4 d. ago Rugby league ditches rock ‘n’ roll for soul with grand final entertainment

American soul and country singer Teddy Swims will perform at the 2025 NRL and NRLW grand finals.

Sport

4 d. ago From Jimmy Barnes to Jimmy Barnes? The best and worst of the NRL grand final entertainment

American soul and country singer Teddy Swims will perform at the 2025 NRL and NRLW grand finals.

Politics

7 d. ago Tears before teatime: is it really the end of Downton Abbey?

The third of the final Downton movies – The Grand Finale – makes a promise that it may ultimately go back on.

Politics

7 d. ago Alcaraz, Sinner continue epic rivalry in US Open final to be watched by Trump

Carlos Alcaraz said it was “great for tennis” to have the US president attend the match as he prepares to take on Jannik Sinner in their third consecutive grand slam final.

Politics

9 d. ago Magpies plan for home preliminary final as McRae ‘optimistic’ about Howe return

Collingwood marched into another preliminary final with a memorable win over Adelaide at Adelaide Oval on Thursday night. Now they will begin planning for their chance at making another grand final.

Politics

9 d. ago McRae ‘optimistic’ about Howe’s prelim return, but could the Pies be missing De Goey?

The Magpies marched into another preliminary final with a memorable win over the Crows at Adelaide Oval on Thursday night. Now they will begin planning for their chance at making another grand final.

Events

1 week ago Horror serving day proves costly as Demon loses US Open quarter

Alex de Minaur fought hard and had his chances but has gone down for a sixth time in a grand slam quarter-final at this year’s US Open.

Events

1 week ago ‘Tough one to take’: Horror serving day proves costly as Demon loses US Open quarter

Alex de Minaur fought hard and had his chances but has gone down for a sixth time in a grand slam quarter-final at this year’s US Open.

Events

1 week ago How Smith earned Geelong’s respect; Dillon stands by Snoop; Voss says no

There’s one telltale sign Geelong players have learnt to look for from Bailey Smith. The AFL boss responds to speculation about the grand final entertainer. And Carlton’s coach says rivals needn’t bother asking about Charlie Curnow.

Politics

1 week ago Stewart reveals how the Cats know when Bailey Smith is switched on; Dillon defends Snoop; Voss says no

There’s one telltale sign Geelong players have learnt to look for from bailey Smith pre-game. The AFL chief responds to speculation about the grand final entertainment. And, Carlton’s coach Michael Voss says rival clubs need not bother even making the Blues an offer for star forward Charlie Curnow.

Events

1 week ago How Bailey Smith earned Geelong’s respect; Dillon stands by Snoop; Voss says no

There’s one telltale sign Geelong players have learnt to look for from Bailey Smith. The AFL boss responds to speculation about the grand final entertainer. And Carlton’s coach says rivals needn’t bother asking about Charlie Curnow.

Politics

1 week ago With their season on the line, Roosters have a plan to deal with Souths, Brandon Smith saga

There’s a finals spot at stake for the Roosters, but for the Rabbitohs, it’s their grand final.

Politics

1 week ago Dillon defends Snoop Dogg’s grand final appearance; Voss says Blues won’t listen to offers for Curnow

As the AFL greats are announced to present premiership medallions, the grand final entertainment remains a talking point. Meanwhile, Carlton coach Michael Voss has declared that star forward Charlie Curnow will be staying at the club in 2026.

Politics

2 w. ago Snoop Dogg at the AFL grand final? Those days should be long gone

Surely, as a country, we’ve moved beyond the days of luring ageing American entertainers to our shores.

Sport

2 w. ago The Tigers scored a copy of their 2005 grand final try – but it couldn’t save their season

A freakish, length-of-the-field try featuring a Benji Marshall-style flick pass was in vain after the Tigers slumped to defeat against the Cowboys and crashed out of the finals race.

Sport

2 w. ago Home and hosed: Why Sydney could be left right out of NRL grand final

History and form lines say the NRL’s out-of-town heavyweights have already set themselves up for a rails run to the NRL decider.

Politics

3 w. ago The Rankine rule: How to close the loophole that helps a losing side

If we assume Izak Rankine’s presence boosts Adelaide’s chances on grand final day, it means the Crows will be better off having lost along the way than having cleared every hurdle.

Politics

4 w. ago AFL grand final tickets to cost more after price freeze ends

AFL fans will have to pay at least $10 more for a ticket to this year's grand final after the league announced it was breaking a six-year price freeze.

Economics

4 w. ago ‘Made money from violence against women’: Women’s groups demand AFL ditch Snoop Dogg at grand final

Groups fighting to end violence against women say the rapper is a “dangerous” choice of headline act for the pre-game entertainment.

Sport