The wife of rugby figure Israel Folau has hit out at comments from Peter V’landys over the Manly pride jersey scandal, comparing the issue to her husband’s religious controversies. Folau, who Rugby Australia famously sacked in 2019 over a series of homophobic social media posts, signalled a desire to join the NRL last year but failed to sign a contract […]

Luke Brooks may have played his last game of the season after suffering a calf injury at training on Wednesday. The Wests Tigers playmaker will have scans on the injury to determine the extent of the damage, but initial estimates are that he could be sidelined for between four and six weeks. Given that the Tigers’ season is effectively over […]

Once again, I’m reminded of the old quote: sport and politics don’t mix. What a mess the Manly jersey saga has been. The people I feel so sorry for are the fans. But I’ll get back to that in a minute. I can understand all the different arguments: respect for the LGBTQI community, and respecting the religious beliefs of people. […]

Foxtel is seeking to use its own commentary team for all nine AFL games per round, rather than having to use Seven’s live call of the free-to-air games. Industry sources said Foxtel, which is trying to retain the broadcast rights for the AFL beyond 2024, wants to replace Seven’s commentators with the callers and special comments team from Fox Footy. […]

The high-flying Swans can boost their finals standing with a season-defining statement against the struggling Giants in Saturday’s Sydney derby at the SCG. Swans coach John Longmire has spoken about consistency this season but has been frustrated by his team failing to string more than three wins together. Swans coach John Longmire and co-captain Callum Mills during the Sydney Derby […]

In today’s AFL briefing, your daily wrap of news: Former Australian Test captain Ricky Ponting throws his weight behind moves to snare Alastair Clarkson as North Melbourne coach. Andrew McGrath is determined to ensure the dramatic events of the Bombers’ extraordinary loss to Collingwood never happen again. Check back throughout the day for more updates. ‘Go flat out’: Ponting keen […]

Manly coach Des Hasler has apologised for the way the club handled the rollout of their rainbow jersey, and spoke of his concerns for the welfare of the seven players who have opted to boycott Thursday’s game. Josh Aloiai, Jason Saab, Christian Tuipulotu, Josh Schuster, Haumole Olakau’atu, Tolu Koula and Toafofoa Sipley will all miss the clash against the Sydney […]

Ashley Klein is set to be dropped from all officiating duties this week over the decision that robbed Wests Tigers of victory against North Queensland. Klein was in the bunker when Tigers back Asu Kepaoa was judged to have illegally run Kyle Felt off the ball. The NRL’s head of football, Graham Annesley, has conceded the decision was wrong and […]

Manly owner Scott Penn has broken his silence on the club’s inclusivity jersey saga, adamant the Sea Eagles won’t walk away from wearing the rainbow-themed jersey and highlighting his desire for the seven players who will boycott wearing it not to be considered “outcasts”. Just a day after their season descended into chaos with almost half the team telling Manly […]

West Coast are set to wheel out star trio Nic Naitanui, Willie Rioli, and Elliot Yeo for Sunday’s AFL clash with Gold Coast at Metricon Stadium. Naitanui has missed the past two games with a knee injury, while Yeo has missed three weeks with a hamstring strain. Nic Naitanui has missed the past two Eagles games with a knee injury.Credit:AFL […]