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Foran back to close out rugby league career as a Kiwi
Kieran Foran will play his final game in a New Zealand jersey, with Kiwis coach Stacey Jones naming an experienced squad for the Pacific Championships.
Busted Bronco delayed surgery on both knees to win comp
Brisbane forward Kobe Hetherington should have had surgery on two knees but delayed it, pushing through the pain to leave the club with an NRL premiership.
Bombers didn’t offer more cash to unhappy captain
Essendon are maintaining their hardline stance on Zach Merrett and insist they didn't attempt to sweeten their captain's current contract.
Australian tennis No.1 ‘at breaking point’, takes pause
Daria Kasatkina, Australia's No.1 since switching nationality from Russia earlier this year, has paused her career until 2026 saying she is "at breaking point".
Labuschagne hits Shield ton as Konstas fails again
Queensland No.3 Marnus Labuschagne has top-scored with 160, making a major statement in his bid for a Test recall, while NSW's Sam Konstas fell cheaply again.
Magpies confident Hill can return to dazzling best
Collingwood are confident gun forward Bobby Hill can put a challenging 2025 AFL season behind him and return to form next season.
Melbourne centre’s pain after grand-final injury
Jack Howarth's dream Queensland State of Origin debut was denied by appendicitis, now he is blaming himself for Melbourne's grand-final loss after an injury.
NRL claims ratings win over AFL with monster viewership
The NRL has recorded its highest-ever TV ratings for a grand final, earning 280,000 more viewers than the AFL as broadcast rights talks ramp up.
Suns firm on Humphrey amid Petracca, Ugle-Hagan pursuit
Gold Coast are adamant Bailey Humphrey is going nowhere during the AFL trade period as they chase Christian Petracca and weigh a move for Jamarra Ugle-Hagan.
Rooster sent to judiciary over NRLW brawl
Sydney Roosters forward Aliyah Nasio is facing a ban for throwing a punch in the brawl at the end of the NRLW grand final.
Future is now with Southwell in line for Test debut
Jesse Southwell is poised to make her Test debut for the Jillaroos, after long being viewed as the future of the NRLW in Australia.
Broncos not done yet: Reynolds chasing Penrith success
Brisbane's title-winning captain Adam Reynolds says the side can create their own dynasty like Penrith, while admitting his critics continue to motivate him.
Storm forward facing ban after grand final sin-bin
Storm forward Trent Loiero is facing a ban for a high shot on Brisbane's Brendan Piakura while Broncos match-winner Reece Walsh has been handed a hefty fine.
Shibasaki bolts into Roos squad after grand final tries
Gehamat Shibasaki's premiership euphoria has gone into overdrive, after going from train-and-triallist at Brisbane to a Kangaroos Ashes tourist.
No grand final bitterness for hard-luck story Walters
Brisbane's Billy Walters was the hard-luck story of the NRL grand final, but a gesture from Adam Reynolds held significant meaning for the injured playmaker.
Socceroos star suffers another injury setback
Socceroos star Jackson Irvine has been on the sidelines for almost six months with a foot injury and now has suffered a fresh setback.
‘I kept a wooden spoon’: Carrigan’s title inspiration
Brisbane lock Pat Carrigan is celebrating his first NRL premiership and the club's first since 2006 after a literal wooden spoon he kept from 2020 fired him.
No more sleepless nights: Hunt’s 10-year wait is over
Brisbane five-eighth Ben Hunt realised the ultimate premiership goal he'd been striving for since 2015 disappointment in a massive weight of his shoulders.
‘I’ve fought all my life’: Ange defiant over Forest woe
Ange Postecoglou's brief but winless reign as Nottingham Forest boss looks even more precarious after another Premier League defeat at Newcastle.
Maguire vindicated as title puts him in elite company
Michael Magiure sat in a corner for much of Brisbane's premiership celebrations, taking in the enormity of perhaps his greatest coaching feat..
‘Money to splash’: Saints on march eye more trade moves
St Kilda aren't done spending in the AFL trade period while Carlton spearhead Charlie Curnow and Essendon captain Zach Merrett face battles to find new homes.
‘You could tackle him’: Bellamy’s ice-cold Storm barb
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has pulled no punches when quizzed on his side's ability to handle the threat of Brisbane star Reece Walsh.
‘I did it for my brothers’: grand final hero Walsh
Reece Walsh has dedicated Brisbane's premiership triumph to Broncos teams who felt the pain of grand final defeats in the past decade.
Piastri rages over ‘unfair’ Norris to mar McLaren title
Oscar Piastri has raged about teammate Lando Norris not playing fair at the Singapore GP, marring McLaren's big day as they took the constructors crown.
Reece Walsh a Broncos hero with Clive Churchill Medal
Reece Walsh has written his name into the history books next to several Brisbane legends with an award-winning performance on grand final day.
Storm big four can’t find killer instinct to land title
Melbourne's big four were unable to stand up and halt a Brisbane comeback as the Storm's wait for a premiership continues.
Reynolds injury can’t stop comeback kings Brisbane
The Broncos overcame another double-digit deficit to break a 19-year title drought despite losing skipper Adam Reynolds to injury as Reece Walsh starred.
Fullback on fire: Walsh stars as Broncos win GF
Reece Walsh has produced one of the greatest grand final performances in history to lead Brisbane to their seventh premiership with a 26-22 win over Melbourne.
Lions favourite calls time after AFL premiership
Brisbane Lions flag hero Oscar McInerney famously missed out on the 2024 premiership but took his chance this year and has now hung up his boots.
Renshaw wins round one of Ashes bat-off with Shield ton
Opener Matt Renshaw was the big winner as Queensland's top order made a solid start to their first innings in the Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania.