A 13-year-old girl who hurled a racist insult at an Australian Aussie rules player has apologised.

AFL boss Andrew Demetriou says it could be two to three months before ASADA's investigation into Essendon is concluded.

As the 18 men of St Kilda's AFL team run on to the turf at Wellington's Cake Tin on Anzac Day, they will do so not just as playoff hopefuls, but also as missionaries hoping to spread their religion throughout the country.

Essendon star recruit Brendon Goddard says Bombers players are feeling anxious as they await the outcome of what's expected to be a lengthy investigation into possible performance-enhancing drug use at the AFL club.

A Kiwi, a Welshman, two Aussies and two Irishmen walk into not one, but two, Rugby World Cup semifinals.

Four Australian Rules players have been suspended for drug and alcohol-related indiscretions during a pre-season camp in New Zealand.

A 17-year-old girl has posted several naked photos of St Kilda players, with the images going viral.

A questionmark hangs over the playing surface in Melbourne for the next Tri-Nations test.