Holmes good to go for Cook Islands in World Cup: Iro
The Cook Islands have received a big boost ahead of the World Cup with Val Holmes now available.
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Roosters great lifts lid on future, finals injury cloud
Daniel Tupou is close to resolving his contract status for 2027 as he aims to keep fit for the Sydney Roosters' premiership push.
‘Swear by it’: night ritual key to Dolphin’s 96 in row
Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako will happily be stranded on '99 not out' if it means winning a title at the club where he has not missed a match in four years.
Ex-Dockers fan sets sights on ending Flagmantle tilt
Fremantle are staring down the barrel of a straight sets finals exit, and a former fan may play a role in ending their premiership dream for 2026.
Victory down Sydney, seal Australia Cup final spot
Melbourne Victory will represent the A-League Men in the Australia Cup decider after they secured a 2-0 win in a Big Blue semi-final showdown with Sydney FC.
Axed Blues forward opens up after AFL axing
Carlton have delisted seven players, with Elijah Hollands and former GWS star Zac Williams the biggest casualties.
Sharks premiership window nowhere near closing: Hynes
Cronulla star Nicho Hynes denies his club is running out of time to win another NRL premiership.
‘Win some, lose some’: Crows on failed bid for top Lion
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says the cashed-up Crows will continue to make big plays for rival talent after missing out on luring a Brisbane star.
Tszyu names next target, plots ring return before Xmas
Tim Tszyu wants to join trainer Jeff Fenech as a two-division world champion and his team is in talks to make it happen before Christmas.
Fit Lynagh’s time to ‘get out there and boss’ in return
Tom Lynagh will return for the Queensland Reds in a pre-season fixture days after teammate and fellow Wallabies flyhalf Carter Gordon broke his leg.
Pole position: Dolphins gun puts contract talks on hold
Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth is in no rush to sign his next deal because he wants to win the title first and get his six training poles prep' done.
Experienced forward signs on with Collingwood
With Jamie Elliott sidelined until the middle of next season, veteran Collingwood forward Tim Membrey has committed to playing on next year.
It’s all in the timing as Bailey deal livens up Lions
Cam Rayner isn't sure if he meant it, but admits the timing of Zac Bailey's Lions contract extension was perfect ahead of an AFL semi-final against the Crows.
‘Silly’ not to deliver in finals for Roosters, says DCE
Daly Cherry-Evans was brought to the Sydney Roosters for a reason, and the veteran is ready to deliver "this club that feeling of winning a premiership".
Don King threat has Opetaia’s Vegas fight on ropes
Australian champion Jai Opetaia is getting use to legal dramas as he forges a path towards a potential undisputed world title blockbuster next May.
‘Worse off’: BBL sales slammed by Cricket NSW
Cricket Australia's decision to open up the Big Bash League to privatisation could lead to the sport being "worse off", according to Cricket NSW.
‘Ride wave like 2017’: Cowboys gun predicts finals run
North Queensland centre Jaxon Purdue insists being written off in the finals sits just fine with the team as they aim to go one better than the 2017 side.
Smith vows to repay Rabbitohs for their faith in him
South Sydney hooker Brandon Smith has opened up about his ongoing drugs case, vowing to repay the Rabbitohs for supporting him.
Ruck row: PVL breaks bread with riled up players’ union
NRL supremo Peter V'landys and players' union boss Clint Newton have hit reset about set restarts after the former's frank claim about "not telling the truth".
Socceroo Volpato learns fate over failed cocaine test
Cristian Volpato has been fined by police for testing positive for cocaine while driving, with Football Australia now facing a big call on the Socceroos star.
Knight’s Sharpe rise from hospital bed to NRL finals
Fletcher Sharpe started the NRL pre-season down on fitness after being confined to bed after organ damage. Now he's a key man in Newcastle's finals charge.
‘A good local member’: PM defends campaign grant funds
Labor has dismissed claims of conflicts of interest over a $560 million grant scheme to fulfil election promises as the crossbench pushes for more transparency.
Where to now as Smith, LIV stars owed millions
Cam Smith could find another career path on his return to St Andrews, with millions owed to him as LIV Golf seeks bankruptcy protection and plots its next move.
Why Australia believe Smith can thrive in South Africa
Australia's players are adamant crowd abuse won't faze them in South Africa as they return for the first Test series there since "sandpaper-gate" in 2018.
‘He’s looking down’: Fifita determined to do dad proud
South Sydney David Fifita has opened up about losing his father and how it is driving him to return to his best football again.
Cleary sight: Cronk has Dolphins No.7 running to glory
The example of Nathan Cleary and the wisdom of legendary halfback Cooper Cronk have given Dolphins playmaker Isaiya Katoa inspiration ahead of the finals.
Old Cowboy gives Cotter biggest win at NRL judiciary
A former North Queensland under-20s player has had his greatest moment for the club, acting as Reuben Cotter's lawyer to clear the lock to play in the finals.
What Sharks players think about coach’s monitor mauling
Craig Fitzgibbon went viral when he belted a monitor screen in his box and Cronulla players are feeling their coach's frustration.
‘Elites’: Olympic rowing site critics cop premier blast
A premier has hit back at critics of the proposed 2032 rowing venue for the Brisbane Olympics, accusing them of not wanting the event held in a regional area.
Home truths that set rising Knights star free
Newcastle wrecking-ball Francis Manuleleua was struggling for game time part of the way through 2026 before being told to lose weight and fix his work ethic.
Why Socceroos coach has no regrets about shootout calls
Coach Tony Popovic claims even with hindsight he would still substitute Maty Ryan on for Australia's penalty shootout defeat to Egypt at the World Cup.