origin for 2023
    The NRL has confirmed Adelaide will host South Australia's second State of Origin match in 2023, continuing the plan to play one game on neutral turf each year.
  • Tue, Mar 02, 2021
    Brisbane appoint interim NRL boss
    Brisbane have appointed non-executive director Neil Monaghan as interim CEO as they await the outcome of court action over Dave Donaghy's start date.
  • Tue, Mar 02, 2021
    Croft angles for Broncos No.7 return
    After losing his spot in the halves last NRL season, Brodie Croft appears to be back in the good books under Kevin Walters at the Broncos.
  • Tue, Mar 02, 2021
    Flanagan revels in Dogs' long-term love
    Kyle Flanagan has felt the pressure drop at Canterbury, revelling in the long-term faith shown in him after being axed by the Sydney Roosters last NRL season.
  • Tue, Mar 02, 2021
    'I was never going anywhere': Crichton
    Panthers centre Stephen Crichton insists he was never interested in signing with another NRL club despite being linked to Sydney Roosters and Canterbury.
  • Tue, Mar 02, 2021
    More hands on Brooks to control Tigers
    Luke Brooks has his eyes set on playing on the ball more at Wests Tigers in 2021, ready to embrace being the senior playmaker at the NRL club.
  • Tue, Mar 02, 2021
    NRL opens up roster system, scraps June 30
    The NRL has made its rostering system more flexible, giving clubs until August to fill their squads and allowing more players to be picked for first grade.
  • Tue, Mar 02, 2021
    Tedesco sets sights on premiership greats
    James Tedesco has already won two NRL titles in three years at the Sydney Roosters, but wants to one day be among the club's most prolific premiership winners.
  • Mon, Mar 01, 2021
    Elliott lucky to have support of Bulldogs
    Adam Elliott has admitted he is lucky to have supportive Canterbury teammates after his pre-season drama involving former Bulldogs hooker Michael Lichaa.
  • Mon, Mar 01, 2021
    Grant out for Storm's first three games
    Melbourne hooker Harry Grant has been ruled out for the first three rounds of the NRL regular season with a high-grade sprain in his right knee.
  • Mon, Mar 01, 2021
    Roberts almost quit NRL in rough 2020
    James Roberts has revealed he almost quit the NRL last season before joining the Wests Tigers and finding his feet again during the pre-season.
2021 February
  • Sun, Feb 28, 2021
    Laurie stakes claim as Wests Tigers No.1
    The Wests Tigers have flogged Manly 52-18 in their NRL trial match, but the Sea Eagles' biggest concern is another injury to their already-skinny hooker stocks.
  • Sun, Feb 28, 2021
    Marshall in awe of new Souths teammates
    Benji Marshall says he felt like a fan as he watched his new Rabbitohs teammates run the Dragons ragged and feels it's a privilege to be with his new NRL club.
  • Sat, Feb 27, 2021
    Panthers ready for premiership redemption
    Penrith stars Nathan Cleary, Api Koroisau and Jarome Luai were slick in the final NRL trial as they look to claim premiership redemption this season.
  • Fri, Feb 26, 2021
    Alex Glenn named Brisbane Broncos captain
    The Brisbane Broncos have named veteran Alex Glenn as club captain for 2021, with coach Kevin Walters saying he typifies what a Broncos player should be.
  • Fri, Feb 26, 2021
    Bellamy decision imminent on NRL future
    Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy says a decision on his future in the NRL beyond the end of the year will be made within the next "week or two".
  • Fri, Feb 26, 2021
    Glenn doubles down on plea for NRL support
    Alex Glenn has slammed claims he is fearmongering by suggesting Corey Norman or other players could be hospitalised if the NRL don't do more to protect them.
  • Fri, Feb 26, 2021
    Morgan's health imperative: Cowboys coach
    North Queensland coach Todd Payten wants star five-eighth Michael Morgan to focus more on his body after missing the majority of last season due to injury.
  • Fri, Feb 26, 2021
    NRL survive pandemic, eye 17th team
    The NRL has revealed it lost just $24.7 million for its 2019-20 financial year despite the COVID-19 pandemic, with all eyes now on a potential 17th team.
