Lions back ‘hulking’ Payne to play in AFL semi-final
Brisbane ruckman Oscar McInerney is confident injured teammate Jack Payne will be rewarded for his selfless attitude and recover in time for their semi-final.
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Hunt promises surgery for Sharks who cross him in 2025
On the eve of the NRL finals series, Cronulla enforcer Royce Hunt has opened up on his impending move to Wests Tigers.
Port tip Butters to play through pain against Hawthorn
Port Adelaide midfielder Willem Drew expects teammate Zak Butters, who is nursing sore ribs, to be targeted physically by Hawthorn in their semi-final.
Fit-again Lodge concedes Manly stint may end soon
Manly prop Matt Lodge is set to enter the NRL's finals unsure on his future, with the front-rower likely to move elsewhere if he can secure a long-term deal.
Why Cowboys feel a 2017-like finals run is on the cards
Departing Cowboys veteran Kyle Feldt is confident the side can go on a run to the grand final like 2017 ahead of the home knockout final clash with Newcastle.
Knights better prepared for tight game than NQ: O’Brien
Coach Adam O'Brien feels Newcastle may have a trump card over North Queensland in the sides' NRL elimination final.
Cleary closes in on return after being named by Penrith
Nathan Cleary has headlined a list of high-profile returnees for the opening week of the NRL finals, with Tom Trbojevic and Ryan Papenhuyzen also named.
GWS fined $20k for McCartney, Papley confrontation
Greater Western Sydney have copped a $20,000 fine after football boss Jason McCartney was involved in an on-field incident with Sydney player Tom Papley.
Titans player-of-the-year Kini eyeing Kiwi debut
Gold Coast fullback Keano Kini is set to make his New Zealand debut after winning the Paul Broughton Medal as Titans player of the year at the age of just 20.
Socceroos battling in qualifiers after Indonesia draw
The Socceroos have been held to a 0-0 draw by Indonesia, leaving their hopes of direct World Cup qualification in the balance, and Graham Arnold frustrated.
Arnold adamant Socceroos can mend qualifying campaign
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has some thinking to do after a 0-0 draw with Indonesia compounded a horror start to the latest round of World Cup qualifying.
Doubles duo earn Australia opening Davis Cup Finals win
Max Purcell and Matt Ebden have delivered a doubles win to earn Australia victory over France in their crucial opening Davis Cup Finals group stage match.
Fit again, Knights’ Gamble ‘wanted to chop hand off’
Fit-again Newcastle five-eighth Tyson Gamble has revealed the agonising pain he suffered after surgery on a broken hand.
NRL say referee Gee’s demotion based on form
Adam Gee has gone from 2023 grand final referee to not being used in 2024's first four finals games, a decision the NRL say is based on form.
Scotland warns of risks in saving Commonwealth Games
Scotland's government is warning of risks in stepping in to rescue the 2026 Commonwealth Games and questions if it can deliver the event on time.
Proud PM: Paralympians eye more gold after homecoming
Australia's Paralympic team have been lauded at a homecoming event, with a teenage gold medallist among those already dreaming of big things at Brisbane 2032.
Dunkley’s deja vu as Lions trace Dogs’ 16 AFL template
Josh Dunkley sees plenty of similarities between this Brisbane Lions team and his 2016 Western Bulldogs, who made history to win the AFL flag from seventh.
Brother Jayden inspiring Blayke Brailey’s NRL streak
Blayke Brailey credits his brother and rival hooker Jayden for inspiring him en route to the longest active streak of NRL games.
Hawks brush Hodge’s ‘old-school’ criticism of Ginnivan
Hawthorn livewire Jack Ginnivan raised eyebrows with a social media post, attracting criticism from Luke Hodge, but Hawks coach Sam Mitchell isn't concerned.
Lawson leaps from WA ‘ressies’ to AFL big time at Cats
A year ago, Lawson Humphries was playing in the WAFL reserves and now he's about to play for Geelong in an AFL preliminary final.
‘Be careful’: The player feedback Payten needed to hear
Todd Payten has revealed how an honest message from senior players helped change his demeanour and turned North Queensland's NRL season around.
Xerri aims to forge his own next chapter in NRL finals
Canterbury's Bronson Xerri has detailed how he hopes to one day not be known as the man who served a ban for steroid use, ahead of his return to the NRL finals.
How Bellamy made Howarth become a Jack of Storm trades
Melbourne centre and schoolboy prodigy Jack Howarth says Craig Bellamy was right to make him learn the "Storm way" before playing him regularly in the NRL.
Kookaburra Craig cops hefty ban after Olympics arrest
Australian hockey player Tom Craig has been banned from playing for the Kookaburras for at least six months after his arrest in Paris during the Olympics.
Grant wants to follow the lead of Storm great Smith
Ahead of their qualifying final against Cronulla, Melbourne skipper Harry Grant says he's inspired by retired club legend Cameron Smith.
Cleary in, as Roosters vow to “welcome” him back
Penrith have declared star No.7 Nathan Cleary a certain starter for their home qualifying final with the Sydney Roosters.
Reggae, country music to keep firebrand Leniu cool
Spencer Leniu says he expects to be targeted by his old club Penrith in the NRL finals, as the Sydney Roosters prop plans to "go to war" with ex-teammates.
Cowboys discover finals success blueprint: Holmes
North Queensland centre Valentine Holmes never wanted to leave Townsville and has unfinished finals business before joining St George Illawarra next year.
DCE not rushed on contract call as free-agency looms
Daly Cherry-Evans is set to become one of the highest paid players on the open market, but the Manly halfback says he has not considered his future beyond 2025.
Maddick gives Broncos backline X-factor edge
Record breaking Brisbane No.1 Hayley Maddick is slight in stature and big on impact with her silver service passing game a key against NRLW leaders Cronulla.
Mac Andrew a Sun until 2030, Dockers axe Matt Taberner
Mac Andrew has re-signed with Gold Coast until 2030, while Fremantle have delisted veteran forward Matt Taberner and defender Ethan Hughes.