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• 'Shocking decision' hurts Titans

  04-09-2026 10:44 via smh.com.au
  
  The Dolphins score again despite a clear knock-on earlier in the set.
  
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• Titans fans give standing ovation for sin bin

  04-09-2026 12:19 via smh.com.au
  
  Mo Fotuaika is given a standing ovation after he was sin-binned late against the Dolphins.
  
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• Bailey Smith cleaned up in courageous contest

  04-09-2026 12:19 via smh.com.au
  
  Geelong star Bailey Smith copped a big hit from Ollie Florent in this contest.
  
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• AFL Finals 2026 LIVE: Blues riding a wave of momentum over Cats, but young gun defender faces concussion test

  04-09-2026 12:18 via theage.com.au
  
  Geelong and Carlton are putting it all on the line in front of a sold-out crowd. Follow along for live updates and all the post-game reaction.
  
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• NRL LIVE updates: Rabbitohs lead Roosters in Jai Arrow’s 100th game for Souths

  04-09-2026 12:14 via theage.com.au
  
  The Roosters have overhauled their line-up while the Rabbitohs are starting Latrell Mitchell for the first time since round 11 as both teams prepare for the finals next week. Follow all the action.
  
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• AFL Finals 2026 LIVE: Rattled Cats keep missing as Blues lead in elimination showdown

  04-09-2026 12:06 via theage.com.au
  
  The Cats and Blues will put it all on the line in front of a sold out crowd at the MCG in an elimination final on Friday night. Follow along for live updates and post game reactions.
  
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• AFL Finals 2026 LIVE: Blues kick first goal against Cats as more than 90,000 fans pack MCG

  04-09-2026 11:55 via theage.com.au
  
  The Cats and Blues will put it all on the line in front of a sold out crowd at the MCG in an elimination final on Friday night. Follow along for live updates and post game reactions.
  
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• NRL LIVE updates: Rabbitohs face Roosters in Jai Arrow’s 100th game for Souths

  04-09-2026 11:16 via theage.com.au
  
  The Roosters have overhauled their line-up while the Rabbitohs are starting Latrell Mitchell for the first time since round 11 as both teams prepare for the finals next week. Follow all the action.
  
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• Live: Tears flow as Jai Arrow makes his ceremonial 100th Souths appearance

  04-09-2026 11:15 via abc.net.au
  
  The Dolphins are on the Gold Coast to face the Titans before Jai Arrow walks out with the Rabbitohs for the 100th time against rivals the Roosters. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Jai Arrow plays his ceremonial 100th Souths game

  04-09-2026 11:15 via abc.net.au
  
  The Dolphins are on the Gold Coast to face the Titans before Jai Arrow walks out with the Rabbitohs for the 100th time against rivals the Roosters. Follow live.
  
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• Joey's grim Talagi call

  04-09-2026 11:09 via theage.com.au
  
  Andrew Johns casts doubt over Blaize Talagi's Panthers future, with Jack Cogger and Jack Cole on the books and Jett Cleary arriving in the off-season.
  
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• Finals week at the Swans has gone from open arms to closed ranks

  04-09-2026 11:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Two years ago, as they prepared for a qualifying final, the Swans opened their doors to the media. Now the club has circled the wagons.
  
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• AFL Finals 2026 LIVE: Massive crows flock to the MCG hours before the first bounce as Cats, Blues set for knockout blockbuster

  04-09-2026 10:49 via theage.com.au
  
  The Cats and Blues will put it all on the line in front of a sold out crowd at the MCG in an elimination final on Friday night. Follow along for live updates and post game reactions.
  
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• AFL Finals 2026 LIVE: Massive crowds flock to the MCG hours before the first bounce as Cats, Blues set for knockout blockbuster

  04-09-2026 10:49 via theage.com.au
  
  The Cats and Blues will put it all on the line in front of a sold out crowd at the MCG in an elimination final on Friday night. Follow along for live updates and post game reactions.
  
