Facebook has banned the sharing or viewing of our news articles on its platform. For independent journalism straight from the source, download our app and sign up to our newsletters. The massive financial impact of COVID-19 on the AFL meant it could not possibly expand with two more teams for more than a decade, Gold Coast Suns chairman Tony Cochrane said. […]

When James Ford sits down to decide his final matchday 17 for York City Knights’ season-opening Challenge Cup tie against Sheffield Eagles next month, he will be potentially picking a team containing around 900 games of Super League experience. Although their application to join Super League for 2021 was overlooked in favour of Leigh Centurions, the ambitious Championship club are […]

For our free coronavirus pandemic coverage, learn more here. All AFL teams will remain in their home states for the final pre-season practice matches to minimise travel and any coronavirus risks. Only one AAMI Community Series game involving Victorian teams – North Melbourne v Hawthorn, which had been scheduled for Launceston – has been shifted to Melbourne and will be […]

Former NSW and Kangaroos prop Mark Geyer can’t believe South Sydney won’t offer Adam Reynolds a longer deal after the halfback revealed he and the club are “not on the same page” when it comes to contract negotiations. Reynolds, who debuted for the Rabbitohs in 2012 and played a key role in their 2014 premiership, is after a three-year deal […]

KFC SuperCoach NRL is hotting up for 2021, with just a fortnight to go until the start of the season. There are cheapies dropping like flies, injuries galore, shocks in the trial teams and the usual flow of off-season scandals. Join Tom Sangster, Rob Sutherland and Wilson Smith at midday (AEDT) in the player above. MORE SUPERCOACH: KFC SuperCoach NRL […]

Super League has confirmed the fixtures for this year’s Magic Weekend in Newcastle, with all six matches to be once again shown live on Sky Sports. The event will return to Newcastle’s St James’ Park in 2021 over the later dates of September 4 and 5, with the hope being as big a crowd as possible is able to attend […]

Former Brisbane Broncos captain Corey Parker has reportedly been axed from the squad’s coaching staff, claiming he was stood down without being formally told by head coach Kevin Walters. Parker served as an assistant coach to Anthony Seibold during a tumultuous 2020 season, where the Broncos finished bottom of the NRL ladder. After Seibold stepped down from the role in […]

Facebook has banned the sharing or viewing of our news articles on its platform. For independent journalism straight from the source, download our app and sign up to our newsletters. The AFL is looking at a scenario in which there will be very little or no general admission to games for round one in Victoria. Under the ticketing arrangements under discussion […]

Facebook has banned the sharing or viewing of our news articles on its platform. For independent journalism straight from the source, download our app and sign up to our newsletters. Geelong have been rocked by the sudden death of legendary club volunteer Vic Fuller at training on Monday morning. Fuller, 79, collapsed on the field after suffering a stroke during training […]