‘Whatever you paid, it was worth it’: The agony and the ecstasy of the game of the season

Gillingham’s impressive form continued on Saturday with a win over Bristol Rovers at Priestfield.

Gareth Ainsworth believes Gillingham have “got something special” after they sent out a statement with a 3-0 win over Bristol Rovers at Priestfield.

For just under three hours on a balmy Melbourne September evening, a mammoth partisan crowd of 97,835 were treated to a game that had absolutely everything.

Lewis Hall extends the lead for Newcastle after Hull lost possession.

Nicolas Jackson puts Villa two goals in front at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Emiliano Buendia scores a long shot to sink Spurs.

Superstar Roosters half Sam Walker is nearing a return from injury, after the Tricolours outmuscled, then outgunned Cronulla 46-10 at Allianz Stadium.

Phil Gould plants a seed of doubt in his tip for the Warriors vs Knights clash.

Paul Gallen explains why he thinks Daly Cherry-Evans should have been sin binned for a trip.

Follow today’s football action, including Gillingham at home to Bristol Rovers, in our live blog.

The Sydney Roosters host the Cronulla Sharks in Finals Week 2 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Allianz Stadium, Sydney.