NRL premiership contenders upset by Las Vegas snub
Melbourne feel that by every metric they deserve to be playing in Las Vegas, with the Storm saying the NRL decision to overlook them is a missed opportunity.
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Concussion prompts Gordon into retirement at 22
Queensland Reds fullback Mason Gordon has announced his rugby retirement at 22, due to ongoing symptoms from a concussion suffered in pre-season training.
Rioli case could be AFL racism watershed: Hinkley
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says there has been a positive from the Willie Rioli case as the wider AFL shines a spotlight on racism in the sport.
AFL admit ‘failed’ process in umpire debacle
Collingwood say they haven't been contacted by the AFL since Friday as the league deals with the fallout of an investigation into Lachie Schultz's concussion.
‘New coach, new team’: why Blues don’t talk about 2024
Taking a series lead into game two of women's Origin is familiar for NSW, but captain Isabelle Kelly says there are no scars from last year's capitulation.
No certainty on Kerr’s full Matildas return
Interim Matildas head coach Tom Sermanni says Sam Kerr remains a camp-by-camp proposition, while he believes Joe Montemurro would thrive in the top job.
Jaw surgery leaves Suaalii’s Lions status in limbo
Wallabies star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is in doubt for the British and Irish Lions series as he prepares to undergo surgery to repair a fractured jaw.
Women’s Origin coaches want a slice of NRL Vegas action
The NRL has left the women's game off the Las Vegas extravaganza, prompting calls from a Jillaroos great for a rethink in what match must be taken to the US.
Daley defends under-fire Blues captain Trbojevic
Laurie Daley is willing to look past NSW captain Jake Trbojevic's form struggles as he lauded the Manly forward's unquantifiable off-field qualities.
Hardwick’s big Tigers reveal ahead of Miller milestone
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has paid his midfielder Touk Miller a unique compliment as the Suns mainstay prepares to play his 200th AFL game.
Key omissions as Aussie sides spar for Super leg-up
The Queensland Reds and ACT Brumbies will both enter their crucial Canberra clash without key pieces as the Super Rugby finals picture begins to take shape.
How icon’s advice ignited this season’s feel-good story
Luke Metcalf has taken a piece of Shaun Johnson's advice with him onto the field in every game in 2025, while taking over the Warriors' No.7 jersey with aplomb.
Two AFL greats stay away from Sir Doug Nicholls Round
Adam Goodes and Cyril Rioli, two of the AFL's greatest Indigenous players, are keeping their distance from the league's showcase Sir Doug Nicholls Round.
Tszyu forecasts belt in his house after Fundora rematch
Taming Sebastian Fundora's 'God-given' abilities is top of Tim Tszyu's priorities when he seeks to avenge his bloody loss to the American in Las Vegas.
Mitchell pinpoints game that turned around the Hawks
A Darwin encounter with Gold Coast has allowed Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell to reflect on the moment things turned for his much-improved AFL side.
Gilbert’s ‘huge goal’ to achieve for Maroons in Origin
Dolphins captain Tom Gilbert has never played a full series for Queensland in State of Origin footy, but one Maroons great hopes 2025 could be the year.
‘Unfinished business’: Day driven to land second major
Ten years after winning his first and only career major, Australia's former world No.1 Jason Day retains a burning desire to capture more big golfing spoils.
Kiraz has Reynolds’ backing to make Blues spot his own
Josh Reynolds says Canterbury flyer Jacob Kiraz is deserving of a NSW State of Origin debut due to blistering form for the Bulldogs.
Tedesco ‘not expecting much’ as Origin selection looms
James Tedesco has catapulted into State of Origin calculations this year, but the Sydney Roosters captain is not expecting a phone call from coach Laurie Daley.
United striker fit, City’s Socceroo in doubt for final
Melbourne City could be without dashing Socceroos defender Nathaniel Atkinson against Western United, who are adamant their star striker Noah Botic is fit.
‘I’ve had a wonderful life’: AFL in mourning for great
Robert Walls, who was diagnosed with cancer two years ago, has died after a celebrated AFL career as a player, coach and commentator.
NRL announce new Perth CEO amid Bears PR battle
The NRL has made a surprise announcement on the inaugural CEO of the Perth Bears, in a move likely to give them some media sway in Western Australia.
Watch out Lions: surprise Suaalii boost for Wallabies
NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar says Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's broken jaw is not serious and won't sideline the superstar from the British and Irish Lions series.
O’Brien won’t make call on Young’s Knights return
Dominic Young's immediate future remains in limbo, with Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien refusing to bite back at criticism from the Sydney Roosters.
‘We don’t really care’: Yze responds to Tigers’ critics
Critics claimed Richmond wouldn't win a game this season but Adem Yze's Tigers are already eyeing a fourth victory when they take on North Melbourne.
Eagles brush away mothball talk for struggling skipper
West Coast are adamant they won't rest Oscar Allen for the remainder of the season, saying they want him out on the field winning matches for the club.
Broncos spurred on to rebrand and retire Buck the horse
Animal activist group PETA has called for NRL club the Brisbane Broncos to rebrand as the Boomerangs and retire their famous mascot, Buck the horse.
Hynes embraces Origin silence as boost for Sharks
Nicho Hynes is enjoying not being rated an Origin contender this time around, and has opened up on why he's happy to address mental health awareness.
‘Wake-up call’ AFL ladder leaders needed
The Brisbane Lions are 12 places higher on the ladder than at the same time last year, but milestone man Cam Rayner believes they haven't been at their best.
Final warning: Cowboys coach cautioned for ref comments
Todd Payten has run foul of the NRL for "repeated and consistent criticism" following his latest tirade aimed at match officials.
‘It’s bollocks’: Haas slams Maguire’s vocal critics
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire has been accused of training his team too hard and one of his former players at Wests Tigers launched a critique on Instagram.