Brisbane Lions back in Queensland soil after historic win

Sydney produced some second-quarter magic to claim their second victory of the season while leaving the struggling Hawks winless to start their campaign.

Sydney have survived an almighty scare to inch Brisbane closer to a seven-year low while Gold Coast rallied to shore up their spot inside the AFLW's top eight.

Not since Adelaide players lined up like Crowbots before the 2017 grand final has a gimmick gone so disastrously wrong.

Follow all the action of, and reaction to, round seven – including the grand final eve quadruple header and multiple games on Sunday.

Australia are aiming to repeat their heroics in South Africa last year by downing the world no.1 Springboks at Optus Stadium in Perth.

The complexion of this year’s finals series changed in a split-second on Sunday as Phoenix Crossland’s hip-drop tackle left fans stunned.

Australian captain Mitch Marsh has won the toss and sent South Africa into bat in the second ODI of their three-match series.

The Knights will face the Roosters in the 2026 NRL grand final after upsetting the Panthers with a 22-14 victory in the preliminary final.

Fans have greeted the Lions at the airport after an almighty night of celebrations following an epic grand final win, which cements their legacy as one of the greatest teams of all time.

As Chris Fagan considers his future as Brisbane coach, Lions fans made it clear what they want from the now three-time premiership legend. Chants of “one more year” started up when Fagan walked on stage at the Lions’ Victorian family day on Sunday.

Newcastle are through to their first grand final in 25 years after causing one of the great September boilovers,