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With the Perth Bears joining the competition next year, the double header in Perth this weekend feels extra important for the NRL. The Bulldogs spoiled the party for the Panthers and Nathan Cleary in his 200th match showing the competition that Penrith are beatable. The League season has been a topsy-turvey one so far with a number of teams in surprising ladder positions and others chasing form an...

All 18 teams in the AFL are headed to Adelaide for Gather Round this weekend but with the deal between the league and South Australia expiring after this year, the future of the concept is up in the air. Could another state swoop in or can SA keep it in their backyard? There is plenty of footy to be played in South Australia this weekend, so we preview some of the best action to come.  Featured: S...

When Rory McIlroy won the 2025 Masters you sensed that a weight lifted off his shoulders, this year he's returning to Augusta looking to go back-to-back. It won't be easy, players like Bryson DeChambeau and two-time champion Scottie Scheffler will no doubt be in the mix. As for the Australians Min Woo Lee goes in as the highest ranked hope and The Chef will be hoping he can cook at Augusta.  Featu...

Femi Komolafe is 21 years old, a medical student and is now the winner of the Stawell Gift. The Adelaide sprinter was on a line-up with his idol Christian Coleman and American superstar Sha'Carri Richardson, who both brought a lot of eyeballs to the regional event. How does it feel to race for $40,000 in front of one of your heroes and how big is the sprinting boom in Australia? We ask the weekend...

If you think about the biggest waves in the world… what comes to mind? Pipeline, Hawaii? Nazare, Portugal… the lighthouse watching over monsters rolling in? Mavericks, California? Teahupoo, Tahiti? Try Ireland, where a tiny seaside town is becoming one of the hottest spots globally in big wave surfing.  Featured: Sean Murphy, reporter, Foreign Correspondent. To catch up on everything that’s making...

Molly Picklum enters the 2026 season in unfamiliar territory; she's the hunted not the hunter. Some might find that dynamic uncomfortable. However, Picklum has a not-so-secret weapon; her 'just admit it' list. It's how she manages her emotions ahead of big moments and she joins us to explain what's on the list right now.  Featured: Molly Picklum, surfing world champion. To catch up on everything t...

Off the court it's been a series defined by animus as Sydney Kings co-owner Andrew Bogut has clashed with... almost everyone. On the court, it's been gripping hoops as Adelaide's Bryce Cotton clashed with Aussie basketball legend Matthew Dellavedova. The end product has been an all time series tied at 2-2. As we head to the title decider, we unpack the storylines feeding into a classic.  Featured:...

It took two goals, a somersault, and a Michael Jackson dance impersonation, but Nestory Irankunda reminded Socceroos fans why we can be excited about the FIFA World Cup. Former national captain Paul Okon joins us to track the Socceroos progress, talk about their newly announced tournament opponents Turkiye, and unpack Italy's failure to reach the competition finals.  To catch up on everything that...

A week out from the US Masters and the biggest story in golf is Tiger Woods latest car crash. On one level, it's sad that the legendary golfer is clearly battling demons. On another, it's bordering on miraculous that no one was injured. When we consider that Woods is a central powerbroker to the future of the sport and seemingly beyond reproach, there are bigger questions about what comes next for...

Alex Carey could easily be on holiday after an intense Ashes series. He could be chasing T20 franchise riches in another part of the world. Instead, he scored the only century in a gripping Sheffield Shield final to help SA go back-to-back for the first time in more than 120 years. He calls in from the dressing rooms to share the moment. Featured: Alex Carey, wicketkeeper-batsman, South Australia....

Nina Kennedy is always a fun interview, but what about when she's endured one of the hardest years of her career? When the pole vaulter won gold at the Paris Olympics there was a sense that this was an athlete who was about to go on a tear. It's been a frustrating year and a half since. Plagued by injury, she's missed major meets and endured serious surgery. Typically, Kennedy has found the silver...

Manly fans booed their former skipper DCE, before eventually shifting focus to their coach. Is Anthony Seibold coaching for his job? Probably. In the AFL, the Ross Lyon-Chris Fagan dispute is the unexpected feud of the season. While the International Olympic Committee has made a huge call on transgender women.  Featured: Nick Campton, NRL writer, ABC Sport.  To catch up on everything that’s making...

