Your complete guide to the 2025 Darwin & Districts Cricket Competition
Local stars and talented imports will collide in what promises to be an exciting 2025 edition of the Darwin & District Cricket Competition. Check out the ins and outs here.
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Exclusive: 10 sites earmarked for Darwin City Stadium revealed
A plan outlining several potential sites for a Darwin City Stadium that promises to be the jewel of Northern Territory sport and entertainment has been released. Check out the proposed locations.
DRU Grand Finals: Historic double premiership and perfect season
The 2024-25 Darwin Rugby Union season came to a dramatic close with three exciting wet-weather match-ups each brimming with compelling storylines. Relive the action here.
Top Performers: Darwin Rugby Union’s best from grand final day
The NT News sport team has run the rule over grand final day and compiled a list of the top performers from each match. See who made it from your club.
80+ photos: All the action from the 2024-25 DRU grand finals
Relive all the 2024-25 A-grade and Women’s grand final action in our mega 80+ photo gallery here.
Sports shorts: Swimming gold and Darwin Salties’ role in NBL title
A gold medal performance on the national stage, a Territorian topping the Sheffield Shield, an FNT recap and Darwin’s role in the NBL finals headline this week’s edition of Sports Shorts.
Darwin duo set to jig their way into Irish dancing history
For the first time in history, the Northern Territory will be represented at the prestigious CLRG World Irish Dancing Championships – and two talented young dancers are stepping up to the challenge.
Cash boost to help NT Para athletes chase glory
A new funding initiative is set to provide much-needed support to NT Para athletes, helping them compete at the highest level.
‘Very fortunate’: Rugby icon’s road to recovery after post-match heart attack
A Darwin rugby icon and former Fijian international suffered a heart attack post-match earlier this season, now he’s spoken on his recovery and the need for every club to have an AED machine.
NT swimming championships superstars make a splash
Territory talent shone in the pool as some of the best rising stars in the country got big results at the NT Swimming Championships. Check out the results and photos.
Disgruntled Darwin Dragons on the edge of perfect season
The sting of last season’s grand final loss still lingers for the Darwin Dragons, who are determined to make up for 2024’s heartbreak.
100+ snaps: 2024-25 NTFL grand finals gallery
The NTFL grand finals more than lived up to expectations and were certified thrillers, with four quarters of excitement for all teams. Check out all the photos.
Kyrgios shocks with huge life update
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios and his long-term partner have called it quits with details coming to light over the break up.
World number 12 defects to Australia
Tennis in Australia has received a massive boost after one of the top players in the world switched her allegiance to Down Under.
Djokovic oldest man to Masters Semi’s
Tennis: Novak Djokovic made history after a straights set defeat of Sebastian Korda, becoming the oldest player through to the Masters 1000 semi’s…
Tennis star gets extra security after being harassed at Miami Open
Abuse of tennis star Iga Swiatek by an ‘aggressive and taunting’ spectator comes only a month after Emma Raducanu’s terrifying stalker ordeal in Dubai.
First look: Darwin’s newest motocross precinct revealed
The Hidden Valley Motorsport track is almost conplete ahead of a historic World Championship round later this year. Here is your exclusive first look at the track which will expose Darwin to the world.
Meet the stars on show at the Indigenous Cricket Nationals
The top Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cricketers will face off when the National Indigenous Cricket Championships get underway in Mackay on April 2. Meet 48 men and women set to shine.
Named: Every winner from the 2024-25 Eric Johnson Awards night
Darwin Rugby Union has a new Eric Johnson medallist and two new Naomi Roberts’ medallists following Top End rugby’s night of nights. See every award winner here.
DRU FINALS: Three new champions on horizon for 2025
Two more reigning Darwin Rugby Union champions have been knocked out of contention for season 2024-25, both losing at the weekend. Recap all the action from week 2 of finals here.
REPLAY: Saints win final-kick grand final thriller against Nightcliff
A thrilling NTFL women’s grand final went down to the last kick of the game, with a heartbreaking finish for one side and a historic victory for another. Watch the REPLAY here.
REPLAY: Crocs complete dominant season with premiership victory
Southern Districts have completed an almost near perfect NTFL season with a hard fought victory over St Mary’s to claim its first flag in five seasons. Watch the REPLAY here.
How Darwin stadium will help AFLNT thrive in master plan
Northern Territory footy has experienced exceptional growth in recent years, but with that comes growing pains and a need for a plan to ensure its sustainable, writes AFLNT chairman Sean Bowden.
