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2020 November
  • Thu, Nov 26, 2020
    Jeonbuk loss scuppers Sydney's ACL hopes
    Sydney FC have been left to rue their wastefulness against Jeonbuk Hyundai, with a 1-0 loss effectively ending their hopes of getting out of ACL group H.
  • Wed, Nov 25, 2020
    Brave Glory suffer Ulsan ACL heartbreak
    Perth Glory came desperately close to upsetting South Korean powerhouse Ulsan Hyundai in the Asian Champions League but suffered a late, heartbreaking loss.
  • Wed, Nov 25, 2020
    Football Australia forecast $7.3m loss
    A massive reduction in its broadcast deals means the newly-rebranded Football Australia is forecasting a loss of $7.3 million for the 2020/21 financial year.
  • Tue, Nov 24, 2020
    A-League expects open borders for 2020-21
    A-League bosses are anticipating a nationwide relaxation of state border restrictions in time for the 2020-21 season, with the season fixture released.
  • Mon, Nov 23, 2020
    Kewell wins League Two manager's award
    Socceroos legend Harry Kewell was awarded the League Two Manager of the Week award after Oldham Athletic's 2-1 win over Exeter City on the weekend.
  • Mon, Nov 23, 2020
    Matildas eye squad depth for 2023 WWC
    A Matildas talent identification camp will play an important role in developing a deeper talent pool ahead of the 2023 Women's World Cup on home soil.
  • Thu, Nov 19, 2020
    Glory to learn from rough ACL tactics
    Perth Glory's youngsters put in a spirited display against some rough tactics in their Asian Champions League loss to Shanghai Shenhua.
  • Thu, Nov 19, 2020
    Salah retests positive for COVID-19
    Mohamed Salah and Mohamed Elneny have again returned positive tests for COVID-19 among the latest batch of top soccer players sidelined by the virus.
  • Wed, Nov 18, 2020
    Brave Glory lose 2-1 to Shanghai in ACL
    Perth Glory's youthful team launched a late fightback, but fell just short in a 2-1 Asian Champions League loss to Chinese outfit Shanghai Shenhua.
  • Tue, Nov 17, 2020
    A-League champs prepare to face Mooy
    Socceroo Aaron Mooy and his superstar Shanghai SIPG teammates are a daunting first match-up for Sydney FC in their Asian Champions League opener in Qatar.
  • Sat, Nov 14, 2020
    Liverpool's Salah tests positive for COVID
    Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah has tested positive for coronavirus while on duty with the Egyptian national team, causing more problems for the EPL champions.
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2020
    Glory star admits COVID a concern for ACL
    Perth Glory star Bruno Fornaroli admits he and his teammates are concerned about the global COVID-19 situation ahead of their Asian Champions League campaign.
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2020
    Victory will swap Xmas presence for ACL
    Melbourne Victory are determined to make their mark on the Asian Champions League - even if that means spending Christmas in hotel quarantine.
  • Tue, Nov 10, 2020
    FFA block Phoenix's W-League introduction
    Wellington's hopes of having a W-League team this season have effectively been torpedoed as they would not be allowed to field additional New Zealand players.
  • Mon, Nov 09, 2020
    Andrew Redmayne to miss Sydney FC ACL bid
    Goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne won't travel to Doha for Sydney FC's Asian Champions League campaign, but Milos Ninkovic has been added to the Sky Blues' squad.
  • Mon, Nov 09, 2020
    Dorrans to bolster Wanderers in A-League
    New Western Sydney Wanderers A-League coach Carl Robinson has bolstered his squad by signing Scottish midfielder Graham Dorrans on a two-year contract.
  • Fri, Nov 06, 2020
    Mixed Europa results for Aussie trio
    Milos Degenek and James Holland enjoyed Europa League wins with their respective clubs but Tom Rogic's Celtic lost while Harry Kane bagged Tottenham goal 200.
  • Fri, Nov 06, 2020
    Time for young W-L stars to shine: Polias
    Sydney FC captain Teresa Polias is celebrating 10 years at the W-League club and hopes the competition is about to usher in a new generation of top talent.
  • Thu, Nov 05, 2020
    A-League teams committed to ACL campaigns
    Sydney FC, Melbourne Victory and Perth Glory appear committed to playing out their Asian Champions League fixtures despite players' health and safety concerns.
  • Tue, Nov 03, 2020
    Macarthur ready to shake up A-League
    Macarthur FC coach Ante Milicic says the Bulls can make a big impact on the A-League - with their results and the fresh faces they'll bring to the competition.


2020 November
  • Wed, Nov 25, 2020
    Aussie selection headaches for ODI opener
    Australia will be forced to make at least one change to the XI that defeated England in their most recent ODI because of Mitch Marsh's ankle injury.
  • Wed, Nov 25, 2020
    Heat's WBBL entertainer keeps show going
    Brisbane Heat's Laura Kimmince has the highest strike-rate in the history of the WBBL, and she wants to take her entertainment-first approach into the finals.
  • Wed, Nov 25, 2020
    Johnson puts heat on former WBBL teammates
    Sydney Thunder allrounder Sammy-Jo Johnson claims all the pressure is on her former Brisbane Heat teammates and their title defence before f their WBBL semi.
  • Wed, Nov 25, 2020
    Pucovski can bat anywhere in order: Langer
    Coach Justin Langer says Will Pucovski is capable of batting anywhere in Australia's top six as debate swirls on where and when the young gun might debut.
  • Wed, Nov 25, 2020
    Stars soar past Scorchers in WBBL semi
    After finishing bottom last season, the Melbourne Stars are through to the WBBL final after demolishing the Perth Scorchers by seven wickets.
  • Tue, Nov 24, 2020
    Bring on the bumpers, Smith tells India
    Steve Smith says he's not concerned by the prospect of India attempting to follow New Zealand's lead by launching a barrage of bouncers against him.
