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.

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

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

Lionel Messi has ended his international career with 208 senior caps and 126 goals after he scored a penalty in Argentina's 3-0 friendly win over Benin.

The Roosters will be on the lookout for two new starting wingers after fan favourite Daniel Tupou announced his retirement.

North Melbourne is trying to convince Zane Duursma to stay.

Lionel Messi lines up for the final time while Argentina in the side's dominant win over Benin.