Brisbane Broncos must fill Carrigan void or perish
Brisbane's forward pack have been put on notice to do their jobs and a bit more against Penrith in the preliminary final to cover the absence of Pat Carrigan.
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Age not a barrier for AFL grand-final veterans
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield and Brisbane's Dayne Zorko are in their mid-30s but are among the key players in Saturday's AFL grand final.
Wild island league helps Sharks’ little guy Iro aim big
Getting knocked around by men as a teenager in the Cook Islands, lightweight Cronulla centre KL Iro loves the challenge of cutting his opponents down to size.
Livewire Lohmann finds roar as leader of Lions’ cubs
Darcy Wilmot, who has played 82 consecutive games since debuting in the 2023 AFL finals series, is pumped that Kai Lohmann's got his strut back.
NRL ace pulls out of Ashes duel in blow for England
Roosters ace Victor Radley has now pulled out of England's bid to win the rugby league Ashes following his recent ban by the Sydney club.
Doyle sparks ‘significant’ United blitz in NBL thumping
American import Milton Doyle has fired as Melbourne United blew away local rivals South East Melbourne in the final quarter of their NBL derby.
‘Exceptional’ Munster, Dearden clinch Maroons awards
Queensland captain Cameron Munster's emotional heroics in the State of Origin decider clinched him a favourite gong as star half Tom Dearden was also rewarded.
Broncos’ NRLW star takes aim at Knights fans
Ali Brigginshaw is grateful that Brisbane's NRLW semi-final against Newcastle will be played at Suncorp Stadium and not at the Knights' home ground.
Adelaide terminate drug-tainted NBL drawcard’s contract
The Adelaide 36ers have terminated Montrezl Harrell's NBL contract as the American drawcard serves a provisional drugs ban from a positive test in China.
Kenny’s last dance as Bromwich duo reunite on tools
Kenny Bromwich will play the Queensland Cup grand final for Norths Devils before working with his brother Jesse in the carpentry trade after a great career.
James O’Connor zooms in for Slipper’s big day
Wallabies prop James Slipper will notch an important milestone against New Zealand on Saturday, while a globetrotting James O'Connor will start at flyhalf.
Selwood steps away from AFL after heartbreaking year
Magpies assistant Scott Selwood says he will spend time travelling and exploring other opportunities in 2026 after losing two of his brothers this year.
How lucky Lion rallied for shot at flag after 2024 pain
Brisbane had three fan favourites miss the 2024 grand final because of knee injuries. Darcy Gardiner knows how lucky he is to be the only one tackling Geelong.
‘Unusual’ stat Sharks will own with grand-final berth
If Cronulla beat Melbourne at AAMI Park, they'll become the first team in 20 years to make it to the NRL grand final without any State of Origin players.
Sea Eagles boost forward stocks with Moale signing
Manly are investigating the possibility of bringing Davvy Moale over early after signing the Souths prop on a three-year deal that currently starts in 2027.
Storm back star to deliver with grand final on offer
Craig Bellamy says he's seen enough from Jahrome Hughes to be convinced the halfback is ready to fire in Melbourne's grand final qualifier against Cronulla.
Birth of the Broncos whiz kid: moment Walsh became No.1
A stunning Grade 10 display launched Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh's career, but he has also made key changes to his approach ahead of the preliminary final.
Spoon to NRL title? How ex-Tiger has evolved at Penrith
Versatile forward Isaiah Papali'i has opened up about an ill-fated stint at Wests Tigers and what has changed in his first season at NRL powerhouse Penrith.
Lions star picked for grand final, Cats summon ruckman
The Brisbane Lions' Lachie Neale has won his race to overcome injury and play in the AFL grand final against a Geelong side to feature ruckman Rhys Stanley.
Cleary’s Dally M drought ‘baffling’ to Panthers star
Luke Garner can't quite understand how Ivan Cleary was not named Dally M Coach of the Year in any of Penrith's four consecutive premiership seasons.
Fagan’s journey from gravel-ground gory to MCG glory
Chris Fagan has gone from a gravel ground in a small Tasmanian town to MCG glory and an unprecedented AFL coaching feat.
‘That next guy’: Cats forward out to build on legacy
Ablett, Mooney, Hawkins, Cameron ... Neale? Geelong's latest focal point is determined to add his name to the list of legendary key forwards at Kardinia Park.
Perth Bears take NRL to France with dollars and sense
Perth Bears are exploring a key Super League affiliation as they prepare to link with Brisbane Tigers on the back of an annual $1.2 million bonanza.
Career revived, Cat still carries weight into decider
Jack Martin considered retirement when injuries took hold last year and still battles nagging doubts, despite reviving his career with Geelong this season.
Hon a roll: Another Aussie set to join women’s top 100
The resurgence in Australian women's tennis continues with Priscilla Hon the latest set to join the world's top 100 after a victory at the China Open.
Brisbane ready for Cats fans to ‘come at’ feisty Lion
Brisbane firestarter Cam Rayner played the villain last time the Lions faced Geelong and he'll be ready for more attention from Cats fans in the grand final.
Sharks star shrugs off personal barbs in NRL title race
Nicho Hynes no longer cares what anyone thinks of him, but says he will always stand up for the Sharks as they hunt their first NRL premiership since 2016.
‘Riding through hell’: Aussie cyclists take world gold
Jay Vine has upgraded his individual silver to a gold in the mixed team time trial relay as Australia's top cyclists defended their world title in Rwanda.
Knowles hungry for title before move to NRL’s Dolphins
St Helens forward Morgan Knowles is hoping to sign off from the Super League in style before moving to the NRL's Dolphins on a two-year deal.
‘I was ready’: Goodwin reflects on Demons sacking
As he prepares to start a new role at Sydney, Simon Goodwin has used the two months since his sacking as Melbourne coach productively.
Cripps talks up quick rebound from Blues’ tough season
Despite dropping out of the top eight, Carlton captain Patrick Cripps says he feels more confident than this time last year.