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Nathan Cleary is expected to be available for the Panthers, despite an injury to his right foot. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

NRL‘Nat is pretty sore’: Ivan’s big reveal

Ivan Cleary has provided an update on his injured son, with a respected medical voice warning that Nathan Cleary may not play in the prelim.

Martin Gabor

Zak Butters will make a blockbuster move to Western Bulldogs.

AFL VideoPremiumAFL warns clubs over dodgy side deals ahead of free agency

With the AFL market set to open in the coming weeks, the league has warned it will be closely watching sweetheart deals to prevent lopsided trades.

Jake Santa Maria

Betis have scored an impressive victory on the road against Villarreal. (EPA PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumBetis better in Spain, Roma and Inter top in Italy

Real Betis have continued their strong start to the La Liga season in Spain, while Roma and Inter Milan have maintained their perfect starts in Italy.

Staff Writers

Western Force’s schedule for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season can be revealed.

Rugby unionPremiumForce buckle up for swelled fixture with managed road trips

Western Force will fly out of Perth just five times across an almost four-month spell during the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season amid an expanded fixture. CLICK TO SEE THEIR SCHEDULE.

Ben Smith

Patrick Voss milks the clock against Geelong.

SportVideoVoss set to bring about AFL change after ’unfair’ tactic

‘That was the discussion today and that will happen.’

Ben Sutton

Sydney's Jai Serong can't wait to take on brother Caleb with a grand final spot on the line. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLVideoPremium'Prove myself': Swans recruit in finals family affair

Sydney recruit Jai Serong has already done his homework on Fremantle ahead of a blockbuster preliminary finals clash, thanks to help from his older brother.

Joanna Guelas

Striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin (No.9) was a towering presence in Leeds United's impressive win. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumFantastic four take Leeds to third spot on EPL table

Leeds United have moved into third place on the Premier League standings thanks to a comprehensive 4-1 win over Newcastle.

Staff Writers

The New Zealand Pro will again be part of the World Surf League's roster in 2027. (Craig Levers/AAP PHOTOS)

SurfingPremiumNew Zealand Pro riding wave of success into 2027 season

After a successful debut on the global stage this year, the New Zealand Pro will return in 2027 to once again attract the world's best surfers.

Staff Writers

Lloyd Meek is looking forward to the challenge of ending Brisbane's three-peat hopes in Melbourne. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumMeek revenge plot as Hawks aim to derail Lions dynasty

Hawthorn ruckman Lloyd Meek can't shake the moment when Sam Draper got the better of him and won't rest until he gets one back on his opposite number.

Shayne Hope

Mitch Marsh will make his 100th ODI appearance when he leads Australia against Zimbabwe in Harare. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumMarsh reaches 100 as focus turns to World Cup defence

Australia's build-up to their ODI World Cup defence starts in Zimbabwe with stand-in skipper Mitch Marsh hoping the young guns emulate his breakthrough there.

Glenn Moore

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie.

BasketballPremiumCats laud their patience, but when will Brandon Knight play?

Perth Wildcats took until just days before the start of the NBL season to sign a third import, but are thrilled to have recruited NBA veteran Brandon Knight. Now the question is when will he debut?

Craig O'Donoghue

Coach Justin Longmuir has put Fremantle on the brink of a grand final.

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SONNY: Inside Longmuir’s coaching rise

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir doesn’t get enough of a rap for the way he has steered the club through this rebuild, writes Michael Walters.

Michael Walters

Beth Schilling signs autographs for fans.

FootballPremiumBeth Schilling returns after a year on the sidelines

Bunbury’s Beth Schilling returned to West Coast’s AFLW side for the first time in more than a year at the weekend as the Eagles secured their first win of the season.

Jack Penniment

Kalgoorlie player-coach Aaron Pacey.

FootballPremiumPacey sets bar high for 2027

Aaron Pacey is impressed by Railways’ game style.

Neale Harvey

Jeremy Sharp polled 23 votes for Peel Thunder.

WAFLPremiumYour club’s Sandover Medal votes revealed

Jake Florenca has been crowned the 2026 Sandover medallist, but who were the players from your club who polled the most votes? We breakdown every vote-getter club-by-club.

Mitchell Woodcock

Railways’ Cheney Armstrong talks with coach Brendan Ryan during their Goldfields Football League women’s match against Kambalda at Sir Richard Moore Oval on April 18.

FootballPremiumRyan urging strong representation from local clubs

Brendan Ryan will be at the helm of the GFL’s women’s team for the country championships.

Neale Harvey

Dockers Jordan Clark, Judd McVee and Luke Ryan celebrate.

FootballPremiumMcVee makes return in statement Dockers finals victory

Geraldton’s Judd McVee made his return to AFL ranks in Fremantle’s thrilling and triumphant 14-point semifinal win over Geelong at Optus Stadium on Friday night.

Kate Campbell

Kazuals won the 2026 Geraldton Netball Association title to claim three-peat.

NetballPremiumKazuals get the three-peat done in style over Pumas

Kazuals have secured their third consecutive Geraldton Netball Association senior one premiership, defeating Pumas 51-40 in a fiercely contested grand final on Friday night.

Derek Goforth

Chapman Valley's Andie Payne, Taylah Broadhurst and Lucinda Rouse.

FootballPremiumRoyals captain reflects on record-breaking flag success

Chapman Valley co-captain Andie Payne has revealed her side’s aspirations to continue establishing themselves as a destination club after completing their second straight season undefeated to go back-to-back. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Brigades' Gus Osborn celebrates a goal.

FootballPremiumBrigades’ leaders reflect on historic back-to-back flags

Brigades captain Dylan Ralph and coach Kyrone Bradley revealed how they revved up the playing group amid a chaotic second half to emerge seven-point winners in Saturday’s GNFL grand final.

Rebecca Ruthven

Denmark Walpole are the GSFL 2026 colts premiers.

Grand finalPremiumMagpie colts swoop to historic flag to break 22-year drought

With more than two decades since they last tasted GSFL colts premiership success, a talented Denmark-Walpole side were ecstatic to bring home the silverware after a historic 40-point win over Railways.

Melissa Sheil

Sydney will look to atone for losing their last match with Fremantle when the sides meet this week. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLVideoNo superpowers needed as Swans aim to take down Dockers

Far from being torpedoed, Sydney will be aiming to buck the odds yet again when they take on Fremantle in Friday night's preliminary final at the SCG.

Justin Chadwick

Jake Florenca has caused a Sandover Medal boilover.

WAFLPremiumHot Dog! Florenca causes Sandover boil-over in massive upset

Jake Florenca has caused a Sandover Medal boilover, beating out pre-count favourite Jeremy Sharp to become South Fremantle’s 11th winner of the prestigious medal.

Mitchell Woodcock

England's white-ball leadership, Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum, are preparing to play Sri Lanka. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumMcCullum joins crackdown on England players' behaviour

Brendon McCullum and Kevin Pietersen are in harness as England begin a T20 series with Sri Lanka, while new Test supremo Stephen Fleming has arrived in the UK.

Rory Dollard