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.
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Australia retain trophy as second NZ T20I washed out
Australia's second Twenty20 International against New Zealand has been washed out with less than three overs bowled in Tauranga.
Steely Storm coach not swayed by grand final history
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.
NBA star Williamson lights up Melbourne in Pelican win
New Orleans superstar Zion Williamson wowed local fans as the Pelicans beat Melbourne United in the first appearance by an NBA team in Australia.
Piastri bounces back as fastest in Singapore practice
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.
Broncos ‘cattledog’ set to bark 30 years after old man
Outgoing Brisbane tough nut Kobe Hetherington intends to emulate his father Jason's 1995 heroics for Canterbury and secure a premiership ring.
One of the greats: Hughes in rare air with a win
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.
Warriors hair bear Bunty faces final backfence charge
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.
Indigenous footy legends lace up for New York marathon
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.
Ex-NRL stars lift Wigan into Super League grand final
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.
‘Too aggressive’: how rising Roosters ace found NRLW
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.
‘An art and a science’: how Storm plan to stop Walsh
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
Broncos defence just like it was for 2006 glory: Ryan
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.
Why Katoa’s No.1 fan can’t watch Storm’s grand final
Damaging Melbourne forward Eliesa Katoa has enjoyed a career-best year but revealed his biggest supporter won't attend the NRL grand final.
Magpies star makes trade call as Lions land Draper
Collingwood premiership forward Brody Mihocek will join Melbourne as an unrestricted free agent after turning down offers to stay at the Magpies.
Broncos give Reynolds chance to bury grand-final demons
Brisbane will entrust Adam Reynolds with goalkicking duties against Melbourne, four years after he drained a conversion wide in a narrow grand-final defeat.
Konstas among Ashes hopes to fail on day one of Shield
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.
Smooth as: Silk and Weatherald shine as Tigers rally
Jake Weatherald and Jordan Silk have rescued Tasmania after three early wickets on day one of their Sheffield Shield match against Queensland.
Lions romp to AFLW derby win in coach’s 100th game
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.
Davis stars as Sydney thrash winless Breakers
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.
Diamonds show polish to continue netball win streak
The Diamonds have secured their 47th successive victory over South Africa, breaking clear after a tight opening quarter to lodge an 11-goal win.
JackJumpers conjure NBL escape on contentious foul
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.
All Blacks clean sweep Wallabies in Slipper’s farewell
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.
Jets down high-flying Heidelberg to win Australia Cup
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.
Advantage Oscar: Piastri pips Norris in qualifying duel
Oscar Piastri pronounced himself satisfied after finishing third in qualifying to gain an advantage over fifth-placed teammate Lando Norris at the Singapore GP.
Video nasty taught Haas the method to Maguire’s madness
Michael Maguire can end the Broncos' 19-year wait for NRL glory after resurrecting his coaching career following his Wests Tigers axing.
Roosters chase 100-year first and NRLW supremacy
Chasing a record-equalling third NRLW title and a perfect season, captain Isabelle Kelly attributes the Sydney Roosters' rise to coach John Strange.
How Maguire saved banished Bronco’s NRL career
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.
Hughes’ shock reveal about Storm before 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.
Exhibition celebrates power of Indigenous healing
A museum dedicated to the history of medicine has re-opened with an exhibition acknowledging 65,000 years of Indigenous knowledge and healing.
Time for rest as Wallabies brace for crunch Spring tour
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.