  • Mon, Nov 23, 2020
    Aussies mull 2023 ODI World Cup plans
    Assistant coach Andrew McDonald says Australia's brains trust will have the 2023 World Cup in the back of their minds during the ODI series against India.
  • Mon, Nov 23, 2020
    COVID has Warner weighing up cricket
    David Warner will consider missing some cricket tours in 2021 with bio-secure bubbles and hotel quarantine limiting time with his young family.
  • Mon, Nov 23, 2020
    India still sweating on Rohit, Ishant
    India coach Ravi Shastri says injured stars Rohit Sharma and Ishant Sharma will struggle to play in the Test summer if they don't arrive in Australia this week.
  • Mon, Nov 23, 2020
    Warner backs Burns but will welcome Will
    David Warner said Test selectors should take an if-it's-not-broken-don't-fix-it approach to the top of the order, backing Joe Burns to be picked.
  • Sun, Nov 22, 2020
    Don't read into rehab plan: Rohit Sharma
    India star Rohit Sharma said he returned home, rather than head straight to Australia, to give himself the best possible chance of being fit for the first Test.
  • Sun, Nov 22, 2020
    Finch, Smith ready to bounce back in ODIs
    Andrew McDonald, who is coaching Australia's quarantining stars, says Aaron Finch and Steve Smith are both showing good signs after failing to fire in the IPL.
  • Sun, Nov 22, 2020
    Sixers fined for WBBL admin blunder
    Hayley Silver-Holmes was selected to play for Sydney Sixers on Saturday night despite not being registered in their official WBBL squad.
  • Sat, Nov 21, 2020
    Agar OK with lack of white-ball cricket
    Ashton Agar hasn't played a 50-over game since March but says the lack of white-ball cricket won't hurt him if given the chance against India.
  • Sat, Nov 21, 2020
    Heat, Scorchers flex muscles in WBBL
    The Brisbane Heat have secured a finals berth after a win over the ladder-leading Melbourne Stars, while the Perth Scorchers have moved into third.
  • Sat, Nov 21, 2020
    Stoinis sees merit in BBL rule changes
    Australia allrounder Marcus Stoinis says the BBL's new rules will enhance the product and encourage positive tactical shifts in the 20-over format.
  • Sat, Nov 21, 2020
    Stoinis, Aussies prepare for Kohli cameo
    Marcus Stoinis is enjoying life under Ricky Ponting's wing and expects to see the best of Virat Kohli during the India captain's shortened Australian tour.
  • Thu, Nov 19, 2020
    Injured quick Sharma on track for Tests
    Ishant Sharma, who has remained in India as he recovers from an abdominal injury, has bowled at full pace as he bids to prove his fitness and fly to Australia.
  • Thu, Nov 19, 2020
    Lockdown hope for Adelaide's first Test
    South Australia's chief health officer says a six-day lockdown amid a coronavirus cluster gives Adelaide its best chance to host the first Test as scheduled.
  • Wed, Nov 18, 2020
    Melbourne Renegades upset Strikers in WBBL
    Melbourne Renegades have bounced back from a brutal WBBL loss less than 24 hours earlier to upset the Adelaide Strikers by seven wickets at Sydney Showground.
  • Wed, Nov 18, 2020
    Quarantine may deter Australian cricketers
    As Australia coach Justin Langer ponders how to keep his team fresh, Josh Hazlewood says the need to isolate could affect players' readiness to tour next year.
  • Wed, Nov 18, 2020
    Test uncertainty no problem: Hazlewood
    Josh Hazlewood still expects to travel to Adelaide for the first Test but says Australia will not be phased if COVID-19 lockdown leads to a change of venue.
  • Wed, Nov 18, 2020
    Tye replaces Kane Richardson in Aust squad
    Andrew Tye, Josh Philippe and D'Arcy Short will all train with the national white-ball squad as Cricket Australia continues to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak.
  • Tue, Nov 17, 2020
    Brisbane Heat extend WBBL winning streak
    Brisbane Heat have beaten the Sydney Sixers by three wickets while the Melbourne Stars, the Sydney Thunder and the Adelaide Strikers also recorded WBBL wins.
  • Tue, Nov 17, 2020
    Cricket stars on the move as COVID hits SA
    BBL players in Adelaide and Australia's limited-overs stars across the country have departed home and headed to NSW in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Tue, Nov 17, 2020
    India pace aces can trump Aussies: Pujara
    Cheteshwar Pujara says he will be ready for the first Test despite a nine-month break between games, also declaring India's quicks can trouble Australia's best.
  • Tue, Nov 17, 2020
    IPL an ideal tune-up for ODI series: Carey
    Alex Carey says the recently completed Indian Premier League season will ensure Australia know exactly what to expect from Virat Kohli's star-studded side.
  • Tue, Nov 17, 2020
    Shane Watson batters BBL 'gimmicks'
    Retired star Shane Watson says Cricket Australia is wrong to introduce three new BBL rules, calling them science experiments and gimmicks.
  • Mon, Nov 16, 2020
    Men's cricket team in anti-racism gesture
    Australia's male cricket side will follow the lead of the national women's team and participate in a barefoot circle before starting their series against India.
  • Mon, Nov 16, 2020
    Paine backs Burns to open in first Test
    Joe Burns appears to be in the box seat to open alongside David Warner in Adelaide, with Test skipper Tim Paine saying he expects the incumbent to play.
  • Mon, Nov 16, 2020
    SA cluster creates logistical woe for CA
    South Australia's coronavirus contact tracers have suddenly become key players in the four-Test cricket series that is due to start in a month's time.
  • Sun, Nov 15, 2020
    Fewer games, big gains in Test hub: Abbott
    Sean Abbott is one step closer to a Test debut as he prepares for a summer spent bowling to Australia's best batsmen in the nets rather than BBL sloggers.
  • Sun, Nov 15, 2020
    Pick Pucovski while in form: Mark Taylor
    Mark Taylor has joined fellow former Australia Test captains Ian Chappell, Michael Clarke and Kim Hughes in calling for Will Pucovski to debut against India.
