Familiar foes: the true parallels between Dogs, Penrith
The similarities between Penrith and Canterbury go well beyond Phil Gould rebuilds, with players explaining how and why Sunday will be such a unique NRL final.
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Hit between the eyes: Star Lion cops hard truths
All-Australian newcomer Zac Bailey is in career-best form and the star Lions attacker looms as a key in Saturday's preliminary final against Collingwood.
Welsh woes: Socceroos’ cup double sinks Postecoglou
Socceroos defender Cam Burgess has scored an added-time winner, after earlier also netting, to knock Ange Postecoglou's Nottingham Forest out of the League Cup.
‘Weighed on me’: Constant noise pushed Brigginshaw out
The NRLW's most recognisable player says constant pressure to make a call on her playing future was the major factor in the decision to announce her retirement.
The country, scrunchie defining Sharks winger’s season
Speedster Cassie Staples is already looking past the conclusion of the NRLW season with the possibility of a maiden World Cup berth on the cards.
Tough year makes Magpie’s resurgence sweeter
Forward Lachie Schultz believes his testing first year at Collingwood was an outlier as he plays a key role in the Magpies' bid for an AFL premiership.
History has Dogs as dynasty enders with Penrith looming
Canterbury have made a habit of ending dynasties through their 90-year history so is Penrith's NRL dominance to end in the semi-final at Accor Stadium?
Humble Shark goes from ‘borrowed time’ to NRL semi
Billy Burns was staring down the possibility of taking a full-time job in the mines or as a tradie not so long ago but now he's preparing for an NRL semi-final.
Developer’s stark warning after critical stadium report
A day after a report recommended a divisive AFL stadium not go ahead, the project's developer has fired back with a warning over already rising costs.
Aussie shines in Korea: Joint accounts for Kenin again
Australian Maya Joint has reached another WTA tournament quarter-final by defeating former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in the Korea Open.
Junior star Gout Gout announces himself on world stage
Sprint sensation Gout Gout has lived up to the hype by qualifying for the 200m semi-finals at the world championships.
Gout Gout cruises through his 200m heat at worlds
Sprint sensation Gout Gout has lived up to the hype by qualifying for the 200m semi-finals at the world championships.
‘The worst thing’: finals setback keeps driving Cat
Five years after he was dropped during the finals, one of Geelong's top midfielders says the setback continues to drive him.
JackJumpers bracing for physical battle in NBL opener
New-look Tasmania and Melbourne line-ups will renew their clubs' tense rivalry in what is tipped to be a physical affair in the NBL season opener.
Big Ben extends time at Broncos dream factory
Brisbane's mature-age rookie Ben Talty signed his two-year extension as soon as he laid eyes on it after making the most of his NRL opportunity.
Aker’s Cameron verdict and how Lions purr without Neale
Former Lions champion and Brownlow Medallist Jason Akermanis reckons those critical of Charlie Cameron's barren season in front of goal are missing the point.
The luckless Shark who wouldn’t take no for an answer
Jesse Colquhoun has overcome three career-threatening injuries and rejection as a junior to become a go-to starter in Cronulla's forward pack.
Raider’s unfinished business ahead of Canberra swansong
Approaching the end of an eye-catching stint in Canberra, Jamal Fogarty's mind drifts back to the key goal he set upon joining the NRL team for the 2022 season.
Shibasaki learns from ‘mistake’, star Bronco given tick
Brisbane centre Gehamat Shibasaki has opened up on lessons learned from getting dropped, as key forward Brendan Piakura is cleared to play in the prelim final.
Paro coasts above chaos, ready to make statement
Liam Paro has breezed through an eventful fight week as the former super lightweight champion aims to make a statement in his welterweight debut.
Canberra’s 2010 nightmare gives hope of finals recovery
Canberra's heartbreaking loss to Brisbane was the longest finals match in 15 years. But the 2010 Wests Tigers show it is possible for the Raiders to recover.
‘It sits fine’: Mitchell unfazed after Merrett meeting
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is comfortable with how he's being portrayed in the media as Essendon captain Zach Merrett pursues a trade.
‘Everyone’s healthy’: Hawks ready for Cats prelim final
There's good news at Hawthorn after several players pulled up sore from last week's barnstorming semi-final win over Adelaide.
Bullish Labuschagne makes Ashes statement with century
Marnus Labuschagne has started the summer with a classy ton in a 55-run win by Queensland over Victoria, as Glenn Maxwell blitzed a century of his own.
Injured NBL centre making progress after freak injury
Young Adelaide 36ers centre Ben Griscti is taking a cautious approach to his recovery from a fractured neck, with the South Australian still in a neck brace.
‘So embarrassed’: The loss that saved Penrith’s season
Penrith spiralled into a "vortex of self pity" after a loss to Newcastle. This is how Ivan Cleary dragged them back to contend for yet another premiership.
Bulldogs’ demolition chief out to raze Penrith dynasty
Jethro Rinakama wants to help Canterbury into their first preliminary final in over 10 years as the Dogs look to end Penrith's charmed NRL finals run.
Konstas conquers mental demons to post Test statement
Sam Konstas' early-season statement to Test selectors came with a balance of patience and aggression while playing for Australia A in India.
Storm star’s injury passes first test ahead of final
Jahrome Hughes says his injured arm passed its first test, with the Storm halfback donning a brace in training in a bid to play in the NRL preliminary final.
Cotton key as Sixers join unpredictable NBL title race
All eyes are on Bryce Cotton as he joins the Adelaide 36ers, chasing NBL glory in one of the hardest title races to predict in league history.
NBL 2025-26 championship contenders at a glance
Bryce Cotton's bombshell move puts the Adelaide 36ers in title mode, while new-look Cairns are dark horses among the contenders for Illawarra's crown.