It's been a feel-great week for the Tasmania Devils. They won their first game in the VFL and the Daicos family coincidentally came to the Apple Isle. We ask Brendon Gale about both stories as well as the club's growing friction with Hawthorn. Is Tasmania big enough for the Devils and Hawks? Gale says no.  Featured: Brendon Gale, Tasmania Devils CEO.  To catch up on everything that’s making sports...

Did you know Chris Rogers is out of contract? It feels odd for a guy who has had such success. The Victorian cricket coach is many things: colour blind, an excellent dancer, an even better mentor. On the eve of a Sheffield Shield final between the Vic's and South Australia we talk to Rogers about what's motivating him and if this is the last time he will coach Victoria.  Featured: Chris Rogers, Vi...

Cooper Cronk is maybe the only person who can understand what Daly Cherry-Evans is going through this week. He left the club where he made his career for a final stint at the Roosters. He faced a hostile reception from former fans and teammates. He dealt with the weight of expectation that comes with playing for the Chooks. Cronk breaks down his experiences and explains how DCE might grapple with...

With the golden opportunity slipping for the Matildas golden generation we've been left wondering if this is the end of the road for this specific group or whether it's the start of something new. How will this group be refashioned for a World Cup in Brazil next year. PLUS, with reports suggesting Sam Kerr will leave Chelsea at the end of the season, where is the best place for her to play club fo...

Eight-time world champion Steph Gilmore has decided to return to the WSL tour after two years away from the sport. She spent the time starting businesses with friends, playing a lot of guitar and even became a Barbie doll. What did she learn from her time away from surfing and how is she approaching her comeback? Featured: Steph Gilmore, eight-time world champion surfer.  To catch up on everything...

Ellie Carpenter summed it up in Sydney, Saturday's Asian Cup final is a 'once in a lifetime' moment. We hear from the Matildas star about the energy derived from expectation as we break down the clash with Japan. In the NRL one coach cut his hand, the other called his own stadium 'sh*thouse' and Reece Walsh trolled his opposition. In the AFL, a veteran Hawk locked down Swans recruit Charlie Curnow...

In an age of optimisation in the search of longevity, it's a humble prop who is setting the gold standard. As Brumbies veteran James Slipper readies to break the Super Rugby games record he reflects on the secrets to durability, how he and the game has changed and whether he might even come out of international retirement. An interview with one of the good blokes of Aussie sport.  Featured: James...

At this point, we're all aware of how special Sam Kerr is as a player. In a tournament where she's on the record as saying she could be better, she is still finding a way to own the big moments. Alicia Ferguson tells us that it's probably no coincidence that this has coincided with beaming positive energy from the skipper. We're discussing Kerr's capacity to meet the moment and all the crucial sto...

Oscar Piastri has gone from world title contender to annoyed spectator. McLaren, his team, have gone from the best technicians in the game, to unable to start their cars. Why has it gone so wrong for the papaya outfit and is it time to freak out? Maybe. The good news is that their issues are being felt across Formula One.  Featured: Mick Doyle, F1 writer, ABC Sport.  To catch up on everything that...

Joe Montemurro says possession based, control orientated football is in his DNA. He understands the irony of the fact the Matildas abandoned that mentality to edge past North Korea and into the semi-finals of the Asian Cup. The Australians found belief in the process. Montemurro talks golden generation expectations, Alanna Kennedy's renaissance, Sam Kerr's form build and the return of Mackenzie 'b...

Carlton performed an exercise in disaster aversion as Michael Voss talked about being 'targeted'. Who has greater scrutiny on Friday, Zach Merrett or Dylan Moore? In the NRL, history beckons for South Sydney's Alex Johnston in a typically bitter clash with the Roosters. Is this FINALLY the year for Benji Marshall and the Tigers? Plus soundbites. Featured: Corbin Middlemas, AFL commentator, ABC Spo...

The Matildas have a team full of stars who play at the biggest clubs in the most prestigious leagues. They have a decorated coach, an army of loyal supporters and FA has spared no expense. As we head to the knockout stages of the AFC Asian Cup, it's clear the Tillies moment is here. Can they take it?  Featured: Alicia Ferguson, former Matildas player.  To catch up on everything that’s making sport...

The Iran football story keeps evolving. On Wednesday morning, Tony Burke announced two more members of the group were granted asylum. By the afternoon, one of those had opted to return to Iran after all. It underlines the fraught nature of the story, as details emerge around retribution concerns for those involved and we learn specifics of how authorities helped the six women who will remain in Au...