Star half felt responsible for Panthers’ poor start
Nathan Cleary has opened up on feeling responsible for the poor start to the season that left Penrith languishing at the bottom of the NRL ladder in round 12.
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Broncos’ Maguire shrugs at prelim final penalty count
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire doesn't care if the match officials are as busy in the second preliminary final as they were in the first.
‘Rush’ to win comps: Maguire reveals Broncos mindset
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire insists it is no gamble to bring three injured stars back for the prelim final and has backed captain Adam Reynolds to fire.
No pain or worries for Hughes as Storm confidence booms
One year on from being beaten by Penrith in the grand final, Melbourne can list several reasons why they are better placed for the 2025 NRL decider.
Knights welcome underdogs tag ahead of NRLW final
Newcastle might be the underdogs heading into their NRLW final against Brisbane, but Knights captain Yasmin Clydsdale reckons her side can defy the odds.
Charge downs and try-savers that rescued Penrith’s year
Penrith's pursuit of a fifth-straight premiership appeared dead and buried after round 12, before a series of big plays saved their season.
Stars align as duo bring up maiden centuries in AFLW
Set to become the first AFLW players to play 100 games, Adelaide's Ebony Marinoff says it's fitting to achieve the feat with Brisbane star Ally Anderson.
Cats weapon tight-lipped as key grand final call looms
Geelong utility Mark Blicavs could be used in a number of roles in the AFL grand final against the Brisbane Lions, with Harris Andrews one possible opponent.
‘Very lucky’: Super sub’s unlikely road to grand final
Some six weeks ago, one Geelong player gave himself next to no chance of playing at the pointy end of the season. But things have fallen his way spectacularly.
Grand-final stage a happy hunting ground for Lion bros
Will and Levi Ashcroft grew up in the thick of grand-final week and the Brisbane Lions brothers will attack their first shot at shared glory against Geelong.
‘Nervous’ Neale makes ultimate impact as super sub
From season-over three weeks ago, Brisbane superstar Lachie Neale made the ultimate impact as the Lions' sub in their second straight AFL grand final triumph.
Coach frustrated by penalty tally as Sharks bow out
While conceding they were outplayed by Melbourne, coach Craig Fitzgibbon claimed the large penalty count cruelled Cronulla's chances in the preliminary final.
Advantage Storm: Bellamy admits prep days benefit
Melbourne believe there's clear upside to having two days more than their eventual rivals to prepare for the grand final after an unprecedented schedule tweak.
Europe lead, McIlroy involved in Ryder Cup controversy
Rory McIlroy was involved in a Ryder Cup row as Europe controlled the opening day of the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.
Hon the ball again: Aussie earns big win at China Open
Priscilla Hon has continued her brilliant China Open with a straight-sets hammering of former French Open champ Jelena Ostapenko.
McVeigh stars as Taipans beat Bullets in nail biter
Cairns have overcome a controversial late referee decision to post a thrilling one-point win over Brisbane, with recruit Jack McVeigh the star of the show.
Storm star delivers after miracle recovery from injury
Coach Craig Bellamy's decision to play Jahrome Hughes just weeks after surgery has paid off with the Storm halfback helping steer his team into the grand final.
Storm into NRL grand final after taking down Sharks
Melbourne have secured a spot in consecutive NRL grand finals, after claiming a 22-14 win over Cronulla in the preliminary final at AAMI Park.
Deadly Demons thrash Suns to climb up AFLW ladder
Melbourne, with Tyla Hanks and Kate Hore starring, have trounced Gold Coast by 87 points in their AFLW clash.
Ablett’s wise words give young Cat confidence
Geelong wingman Ollie Dempsey will lean on mentor Gary Ablett's advice when he lines up on a wing in the grand final against the Brisbane Lions.
Be like Mike: Tyson clips pump up Panthers enforcer
Moses Leota is the prop tasked with halting Brisbane star Payne Haas in the middle, and he'll do so with the help of the baddest man on the planet.
Cats’ dynamic duo set to deliver on big stage
Max Holmes will play his first grand final three years after he was Geelong's heartbreak story and he and midfield partner Bailey Smith will be pivotal.
Wallabies true believers they can end Bledisloe drought
The Wallabies are saying 'why not' as they look to snap a 39-year drought in Auckland and give themselves a shot at lifting the Bledisloe Cup trophy again.
‘A huge shock’: champion paddler Fox on surgery
Australia's star paddler Jessica Fox says having surgery and being forced out of a world championships on her home course was a huge shock.
Dangerfield heroics excite reliable Lion for GF clash
Brisbane midfielder Josh Dunkley looms as the man to take on Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield on grand-final day and he relishes the challenge ahead.
Lions would be ‘mad’ not to pick Neale in grand final
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan believes the Lions would have been "mad" not to pick Lachie Neale for the grand final after his speedy recovery from a calf injury.
‘Net negative’: Cats’ take on GF player availability
Finding a way to cover for Tom Stewart shapes as the biggest grand final conundrum for Geelong coach Chris Scott.
Penrith’s new Brandy ready for crack at second title
Paul Alamoti carries the same nickname as Penrith great Greg Alexander, and the Panthers winger now has a reputation for standing up in big games to match.
Lions to play for injured ‘heartbeat’ in grand final
Brisbane stars Josh Dunkley and Will Ashcroft have hailed the courage of injured midfielder Jarrod Berry in ruling himself out of the AFL grand final.
The ‘larrikin’ leading an era of Brisbane Lions success
He might give off "dad" vibes, but Brisbane Lions co-captain Harris Andrews leads with a perfect mix of humour and seriousness.
Interesting that experts dismiss us: Sharks’ Penitani
Captain Tiana Penitani is unperturbed by critics dismissing Cronulla's NRLW premiership chances ahead of the semi-final against the Sydney Roosters.