The Rooster aiming to fulfil Tongan dad’s dream
Salesi Foketi's Tongan father was denied the chance to play NRL because of his struggles with English. Now the Roosters star wants to fulfil his dad's dream.
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Watson meets with doctor to prove grand final fitness
Connor Watson has had two appointments with an independent neurologist to prove he is fit and ready to take the field in the NRL grand final.
His jersey: Knights keep Crossland along for the ride
Newcastle stole the show at the NRL's main fan event of grand-final week, but it was Phoenix Crossland's vocal support of his team that stood out most.
Bombers poised to place pick No.1 bid on Port-tied star
Essendon will bid their prized No.1 pick on Port Adelaide academy prospect Dougie Cochrane, says Power list boss Jason Cripps.
Happy tears and the ’10-year rule’ behind Fagan’s exit
Three-time AFL premiership coach Chris Fagan, conscious of his message wearing thin, admits he thought about retiring after the Lions' first premiership.
Diamonds star sticking to guns after Games heartbreak
Driven by a disappointing Commonwealth Games campaign, Diamonds star Sophie Dwyer is itching to hit the ground running for the Constellation Cup.
The mantra and mettle powering Newcastle’s marathon man
Mat Croker has never been the most gifted NRL player but the lessons learned from a farming family taught him the value of graft.
Roosters star to make up for lost time in NRLW GF
Moving on from the "hardest part" of her NRLW career, Sydney Roosters star Tarryn Aiken is set for a starring role in the grand final against Brisbane.
Roosters star admits he is torn on World Cup decision
Robert Toia has revealed he is still undecided if he wants to play for Australia or Tonga in the World Cup, less than a week out from teams being named.
‘Rusted water’ under surfboard bags at dead man’s home
A housemate of slain man Jesse Baird was contacted by his alleged murderer after noticing bloody surfboard bags in her courtyard, a jury has been told.
Chelsea girl’s rise from shot put champ to Broncos gun
Brisbane's Chelsea Lenarduzzi was on the cusp of making the 2018 Commonwealth Games but a qualifier change coincided with her rise to become a great NRLW prop.
New GOAT: Holbrook on repeat 18 years after Bulls fight
Newcastle coach Justin Holbrook resurrected an underperforming country footy team into grand finalists in 2008 and he's up to his old magic again.
More levels: Cleary can get even better after Dally M
Ivan Cleary has spoken of the horror of watching his son Nathan's leg injury, and a belief he can still get better again after winning his first Dally M.
Injury concerns mar Australia’s consolation ODI win
Injury worries over Cameron Green and Matt Renshaw have marred Australia's win in a rain-interrupted third ODI that prevented a whitewash by South Africa.
Sydney reel in Brisbane to stay unbeaten in NBL
Kendric Davis starred as Sydney handed the improved Brisbane a tough lesson - and their first defeat of the season - with a 15-point Ignite Cup win.
Cleary completes golden set with Dally M triumph
Star Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary has claimed the cherished honour that had long eluded him, the Dally M Medal, in comfortable fashion.
NZ light up Cairns to kick off NBL Ignite Cup
Led by Parker Jackson-Cartwright, the New Zealand Breakers swept all seven points to get their Ignite Cup defence off in style, beating Cairns by 23 points.
The premiership record that shows Cherry-Evans’ growth
Daly Cherry-Evans is on the verge of becoming the oldest premiership winner in 104 years, but it is another record that sums up his longevity.
Star centre cleared for Cup action against All Blacks
Len Ikitau has overcome an ankle injury to be named in the Wallabies squad for the Bledisloe Cup, with coach Les Kiss also including a Brumbies bolter.
Bandana-clad Broncos warrior a cut above for decider
Old school Brisbane second-rower Romy Teitzel has found her best form when it counts after two nasty head wounds ahead of the NRLW grand final.
Sole bidder in final talks over 2032 stadium build
A joint venture is through to the next stage of talks in a major step on the road to delivering the 63,000-seat, 2032 Olympics' main stadium in Brisbane.
Roosters academy product sweating on GF concussion call
A whole lot of experience will go missing if Connor Watson is deemed unfit for the Roosters' grand final bid, but Benaiah Ioelu is confident he can do the job.
AFL veteran’s move from Lions to Magpies confirmed
After stating his time at Brisbane was over, the Lions and Collingwood have confirmed Lachie Neale will head to the Magpies as a free agent.
NRL grand final to honour retired Souths star
The NRL grand final will feature an emotional pre-game tribute to Jai Arrow, accompanied by a performance of Liverpool FC's anthem "You'll Never Walk Alone".
A-Leagues ‘wait and see’ amid Manchester City turmoil
A-Leagues boss Steve Rosich has remained tight-lipped on Manchester City's financial scandal, believing it is too early to draw a connection to Melbourne City.
Ponga tears showed Newcastle’s ultimate transformation
Kalyn Ponga's commitment to Newcastle can never be questioned again, with the fullback on the verge of fulfilling the prophecy of being a long-awaited saviour.
Molineux out of ODI series as captaincy rotation looms
Australia vice-captain Tahlia McGrath will lead the side in ODIs against Bangladesh, while Ashleigh Gardner could make history in the T20s against New Zealand.
Ink and paint to the fore as Knights fans dare to dream
Knights players are embracing the love from their city as Newcastle's fans turn to paint and ink to show their support for Justin Holbrook's side.
How ‘half decent’ Socceroos have caught our attention
Going toe-to-toe with a fired-up Brazil on home soil has turned Australian heads as the Asian Cup-bound Socceroos add strings to their bow.
Tug of war for Toia ramps up ahead of World Cup
Robert Toia, Jojo Fifita and David Fifita have told Tonga coach Kristian Woolf that they are available for the World Cup but Australia are circling.
Rabbitoh legend seeks to break 71-year title drought
Sam Burgess ended a long drought when he won the NRL grand final as a player with South Sydney, now he aims do the same in England as a coach with Warrington.