Stacked NRLW sides set scene for Origin-style decider
Brisbane and the Sydney Roosters are laden with Origin stars, and there's an expectation the NRLW grand final will bring a similar level of intensity.
Brisbane and the Sydney Roosters are laden with Origin stars, and there's an expectation the NRLW grand final will bring a similar level of intensity.
Australia's second Twenty20 International against New Zealand has been washed out with less than three overs bowled in Tauranga.
While his grandkids bring out his softer side, Storm coach Craig Bellamy is all business for the NRL grand final and won't ponder if his 11th will be his last.
New Orleans superstar Zion Williamson wowed local fans as the Pelicans beat Melbourne United in the first appearance by an NBA team in Australia.
Australian Oscar Piastri has quickly bounced back from his Baku nightmare to set the fastest time on the first day of practice at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Outgoing Brisbane tough nut Kobe Hetherington intends to emulate his father Jason's 1995 heroics for Canterbury and secure a premiership ring.
Jahrome Hughes is already the only New Zealand halfback to win an NRL grand final, but more history awaits if he can lead Melbourne to a win over Brisbane.
Outgoing Warriors prop Bunty Afoa wants to prolong his NRL career by impressing in his final game for the Kiwi club in Sunday's State Championship.
NRL legend Johnathan Thurston and AFL superstar Lance "Buddy" Franklin will make their marathon debuts, with their eyes set on the world's most famous footrace.
Former NRL stars Bevan French and Jai Field have combined to send Wigan into the Super League grand final at the expense of Adrian Lam's Leigh side.
Rated too tough for touch footy, Roosters NRLW star Eliza Lopamaua hails from the same area of Brisbane as Canberra great Josh Papalii and hits like him too.
Reece Walsh looms as the most dangerous man in the NRL grand final, but Ben Barba and Jarryd Hayne are proof Melbourne love to shut down stars on the big stage
Brisbane's scramble defence and fitness ahead of the grand final reminds club legend Peter Ryan of 2006, when he was defence coach for the last premiership win.
Damaging Melbourne forward Eliesa Katoa has enjoyed a career-best year but revealed his biggest supporter won't attend the NRL grand final.
Collingwood premiership forward Brody Mihocek will join Melbourne as an unrestricted free agent after turning down offers to stay at the Magpies.
Brisbane will entrust Adam Reynolds with goalkicking duties against Melbourne, four years after he drained a conversion wide in a narrow grand-final defeat.
Sam Konstas only made four and Kurtis Patterson was dismissed for eight as NSW made a bad start to their Sheffield Shield match against WA.
Jake Weatherald and Jordan Silk have rescued Tasmania after three early wickets on day one of their Sheffield Shield match against Queensland.
The Brisbane Lions have made light work of local rivals Gold Coast, winning by 68 points to celebrate coach Craig Starcevich's 100th game at the helm.
Kendric Davis has won the key point guard battle with Parker Jackson-Cartwright as the Sydney Kings thumped the New Zealand Breakers by 22 points.
The Diamonds have secured their 47th successive victory over South Africa, breaking clear after a tight opening quarter to lodge an 11-goal win.
Tasmania have enhanced their reputation as the NBL's road warriors, overcoming a third-quarter meltdown to edge the Bullets by two points in Brisbane.
The Wallabies have slumped to their 11th straight loss to the All Blacks after conceding four tries to one in a wet Bledisloe Cup clash in Perth.
The Newcastle Jets have beaten Heidelberg United 3-1 after extra-time to win the Australia Cup for the first time -- and they hope it's just the beginning.
Oscar Piastri pronounced himself satisfied after finishing third in qualifying to gain an advantage over fifth-placed teammate Lando Norris at the Singapore GP.
Michael Maguire can end the Broncos' 19-year wait for NRL glory after resurrecting his coaching career following his Wests Tigers axing.
Chasing a record-equalling third NRLW title and a perfect season, captain Isabelle Kelly attributes the Sydney Roosters' rise to coach John Strange.
Michael Maguire's tough love approach has worked wonders for Brisbane hooker Cory Paix, who has revived his Broncos career to start in Sunday's grand final.
Jahrome Hughes admits to once being sick of watching Melbourne win, but now the Kiwi can help lead them to another premiership in the NRL grand final.
 
                A museum dedicated to the history of medicine has re-opened with an exhibition acknowledging 65,000 years of Indigenous knowledge and healing.
The Wallabies have slumped to a record 11th consecutive loss to the All Blacks, but they are already turning their attention to a make-or-break Spring tour.