Bulldogs breakthrough: Canterbury lock in star forward
Jacob Preston's future has finally been decided at Canterbury, with the star second-rower joining Stephen Crichton as the longest locked-in Bulldog.
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Broncos captain clears the air about foiled farewell
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds insists it was his call to end his 323-game career because of a calf injury, rather than his NRL club's coach or medical staff.
Kiss reveals Suaalii plan as Wallabies’ options grow
Les Kiss has explained his thoughts around a positional switch for Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and how Michael Cheika's return to Australian rugby will impact him.
Souths star named to make long-awaited NRL return
South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell is set to play his first NRL game since mid-May, for the Rabbitohs against Gold Coast in round 26.
Overseas players no longer mandatory in new BBL rosters
Big Bash League clubs will soon be able to start signing players for the 2026-27 season, but there will no longer be a requirement to pick up overseas talent.
Penrith star’s talks on hold after ‘productive’ meeting
Penrith star Liam Martin will wait until after the NRL finals to resume talks on his future, after his management met with Panthers bosses about a new deal.
Players wait and see on controversial new NRL rule
Senior NRL players are intrigued to see a controversial new rule undergo its first trial in the round 26 game between Melbourne and Brisbane.
Face-off fires up placid Tszyu as Mahoney eyes upset
A tense face-off after weighing in has lit the fuse for Nikita Tszyu and Ben Mahoney's world title eliminator on the Gold Coast.
Comeback kid: league’s fastest ACL return in 19 years
Manly's Caleb Navale has gone from rupturing his ACL before the pre-season trials to scoring with his third touch on his return a little over six months later.
Goosebumps: Arrow get 100th Rabbitohs game swansong
Jai Arrow, who retired with motor neurone disease this year, will reach 100 South Sydney games as part of a unique initiative by the NRL and Rabbitohs.
Celebrity agent cries as jailed for ‘abhorrent’ rape
Entertainment industry figure Ralph Carr will be in custody for at least four years after a jury found him guilty of raping a younger woman.
Essendon outline plan for Hird after head coach snub
Essendon's new coach Mark McVeigh says he will speak with James Hird about a potential role at the AFL club ahead of the 2027 season.
‘Clear standout’: Bombers confirm McVeigh as new coach
Essendon have confirmed Mark McVeigh will be their new AFL senior coach ahead of candidates including James Hird, ending a tumultuous selection process.
Reynolds’ return shelved in sad end to NRL career
Adam Reynolds' bid to return to the field for Brisbane before the end of the season is over, meaning he has played his 323rd and final NRL game.
‘Trying to decide’: Butters on move, King leaves Suns
Zak Butters has told Port Adelaide he wants to return to Victoria, with Ben King doing likewise at Gold Coast, in moves with massive trade implications.
Penrith negotiations may go on backburner in title tilt
Contract talks have dominated the headlines at Penrith all year, but coach Ivan Cleary says it is almost time to put them on hold ahead of the finals.
Gawn to make history as Dockers dominate All-Aust squad
Max Gawn is poised to become the first nine-time All-Australian while minor premiers Fremantle have dominated the extended squad.
X-factor flying as Pies eye finals opener
Collingwood's explosive match-winner Jordan De Goey has laughed off his latest injury scare as he eyes another AFL premiership tilt.
Burton fine with switch as Bulldogs reel with illness
Canterbury's preparations for a must-win clash with Penrith have been disrupted with10 players missing training with COVID-19.
‘Trying to decide’: Butters on move after leaving Port
Zak Butters has told Port Adelaide he wants to return to Victoria in a long-expected move with massive trade implications.
‘I lost my mind’: Aussie boxer’s incredible confession
Australian boxer Koen Mazoudier is dreaming of world-title glory after opening up on his mental health struggles and life-and-death battle with drugs.
WNBL could have Brisbane team as soon as next season
The WNBL's chief operating officer has outlined plans for expansion, with a Brisbane team likely to enter the basketball league as soon as next season.
Australia keep South Africa options open on Lyon king
Spinner Nathan Lyon is a man for all seasons, but whether he plays every red-ball Test in the future will be a match-by-match evaluation of conditions.
Fremantle to launch AFL premiership bid on a Thursday
The AFL has released the finals fixture, confirming Fremantle's hotly-anticipated qualifying final against Hawthorn will be on a Thursday night.
Star Bulldog has no qualms about MCG wildcard clash
The Western Bulldogs must play their wildcard game against lower-ranked Collingwood at the MCG and off a shorter break, but Ed Richards won't complain.
Time ticking as NRL veterans fight to extend careers
More than 60 NRL players still face uncertain futures beyond October, with Jack de Belin among those adamant he is still good enough to play on into 2027.
PNG Chiefs make bond with Manu as their big 007 signing
Joey Manu has become the latest high-profile player to sign with the PNG Chiefs, with the rugby union convert to return to the NRL in 2028 at the new club.
Swans crisis: AFL boss denies league has culture issue
AFL boss Andrew Dillon has launched the finals with a strongly-worded statement, also noting five Sydney players won't be invited to Brownlow medal night.
‘Sitting ducks’: Cummins admits batters were sub-par
Marnus Labuschagne's struggles with the bat have been well documented, but Australia's inability to score big runs against Bangladesh hint at a wider issue.
Wharfie time? We’ll be ready, say Hawks
Fremantle are a perfect 12-0 at Optus Stadium this year and boast 'Wharfie Time' if the game gets close, but Hawthorn aren't running scared.
Norris wins again but Piastri off the pace at Dutch GP
Lando Norris says the fight's back on for the world title after his Dutch Grand Prix win, but on the track where he won in 2025, Oscar Piastri was an also-ran.