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• Big change behind Piastri surge as Norris excuses emerge; title leader’s blunder laid bare — Talking Pts

  25-09-2026 23:17 via foxsports.com.au
  It all feels a bit familiar, doesn’t it.
  
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• Premier League bombshell as Manchester City found guilty of 114 charges

  25-09-2026 22:55 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Manchester City have been found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League charges for breaching financial regulations, according to reports on Friday, in a ruling that will send shockwaves through English football.
  
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• Socceroos’ last-second heartbreak after wonder boy’s INSANE goal stuns five-time world champs

  25-09-2026 22:41 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Nestory Irankunda has risen to the occasion against the might of Brazil, setting Townsville alight with a magnificent free-kick in the Socceroos’ 1-1 draw with the five-time world champions.
  
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• Trent Robinson reveals star prop’s response to difficult conversation after shock bench call

  25-09-2026 22:39 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Roosters coach Trent Robinson has credited the character of Spencer Leniu and his classy response after the prop didn’t see the field during the preliminary final win over the Dolphins.
  
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• Stunning free kick shows Irankunda's star is aligning for Socceroos

  25-09-2026 22:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Nestory Irankunda's incredible free kick against Brazil in Townsville shows the Socceroos have stars to rival some of the biggest and best in the world.
  
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• Thousands of fans flood Fremantle to cheer on Dockers

  25-09-2026 22:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Forty thousand people are expected to flood the port city to watch the Dockers play in their first AFL decider in 13 years.
  
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• Purple crowds start to build in Fremantle as fans count down to Dockers grand final

  25-09-2026 22:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Forty thousand people are expected to flood the port city to watch the Dockers play in their first AFL decider in 13 years.
  
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• Heartbreak in the heart of Fremantle as thousands watch Dockers fall short

  25-09-2026 22:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Thousands swarmed the streets of Fremantle to watch the Dockers fall heartbreakingly short of a historic first flag.
  
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• Fremantle turns purple as Dockers attempt grand final history

  25-09-2026 22:18 via abc.net.au
  
  From produce to pet accessories, purple reigns in Fremantle as Dockers' fans count down to the AFL grand final at the MCG.
  
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• Finals fever grips Fremantle as Dockers battle for flag

  25-09-2026 22:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Thousands have packed the streets of the port city to see their beloved Dockers' quest for a first AFL flag. 
  
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• Fans ride wave of grand final across Fremantle

  25-09-2026 22:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Thousands have packed the streets of the port city to see their beloved Dockers' quest for a first AFL flag.
  
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• Fans ride the wave of the Grand Final first quarter across Fremantle

  25-09-2026 22:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Thousands have packed the streets of the port city to see their beloved Dockers trail by a point at quarter time.
  
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• Fans flood Fremantle for grand final heartbreak

  25-09-2026 22:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Thousands swarmed the streets of Fremantle to watch the Dockers fall heartbreakingly short of a historic first flag.
  
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• Fans flood Fremantle for finals heartbreak

  25-09-2026 22:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Thousands swarmed the streets of Fremantle to watch the Dockers fall heartbreakingly short of a historic first flag.
  
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• Shocking AFL draft slide explained… and why he looms as Grand Final’s ‘most important’ player

  25-09-2026 22:16 via foxsports.com.au
  
  It’s one of the biggest draft slides of the modern AFL era. And it happened in one of the deepest draft classes in recent memory.
  
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• Neale’s stunning 13-year road from Freo kid to ‘Hall of Fame’ Lion... and full-circle GF moment

  25-09-2026 22:15 via foxsports.com.au
  Thirteen years ago, Lachie Neale sat on the interchange bench at the MCG waiting for his moment.
  
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• Neale the common thread in Fremantle and Brisbane's eerie shared history

  25-09-2026 22:15 via abc.net.au
  
  Fremantle and Brisbane have briefly crossed each other's paths over their three decades in the AFL, never more than when Lachie Neale starred for both clubs.
  