  • Sat, Nov 14, 2020
    Stars notch sixth WBBL win on the trot
    The Melbourne Stars are the hot favourites to win the WBBL crown after their sixth win on the trot lifted them five points clear at the top of the table.
  • Sat, Nov 14, 2020
    Swepson biding his time for baggy green
    Mitchell Swepson would love nothing more than to make his Test debut this summer, but knows he will have to wait his turn behind premier spinner Nathan Lyon.
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2020
    Gardner joy at cricket, culture overlap
    Sydney Sixers' star Ashleigh Gardner is embracing the spotlight provided by NAIDOC Week falling in the WBBL season, and expects cricket to continue to progress.
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2020
    Patience key for aspirant allrounder Green
    Cameron Green, the youngest member of Australia's squad, says he is bowling at full intensity but still needs to build up workloads while hunting a Test debut.
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2020
    Selectors will pick opener after AusA game
    Selectors will decide after watching one Australia A game whether Joe Burns or Will Pucovski should partner David Warner in the first Test at Adelaide Oval.
  • Thu, Nov 12, 2020
    Kapp returns to WBBL hub after heart scare
    Sydney Sixers allrounder Marizanne Kapp has returned to the WBBL hub and is awaiting a report from cardiologists after suffering a heart scare during a match.
  • Thu, Nov 12, 2020
    Windies batsman Pooran joins BBL's Stars
    Nicholas Pooran, who outgunned Kings XI Punjab teammate Glenn Maxwell during the recent IPL season, has signed up for a BBL stint with Melbourne Stars.
  • Wed, Nov 11, 2020
    Heart scare for Sixers star in WBBL loss
    Perth Scorchers opener Beth Mooney produced a match-winning knock but the win was overshadowed by a heart scare for Sydney Sixers star Marizanne Kapp.
  • Wed, Nov 11, 2020
    Queensland close out Shield win over SA
    Callum Ferguson just missed out on a hundred in his last match as Queensland left it late to finish off South Australia in their Sheffield Shield match.
  • Wed, Nov 11, 2020
    Selectors to consider enlarged Test squad
    Potential Test debutants Will Pucovski, Cameron Green, Mitchell Swepson, Sean Abbott and Michael Neser may all be in Australia's squad for the India series.
  • Wed, Nov 11, 2020
    West Indies breach quarantine in NZ
    New Zealand health authorities have revoked West Indies' training privileges after catching cricketers socialising and sharing meals inside their hotel.
  • Tue, Nov 10, 2020
    Abbott ton complicates selection debate
    NSW allrounders Sean Abbott and Moises Henriques both posted Shield centuries as national selectors mull who should make the cut in an enlarged Test squad.
  • Tue, Nov 10, 2020
    Pucovski unfazed by batting order change
    Will Pucovski said he wasn't fazed by a promotion up Victoria's batting order - a change that has produced a staggering 457 runs from two knocks.
  • Tue, Nov 10, 2020
    Vics and WA evenly matched in Shield
    Some handy lower order runs by Western Australia makes a result increasingly unlikely in their Sheffield Shield match with Victoria.
  • Mon, Nov 09, 2020
    Runs flow in Vic Shield clash with WA
    Will Pucovski scored another double ton as Victoria held the edge over Western Australia after day two of their Sheffield Shield clash.
  • Mon, Nov 09, 2020
    Stars snare Englishman Bairstow for BBL
    English master blaster Jonny Bairstow will boost the Melbourne Stars' chances of breaking through for a title after signing on for the Big Bash League season.
  • Mon, Nov 09, 2020
    Young gun Pucovski blocks out Test hype
    Will Pucovski made a compelling case for selection in Australia's Test team after peeling off another double-century at Sheffield Shield level.
  • Sun, Nov 08, 2020
    Khawaja ton, Queensland lead SA in Shield
    Queensland dominated after losing Test players Joe Burns and Marnus Labuschagne, as Usman Khawaja claimed a century in their Sheffield Shield match against SA.
  • Sun, Nov 08, 2020
    Tasmania well on top v NSW in Shield
    New South Wales capitulated for just 64 runs on the first day of their Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania, with the Tigers ending the day ahead at 4-149.
  • Sat, Nov 07, 2020
    Test skippers inspire Warner's Hyderabad
    David Warner's Hyderabad were guided to an IPL playoff decider thanks to fine innings against Bangalore from Test skippers Kane Williamson and Jason Holder.
  • Fri, Nov 06, 2020
    Green set to make mark with ball in Shield
    Star allrounder Cameron Green made a strong return to the bowling ranks and he's set to ramp things up a notch when Western Australia takes on Victoria.
  • Fri, Nov 06, 2020
    Harris keen to stay in spotlight vs India
    Marcus Harris, who scored 239 in Victoria's Sheffield Shield opener after a winter debrief with Justin Langer, is keen to face India in a tour game.
  • Thu, Nov 05, 2020
    BBL regular season to run Dec10-Jan26
    Fixtures for the 10th edition of the Big Bash League have been announced by Cricket Australia, but venues for games in January are still yet to be locked in.
  • Thu, Nov 05, 2020
    SA batsman Ferguson ends Shield career
    South Australian batsman Callum Ferguson will retire from first-class cricket after the Sheffield Shield match against Queensland starting Sunday.
  • Wed, Nov 04, 2020
    BBL close to announcing playing schedule
    An updated schedule for the Big Bash League will be released soon, but a decision on where to play games in the second half of the season is yet to be made.
  • Tue, Nov 03, 2020
    Shield round to shape enlarged Test squad
    Chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns will soon decide on the enlarged Test squad that will descend on Adelaide next month for the series opener against India.
  • Tue, Nov 03, 2020
    Stars and Hurricanes record WBBL wins
    The Melbourne Stars and the Hobart Hurricanes recorded wins over the Adelaide Strikers and the Melbourne Renegades in their respective WBBL matches.


2020 November
  • Tue, Nov 24, 2020
    Tomic makes tennis return after 8 months
    Down to world No. 226, Bernard Tomic has signalled his plans to continue his tennis career by making a competition return for the first time since March.
