Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson believes sending off players for high shots following kick-offs would improve player safety, rather than big rule changes.
Footballer who suffered career-ending concussion gets green light to sue West Coast Eagles
Former West Coast Eagles player Daniel Venables has reactivated a legal case against the club and the AFL over a head injury he received in 2019.
Photo shows Daniel Venables celebrates a goal for West Coast against the BulldogsHow to keep your knees going without surgery
Non-surgical treatments work well for most people with osteoarthritis, regardless of their age or the severity of their symptoms.
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Photo shows A man holds his knee, which has a compression wrap around it'I thought we'd lost the Xavier we knew': Ex-AFL player shares son's concussion experience
Former premiership captain Mark Bickley was no stranger to concussions but after his son was in a bike accident, he realised head injuries could present differently in children.
Photo shows A man, two teenage boys and a woman smile on a football field. One boy holds a footy.The 'brutal' call Brett Robinson had to make, and the 'happy' one he chose to
As soon as Oceania marathon record holder Brett Robinson knew that his Paris Olympic Games dream was over, he knew he wanted to be the one to tell his replacement, Andy Buchanan, the news.
Photo shows Brett Robinson runs in an Australia vestFormer West Coast Eagle sues AFL for 'medical negligence' following concussion retirement
Retired footballer Brad Sheppard is suing his former club, the West Coast Eagles, the AFL as well as two doctors over claims of 'medical negligence'.
Photo shows Former West Coast Eagles defender Brad Sheppard standing outside of the Broome Toyota showroom.Equestrian Shane Rose still hoping to go for gold despite horror fall
The Paris Olympic Games are just 30 days away but for celebrated equestrian Shane Rose, the countdown is daunting as he races to recover from a shocking injury in time.
Has Video Duration: 7 minutes 3 seconds.Bulldogs skipper Bontempelli hurt in training accident
Brownlow Medal fancy Marcus Bontempelli leaves Western Bulldogs training early after hurting his back under the weight of a tackle from a teammate.
Photo shows Western Bulldogs AFL star Marcus Bontempelli runs around the boundary after a game, touching hands with fans.It's a sport where physical clashes are all the go and it takes a toll on bodies
These athletes put their bodies on the line, literally breaking bones to get past their opponents. Now they're preparing for the Great Southern Slam, the world's biggest tournament being held in Adelaide this weekend.
Photo shows Ashley Wilkinson rests on a knee during a break in training for the national roller derby titlesOlympic equestrian Shane Rose back on his horse after horrific fall
Earlier this year, three-time Olympic medallist Shane Rose was bedridden for four weeks after a serious horseriding accident. Now, he's back on his horse with his eyes set on the Paris Olympics.
Photo shows A man in a wheelchair strokes the neck of a horse.Why 'crushed' sporting star is determined to bounce back from Olympics heartbreak
Australia's top trampolinist Blake Rutherford found out he had a spot on the Olympic team just days after breaking his neck at training. He's drawing inspiration from his hometown sporting hero Anna Meares.
Photo shows A man laying in a hospital bed in a neck brace.Many Australian women are exercising in the wrong sports bra. Here's how to get the right fit
Finding the right sports bra is a challenge for many women, and wearing the wrong one can lead to pain and reduced performance. But there are solutions.
Photo shows Netballer Eleanor Cardwell sits on a couch, surrounded by sports bras. She's wearing a purple t-shirt and is smiling.'I have the hips of a 60-year-old': Why 22yo Olympic gold medalist has been forced to retire
Chelsea Hodges swam the leg of her life to help Australia claim gold in the 4x100m medley relay in Tokyo, but the injury-hampered breaststroke swimmer opts out of Paris to prioritise her future health.
Photo shows Chelsea Hodges gives the thumbs upFootball legend Austin Robertson's daughter on his posthumous CTE diagnosis
Nicola Petrossian said the diagnosis wasn't a surprise.
Photo shows Nicola Petrossian daughter of Austin Robertson JnrHas Video .One in three Australians has pain. Building muscle can help — and you don't need to leave home to do it
Weights training isn't just about getting ripped. Building muscles can stave off diseases and improve your quality of life as you age. These experts share ways to do it.
Photo shows Illustration of person in activewear sitting on an exercise ball and holding one hand high into the air, holding dumbbell.Teen motocross rider returns to racing months after traumatic brain injury
Just six months after a motocross crash that left him in a coma, Western Australian teenager Archie Freegard is back racing.
Photo shows A motocross competitor mid-raceCan you heal an ACL tear without surgery? A new Australian study says yes, but not all surgeons are convinced
Research finds the knee may have a better ability to heal than previously thought, and suggests that some patients may be better off without surgery.
Photo shows A woman performing a squat inside a gym.The bra you exercise in could be putting you at greater risk of an ACL tear
When women pick out a sports bra they're probably not thinking of their knees, but surprising new research shows there's a link between breast support and serious knee injuries.
Photo shows A group of women go for a runNathan Murphy speaks out on concussion, panic attacks, and loneliness after AFL retirement at 24
How does it feel to step away from an elite sporting career at just 24-years-old? Footballer Nathan Murphy opens up to Hack on the six months since his career-ending concussion.
Photo shows Retiring AFL player Nathan Murphy sitting on a couch wearing a jumper and pants.Injured equestrian determined to recover for Paris Olympics after horrific fall
From a makeshift hospital bed, Olympic medallist Shane Rose is battling memory loss and 18 fractures while vowing to be ready to ride for Australia in July.
Photo shows Man sitting in a bed his hands behind his head.'Just rest in a dark room': the 'old-school' medical advice patients still receive for concussion
For years concussion patients in Australia have struggled to find or afford the care they need to recover. Now Victoria's first public concussion clinic for adults is aiming to fill the gap — and clinicians are already shocked by what they're seeing.
Photo shows A woman with blonde hair and a dark sweater poses for a photo by a window in a hospital corridor