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• Why Sarah 4.0 needs no further upgrades following year of injury hell

  25-09-2026 22:13 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian cyclist Sarah Gigante has only recently returned to racing after more than 400 days, following complications from a fractured femur. Now the 25-year-old is set to make up for lost time, starting at the UCI World Championships in Montréal.
  
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• A decades-old newspaper snippet gives blueprint of modern Knights

  25-09-2026 22:07 via abc.net.au
  
  Thirteen years since their last NRL preliminary final, the Newcastle Knights are on a quest to do the unthinkable — go from wooden spoon to premiers in a single season. Writing in 1987, their inaugural coach spelt out the player who would get them there. 
  
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• Lions list changes but machine the same ahead of fourth grand final

  25-09-2026 22:02 via abc.net.au
  
  The personnel may change but the machine largely stays the same for a Brisbane side going into a fourth straight grand final. Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson run the rule over the two-time premiers.
  
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• Talking points, teams and times for today's AFL grand final

  25-09-2026 21:51 via abc.net.au
  
  The 2026 AFL grand final is finally upon us. Here's everything you need to know, from start times to conversation starters.
  
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• Everything you need to know ahead of today's AFL grand final

  25-09-2026 21:51 via abc.net.au
  
  The 2026 AFL grand final is finally upon us. Here's everything you need to know, from start times to conversation starters.
  
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• Conversation starters and why Kayo isn't showing the AFL grand final

  25-09-2026 21:51 via abc.net.au
  
  The 2026 AFL grand final is finally upon us. Here's everything you need to know, from start times to conversation starters.
  
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• Never played AFL, too old? If this is Fagan’s farewell, he’s broken the mould

  25-09-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Chris Fagan’s 10 years as senior coach have transformed not simply the Brisbane Lions, but the clubs’ conception of what matters in coaching.
  
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• Neale has behaved selfishly, but he’s worth the angst. He owes the Lions one last hurrah

  25-09-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  An affair, a marriage break-up, and the search for a new club: Inside the tumultuous season of Lachie Neale.
  
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• ‘My foot was out you reckon?’ Nawaqanitawase on his latest magical moment

  25-09-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  What a shame the NRL only has 80 more minutes of Mark Nawaqanitawase – and what he thought of people suggesting he put a foot into touch on Friday night.
  
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• Congratulations on the new gig, PVL. But you’ve dropped the ball with the grand final entertainment

  25-09-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Peter V’landys is now rugby league’s benevolent dictator, and his first job should be to send an SOS to Hugh Jackman to sort out this fiasco.
  
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• Manchester City found guilty of 114 financial charges in seismic Premier League ruling

  25-09-2026 20:30 via smh.com.au
  
  City are expected to appeal the verdict. Sanctions could include the stripping of titles, a points deduction, financial penalty or even relegation from the top flight.
  
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• Man City guilty of breaching EPL financial rules, punishment still pending

  25-09-2026 17:44 via abc.net.au
  
  Global football heavyweights Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 beaches of the English Premier League's financial regulations, after a years-long investigation.
  
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• Manchester City found guilty of 114 financial charges in seismic EPL ruling

  25-09-2026 17:33 via theage.com.au
  
  The club is expected to appeal the ruling which has the potential for punishments including a points deduction, a fine or even expulsion from the Premier League.
  
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• ‘I’m not happy’: Klein drama as Roosters ‘blow up’, greats slam controversial Bunker call

  25-09-2026 15:58 via foxsports.com.au
  
  A controversial decision to award a Dolphins try has been slammed, with two former greats believing the Bunker made a monumental error.
  
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• ‘Unhappy’ Roosters set to challenge shock ruling as star’s GF farewell under threat

  25-09-2026 15:56 via foxsports.com.au
  The Roosters are through to the grand final but utility Connor Watson may not be there after a contentious concussion ruling that the club is expected to challenge with the NRL.
  
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• ‘They deserved the win’: Woolf’s honest verdict before delivering big 2027 warning

  25-09-2026 15:48 via foxsports.com.au
  
  A disappointed Kristian Woolf has conceded the Sydney Roosters “deserved the win” after the Dolphins dream of reaching a maiden grand final ended in a heartbreaking preliminary final loss.
  