All the NTFL coaches predict who will win 2024-25 grand final
The rival coaches not taking part in the grand final between Southern Districts and St Mary’s have made their predictions on who will take the crown. Check out their title and best on ground predictions.
Big AFL game of ‘deal or no deal’
AFL: The Fox Footy crew break down the big decision that awaits Carlton’s Tom De Koning and whether he should accept a giant St Kilda offer.
Cashed-up Dees “armed & ready”
AFL: Jay Clark reports that a cashed-up Melbourne is well armed to have a big say in this year’s trade period and David King and Jack Riewoldt…
Early Tackle: Bevo shifts the narrative with new deal in focus
The Dogs have lost the upper hand in any contract negotiation with Luke Beveridge. Will he go on with the Bulldogs — or could another club come knocking? See the round 3 likes and dislikes.
Beveridge shares praise for young talent
AFL: Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge fronts the media after their round 3 victory against the Blues.
The Phantom’s Lair SuperCoach Podcast
SuperCoach experts Antimo Iannella and Matt Turner share their analysis and wisdom on Australia’s biggest fantasy AFL game.
SACKED: AFL
Some of the biggest names in AFL reveal the true stories of how they discovered their days were numbered and when the guillotine dropped.
The Herald Sun Footy Podcast
Join the Herald Sun’s Lauren Wood and the team as they talk through the big news of the week, and what’s set for the weekend of footy.
SA in all sorts of trouble as QLD seek miracle in Shield Final
Two defiant centuries in Queensland’s second innings has set South Australia a significant chase in the Sheffield Shield final, and the home side is in early trouble on day four.
Hazlewood takes three in Challengers win
Cricket: Australian Josh Hazlewood has taken three wickets as the Challengers smashed the Super Kings in the IPL.
QLD batters set up exciting final 2 days
Cricket: The Queensland batters have laid the foundations for an exciting final two days of the Sheffield Shield as South Australia attempt to…
Twin tons give the Bulls hope in Shield final
South Australia will be chasing a lot more runs than perhaps first thought to win the Sheffield Shield final after a fighting display from Queensland on day three of the decider.
Jets fumble early lead to Bulls
Football: After leading 2-0 inside ten minutes, the Newcastle Jets only were able to come away with a draw against the Bulls.
Jean-Phillipe Mateta ready to start for Crystal Palace, says Oliver Glasner
Jean-Philippe Mateta will make his first Crystal Palace appearance on Saturday since being hospitalised with a lacerated ear, with manager Oliver…
Pep Guardiola: Manchester City players would not deserve Club World Cup bonus
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola does not think he and his players deserve a bonus this season – even if they win the lucrative Club World…
Victory and Adelaide ‘desperate’
Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United have plenty to play for in Saturday night’s ‘Original Rivalry’ clash at AAMI Park.
Tszyu and Volk in fight to save their careers
Tim Tszyu and Alex Volkanovski are former world champions – and both will fight to save their respective careers over what’s been billed as the biggest week in Aussie combat sport history.
‘Just delusional’: Joey Spencer’s surprise take on Tim Tszyu
Ahead of his showdown with Tim Tszyu, Joey Spencer has weighed in on “The Soul Taker’s” pair of losses in 2024, and then vowed to end his career declaring ‘it’s my time.’
The real winner from Sydney fight night
George Kambosos is set for another world title run and Skye Nicolson could land a rematch on the same card, but the biggest winner from Saturday night’s fights was a brave late-notice replacement.
Boxing icon died with obscene secret fortune
George Foreman’s absurd wealth has come to light after his death on Saturday with the boxing legend earning a fortune with four simple words.
$6bn Olympic plan: Gov shuts down bold private bid to rescue 2032 Games
A Miles Government minister has all but shut down plans for an Olympic mega precinct with a stunning 60,000-seat waterfront stadium, revealing tenders had already been issued for the QSAC upgrades. TAKE OUR POLL
‘Worked my butt off, gave my all’: Raygun breaks silence
Aussie breakdancer ‘Raygun’ says the vitriol she’s copped since the Paris Olympics has been devastating because she thought her routine would bring joy but instead it opened the door “to so much hate”.
‘So crazy’: Next stop for youngest gold medallist
There’s only one thing a 14-year-old Olympic gold medallist can do after the Games are done and that’s what’s on Arisa Trew’s mind.
‘Full-circle moment’: Fox’s achievement hits home
Canoe superstar Jess Fox has enjoyed the arrival home as an Olympic gold medallist before, but this time it was her sister’s turn.