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• Live: High-pressure blockbuster as Cats, Blues clash in MCG elimination final

  04-09-2026 10:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Geelong and Carlton face off in a sudden death elimination final at the MCG as they look to keep their post-season hopes alive. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Cats face red-hot Blues in blockbuster MCG elimination final

  04-09-2026 10:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Geelong and Carlton face off in a sudden death elimination final at the MCG as they look to keep their post-season hopes alive. Follow live.
  
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• Brimson burns Origin star

  04-09-2026 10:29 via theage.com.au
  
  AJ Brimson gets on the outside of Jack Bostock and shows his electric speed.
  
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• AFL Finals 2026 LIVE: Geelong Cats, Carlton Blues fight to keep season alive in elimination final

  04-09-2026 10:17 via smh.com.au
  
  The Cats and Blues will put it all on the line in front of a sold out crowd at the MCG in an elimination final on Friday night. Follow along for live updates and post game reactions.
  
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• Australian soccer referees go on strike, throwing schedule into chaos

  04-09-2026 09:45 via theage.com.au
  
  Australia’s top match officials have withdrawn their services amid a bitter dispute over a plan that could see them contracted directly by A-League clubs.
  
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• Headwall owner puts faith in fate for second chance at Everest slot

  04-09-2026 09:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Headwall was on course for an Everest slot after winning the Concorde Stakes last year, but hasn’t raced again since. He returns on Saturday in the same race.
  
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• Fancy cars and hanging with mum, the paradox of Aussie's EPL teen dream

  04-09-2026 08:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Lucas Herrington is thriving in his start to his English Premier League career, but the teenage defender from Brisbane is following simple advice to stay grounded.
  
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• Tigers coach defends Luai amid 'irrelevant' criticism over PNG trip

  04-09-2026 07:56 via abc.net.au
  
  Jarome Luai may have travelled to Papua New Guinea without notifying Benji Marshall, but the Wests Tigers coach isn't harbouring any resentment over the jaunt.
  
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• Why a Friday night grand final is the right call, despite a clash with Harry Styles

  04-09-2026 07:47 via theage.com.au
  
  Footy fans have voted with their feet over the first three rounds, with AFLW attendances up by more than 50 per cent from the same stage of last season.
  
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• Supreme Court to rule on ban of controversial collision sports event

  04-09-2026 07:33 via theage.com.au
  
  The Run Nation Championship has asked the court to quash a decision by the Combat Sports Authority to cancel their event in September.
  
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• September hate watch: The NRL finals crisis no one saw coming

  04-09-2026 07:30 via theage.com.au
  
  For the majority of fans, watching the NRL in September is no longer about your team, who are now behind the wire in some secure tropical holiday resort, their mobile phones in lockboxes.
  
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• Top seed requests shoe change at crucial moment

  04-09-2026 07:09 via smh.com.au
  
  Alexander Zverev leaves the chair umpire puzzled as he requests to change his shoes despite being seconds away from serving for break point.
  
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• ‘We’re in the risk business’: How Isaah Yeo got to the brink of a remarkable comeback

  04-09-2026 06:58 via theage.com.au
  
  Penrith coach Ivan Cleary simply “wouldn’t have bothered” pushing most players through the injury recovery their skipper is now close to completing.
  
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• How Swans midfielder is supporting banned housemate amid trade rumours

  04-09-2026 06:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Sydney midfielder James Rowbottom is in a unique spot as banned star Nick Blakey's housemate, and says he is attempting to "separate the person from the problem".
  
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• Zverev blows up at his team

  04-09-2026 05:56 via smh.com.au
  
  Alexander Zverev lets fly at his team after dropping serve to Quentin Halys in the third set.
  
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• Scoop in September: The boardroom meeting that spelled the end for Carlton list boss

  04-09-2026 05:55 via smh.com.au
  
  For the next month, this is where Sam McClure will drop news, training whispers, views and behind-the-scenes intel from AFL finals.
  
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