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• Diamonds name Klau for Constellation Cup squad

  22-09-2026 04:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Diamonds goalkeeper Sarah Klau is named in Australia's squad for the Constellation Cup, despite being sanctioned by the sport's national governing body.
  
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• Socceroos vs Brazil, everything you need to know

  24-09-2026 21:50 via abc.net.au
  
  Everything you need to know as the youthful Socceroos take on a Brazil team on the rebuild under legendary coach Carlo Ancelotti in Queensland, with international friendlies in Townsville and Brisbane.
  
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• The Sam Walker files: Why the NRL’s greatest minds love this one-man mystery

  24-09-2026 21:45 via smh.com.au
  
  Champion halves boasting 14 titles and 1500 games between them all agree. Sam Walker – the gambler, meticulous planner and ambidextrous rogue – is unlike anything they’ve ever seen.
  
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• The AFL's gut feel to Neale's gut punch leaves fans dazed and confused

  24-09-2026 21:16 via abc.net.au
  
  It was the AFL's Folarin Balogun moment, and the decision to let Lachie Neale play in the grand final has left many seeing red.
   
  
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• ‘Who’s this bloke with no teeth?’ The raw talent who snubbed the NBA to become footy’s unicorn

  24-09-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Compared to Dennis Rodman and scouted by the Golden State Warriors, marketable big man Luke Jackson channelled his energy into becoming an AFL star and Instagram superhero.
  
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• Two decades after coaching DCE, Woolf out to end his NRL career

  24-09-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  The Dolphins’ boss knows all about DCE – he coached him 20 years ago.
  
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• Sydney could host an AFLW Gather Round. What about Marvel on grand final eve?

  24-09-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Instead, there are four games at three different venues, one of which is an eyesore.
  
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• Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua boxing megafight announced

  24-09-2026 15:05 via abc.net.au
  
  A long-awaited boxing match between British former heavyweight world champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua has been confirmed for December 11 in Cardiff.
  
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• Flawed reasons for a just outcome: Why Neale playing in the grand final is the right thing

  24-09-2026 13:55 via theage.com.au
  
  The underlying wrinkle of this case is that the match review system leaves little room for shades of grey in the grading of offences.
  
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• 'Right decision made': Greats react to Neale's hearing

  24-09-2026 12:52 via theage.com.au
  
  Nathan Brown and Matthew Lloyd give their thoughts on Brisbane star Lachie Neale's appeal board hearing result.
  
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• Lions skipper reacts to Neale hearing

  24-09-2026 12:44 via theage.com.au
  
  Harris Andrews weighs in on the appeal board's result on Brisbane teammate Lachie Neale's case.
  
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• AFLW round seven: Kate Hore brings up 100th game as Dees take on angry North Melbourne; IKON Park hosts double-header

  24-09-2026 12:19 via theage.com.au
  
  Round Seven of the AFLW season begins with a double-header at IKON Park headlined by Kate Hore’s Demons taking on powerhouse North Melbourne on Friday night.
  
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• How sons of Lions royalty forged their own legacies, and can go even further

  24-09-2026 11:55 via theage.com.au
  
  Their fathers will live in Lions history, but this modern-day trio are on the cusp of cementing their own legacies out of the shadow of their most potent star.
  
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• How sons of Lions’ royalty forged their own legacies, and can go even further

  24-09-2026 11:55 via theage.com.au
  
  Their fathers will live in Lions’ history, but this modern-day trio are on the cusp of cementing their own legacies out of the shadow of their most potent star.
  
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• ‘Too early’ for Cooney-Cross to return for Matildas after family tragedy

  24-09-2026 11:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Kyra Cooney-Cross took a break from soccer to support her mother through her cancer battle. An international comeback for two friendlies in October was deemed too soon.
  
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• The footy team kicking goals outside the mainstream

  24-09-2026 11:30 via theage.com.au
  
  The CoHealth Kangaroos
  
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• It’s a game for sporting legends. It’s also a game for those who don’t fit anywhere else

  24-09-2026 11:30 via theage.com.au
  
  This weekend the best players in the AFL will battle it out in the finals. Down at JJ Holland Park, the game is changing lives.
  
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• ‘He’s doing a fantastic job’: Ancelotti’s glowing endorsement of Popa’s Socceroos

  24-09-2026 11:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Carlo Ancelotti, one of the greatest managers ever, is a big Tony Popovic fan – and their friendship goes way, way back.
  
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• Neale reacts after one-game ban overturned

  24-09-2026 11:14 via smh.com.au
  
  Lachie Neale breaks his silence after learning he would be free to play in the 2026 AFL grand final.
  
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• Lachie Neale tribunal appeal LIVE: Neale free to play in the grand final, cops fine instead

  24-09-2026 11:14 via smh.com.au
  
  Follow along as Lachie Neale appeals his one-match ban in an attempt to play in the AFL Grand Final on Saturday. Follow along live.
  
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• Appeals board stunner: Neale free to play in the grand final, cops fine instead

  24-09-2026 11:14 via smh.com.au
  
  The AFL appeals board has sensationally fined Neale $10,000 and freed him to play in the grand final. Follow all the reaction.
  
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• Your guide to the AFL grand final

  24-09-2026 11:04 via theage.com.au
  
  From Wharfie Time to Country Roads, this is your one-stop shop for all things Fremantle and Brisbane in the lead-up to the grand final.
  
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• Why this Dockers star was close to tears before preliminary final

  24-09-2026 11:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Hayden Young was integral in Fremantle’s fightback from almost five goals down in last week’s preliminary final. Now, he has his sights on a premiership.
  
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• AFL grand final teams, expert tips: Is this Freo’s first premiership side, or will Lions get their three-peat?

  24-09-2026 10:39 via theage.com.au
  
  The all-important teams and expert tips – including Norm Smith medallist – for the biggest game of the AFL season
  
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• AFL grand final teams and expert tips: Is this Fremantle’s first premiership side, or will Lions get their three-peat?

  24-09-2026 10:39 via theage.com.au
  
  The all-important teams and expert tips – including Norm Smith medallist – for the biggest game of the AFL season
  
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• Lachie Neale tribunal appeal LIVE: Lachie Neale cleared to play in AFL grand final

  24-09-2026 10:38 via theage.com.au
  
  Follow along as Lachie Neale appeals his one-match ban in an attempt to play in the AFL Grand Final on Saturday. Follow along live.
  
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• Snowden wary of wide-ranging challenge for improved Beadman

  24-09-2026 10:09 via smh.com.au
  
  Peter Snowden believes Everest hope Beadman is going better than ever, but a 13m rail and wide draw at Caulfield have dampened his enthusiasm this weekend.
  
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• The fiery history between Wallabies, Springboks

  24-09-2026 09:35 via theage.com.au
  
  The fiery history between the Wallabies and Springboks is set to resume in Perth on Sunday.
  
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• Suaalii unleashed on Wallabies wing

  24-09-2026 09:25 via theage.com.au
  
  Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is finally set to be unleashed on the Wallabies wing against the Springboks on Sunday.
  
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• Lachie Neale tribunal appeal LIVE: Could Lachie Neale serve his ban in round one next season instead of Saturday’s decider?

  24-09-2026 09:20 via smh.com.au
  
  Follow along as Lachie Neale appeals his one-match ban in an attempt to play in the AFL Grand Final on Saturday. Follow along live.
  
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