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Sydney's slide and Essendon's upset win over GWS have reshaped the AFL finals race with five rounds remaining. Fremantle leads, but the top two and wildcard spots are up for grabs.

The NRL’s player market has become a year-round distraction, with contract dramas overshadowing the football itself. As the Wests Tigers prepare for a crucial clash against the Bulldogs, the irony of Jarome Luai lining up opposite Lachlan Galvin is hard to ignore. This saga, like many others, highlights a system that prioritises speculation over stability, leaving fans as the ultimate losers.

After two rounds of the 2026 NRLW season, a power shift is emerging as established stars like Ali Brigginshaw and Tamika Upton redefine greatness while the competition's gap narrows.

Jarome Luai's early departure from the Wests Tigers has sparked debate about his conduct and its impact on the dressing room, with a former premiership winner calling his social media behaviour 'borderline childish'.

The relationship between Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall and departing star Jarome Luai has become increasingly strained, with Luai's father fueling speculation of a rift. The Tigers announced the 29-year-old will leave at season's end after a disappointing tenure.

South African midfielder Jayden Adams, who helped Bafana Bafana reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, has died at age 25. Police are investigating.

The IOC has provisionally lifted its suspension of Russian athletes, sparking outrage from Ukraine and athlete groups ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Games.

Nathan Cleary faces a defining moment as NSW Blues chase Origin decider victory. Is his Origin spot under threat? Analysis of the debate.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup has ended, but his real estate empire spans Portugal, Spain, Italy, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai. A look at the properties that define his legacy.

Following an eighth consecutive NRL loss, Brisbane Broncos coach Michael Maguire insists the reigning champions can still reach the 2026 finals by winning their remaining eight games.

Well why not? I've got a lot of belief in the team. I've got a lot of belief in the group. We have got a lot of guys that have been coming into the game, that I guess if you had everyone healthy, they wouldn't be playing. But we're getting a lot of blokes that are getting experience now and we'll get obviously a lot of people coming back over the next couple of weeks. So that's the reason why I,

I'm so excited to pull the Catalan Dragons jersey on for the next two seasons,

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The Dolphins have claimed their eighth consecutive victory, defeating the Warriors 26-24 at Suncorp Stadium in a contest widely regarded as the finest of the 2026 NRL season.

England's World Cup campaign hits a snag with a 0-0 draw against Ghana in Boston. Despite record possession, Thomas Tuchel's side faces a tactical reality check.

It's a difficult balance, I understand that. But winning puts them in a really precarious position, because it's associated with points,

Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart admits uncertainty over the club's NRL finals chances following a tenth season loss to the Melbourne Storm.

The Queensland LNP government has announced the largest Lang Park upgrade in 23 years, adding capacity and modern screens ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

We were very clear that we are trying to select and build the best possible team, which is not necessarily to select and collect the 26 most talented players,

Trade rumours around Lachie Neale and Zac Bailey test Brisbane's cohesion, while Bobby Hill's absence raises player welfare questions at Collingwood.