Olakau’atu fined, Manly forward faces ban after loss
Manly will have their most damaging forward available for the final fortnight of the regular season, with Haumole Olakau'atu avoiding a ban for a high shot.
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Popyrin in line for third 2024 slam duel with Djokovic
Alexei Popyrin could get the ultimate test of his soaring progress with another potential grand slam duel with Novak Djokovic in the offing at the US Open.
Titans’ Kini takes Dylanesque steps towards player gong
Gold Coast fullback Keano Kini has broken two club records in his first full NRL season and established himself as the Titans' most consistent player.
Australia’s US Open stocks climb to 20 in the main draw
Australia will have 20 tennis players in the US Open singles main draws for the first time since 1979 after six more successfully qualified in New York.
Adelaide star Rachele remorseful after being axed
Adelaide forward Josh Rachele says he's remorseful after being dropped from the AFL side for repeatedly failing to adhere to the club's team-first values.
Key pair ruled out of Blues’ vital Saints clash
Carlton spearhead Charlie Curnow has fallen short of a comeback from an ankle injury in time for the Blues' crucial AFL clash with St Kilda.
Horsburgh back in for Raiders days after meeting rivals
Corey Horsburgh is back in the Canberra fold, named to play in his first NRL game since round five despite holding contract talks with rival clubs.
Sad Souths stalwart Cook braces for emotional departure
Damien Cook has been one of South Sydney's best players since he signed with St George Illawarra, but the reality of his impending exit is starting to hit.
Meninga won’t pick Mitchell for end-of-year Tests
Latrell Mitchell is set to miss Australia's end-of-year Tests, while the NRL and South Sydney aren't on the same page about one aspect of the star's likely ban.
Schofield won’t be urging Eagles to do it for him
West Coast interim coach Jarrad Schofield will face the biggest challenge of his seven games in charge when his side faces Geelong at GMHBA Stadium.
Melbourne prepared for Dolphins threat
Craig Bellamy is expecting former Melbourne trio Felise Kaufusi and the Bromwich brothers, Jesse and Kenny to be fired up as the Dolphins hunt a finals berth.
Bennett seeks elusive win over coaching nemesis Bellamy
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has won his last 12 games against Wayne Bennett-coached sides in a stunning overall record as both speak of their mutual respect.
Burgess has ‘rare’ quality to be NRL coach: Bennett
Wayne Bennett has backed Sam Burgess to succeed as an NRL coach after he completes his apprenticeship with Warrington.
Hardwick’s chance to spoil Tigers’ farewell party
Richmond will farewell their retiring premiership greats, but former coach Damien Hardwick is remaining focused on guiding his Gold Coast side to a win.
Crunch time in NRLW as teams count cost of losses
The NRLW finals arithmetic has begun as the short-lived season hits halfway, with title hopefuls Canberra in urgent need of points to save their top-four hopes.
All heart as divisive Daniher eyes sentimental 200th
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has defended key forward Joe Daniher as he prepares for AFL game 200 against the club where it all began.
Allianz Stadium cleared for NRL finals after turf work
Ground staff at Allianz Stadium are confident the surface will be able to handle rain during the NRL finals, after work on the venue's drainage.
Strike forces AFL to bring forward Hawks-North clash
Industrial action from electrical workers in Tasmania has prompted the AFL to bring forward Saturday's match between Hawthorn and North Melbourne in Launceston.
May speaks on Petracca’s ’emotional’ Demons meeting
Star Melbourne defender Steven May says Christian Petracca opened up to his teammates about his mental health struggles amid trade speculation.
Pickett set for ban as lightning halts Magpies’ win
Star Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett is facing another ban for a high bump after collecting Collingwood captain Darcy Moore in the Demons' 46-point loss.
Broncos’ finals hopes remain alive with win over Eels
Brisbane trailed 16-0 against Parramatta before roaring home at Suncorp Stadium to keep their semi-final bid in play.
Aussie O’Connor enjoys first day in Vuelta leader’s red
Ben O'Connor has savoured his first day as a Grand Tour race leader at La Vuelta a Espana as he lost just six seconds of his major advantage to Primoz Roglic.
Petracca set for post-season meeting with Demons coach
Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca has yet to sit down with Demons coach Simon Goodwin to guarantee he will see out his contract at the club.
Adam Scott dazzles with 63 to control FedEx Cup playoff
Adam Scott has roared into command of the second FedEx Cup playoff event at Castle Pines, Colorado, with a dazzling, nine-under-par second round of 63.
‘We will make finals’: Walters’ bold Broncos prediction
Kevin Walters has made a bold declaration of faith that Brisbane will win their remaining matches and other results will go their way in order to play finals.
Ewing makes it three Aussies in surf world title race
Ethan Ewing has joined fellow Olympians Jack Robinson and Molly Picklum in qualifying for the World Surf League title decider in California next month.
Popyrin staying cool ahead of US Open title tilt
Alexei Popyrin isn't getting carried away after his Montreal Masters breakthrough, pledging to stay in the moment in pursuit of US Open success in New York.
Bulldogs skipper Stephen Crichton charged, facing ban
Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton is facing a minimum one-match ban for his high shot that left Warriors star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck with a concussion.
Hazlewood out of T20s in Scotland, Riley Meredith in
Josh Hazlewood will miss Australia's Twenty20 matches against Scotland with a calf injury, before joining the squad for white-ball games against England.
Knights, Cowboys win as lack of medics delays NRLW tie
The Newcastle Knights have overcome a delayed start to post a 36-16 win over Parramatta in their NRLW clash at Eric Tweedale Stadium.
Roosters coach has no interest in Walker contract talks
The Sam Walker contract saga is of no interest to his coach Trent Robinson, who only cares about steering his Roosters side towards NRL finals.