  • Sat, Nov 21, 2020
    Australian Open date up in the air
    The Australian Open remains set to go ahead next year, says Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews, although the exact date of competition is still up in the air.
  • Sat, Nov 21, 2020
    Peers and Venus bow out with a Finals loss
    The trans-Tasman pairing of Australian John Peers and New Zealander Michael Venus bowed out of the doubles tournament at the ATP Finals with another loss.
  • Sat, Nov 21, 2020
    Top four advance to ATP Finals semis
    Novak Djokovic defeated Alexander Zverev while Daniil Medvedev beat Diego Schwartzman to wrap up the group action as the season-ending ATP Finals.
  • Sat, Nov 14, 2020
    Young Sinner makes history in Sofia
    Teenage Italian Jannik Sinner has reached his first ATP Tour final at the Sofia Open at the age of just 19 and will meet Canada's Vasek Pospisil for the title.
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2020
    De Minaur, Millman beaten in Sofia Open
    Australia's twin assault on the Sofia Open is over after Jannik Sinner beat Alex de Minaur and Vasek Pospisil defeated John Millman in the quarter-finals.
  • Thu, Nov 12, 2020
    Crunch time for Australian Open officials
    Australian Open officials are sweating on the world's elite tennis stars being able to quarantine in a training bubble for the Melbourne grand slam to happen.
  • Thu, Nov 12, 2020
    De Minaur, Millman march on in Sofia Open
    Australians John Millman and Alex de Minaur continued their run of good form at the Sofia Open as they booked hard-earned places in the quarter-finals.
  • Mon, Nov 09, 2020
    Millman eases through in Sofia Open
    John Millman maintained his excellent form at the Sofia Open, comfortably defeating home-based youngster Adrian Andreev in straight sets in just 75 minutes.
  • Sun, Nov 08, 2020
    In form Zverev ends Nadal's Paris hopes
    Alexander Zverev continued his inspired recent form to defeat Rafael Nadal in straight sets and set up a Paris Masters final with Russia's Daniil Medvedev.
  • Fri, Nov 06, 2020
    Peers sets up chance of 3rd ATP Finals win
    Australian John Peers has lined up a chance of a third ATP Finals doubles title after qualifying for the London finale with New Zealand partner Michael Venus.
  • Fri, Nov 06, 2020
    Thompson praised by Nadal after Paris loss
    The Australian singles challenge at the Paris Masters is over after Rafael Nadal tamed Jordan Thompson's resistance and Daniil Medvedev beat Alex de Minaur.
  • Thu, Nov 05, 2020
    Nadal, De Minaur, Thompson win in Paris
    Rafa Nadal has won his 1,000th ATP tour match while Aussies Alex de Minaur and Jordan Thompson also booked their last-16 places with Paris Masters victories.


2020 November
  • Wed, Nov 25, 2020
    AFL's Dogs to offer Hunter more support
    Lachie Hunter endured a difficult 2020 AFL season on a personal front and coach Luke Beveridge says the Western Bulldogs need to wrap their arms around him.
  • Wed, Nov 25, 2020
    Beveridge welcomes Dunkley back to kennel
    Contracted midfielder Josh Dunkley's recent AFL trade request is water under the bridge for the Western Bulldogs, according to coach Luke Beveridge.
  • Tue, Nov 24, 2020
    'Dangerous' Blues primed for AFLW flag
    Star Carlton forward Tayla Harris has declared the Blues have returned to AFLW training in "dangerous" form and are primed for the 2021 season.
  • Mon, Nov 23, 2020
    Roos to be North's AFL sounding board
    AFL premiership coach Paul Roos is set to fill a wide-ranging off-field role at North Melbourne, working with the club's football department and executive.
  • Mon, Nov 23, 2020
    Swan O'Riordan wins Gaelic football title
    Sydney's Colin O'Riordan has helped Tipperary to their first Munster Gaelic football title since 1935, beating Magpie Mark Keane's Cork in the final.
  • Fri, Nov 20, 2020
    Hubs an option for 2021 AFLW season
    The AFL is hoping to avoid sending women's footballers into quarantine hubs but the league concedes it is an option for the 2021 AFLW season.
  • Thu, Nov 19, 2020
    AFL defends second-tier rules trial
    The AFL has come under fire for treating second-tier players like "lab rats" by imposing an experimental rule change on the VFL and East Coast competition.
  • Thu, Nov 19, 2020
    AFL national draft goes virtual
    The AFL national draft will follow the Brownlow Medal's lead when it is held as an entirely virtual event broadcast on television this year.
  • Thu, Nov 19, 2020
    AFL to increase quarter length for 2021
    The AFL has ruled out keeping 16-minute quarters next season after the duration of games was slashed in 2020 to manage the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Wed, Nov 18, 2020
    AFL rule changes to combat defensive play
    The AFL has announced three rule tweaks designed to promote attacking football and will trial another possible change in a second-tier competition next year.
  • Tue, Nov 17, 2020
    Stephenson flagged for Roos midfield role
    North Melbourne list manager Scott Clayton says the Kangaroos are keen to utilise Jaidyn Stephenson's flexibility after his arrival from Collingwood.
  • Mon, Nov 16, 2020
    Buckley explains Treloar's Magpies exit
    Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley said the Magpies were concerned about how being in a long-distance relationship would affect Adam Treloar's AFL career.
  • Mon, Nov 16, 2020
    New Roo Stephenson ready to prove a point
    Jaidyn Stephenson is already looking forward to taking on Collingwood next season after being offloaded to North Melbourne during the AFL trade period.
  • Sun, Nov 15, 2020
    New Saint Higgins driven by flag misses
    St Kilda recruit and childhood Saints fan Jack Higgins feels like a new draftee after arriving at the club in a trade deal from AFL powerhouse Richmond.