Absurd price of pop star’s proposal
The NFL quarterback signed to an eye-watering $350 million contract has dropped an absolute fortune for his pop singer partner.
Australia’s highest paid athletes revealed
Some of Australia’s brighest young stars are set for some truly eyewatering paydays as the sporting rich list gets a whole new look.
Meet the Aussie teen out to make NFL history … as a quarterback
Melbourne teen Isaac Woodhouse has been scouted by the NFL who believe he has what it takes to be the first Aussie to become a quarterback.
Star inks historic half-a-billion dollar deal
The record books have been rewritten after an NFL quarterback put pen to paper on a brand new, eye-watering contract.
Marquez suffers first crash of season
MotoGP: Marc Marquez has suffered the first crash of the season in practice at Texas.
Cold-blooded F1 video exposes brutal detail
A video that inadvertently predicted the future has been uncovered and is going viral after Red Bull’s cold-blooded betrayal.
‘Bullying’: Verstappen move raises eyebrows
F1 star Max Verstappen has raised eyebrows with a bizarre social media act after Liam Lawson was dropped by Red Bull in favour of Yuki Tsunoda.
Crofty slams Red Bull “knee jerk reactions” after driver swap
Sky Sports Formula One commentator David Croft has hit out at the Red Bull team, over their driver swap, saying the team’s once strong driver development has lost its way.
NRL Casualty Ward: Riki, Gilbert facing bans
The Brisbane Broncos and Dolphins look set to lose key forwards for upcoming matches after the NRL MRC handed down some big bans following the Battle of Brisbane.
Manly enter Haas chase as Seibold opens up on DCE
The Sea Eagles have admitted interest in poaching Payne Haas from the Broncos but ruled out interest in Adam Reynolds as coach Anthony Seibold reveals where his doubts over Daly Cherry-Evans’ future.
‘I took it for granted’: Broncos Gehamat gamble paying off
Seven years, four clubs and two codes after he made his NRL debut at the Broncos, Gehamat Shibasaki is finally delivering on the talent that he displayed as a junior.
Broncos win battle of Brisbane
NRL: The Brisbane Broncos have defeated the Dolphins in the battle of Brisbane at Suncorp stadium.
Ceolwulf staying on the Queen Elizabeth path
All the latest contingency news regarding the postponed Rosehill Gardens Group 1 meeting on Saturday and updates on horses running this week and during The Championships.
Wagga tips: Colvin has high hopes for returning Warpainted
Trainer Gary Colvin is looking forward to the return of promising three-year-old Warpainted and has feature race aspirations for the gelding.
Doomben off: 2025 Qld weather chaos claims latest race meeting
Saturday’s Doomben races are the latest racing victim of the weather events which have struck Queensland in 2025.
Tancred Stakes Day postponed
Saturday’s big Group 1 meeting at Rosehill has been postponed due to rain.
Dowling’s remarkable recovery to lead field at The National
Queensland amateur Billy Dowling showed his remarkable powers of recovery to lead the final event of the PGA Tour of Australasia season – just two months after having his appendicitis removed.
‘My F***** house!’ – Horschel goes NUTS
Golf: Billy Horschel was pumped after draining a putt for Atlanta in the TGL Final.
Atlanta one step closer to TGL title
Golf: Atlanta Drive took the upper hand in the best-of-three TGL final with Patrick Cantlay coming up clutch to hand the favourites a 1-0 lead…
Tiger asks for privacy as news rocks Trumps
Legendary golfer Tiger Woods has taken the rare step of going public with his new romance after weeks of rumours.
Team Girls Cup heading to Adelaide in nod to netball hotspot
The pre-season Team Girls Cup is heading to Adelaide in a nod to South Australia’s standing in the sport after the Thunderbirds’ double premiership success.
NRLW Magic Round coup: Newcastle to host historic fixture
In another historic step for the women’s game, the NRLW will get its first ever Magic Round with Newcastle winning the race to host the festival of footy that is set to tour NSW regional towns.
Player exodus: Why Matildas could up-end A-League season
The Matildas’ upcoming clashes with Brazil and Chinese Taipei could have a major impact on the A-League Women season with clubs braced to be missing their stars.
Scholz happens: Inside the world of AFLW’s next mega star
She’s only 19, but Port Adelaide’s Matilda Scholz is already the next big thing in AFLW. She chats to SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON about embracing attention, her rise to stardom and her gifted sporting family.
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