Two NRL greats will step into the ring for a five-round heavyweight blockbuster that comes down to experience versus an age, size, weight and reach advantage.

The Lions’ favourite to replace Chris Fagan has pulled out of the coaching race, with the club now assembling a high-profile panel to find a new head coach.

Frustrated players have spoken with Cricket Australia over the lack of elite women's games at home in the peak of summer, with officials looking at solutions.

Cricket Australia could begin hosting South Africa in five-Test series for the first time in more than 60 years, if CEO Todd Greenberg can convince the Proteas.

The Matildas star’s absence from this month’s friendlies exposes a tension between the demands of international soccer and individual autonomy to decide what matters most in a player’s life.

New Hawk Zach Merrett has revealed he considered a contract extension with the Bombers, but another miserable on-field season by the team meant that idea was quickly quashed.

There is a renewed push for a stadium in the heart of Canberra.

Essendon have traded luckless defender Jordan Ridley to Geelong in a deal for utility Jack Bowes and future draft picks.

Business leaders, Katy Gallagher voice support for city stadium.

Paul Gallen slams Nelson Asofa-Solomona and laughs off his boxing career in a fiery press conference.