  • Sun, Nov 15, 2020
    Pies admit cap pressure led to fire sale
    Collingwood boss Mark Anderson admits "salary cap pressure was certainly a key part of the decision" to offload four players during the AFL trade period.
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2020
    Buckley shattered about Magpies' AFL moves
    Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley said he has never had a worse day in football than having to let four players go on the final day of the AFL trade period.
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2020
    Cameron battled with call to leave Giants
    Star Geelong AFL recruit Jeremy Cameron says he battled for weeks with the decision to leave Greater Western Sydney to continue his career back in Victoria.
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2020
    Dogs' Treloar excited to link with Dunkley
    The Western Bulldogs have hung onto premiership player Josh Dunkley and added star Collingwood midfielder Adam Treloar during a bumper AFL trade period.
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2020
    Treloar 'hurt' by Magpies snub
    Adam Treloar was stunned to be told by Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley that he was unwanted by senior players at the AFL club before his bombshell AFL trade.
  • Thu, Nov 12, 2020
    Magpies deny holding AFL trade fire sale
    Collingwood cleared out four players, including Adam Treloar and former Rising Star winner Jaidyn Stephenson, in the final hours of the AFL trade period.
  • Thu, Nov 12, 2020
    Saad willing to take on any role at Blues
    Dashing Carlton AFL recruit Adam Saad is happy to play a lockdown role when required and says a desire for a fresh start was behind his call to leave Essendon.
  • Wed, Nov 11, 2020
    Martin up for English lessons
    Former Brisbane and Melbourne ruckman Stefan Martin is relishing the prospect of working in tandem with emerging Western Bulldogs star Tim English.
  • Tue, Nov 10, 2020
    GWS land Preuss as AFL trade week ramps up
    Braydon Preuss has found a new AFL home at Greater Western Sydney, who in turn are negotiating a trade deal for star forward Jeremy Cameron with Geelong.
  • Mon, Nov 09, 2020
    AFL list size limbo continues for players
    Out-of-contract players are anxiously waiting on the AFL to hand down its decision on list sizes, with the process dragging out longer than anyone imagined.
  • Mon, Nov 09, 2020
    Dockers coach open to extended road trips
    Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says he actually enjoyed hub life this year, and he expects the club to be scheduled for extended road trips in the future.
  • Mon, Nov 09, 2020
    Geelong up the ante in Cameron AFL chase
    Geelong have offered Greater Western Sydney two first-round picks in next month's AFL national draft in exchange for star forward Jeremy Cameron.
  • Sun, Nov 08, 2020
    AFL player movement set to ramp up
    Thursday's AFL trade period deadline looms large with a host of stars, including GWS key forward Jeremy Cameron, yet to secure their playing futures.
  • Sat, Nov 07, 2020
    Giants eye first-round pick for Caldwell
    Greater Western Sydney want Essendon to cough up a first-round AFL draft pick for Jye Caldwell while they would still "love" to keep Jeremy Cameron.
  • Fri, Nov 06, 2020
    Dockers rule out trading Cerra, Brayshaw
    Fremantle football operations manager Peter Bell said they won't trade Adam Cerra or Andrew Brayshaw in a bid to land Logan McDonald in the draft.
  • Fri, Nov 06, 2020
    Former Demon now Richmond's AFLW coach
    Former Melbourne defender Ryan Ferguson has been named Richmond's new AFLW coach, replacing the dumped Tom Hunter after last season's winless campaign.
  • Thu, Nov 05, 2020
    Saints' recruitment success key for Crouch
    St Kilda got plenty of value from their recruits this season and free agency signing Brad Crouch says that helped him settle on the Saints as his new AFL club.
  • Wed, Nov 04, 2020
    Crouch a Saint after Crows step aside
    Adelaide midfielder Brad Crouch has become a St Kilda player after the Crows elected not to match the Saints' mammoth AFL offer for the restricted free agent.
  • Wed, Nov 04, 2020
    Dunkley move to Essendon awkward: Bombers
    Essendon admit their attempt to lure midfielder Josh Dunkley is becoming "awkward", with the Western Bulldogs determined to keep the premiership player.
  • Wed, Nov 04, 2020
    Magpies address Treloar AFL trade saga
    Collingwood list boss Ned Guy claims it would be "inappropriate" to talk about reports the Magpies are seeking to offload contracted star Adam Treloar.


2020 November
  • Wed, Nov 25, 2020
    Celebrated sailor to Tuck into new race
    Wendy Tuck, the only woman to win an around-the-world yacht race, is embarking on a daring new challenge during this year's Sydney to Hobart blue-water classic.
  • Wed, Nov 25, 2020
    Sydney to Hobart race to feature 89 boats
    A bumper 89-strong fleet has been announced for the 76th annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race but super maxis Wild Oats XI and Comanche will be missing this year.
  • Wed, Nov 25, 2020
    Tszyu wants to send message to top boys
    Tim Tszyu wants to knock out Bowen Morgan next month in their Sydney stadium fight before lining up his next one against one of the "top boys" in his division.
  • Thu, Nov 19, 2020
    Aussie boxer Moloney appeals fight call
    Andrew Moloney's team has filed an appeal after the Australian boxer's controversial WBA super flyweight result, arguing the referee made a "clear error".
  • Thu, Nov 19, 2020
    Firebirds announce Anderson as new coach
    Former Diamonds netballer Megan Anderson is the new coach of the Queensland Firebirds, taking over from Roselee Jencke, who stepped down after 11 years.
  • Wed, Nov 18, 2020
    Hackett's bid for UFC contract falls short
    Gold Coast fighter Chelsea Hackett has lost her Contender Series flyweight fight with Victoria Leonardo in Las Vegas, with the American earning a UFC contract.
  • Mon, Nov 09, 2020
    Alexander told experience needed for AFL
    North Melbourne have knocked back an application by former long-time Diamonds netball coach Lisa Alexander to become head coach at the AFL club.
  • Thu, Nov 05, 2020
    Netball great Browne's dream UK move
    Australia netball great Madi Browne says she has "fire in the belly" to succeed in her new challenge as spearhead of English Superleague side Leeds Rhinos.
