Fremantle, sans Nat Fyfe, holds on for an excellent three-point win over the Adelaide Crows, following Essendon's 22-point win over the Lions at the Gabba.

The sport of broomball may seem like a wacky modern invention, but players claim its origins can actually be traced back 1,000 years to battle-hardened Vikings.

The sport of broomball may seem like a wacky modern invention, but players claim its origins can actually be traced back 1,000 years to battle-hardened Vikings.

After losing her first three appearances in grand slam finals, Simona Halep comes from a set down to beat Sloane Stephens at the French Open.

Kangaroos captain Jack Ziebell is forced from the field in the third quarter of North Melbourne's 37-point loss to Geelong at Kardinia Park after crashing into an LED advertising board on the boundary fence and cutting open his knees.

Thanks to an altered form of footy, kids with disabilities are getting the chance to do what so many of their peers take for granted — play sport on a Saturday.

Socceroos coach Bert Van Marwijk has a lot to ponder after his side labours to a 2-1 win over Hungary in their final pre-World Cup friendly.

The three-match series between the Wallabies and Ireland gets off to a cracking start in Brisbane, with Australia edging a tight, enthralling Test 18-9 in the first of three matches.

The three-match series between the Wallabies and Ireland gets off to a cracking start in Brisbane, with Australia edging a tight, enthralling Test 18-9 in the first of three matches.

The three-match series between the Wallabies and Ireland gets off to a cracking start in Brisbane, with Australia edging a tight, enthralling Test 18-9 in the first of three matches.

Can the Manly upset the Warriors in New Zealand's South Island as Sea Eagles take a game to Christchurch for the first time, before the Roosters travel north to Newcastle and the Eels host the Cowboys in Darwin. Follow all the live scores, stats and commentary.

Can the Manly upset the Warriors in New Zealand's South Island as Sea Eagles take a game to Christchurch for the first time, before the Roosters travel north to Newcastle and the Eels host the Cowboys in Darwin. Follow all the live scores, stats and commentary.

Can the Manly upset the Warriors in New Zealand's South Island as Sea Eagles take a game to Christchurch for the first time, before the Roosters travel north to Newcastle and the Eels host the Cowboys in Darwin. Follow all the live scores, stats and commentary.

The Parramatta Eels host the North Queensland Cowboys in Darwin, following the Roosters' thrilling two-point win over Newcastle and the Warriors' handsome win over Manly. Follow all the live scores, stats and commentary.

Geelong take on North Melbourne at Kardinia Park to kick off Saturday's AFL action before the Giants host the Suns and Saints take on Sydney at Docklands. Follow the live scores, stats and commentary.