  • Fri, Feb 26, 2021
    Panthers lock in Luai with NRL extension
    Five-eighth Jarome Luai is the last of Penrith's big names to re-commit to the NRL club beyond the end of the season after signing a three-year extension.
  • Thu, Feb 25, 2021
    Harper given first crack to replace Turbo
    Morgan Harper has been given first shot at replacing Manly's star fullback Tom Trbojevic after being named in the No.1 jersey in Sunday's NRL trial.
  • Thu, Feb 25, 2021
    Players to watch in the NRL trials
    The final round of NRL trials will confirm a number of positions before the season starts with Tom Opacic, Lachlan Lam and Scott Drinkwater all facing the test.
  • Wed, Feb 24, 2021
    Hilder, Toovey take over NSW Origin women
    Kylie Hilder has been announced as the NSW's State of Origin women's coach, while Geoff Toovey has landed his first role since his exit from Manly in 2015.
  • Wed, Feb 24, 2021
    NRL's 16yo debutant wants Suaalii to wait
    Jordan Rankin has urged administrators to make Joseph Suaalii wait until he is 18 to make his NRL debut, after he was thrown into the deep end at age 16.
  • Wed, Feb 24, 2021
    Penrith secure Crichton for two more years
    Gun centre Stephen Crichton will remain at Penrith until at least the end of 2023 after the Panthers fought off serious interest to retain the 20-year-old.
  • Wed, Feb 24, 2021
    Souths' Reynolds should take deal: Coleman
    South Sydney legend Craig Coleman has said Adam Reynolds should accept the one-year extension from the Rabbitohs, amid revelations of an NRL contract stalemate.
  • Tue, Feb 23, 2021
    Croft a sponge around Broncos' legends
    After a troubled first NRL season at Brisbane, Brodie Croft believes working alongside a legendary Broncos halves pairing will get him back to his best.
  • Tue, Feb 23, 2021
    NRL probes Titans over Fifita incident
    The Gold Coast Titans have been asked to provide more information to the NRL after David Fifita was arrested but not charged after trespassing late last year.
  • Tue, Feb 23, 2021
    Panthers' NRL axe lights Mansour's fire
    Josh Mansour has something to prove for the first time in years after his move to South Sydney brought back memories of being a teenager trying to make the NRL.
  • Tue, Feb 23, 2021
    V'landys insists NRL is protecting players
    Peter V'landys has hit back at claims the NRL is not doing enough to protect players, adamant heavy penalties are what is best for them as a collective.
  • Mon, Feb 22, 2021
    Brown relishing hands-on Johns at Eels
    Dylan Brown has become one of the big winners of the NRL's COVID-bubble bursting, finally eying a season of working hands on with Andrew Johns at Parramatta.
  • Mon, Feb 22, 2021
    Norman to fight ban with players unhappy
    The Rugby League Players Association's battle with the NRL over punishments is set to hit a flashpoint with Corey Norman fighting his one-game disrepute ban.
  • Mon, Feb 22, 2021
    Souths re-sign Mitchell to be NRL's No.1
    South Sydney have tipped Latrell Mitchell to soon be among the NRL's premier fullbacks after securing his services until the end of the 2023 season.
  • Mon, Feb 22, 2021
    Trbojevic sprinted Corso before hammy blow
    Tom Trbojevic was spotted racing a fan along Manly's Corso before the Sea Eagles star claimed he injured his hamstring dashing to the bathroom the next morning.
  • Sun, Feb 21, 2021
    Benji eyes super-sub role at Souths
    South Sydney's Benji Marshall believes his team has enough talent to go deep into the finals this year if they can stay healthy.
  • Sun, Feb 21, 2021
    Brown thankful RTS gave Warriors time
    New Zealand Warriors coach Nathan Brown has praised Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's handling of his decision to switch from the NRL to rugby union at season's end.
  • Sun, Feb 21, 2021
    NRL All Stars needs Test rules, says Daley
    Laurie Daley believes that, for the future success of the All Stars match following the competitive 10-10 draw in Townsville, non-exhibition rules should apply.
  • Sun, Feb 21, 2021