  • Wed, Nov 04, 2020
    CYCA confirm Sydney to Hobart race is on
    The COVID-19 pandemic has restricted the number of international entrants in this year's Sydney to Hobart, but the race will proceed as planned on Boxing Day.


2020 November
  • Wed, Nov 25, 2020
    Mid-year Origin, bush footy focus for 2021
    The State of Origin will revert to a mid-year series while six NRL games will be played in regional NSW next season to reinvigorate country rugby league.
  • Mon, Nov 23, 2020
    Broncos will adapt to changes: Walters
    Brisbane struggled to contend with new rules introduced when the NRL resumed last season but new coach Kevin Walters wants the changes retained.
  • Mon, Nov 23, 2020
    Gordon drama 'not ideal' for Titans: Coach
    Michael Gordon's arrest over the weekend on drug charges has disappointed Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook, as the NRL club began its pre-season on Monday.
  • Mon, Nov 23, 2020
    Pangai a priority for Walters' Broncos
    Kevin Walters' reign has begun at Brisbane with a vow to unleash Tevita Pangai Jnr's full potential after the backrower's forgettable 2020 NRL season.
  • Sun, Nov 22, 2020
    Titans axe ex-player Gordon after arrest
    Gold Coast's former player Michael Gordon will not continue his coaching role at the NRL club after being charged with drug offences by NSW police.
  • Fri, Nov 20, 2020
    Fifita out to make Titans an NRL force
    Gold Coast recruit David Fifita is eyeing an NRL finals berth and possibly more with the Titans as he prepares for his first training run with his new team.
  • Thu, Nov 19, 2020
    Bennett backed to juggle roles in 2021
    Wayne Bennett's return to the Queensland coaching chair after 17 years lived up to the hype and his players are hoping he sticks around next season.
  • Thu, Nov 19, 2020
    Harry Grant lauded as long-term Qld No.9
    Harry Grant left Melbourne in search of minutes Cameron Smith was taking at the Storm but has finished the year touted as his long-term Origin replacement.
  • Thu, Nov 19, 2020
    Munster, Maroons move on from 'big three'
    Cameron Munster admits it was sweet to star in a Queensland series win to silence any questions over his and the Maroons' fortunes without their "big three".
  • Thu, Nov 19, 2020
    Origin set for midseason due to TV ratings
    Despite drawing more viewers for the deciding State of Origin clash, lacklustre figures are set to see the game's showpiece return to its usual midseason slot.
  • Thu, Nov 19, 2020
    Underdog Maroons win Origin series
    Wayne Bennett has led underdogs Queensland to a State of Origin series win, defeating NSW 20-14 in game three at Suncorp Stadium.
  • Wed, Nov 18, 2020
    Arrow sorry for roughing up concussed Blue
    Queensland forward Jai Arrow insists he is "not a grub" and did not know James Tedesco was concussed when he roughed him up in the State of Origin decider.
  • Wed, Nov 18, 2020
    Home comfort key as Qld seeks Origin glory
    A full-house of Queensland fans at Suncorp Stadium and no same-day travel are key pluses for the Maroons in Wednesday's State of Origin decider in Brisbane.
  • Wed, Nov 18, 2020
    Mum's the word for Bevan French
    Australian flyer Bevan French will continue to wow English rugby league as a possible Man of Steel at Wigan - thanks to advice from inspirational mum Tiffany.
  • Wed, Nov 18, 2020
    Munster return sparks Maroons to win
    As much as he was missed in game two, Cameron Munster returned to spark Queensland to State of Origin glory at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday.
  • Wed, Nov 18, 2020
    Munster writes own Origin script for Qld
    Cameron Munster continues to add to the long line of star Queensland No.6s who excel at State of Origin level, claiming his first Wally Lewis Medal.
  • Wed, Nov 18, 2020
    NSW's Fittler okay with penalty-try denial
    NSW's Brad Fittler says Josh Addo-Carr would have scored if he wasn't taken out late in the State of Origin decider, but is fine with the no penalty-try call.
  • Wed, Nov 18, 2020
    Record COVID crowd for Origin decider
    A 49,155-strong crowd has packed into Suncorp Stadium to watch the deciding State of Origin clash on Wednesday, believed to be a post-COVID-19 world record.
  • Tue, Nov 17, 2020
    Blues and Maroons eye great Origin feats
    Brad Fittler's Blues can add their name among NSW's greatest Origin teams on Wednesday while it would take a resilient Queensland effort to stop them.
  • Tue, Nov 17, 2020
    Ex-Sharks Holmes, Addo-Carr chasing glory
    Josh Addo-Carr and Valentine Holmes were once teammates in a flying Cronulla backline, now their match-up on the wing could help decide State of Origin.
  • Tue, Nov 17, 2020
    Munster boost as Qld make Origin changes
    Queensland five-eighth Cameron Munster looks good to go for the State of Origin decider while Wayne Bennett made several late changes to his starting team.
  • Tue, Nov 17, 2020
    No warnings for Origin rivals in decider
    NSW's Payne Haas and Queensland's Tino Fa'asuamaleaui won't be getting any warnings to temper their aggression from their respective teams before Origin III.
  • Tue, Nov 17, 2020
    NQ Origin duo can fly back to Townsville
    Valentine Holmes and Coen Hess have been cleared to fly back to Townsville from Queensland State of Origin camp, saving a 14-hour drive after the decider.
  • Tue, Nov 17, 2020
    Qld unhappy about Friend KO suggestion
    Queensland coach Wayne Bennett has bristled at the suggestion his team's medical staff ignored a possible head injury to Jake Friend in last week's Origin game.
  • Tue, Nov 17, 2020
    Tigers to stand firm on Aloiai contract
    Wests Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis says the club won't let players walk over them after he claimed prop Josh Aloiai wants to leave for more money elsewhere.
