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Australian giant Luke Felix-Fualalo has signed with the Seattle Seahawks. Seattle Seahawks

NFLPremium139kg Aussie monster adds to NFL ranks

It used to be that Australians could only be punters in the NFL, but a Brisbane-born giant has joined a growing cohort of non-punters to ink a deal.

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NFLPremium150kg Aussie giant’s NFL deal

The pathway program that produced Super Bowl winning star Jordan Mailata has unearthed another Aussie giant who has been signed up by the Las Vegas Raiders.

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Quade Cooper is headlining an Aussie flag football squad trying to qualify for the LA Olympics. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

NFLFlag to 'funnel' Aussie talents into Brisbane medal bid

The lure of a podium finish at Brisbane's 2032 Games and the weight of the NFL is propelling the case for flag football's Olympics future.

Murray Wenzel

The Denver Broncos have drafted Australian punter Jeremy Crawshaw. (AP PHOTO)

NFLAussie takes a Bronco ride from Emu Plains to the NFL

Jeremy Crawshaw is set to become the fifth Australian punter in the NFL after being drafted by Denver.

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There's been plenty of Razamatazz at the NFL draft in Green Bay. (AP PHOTO)

NFLPremiumFavoured quarterback Sanders still waiting on NFL call

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders was widely viewed as a first-round talent but was still available after the third round of the NFL draft.

Steve Megargee

Quarterback Cam Ward has been chosen by the Tennessee Titans as the first pick of the NFL draft. (AP PHOTO)

NFLHigh school underdog rises to first pick in NFL draft

After a lacklustre high school showing, quarterback Cam Ward has capped off a remarkable turnaround to be chosen as the first pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

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Super Bowl winner Jordan Mailata is inspiring many Aussies to give the NFL a crack. (AP PHOTO)

NFLAussies eye NFL draft after Mailata's Super Bowl glory

Australian NFL fans will tune in with interest when the draft takes place in Wisconsin, with a number of Aussie young guns hoping to earn contracts.

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Rugby UnionPremium‘True team man’: Aussie NRL recruit’s surprise visit

A favourite son was a surprise visitor at Queensland training on Friday to further boost spirits ahead of a massive milestone match.

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NEWSPremiumEx-Wallaby’s massive NFL deal

Former Wallaby Jordan Petaia has been signed by the Los Angeles Chargers as he pursues his NFL dream.

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Jordan Petaia will be out to impress in front of representatives from all of the NFL teams. (HANDOUT/QUEENSLAND RUGBY UNION)

NFLPremiumAmerican dream: Petaia's NFL audition day arrives

Wallabies talent Jordan Petaia and the 13 other NFL aspirants will strut their stuff at South Florida's pro day, following their 10-week training camp.

Murray Wenzel

Aussie Jordan Mailata celebrates.

NFLVideoAll-green Philly shows love for Mailata, Eagles

Fans of the Philadelphia Eagles have found every vantage point to celebrate their side's Super Bowl triumph during the champs' homecoming parade.

Staff Writers

It’s one of the biggest sporting events in the world, arguably the largest in terms of global reach and online engagement, and Monday’s Superbowl LIX didn’t disappoint.

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‘Hypocritical’: Nike’s Super Bowl ad pushes the boundaries

It’s one of the biggest sporting events in the world, arguably the largest in terms of global reach and online engagement, and Monday’s Superbowl LIX didn’t disappoint.

Lanna Hill

Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce is pondering his future after their Super Bowl loss. (AP PHOTO)

NFLKelce considers retiring after Chiefs' Super Bowl loss

Star Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce is contemplating retirement following their Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers won't play for the club next season. (AP PHOTO)

NFLNFL great Aaron Rodgers ditched by New York Jets

The New York Jets have told their storied quarterback Aaron Rodgers that they are moving on without him next season.

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Jordan Mailata with his Aussie flag.

NFLPremium‘Doesn’t feel real’: Aussie coming to grips with Super success

Australia's Jordan Mailata says his Super Bowl success doesn't feel real as the party continues for his Philadelphia Eagles.

Steve Larkin

Adan Manzano was in New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl for Telemundo Kansas City.

The NightlyBombshell evidence emerges in death of Super Bowl reporter

Police have revealed the first clue about just how the NFL journalist may have died.

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Adan Manzano was in New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl for Telemundo Kansas City.

NEW DETAILSBombshell evidence emerges in death of Super Bowl reporter

Police have revealed the first clue about just how the NFL journalist may have died.

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A swarming Eagles defence has paved the way for a stunning Super Bowl victory over Kansas City. (AP PHOTO)

NFLEagles defence, Hurts crush Chiefs' trifecta dreams

Cooper DeJean, Josh Sweat and Philadelphia's ferocious defence in New Orleans has denied Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Kansas City a Super Bowl three-peat.

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Saquon Barkley and Travis Kelce had differing days on Super Bowl Sunday.

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How Philly consigned Chiefs to Super Bowl humiliation

Kansas City’s no-show in the first half stunned the sporting world. Ben O’Shea examines how it happened.

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Patrick Mahomes, and the Chiefs, suffered a demoralising Super Bowl defeat in New Orleans. (AP PHOTO)

NFLMahomes magic deserts Chiefs in three-peat hunt

Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes has endured one of his worst games as a professional in a 40-22 Super Bowl thrashing at the hands of Philadelphia.

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Kendrick Lamar headlined the halftime show at the NFL Super Bowl in New Orleans. (AP PHOTO)

MusicVideoCommentsWatch incredible Super Bowl half time show in full

Watch the incredible Super Bowl half-time show from start to finish — including that song from Kendrick Lamar that had everybody talking.

David Johns

Matt Iannacito (far right) and his mates were among the crowds out in Sydney for NFL Super Bowl LIX. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

NFLPremium'A huge event here': Aussies pack pubs for Super Bowl

Thousands of sports fans have packed Australian pubs and clubs to watch the Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.

Sam McKeith

Australia's Jordan Mailata celebrates during the Super Bowl win of his Philadelphia Eagles. (AP PHOTO)

NFLMailata is first Aussie to play in Super Bowl victory

Sydney-born Jordan Mailata is the first Australian to play in a Super Bowl win with his Philadelphia Eagles downing Kansas City 40-22 in the NFL showpiece game.

Steve Larkin

Jalen Hurts (l) and Patrick Mahomes before taking the field in New Orleans

NFLVideoCommentsStaggering money Super Bowl players get paid

As the Philadelphia Eagles battled the Kansas City Chiefs for Super Bowl LIX, the staggering amount of money earned by a field covered in potential ‘Hall of Famers’ has been exposed.

Matt Shrivell