Not ideal: How Bellamy would have reacted to GF sledge
Cameron Smith says Craig Bellamy would have told Stefano Utoikamanu to back up his words, after calling Brisbane players as "stuck up" before the grand final.
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Demons confirm star AFL midfielder wants out
A day after Christian Petracca flew to Adelaide, the Demons have confirmed his desire to continue his AFL career elsewhere in 2026.
Souths release import playmaker after six NRL games
English half Lewis Dodd will go down as one of the worst overseas imports in the NRL era after being released by Souths just six games into a three-year deal.
Storm in awe of rival but grand final no one-man show
Unheralded Melbourne prop Josh King is a Payne Haas fan but says Brisbane will need more than one player to get over the Storm in their grand final showdown.
Klein dumped as NRL appoint new grand-final referee
Ashley Klein's reign as the NRL's top referee is over after a first-time grand-final referee was put in charge of Sunday's game between Brisbane and Melbourne.
V’landys adamant R360 no threat to NRL’s best talent
ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys says R360 can't be taken seriously as a threat to the NRL, but says clubs want sanctions stopping players from joining.
Injured Wallabies star faces long stint on sidelines
Scans have revealed the worst possible news for Wallabies halfback Tate McDermott, who requires year-ending surgery on his hamstring.
‘It didn’t sound good’: injured Maxwell out of T20s
A brutal run of injuries has continued for one of Australia's top white-ball cricketers, who is out of the T20 series against New Zealand.
Family first: Tedesco pulls out of Ashes after recall
James Tedesco has told Australia's selectors he won't go on the Ashes tour, after being recalled following last year's axing.
Redemption Riki: Bronco a ‘deer in headlights’ no more
Jordan Riki was overcome by grand final week in 2023 but now he's older and wiser after a career-defining display to help Brisbane into another decider.
‘They’ve set the bar’: Saints urged to be like Brisbane
While St Kilda continue to rail against the draft concessions for clubs such as Brisbane, coach Ross Lyon has lauded the back-to-back premiers.
‘Not here to make friends’: Saints president bullish
St Kilda president Andrew Bassat says the Saints are relevant again after several years of drafting and now targeting key recruits from rival clubs.
‘Homophobic’: star Cat clipped for Mad Monday post
Mitch Brown, the first AFL player to publicly reveal he is bisexual, was unimpressed after a controversial Instagram post out of Geelong's Mad Monday function.
John Coates resigns as CAS head due to cancer treatment
Veteran Australian Olympic official John Coates has stood down early as head of sport's highest court, after being treated for cancer
‘$64 question’: Fagan says Lions’ attitude stays key
As Brisbane continue their premiership celebrations, they are being reminded to stay grounded as they aim next season for a flag three-peat.
Noemie Fox leads Aussies to kick off slalom worlds
Shaping as Australia's best chance at a gold medal on home soil, Noemie Fox finished fifth in the kayak cross time trials to kick off the world championships.
Tedesco joins Thurston as four-time Players’ Champion
James Tedesco has been voted the best player in the NRL in 2025 by his peers, beating out Harry Grant, Payne Haas, Isaiya Katoa and Ethan Strange.
Demons star flies to Adelaide as trade talk ramps up
One of Melbourne's most important players has flown to Adelaide, with the Crows known to be interested in trying to secure a trade.
Rain, schedule and flights conspire against Skelton
Will Skelton says he wanted to play in Australia's Bledisloe Cup opener against New Zealand, but a series of logistical hurdles denied him the chance.
Lions’ Ashcroft named AFL player of the finals
Brisbane Lions midfielder Will Ashcroft has won the Gary Ayres Award as the best player of the AFL finals after starring throughout September for the premiers.
Reynolds ready to be hoodoo guru for Broncos in decider
Adam Reynolds says Melbourne's long-term dominance of Brisbane won't be a grand final factor as he eyes more magic moments to break a 19-year title drought.
A gift: Broncos fire back at Stefano’s arrogance claim
Brisbane players have noted Melbourne prop Stefano Utoikamanu's not-so-subtle dig at them and have responded with a warning as a grand final feud erupts.
Penrith’s 1463 days at the top may never be matched
Penrith's premiership run is over after four straight titles, but their feat in the salary-cap era of the NRL could take lifetimes to chase down.
‘Emotional roller-coaster’ amid Bronco Broughton’s exit
Ahead of the NRLW grand final, Brisbane five-eighth Gayle Broughton has opened up on her impending move to the Warriors.
Storm half Hughes right at home in quiet GF build-up
Melbourne star Jahrome Hughes is relishing a grand final build-up relatively free from distraction after being overlooked for a Dally M Awards invite.
Storm enforcer puts target on ‘stuck up’ Broncos
Storm prop Stefano Utoikamanu has promised the NRL grand final will have fireworks from the kick-off as he attempts to make his mark on the big stage.
Broncos get grand final boost as ‘tractor’ avoids ban
Brisbane's pack will be at full strength for the NRL grand final, after prop Xavier Willison avoided a ban for a cannonball tackle against Penrith.
Europe prevails over the US in tense Ryder Cup battle
Europe have retained the Ryder Cup after holding off a dramatic fightback from the United States at Bethpage Black.
‘Huge call’ to rub Sorensen out of prelim: Cleary
Penrith were forced to play almost the whole NRL preliminary final with one less man, despite Scott Sorensen passing a mid-game head injury assessment.
‘Little apprentice’ Walsh in awe of ice-cool Reynolds
An awe-struck Reece Walsh has opened up on the decision to rescind goal-kicking duties to Adam Reynolds in the last minutes of Brisbane's grand final qualifier.
Cotton scores 39 in club debut as 36ers down Brisbane
Adelaide fans are set to be spoilt this season after Bryce Cotton starred for his new team, leading the 36ers to a seven-point win over the Brisbane Bullets.