  • Mon, Nov 16, 2020
    NSW must embrace hate to repeat 2005
    Anthony Minichiello says NSW must embrace Suncorp Stadium if they are to become the first Blues team since 2005 to win a State of Origin decider there.
  • Mon, Nov 16, 2020
    Origin relief for Haas and his family
    State of Origin has helped the healing process for Payne Haas's family, who will be amog the few NSW fans in a packed Suncorp Stadium for Game III.
  • Mon, Nov 16, 2020
    Penrith centre admitted to health facility
    Penrith centre Brent Naden admitted himself into a private medical facility in Sydney to deal with a number of personal issues after a turbulent NRL season.
  • Mon, Nov 16, 2020
    Smith backs stand-alone Origin coaches
    Former Queensland captain Cameron Smith believes a State of Origin coach should be a stand alone job, rather than juggled with an NRL role.
  • Mon, Nov 16, 2020
    Storm coach just wants Smith to be happy
    Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy wants Cameron Smith to make a decision on his NRL future which brings the champion hooker and his family happiness.
  • Mon, Nov 16, 2020
    Tedesco blocks last Origin loss at Suncorp
    NSW captain James Tedesco can't remember losing the 2017 State of Origin decider in Brisbane but he's not worried about their poor record at the ground.
  • Mon, Nov 16, 2020
    Two Blues go home with NSW to be 1-17
    Brad Fittler confirmed NSW will run out as named for the State of Origin decider while Luke Keary and Reagan Campbell-Gillard have been given early marks.
  • Sun, Nov 15, 2020
    Brawling Brown matured into Origin weapon
    NSW Origin forward Nathan Brown has learned to temper his emotions in the right way since his days as a loose cannon playing for Wests Tigers under-20s side.
  • Sun, Nov 15, 2020
    Perspective a key for Qld rookie Grant
    Having overcome a life-threatening illness and serious leg injury in his youth, Harry Grant isn't about to get too overawed by a State of Origin debut.
  • Sun, Nov 15, 2020
    Smith's Storm NRL sacrifice stuns Grant
    Melbourne Storm youngster Harry Grant admits it is humbling to hear Cameron Smith reveal he didn't want to stand in his way at the NRL club.
  • Sat, Nov 14, 2020
    Maroons back Tino's Origin aggression
    Queensland teammates all agree Tino Fa'asuamaleaui needs to maintain the rage against NSW's Payne Haas in next week's State of Origin decider.
  • Sat, Nov 14, 2020
    Momentum hard to shift in 2020 Origin
    Rugby league's six-again rule has made it tough to halt opposition momentum throughout 2020 and it's even harder in State of Origin.
  • Sat, Nov 14, 2020
    Papenhuyzen ready to fill Blues bench
    Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is confident he will be up to the task if he is called on to make his State of Origin debut on Wednesday night.
  • Sat, Nov 14, 2020
    Qld's Hunt pays price for poor Origin II
    He was one of Queensland's best in their game one State of Origin win in Adelaide but a poor performance in Sydney has cost Ben Hunt his spot for the decider.
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2020
    Form of Roosters pair is key for Blues
    NSW Blues players Daniel Tupou and James Tedesco have brought their power-running game to Origin after years of perfecting it with Sydney Roosters.
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2020
    Maroons hold on for women's Origin win
    Queensland have held off a late NSW surge to end the Blues' four-year women's State of Origin dominance with a 24-18 victory at Sunshine Coast Stadium.
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2020
    Maroons make changes for Origin decider
    Harry Grant will cap his breakout 2020 season with a State of Origin debut as one of several changes to Queensland's line-up for next week's series decider.
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2020
    NSWRL warned over Cordner concussion
    The NRL has issued the NSWRL a warning after determining Boyd Cordner should not have been cleared to return via concussion protocols in State of Origin I.
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2020
    Suncorp at full capacity for Origin III
    Suncorp Stadium will be at full capacity for next week's State of Origin decider with the Queensland government set to ease COVID-19 restrictions.
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2020
    Tigers hold talks with troubled NRL star
    Out-of-contract former South Sydney centre James Roberts has had talks with Wests Tigers, after the club missed out on the signature of Josh Addo-Carr.
  • Thu, Nov 12, 2020
    Cleary Origin rebound shows his growth
    Nathan Cleary endured the toughest lead-in to State of Origin II, but his efforts to keep NSW alive show much he has grown going into the series decider.
  • Thu, Nov 12, 2020
    Cook will gift doctor his Origin jumper
    Damien Cook spent Monday night in hospital with an infection in his leg before confounding his doctor's fears to play in NSW's State of Origin II win.
  • Thu, Nov 12, 2020
    Fittler tells Blues to channel past greats
    NSW will aim for a State of Origin three-peat in Brisbane, with the only other Blues teams to have pulled off the feat having also won a decider in Queensland.
  • Thu, Nov 12, 2020
    Haas apologises to Tino for Origin brawl
    Payne Haas and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui are free to resume their rivalry in the State of Origin decider after avoiding bans for Wednesday night's brawl.
  • Thu, Nov 12, 2020
    Munster faces long road for Origin decider
    Queensland are confident Cameron Munster will overcome a head knock to play in State of Origin III but face a long process for him to confirm his fitness.
  • Thu, Nov 12, 2020
    Qld out to reclaim women's Origin shield
    The opportunity to finally host a women's State of Origin clash on home soil is an added boost as Queensland attempt to reclaim the shield off NSW.
  • Wed, Nov 11, 2020
    Cody Walker's Origin redemption story
    Recalled five-eighth Cody Walker revelled on his starting return to the State of Origin arena, helping NSW to a 34-10 thumping of Queensland in Sydney.
  • Wed, Nov 11, 2020
    Knights grant Mata'utia early NRL release
    Newcastle have granted Sione Mata'utia an early release from the final year of his contract with the NRL club to join English Super League team St Helens.
  • Wed, Nov 11, 2020
    Qld centres pair receive legends' approval
    Queensland makeshift centres pairing Kurt Capewell and Dane Gagai have been given ticks of approval by State of Origin legends Steve Renouf and Mal Meninga.
