Bulldogs seal free-agency signing of key defender
Adelaide defender Jordon Butts has joined the Western Bulldogs as an unrestricted free agent ahead of the AFL trade period.
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The mantra that set Knights up for run from spoon
Justin Holbrook is 80 minutes away from emulating his old coach Michael Hagan, who won a premiership in his first season at Newcastle with a relaxed outlook.
Roosters reveal stance on pre-GF break amid Watson blow
Trent Robinson won't be lobbying the NRL to have a two-week break before the grand final despite Connor Watson missing the game with concussion.
What NRL ban means for Crossland’s GF involvement
Phoenix Crossland won't play in the NRL grand final and will be forbidden from participating in any trophy presentation as part of his suspension.
Knights star cleared for World Cup allegiance switch
Ahead of the NRL grand final, Newcastle centre Dane Gagai has won approval to play for New Zealand at the World Cup, swapping his allegiance from Australia.
Justified: Foran’s pride in Cherry-Evans’ title bid
Kieran Foran could have been coaching Daly Cherry-Evans at Manly this year. But he believes the veteran will now feel vindicated in his move to Sydney Roosters.
Roosters pioneer dreaming of grand final glory
Sydney Roosters star Corban Baxter has the chance to pen the perfect final chapter to her storied NRLW career, eyeing grand final glory over Brisbane.
Simply the Best: centres to renew rivalry in decider
Bradman Best came up trumps in his State of Origin battle with Robert Toia earlier this year and the Sydney Roosters centre is now desperate to get one back.
Heavyweights do battle once again in epic NRLW decider
Undefeated Sydney Roosters are eyeing redemption against reigning champions Brisbane in a blockbuster NRLW grand final, a rematch of last year's decider.
Zidane’s homecoming for France ends in draw with Italy
Zinedine Zidane's first home game in charge of France has ended with a 1-1 draw against Italy in the Nations League
Speed Cam poised for more world glory after Baku blitz
Australia have named a powerful world short course championship swimming team, with record-breaking wildcard Cam McEvoy set to join them.
NRLW needs its own CEO says legend Ali Brigginshaw
Retiring Broncos legend Ali Brigginshaw wants the NRLW to appoint its own chief executive to guide the future direction of the women's sport.
Concussed Roosters star learns grand final fate
Connor Watson will become the first player to miss the NRL grand final with concussion after the Sydney Roosters utility was denied clearance to play.
Coach influence steels SBW fanboy to be Roosters’ rock
Siua Wong has barely missed a game for the Sydney Roosters this season, crediting Michael Cheika for influencing his relentless thirst for work.
‘Dark side’: three-peat Lion locks in Magpies move
Three-time Brisbane premiership star Lachie Neale and former GWS captain Toby Greene have officially landed at new homes as the AFL free agency window opened.
Roosters’ centres thought they’d never play again
As the Sydney Roosters prepare for the NRL grand final, it's a remarkable journey for their two centres who thought they would never play rugby league again.
Meet the Bruise Crew: Knights duo settle on nickname
Newcastle's rising back-rowers Francis Manuleleua and Jermaine McEwen want their own identity and have shunned the 'Bash Brothers' moniker.
Frizell ready to end longest wait for an NRL decider
Tyson Frizell has spent years watching NRL grand finals wondering if he would ever feature. Now he'll become the most experienced player to ever play his first.
‘It’s just me’: Rooster not trying to play the villain
Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu knows there's a negative public perception of him, but tells AAP ahead of the NRL decider he has no intention of changing.
Ashcroft weighs in on ‘weird’ Lions succession plan
Brisbane's best-and-fairest winner has pondered how they will go about replacing the coach that's transformed them from wooden spooners to unstoppable forces.
Making his Mark: secret sauce of a two-code genius
Mark Nawaqanitawase's former Australia sevens coach John Manenti says hard work and a team-first ethos is the bedrock of the Sydney Roosters star's magic.
Dally Ms to GF: Broncos rookie gets new view of Sergis
Brisbane rookie Georgia Bartlett will take on Sydney Roosters great Jessica Sergis in a centre battle the young Bronco can't wait for in the NRLW grand final.
Champs set for India World Cup final rematch in 2027
Pat Cummins' Australian champions will face their 2023 final victims India and Pakistan in their group next year as they set out on their World Cup defence.
Embattled AFL player ‘can’t wait’ to return to Swans
Sydney player Isaac Heeney says he can't wait to return to the Swans as the spectre of sexual assault allegations continues to loom over the AFL club.
Freestylers make splash again at short-course nationals
Freestyle powerhouse duo Lani Pallister and Sam Short are celebrating five titles between them at the national short course championships.
Australia call in two bolters for Tests with star hurt
Nic Maddinson and Sam Harper have been called into Australia's Test squad in South Africa, with the news not good for Josh Inglis and Cameron Green.
Lions’ ‘Mr September’ adds to AFL trophy cabinet
Will Ashcroft has added a Merrett-Murray Medal to his resume, pipping Brisbane Lions warhorse Josh Dunkley for the premiership club's best-and-fairest honour.
Merrett equals Bombers record with seventh medal win
A few days out from trade period, when Hawthorn are expected to recruit Zach Merrett, the Essendon star has won his seventh club best and fairest award.
Banned and crowned: Heeney wins Swans’ best and fairest
Isaac Heeney has been named Sydney's best and fairest, but he and fellow Sydney stars were notable absentees from the club's end-of-season awards night.
Kiss irked over Paisami suspension, coy on replacement
Wallabies coach Les Kiss faces a midfield reshuffle after Hunter Paisami's four-week ban, eyeing several options ahead of the crucial Eden Park Bledisloe clash.
Tupou on verge of history in NRL decider
Daniel Tupou could celebrate a premiership and the rarest of milestones if he scores a double in the NRL grand final against Newcastle.