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• Terrorised star’s contract reality check; young gun’s steep learning curve — Dolphins Player Ratings

  25-09-2026 15:46 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Dolphins’ terrific season ended with a whimper inside Suncorp Stadium on Friday night.
  
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• Unsung hero’s statement; biggest X-factor in premiership race — Roosters Player Ratings

  25-09-2026 15:44 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Sydney Roosters have reached their first grand final since 2019 after dispatching the Dolphins in the preliminary final.
  
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• ‘F***, I’m sorry’: Piastri’s season best as leader’s horror rocks title race – Qualifying Wrap

  25-09-2026 15:28 via foxsports.com.au
  
  George Russell has taken a dominant pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after a dramatic qualifying session, which saw Oscar Piastri match his season best and Kimi Antonelli suffer a major setback in his championship bid.
  
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• 'Watch this space': Robbo unsure about star's availability

  25-09-2026 15:21 via theage.com.au
  
  Trent Robinson gives an update on the next steps the Roosters will take to determine if they will work to get Connor Watson approved to play in the grand final.
  
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• Walker brushes off injury concern after bench image

  25-09-2026 15:21 via theage.com.au
  
  Sam Walker plays down injury concerns after being spotted with ice on his hamstring.
  
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• Munster's World Cup plea to Roosters star

  25-09-2026 15:17 via smh.com.au
  
  Cameron Munster is nudging Mark Nawaqanitawase and hopes the Roosters star will play in the Rugby League World Cup.
  
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• NRL Highlights: Dolphins v Roosters - Finals Week 3

  25-09-2026 14:33 via smh.com.au
  
  The Dolphins host the Sydney Roosters in Finals Week 3 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.
  
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• 'We hurt ourselves': Katoa heartbroken after defeat

  25-09-2026 14:13 via theage.com.au
  
  Isaiya Katoa gives an insight into his early injury and the Dolphins defeat against the Roosters.
  
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• Teddy exposes his excitement for big dance

  25-09-2026 14:13 via theage.com.au
  
  James Tedesco reflects on the Sydney Roosters performance against the Dolphins in the preliminary final.
  
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• DCE ready for last-ever NRL grand final appearance

  25-09-2026 14:12 via theage.com.au
  
  Daly Cherry-Evans reflects on his journey to the NRL grand final this season as he prepares to play one last game for the Roosters.
  
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• Controversial, brutal and utterly freakish: The lapses that cost the Dolphins a fairytale

  25-09-2026 14:08 via theage.com.au
  
  There were moments of controversy and utter brilliance. But the Dolphins can only blame themselves for their dream run coming to an end.
  
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• Irankunda stuns Brazil with epic free kick

  25-09-2026 14:01 via smh.com.au
  
  Nestory Irankunda scores an epic free kick to put the Socceroos in front.
  
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• ‘Big advantage’ as Roosters book their spot in decider: Full NRL Grand Final Schedule

  25-09-2026 13:57 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The first team in the 2026 NRL grand final is locked in after the Sydney Roosters outclassed the Dolphins to book their spot in next Sunday’s decider at Accor Stadium.
  
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• Nawaqanitawase-inspired Roosters into grand final after dominating Dolphins

  25-09-2026 13:52 via theage.com.au
  
  Mark Nawaqanitawase scored two tries and brilliantly set up another as the Sydney Roosters earned the chance to send Daly Cherry-Evans and Angus Crichton out as grand final winners.
  
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• Walker picks up points in epic return from injury

  25-09-2026 13:46 via smh.com.au
  
  Sam Walker darts over the tryline to cap off a remarkable return from injury with the Roosters.
  
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• NRL finals 2026 LIVE: Roosters bound for grand final with dominant display against Dolphins

  25-09-2026 13:40 via theage.com.au
  
  The Roosters started fast in their preliminary final against the Dolphins with a place in next week’s grand final on the line. Follow all the action.
  
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• Collins crashes over as Roosters eye grand final

  25-09-2026 13:31 via theage.com.au
  
  Lindsay Collins crashes over three Dolphins defenders to score a try and push the Roosters one step closer to a spot in the grand final.
  
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