  • Tue, Nov 10, 2020
    Blues star cleared for women's Origin
    NSW Women's State of Origin skipper Kezie Apps has been given the all clear to return to the field for Friday night's game against Queensland.
  • Tue, Nov 10, 2020
    Crichton better for 2020 Roosters shuffle
    Angus Crichton has played all over the park for the Sydney Roosters since being dropped by NSW last year and says he knows his game better now as a result.
  • Tue, Nov 10, 2020
    Injured Titan Brimson positive about 2021
    Gold Coast fullback AJ Brimson is confident he will be fit for the opening round of the 2021 NRL season after suffering a foot injury in State of Origin.
  • Tue, Nov 10, 2020
    Renouf urges Maroons to lock in Bennett
    Queensland great Steve Renouf believes it's a no-brainer for the Maroons to keep Wayne Bennett on as coach beyond the 2020 State of Origin campaign.
  • Tue, Nov 10, 2020
    Skipper Tedesco already has Blues backing
    James Tedesco is yet to script his maiden pre-game speech as NSW captain but teammates have already seen him nail the role before State of Origin Game II.
  • Mon, Nov 09, 2020
    Cleary keen to improve Origin credentials
    NSW halfback Nathan Cleary has been criticised for his lack of impact in his first six State of Origin games but he is determined to turn it around.
  • Mon, Nov 09, 2020
    Green puts off Dogs, stays at Knights
    Blake Green will stay with Newcastle in 2021 after Canterbury opted not to keep the injured five-eighth on their NRL books for next season.
  • Mon, Nov 09, 2020
    Key battles that will decide Origin II
    NSW and Queensland both have changes in key positions headed into State of Origin II at ANZ Stadium, with the Blues needing to win to keep the series alive.
  • Mon, Nov 09, 2020
    Maroons newbie keeps it simple in Origin
    There was no complex game plan behind Lindsay Collins's impressive State of Origin debut for Queensland, and he will continue keeping it simple for game two.
  • Mon, Nov 09, 2020
    Maroons' skipper wants more in Origin II
    Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans has issued a challenge to his team ahead of State of Origin's Game II as the Maroons try to clinch the series.
  • Mon, Nov 09, 2020
    Yeo calmer in middle for NSW than on wing
    Isaah Yeo found himself on the wing in his last representative game so he is far less nervous preparing to play in the middle for NSW on State of Origin debut.
  • Sun, Nov 08, 2020
    Arrow better prepared for bench role
    Jai Arrow wants to be a Queensland starting middle but a more well rounded game and changed mindset on the bench paid off in the State of Origin series opener.
  • Sun, Nov 08, 2020
    Munster out to avoid Origin 'pants-ing'
    Queensland five-eighth Cameron Munster only has to go back to last year's State of Origin campaign to know how little a 1-0 lead can ultimately mean.
  • Sun, Nov 08, 2020
    Walker call-up won't change Blues attack
    Brad Fittler wants NSW to adopt the same attacking structure as State of Origin I and says little needs to change to adapt to Cody Walker's inclusion.
  • Sat, Nov 07, 2020
    Capewell brings 'Walker-ball' to Origin
    Kurt Capewell has long been taught to back his instincts and that's exactly what he did to set up Queensland's first try in Wednesday's State of Origin opener.
  • Sat, Nov 07, 2020
    Carpool buddy's Qld debut thrills Arrow
    He's a quiet soul but Moeaki Fotuaika is being backed to make some noise when he debuts in next week's State of Origin by Queensland teammate Jai Arrow.
  • Sat, Nov 07, 2020
    Gagai plays down Origin specialist tag
    Online wits suggest Dane Gagai in a Queensland State of Origin jersey is a different player to the NRL version, but the man himself says that's just not true.
  • Sat, Nov 07, 2020
    NSW tweaker Brown becomes Origin aggressor
    Nathan Brown will be asked to be the aggressor when he makes his State of Origin debut on Wednesday, a far cry from his role on his last serious NSW appearance.
  • Fri, Nov 06, 2020
    Cordner rules himself out of Origin series
    NSW skipper Boyd Cordner has ruled himself out of the State of Origin series following a head knock in the Blues' loss to Queensland in the opening game.
  • Fri, Nov 06, 2020
    Holmes to make Qld Origin return
    Valentine Holmes will make his return to Queensland's State of Origin team at fullback, replacing injured AJ Brimson for next week's game two.
  • Thu, Nov 05, 2020
    Bennett sets sights on Sydney series win
    Wayne Bennett is only 80 minutes away from sealing a sixth Origin series triumph as coach of Queensland after yet another against-the-odds win over NSW.
  • Thu, Nov 05, 2020
    Cameron Murray ruled out of Origin series
    NSW will be without Cameron Murray for the rest of the State of Origin series after he suffered a hamstring injury in the Game I loss to Queensland.
  • Thu, Nov 05, 2020
    Friend always made for Queensland Origin
    Jake Friend had to wait more NRL games than anyone in history to make their State of Origin debut, but it took just 80 minutes to prove he's Queensland worth.
  • Thu, Nov 05, 2020
    Gutherson pleads for another NSW chance
    Clint Gutherson insists his crucial miss on Kurt Capewell in the State of Origin series opener wasn't indicative of his form on his switch to centre for NSW.
  • Thu, Nov 05, 2020
    NRL probes Cordner concussion protocols
    The NRL has launched an investigation into Boyd Cordner's head knock and return to the field in Wednesday night's State of Origin in Adelaide.
  • Thu, Nov 05, 2020
    Viewers shun end-of-season Origin switch
    The likelihood of State of Origin remaining an end-of-season spectacle has been dashed after the opening game drew the smallest TV audience since 2003.
  • Wed, Nov 04, 2020
    Munster's Qld commitment pleases Bennett
    Queensland coach Wayne Bennett has hailed the commitment shown to the Maroons by Cameron Munster in the lead up of State of Origin I in Adelaide.