Broncos, Titans, Cowboys
Teddy and The Plane: The battle for south-western Sydney supremacy
The more they seem the same, the more they seem different. James Tedesco and Jarryd Hayne's battle for the hearts and minds of south-western Sydney couldn't have been fought more differently.
Family a major factor in Furner heading South
Former Raiders coach David Furner says his old club are genuine premiership contenders.
Queensland Reds
Brumbies eye Brisbane Global 10s glory in battle of Super Rugby's best
Brumbies to draw on world club 10s experience to boost chances at Brisbane Global 10s next year.
Hunt defends Hayne over Gold Coast switch
Karmichael Hunt knows how it feels to be on the end of stinging criticism but says Jarryd Hayne is right to take the risks he has.
A mixed bag for Australian rugby
It has been a week of the good, the bad and the ugly for Australian rugby.
Brisbane Lions & Gold Coast Suns
Lions will ask AFL for priority pick
The Brisbane Lions will launch a bid for a priority draft pick but are yet to make a formal request to the AFL, says coach Justin Leppitsch.
AFL doesn't need to change its priority pick system – again
Football people seem to have particularly short memories when it comes to the issue of draft assistance and priority picks.
No return for O'Meara, with knee surgery scheduled
Gold Coast midfield star Jaeger O'Meara will not be making his AFL comeback this year as he is to undergo season-ending knee surgery.
Struggling Lions will get help: AFL boss
The AFL will consider an expected request from Brisbane for a priority draft pick, but chief executive Gillon McLachlan has ruled out reinstating salary cap concessions for the embattled club.
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Cricket
A spinner's paradise: Colombo set to torment Australia
Colombo: Australian captain Steve Smith has told his team to have "courage and faith" on a third-Test wicket Sri Lankan captain Angelo Mathews expects to be a "spinners' paradise".
Saturday serve: Manuka Green decision sets back AFL and cricket in Canberra
Loud noises from a few is going to have an impact on thousands of Canberra sports fans.
Aiden Blizzard and Mark Higgs see no quick fix for Australia's spin woes
It was supposed to be a warm-up for next year's Indian tour, but now the Australian cricket team are staring down the barrel of a three-nil series whitewash in Sri Lanka.
Racing
Racing split by Winx and Payne
Michelle Payne and the Prince Of Penzance engagement, bone surgery to Winx, and the value in backing the Snowden three-year-olds are the week's main issues.
Why Snowden split his colts between Sydney and Melbourne
Peter Snowden is used to managing a team of good colts from his time at Darley. It is an art to find the right races for each and every horse and have them avoid each other, so his interest will be split between Sydney and Melbourne on Saturday.
Waller newcomers to shine in Rosehill prelude to the spring
The premier trainer will play a major role at Saturday's meeting.