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• Ref's backwards call baffles Gus

  09-08-2026 09:36 via smh.com.au
  
  Sione Katoa gets away with a dropped catch, leaving Nine's experts baffled.
  
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• Mozer's touch of class puts Willison over

  15-08-2026 13:24 via smh.com.au
  
  Xavier Willison runs through a big hole after he was set up by Blake Mozer.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Hawthorn’s stunning surge sets the MCG alight as Pies scramble for answers

  15-08-2026 13:21 via theage.com.au
  
  Super Saturday is closing out with a pair of prime-time clashes as the Hawks take on the Pies at the MCG, and the Demons face the Power in Adelaide. Follow the action.
  
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• JT sympathises with Metcalf after 'devastating blow'

  15-08-2026 12:55 via smh.com.au
  
  Johnathan Thurston discusses the injury to Warriors half Luke Metcalf.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Magpies superstar Nick Daicos is wearing No.35. Someone should tell the Hawks

  15-08-2026 12:37 via smh.com.au
  
  Super Saturday is closing out with a pair of prime-time clashes as the Hawks take on the Pies at the MCG, and the Demons face the Power in Adelaide. Follow the action.
  
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• Khan-Pereira runs away after Walsh intercept

  15-08-2026 12:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Alofiana Khan-Pereira sprints away from Brisbane's defence after Reece Walsh's attempted cut-out pass.
  
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• Hip drop on Walsh leads to sin bin

  15-08-2026 12:25 via theage.com.au
  
  Charnze Nicoll-klokstad is sent to the sin bin for a hip drop tackle on Reece Walsh.
  
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• Frustrated Metcalf leaves with injury

  15-08-2026 12:24 via theage.com.au
  
  Luke Metcalf heads up the tunnel after injurying his hamstring kicking for goal.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Blockbuster arm wrestle continues for Hawks, Pies; Demons breathe fire at Adelaide Oval

  15-08-2026 12:23 via smh.com.au
  
  There is huge slate of AFL games ahead, starting with the North Melbourne versus Geelong clash, part of a double-header with the AFLW.
  
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• Late drama as Eels pip Cowboys to keep rivals’ finals hopes alive

  15-08-2026 12:10 via theage.com.au
  
  Canterbury and Manly are still a mathematical chance of playing finals after a controversial late penalty gave Parramatta a narrow win over North Queensland.
  
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• Moses' nails captain's challenge

  15-08-2026 12:04 via smh.com.au
  
  Mitch Moses won Parramatta the match when he correctly challenged a knock-on call that turned into a penalty.
  
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• Missed disruptor call confuses Joey, Slater

  15-08-2026 11:59 via smh.com.au
  
  The Broncos decide to not challenge despite an 'out-and-out disruptor'.
  
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• NRL Highlights: Eels v Cowboys - Round 24

  15-08-2026 11:58 via smh.com.au
  
  The Parramatta Eels host the North Queensland Cowboys in Round 24 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at CommBank Stadium, Sydney.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Hawks, Pies off to a fast start under lights at the ’G; Cats storm back to leave North stunned

  15-08-2026 11:55 via theage.com.au
  
  There is huge slate of AFL games ahead, starting with the North Melbourne versus Geelong clash, part of a double-header with the AFLW.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Retiring Magpies great out of Hawks blockbuster; Cats storm back to leave North stunned

  15-08-2026 11:27 via theage.com.au
  
  There is huge slate of AFL games ahead, starting with the North Melbourne versus Geelong clash, part of a double-header with the AFLW.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Cats roar back from the brink to beat North at Marvel; Hawks, Pies set for MCG blockbuster

  15-08-2026 11:04 via smh.com.au
  
  There is huge slate of AFL games ahead, starting with the North Melbourne versus Geelong clash, part of a double-header with the AFLW.
  
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• Sharks stumble as Dolphins stay in NRL's vital top four

  15-08-2026 10:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Cronulla blows a huge opportunity to move back into the NRL's top four with a painful and potentially fatal 24-20 loss to lowly Canberra. 
  
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• Cowboys lose to Eels after late penalty

  15-08-2026 10:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Cronulla blows a huge opportunity to move back into the NRL's top four with a painful and potentially fatal 24-20 loss to lowly Canberra. 
  
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• Quick hits: Smith sets review record after horror drop, Warner jinxes Marnus

  15-08-2026 10:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Steve Smith reviews a decision before he's given out, Marnus Labuschagne gets desperate and then jinxed, while Josh Hazlewood provides a bright spot in an otherwise pitch-black day for Australia. Here are the quick hits from day three of the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh. 
   
  
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• Smith and lesson: Batters in the gun as Australia face horror loss to Bangladesh

  15-08-2026 10:18 via smh.com.au
  
  Only an epic rearguard by Cameron Green, Alex Carey and the remainder of the Australian order will avert an embarrassing defeat
  
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• Cowboys star binned for high shot

  15-08-2026 10:09 via theage.com.au
  
  Heilum Luki is sin binned against Parramatta for a high tackle on Luca Moretti.
  
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• Pigs in muck: Wallabies forwards have a field day against Japan

  15-08-2026 10:01 via theage.com.au
  
  In this topsy-turvy Test, Australia’s backs seemed to do all the grunt work while the forwards feasted with eight tries, continuing a successful start to the Les Kiss era.
  
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• Moses floored by earth-shattering tackle

  15-08-2026 10:01 via theage.com.au
  
  Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is floored in a heavy tackle by Cowboys forward Jason Taumalolo.
  
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• Chilly Girl ready to take flight after red-hot return in Rosebud

  15-08-2026 09:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Gerald Ryan believes Chilly Girl can rise to the group 1 Flight Stakes after returning with a stunning win in the Rosebud.
  
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• Mulitalo denied by slim margin against Raiders

  15-08-2026 09:29 via theage.com.au
  
  Sharks winger Ronaldo Mulitalo is denied by referee Gerard Sutton and the Bunker.
  
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• NRL Highlights: Sharks v Raiders - Round 24

  15-08-2026 09:28 via theage.com.au
  
  The Cronulla Sharks host the Canberra Raiders in Round 24 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Ocean Protect Stadium, Sydney.
  
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• Wallaby 1000 scores try on debut

  15-08-2026 09:14 via theage.com.au
  
  Wallaby No.1000 Massimo De Lutiis goes over as the home team extend their lead.
  
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• Trindall injured as Raiders bump Sharks out of NRL’s top four

  15-08-2026 09:11 via theage.com.au
  
  Cronulla’s title tilt was dealt a serious blow with five-eighth Braydon Trindall suffering a dislocated shoulder as they surrendered a spot in the top four.
  
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• Race-by-race preview and tips for Sunday’s Wyong meeting

  15-08-2026 09:00 via smh.com.au
  
  All the information you need for Sunday’s NSW feature meeting.
  
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• Tupou snares first half double

  15-08-2026 08:40 via smh.com.au
  
  Taniela Tupou snares a first half double for Australia against Japan.
  
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