Fired up Martin over toe blow and fit to face Maroons
Liam Martin has shown no ill effects from his lingering toe injury as he returned to training for NSW, with the Blues second-rower raring to go in Origin II.
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Utoikamanu says it’s not easy being at battling Tigers
Wests Tigers prop Stefano Utoikamanu says he is unsure if he wants to remain at the NRL club next year, admitting it is hard being there with them struggling.
Sky Blues’ Sergis bounces back nicely for Origin III
Jess Sergis was mentally and physically devastated after the last women's State of Origin match, but she is feeling more positive ahead of the decider.
Port coach Hinkley jeered after record loss to Brisbane
Coach Ken Hinkley says he can cope with being jeered by Port Adelaide fans after a record 79-point loss to Brisbane.
Titans massacre woeful Warriors in landmark win
Gold Coast have scored the most points in their history, with Jayden Campbell and Alofiana Khan-Pereira starring in a record 66-6 thumping of the Warriors.
Brisbane milestone man Andrews is near perfect: Fagan
Brisbane defender Harris Andrews is just about perfect, on and off the field, says his coach Chris Fagan.
Controversy-hit Firebirds stun Fever in Super Netball
The Firebirds have shrugged off their on-court woes and off-court turmoil by producing a shock Super Netball boilover against the Fever in Brisbane.
Walker fires Roosters into top four with win over Dogs
The Sydney Roosters have leapfrogged the Dolphins into the NRL's top four after a Sam Walker masterclass sealed victory over Canterbury.
Giants keep focus on AFL flag despite Swans drubbing
GWS coach Adam Kingsley remains optimistic about their chances for a maiden AFL flag despite suffering a 27-point defeat to bitter rivals Sydney.
Souths dare to dream after keeping Manly scoreless
South Sydney have beaten Manly 14-0 in a low-scoring NRL game that made a strong case for stand-alone State of Origin blocks.
Tomljanovic reaches first grasscourt final at Edgbaston
Ajla Tomljanovic has reached her first grass-court final in the Birmingham Classic and is in line for the biggest triumph of her career.
Ailing Thompson injured in Queen’s Club semi-final loss
Jordan Thompson has suffered the double whammy of a semi-final defeat and back trouble as he succumbed to Lorenzo Musetti in the Queen's Club Championship.
Oliver braces for tags in Demons’ AFL finals fight
Melbourne banked an important win over North Melbourne despite Clayton Oliver being blanketed, with Trent Rivers stepping up to fill the midfield void.
Graham headlines list of Rabbitohs unlikely to return
Campbell Graham is considered long odds by South Sydney to return in 2024, amid fears the season is also over for fellow outside back Tyrone Munro.
Johnson hamstring adds to Warriors’ woes after shocker
Warriors half Shaun Johnson will be racing the clock to play Brisbane in Auckland after suffering an injury in the 66-6 loss to Gold Coast.
Brandon Smith ‘outstanding’ on return to NRL: coach
Trent Robinson axed Brandon Smith last week after he failed to attend a team meeting but the Sydney Roosters coach was impressed by his form on return.
Cats concerns over Dangerfield ban, Hawkins injury
Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield has been offered a one-match ban and fellow veteran Tom Hawkins suffered a foot injury during the 63-point loss to Carlton.
Christmas Day games return to NBL schedule
The Sydney Kings and NBL champions the Tasmania JackJumpers will host Christmas Day games as festive features of the 2024-25 season schedule.
Ben King ruled out for Suns, Port swing the axe
Gold Coast forward Ben King has been ruled out of the Suns' clash with Fremantle due to the knee injury he suffered at training last weekend.
Nanai fails to train with Maroons due to calf ‘niggle’
Queensland have concerns over the fitness of forward Jeremiah Nanai ahead of the second State of Origin clash in Melbourne.
Roosters release American NRLW prospect Liz Tafuna
Liz Tafuna was set to become the NRLW's first American recruit but the rugby sevens convert has had to return home to the US.
Injured Storm superstar tracking for early NRL return
Cameron Munster's recovery from a serious groin injury is ahead of schedule with the Melbourne gun back running as he plots a return to play.
Visions of Buddy: Tabuai-Fidow gets to fulfil MCG dream
Queensland's Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow gets to follow in the footsteps of childhood idol Buddy Franklin and play at the MCG, where he hopes to score a try or four.
‘No one deserved to be dropped’: NSW defend Origin team
No NSW player deserved to be dropped for the decider of the first ever three-match women's State of Origin series, Blues coach Kylie Hilder says.
Lay off club doctors, says Bombers coach Brad Scott
Melbourne's handling of Christian Petracca has been thrust into the spotlight after the Demons star was allowed to play on while nursing internal injuries.
Concreter looks for a crack in Latrell’s Origin defence
Returning NSW State of Origin star Latrell Mitchell got a thorough test when he faced up against St Marys centre Semisi Kioa.
Cummins hat-trick takes Aussies to brink of Cup semis
Adam Zampa, Pat Cummins and David Warner were Australia's key men in a rain-affected win over Bangladesh at the Twenty20 World Cup.
NRL heavyweights withdraw from Las Vegas opening round
Melbourne have told the NRL they're not interested in going to Las Vegas for the 2025 season opener, leaving the Warriors, Penrith, Cronulla and Canberra to go.
Beale back in Schmidt’s new-look Wallabies squad
New coach Joe Schmidt has recalled veteran utility back Kurtley Beale in a 38-man Wallabies squad for upcoming Tests against Wales and Georgia.
Broncos’ Jensen sprains ankle, Cobbo set for Warriors
Brisbane prop Corey Jensen sprained an ankle at training on Friday while centre Selwyn Cobbo trained well and will play against the Warriors on Saturday week.
Port’s Butters must learn to cope with tags: Hinkley
Dynamic midfielder Zak Butters - who avoided a suspension this week - will learn to cope with heavy tags from opponents, Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says.