Tigers coach Damien Hardwick reveals Dustin Martin is on personal leave, and may miss this week's clash with the Giants.

BRISBANE has claimed its biggest win under interim coach Frans Thijssen, while Perth beat Newcastle to continue its great start to the season.

MELBOURNE City have snatched a dramatic 1-0 win in the Victorian derby over the Victory with a late Erik Paartalu header.

The AFL's goal kicking charts used to be dominated by the big full-forwards, but as the game has evolved so have the range of players who have a chance of getting the Coleman Medal, write Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson.

A Victorian football team that holds the record for the longest losing streak in its former league's history is in danger of going under after several unsuccessful bids to join other competitions.

A curtain fell over the Test careers of Benn Robinson and Ben Alexander as the Rugby Championship squad was named.

Fast footy, controversial subs and some serious fatigue — all of the AFL's new rules and tweaks were on display in Richmond's opening win over Carlton, and there was a bit to like and a bit to be worried about.

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WESTERN Sydney players insist they’re united and focused despite their threat of a boycott just days out from their FIFA Club World Cup opener.

IF Brett Rumford could give expectant father Adam Scott one piece of advice, it is this.

Adelaide has struck out boldly down its new path under coach Phil Walsh by franking the pre-season hype with substance.

Super Time was not enough to break an 18-all deadlock, as the Rebels and Reds share the points after a 90-minute contest at Brookvale Oval.

A conviction is dropped against former South Sydney NRL star Sam Burgess, after the judge found it was a reasonable possibility the alleged incident had been fabricated.

Socceroos defender Trent Sainsbury is confident the Socceroos can handle UAE wizard Omar Abdulrahman.

In regional towns across Australia sport is an important thread binding communities together, but for veterans living with injuries and PTSD, being on a team is even more important. That connection can be a lifeline.