Third time lucky: Collins’ long trek to overdue decider
Lindsay Collins is keen to make an impact in his first NRL decider after being the unlucky omission following the Roosters' last two preliminary final wins.
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Blood, guts and glory: Demon downs Zverev in Laver Cup
Australian star Alex de Minaur's proud Laver Cup record remains in tact after he saved a match point on the way to beating Alexander Zverev in London.
‘Light the fire’: Brayshaw urges Dockers to use pain
Andrew Brayshaw wants Fremantle to use grand final heartbreak to their advantage in pursuit of the club's first AFL premiership next season.
Wallaroos roar to win over Scots in eight-minute burst
Australia's Wallaroos have earned a much-needed win after six-straight Test losses, powering to a 30-10 victory over Scotland with an early second-half surge.
Frizell’s long wait sums up Knights’ finals desire
Tyson Frizell is the only member of the NRL's 300-game club not to play in a grand-final qualifier. The Newcastle veteran doesn't plan to waste this one.
‘That’s his legacy’: Fagan hails Lions star Neale
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan and premiership star Zac Bailey have paid tribute to dual Brownlow Medal winner Lachie Neale after his final game with the Lions.
‘Beyond what we did’: Three-peat great lauds new Lions
Brisbane champion Jonathan Brown believes the Lions' new premiership three-peat winners are better than his early 2000s team and can win a fourth-straight flag.
Premiership redemption on menu for Kernick’s Roosters
Former Dally M winner Olivia Kernick is up front about what the major motivation for the Roosters is as they home in on NRLW Premiership glory.
‘Rookie error’: more Piastri Baku woe as Russell wows
The Azerbaijan GP where Oscar Piastri's title hopes started to sink in 2026 has haunted the Australian again as he came 14th behind victorious George Russell.
Roosters into NRLW grand final but Raiders left fuming
The Canberra Raiders believe a no-try ruling changed the momentum of their NRLW preliminary final and handed victory to the Sydney Roosters.
‘A bit strange’: Lions coach mulls huge call on future
Chris Fagan is tempted to go out on top after coaching Brisbane to their third-straight AFL premiership, saying it would be a dream way to finish.
Stats that matter: Lions’ three-time flag winners
Brisbane's epic grand final over Fremantle has landed them a second three-peat and made 14 players triple-premiership Lions.
How Lions star chimed in to make ‘Wharfie Time’ his own
Brisbane superstar Will Ashcroft lit up the MCG after Fremantle's "Wharfie Time'' in the AFL grand final to deliver the Lions a third straight premiership.
Lions stars reveals staggering injuries after flag
Brisbane stars young and old - Logan Morris and Dayne Zorko - have revealed the injuries they were carrying in the Lions' incredible premiership three-peat.
Justin Longmuir’s message to ‘devastated’ Dockers
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir couldn't hide his devastation after an agonising grand final defeat, but urged his players not to be too hard on themselves.
Lions pulled ‘reverse card’ on Freo’s Wharfie Time
Fremantle's famed "Wharfie Time'' activation backfired spectacularly as Brisbane stole their energy and the AFL premiership in a dramatic late fightback.
Captain’s horror injury to pile more pain on Dockers
Fremantle captain Alex Pearce's AFL grand final was prematurely ended by a dreaded Achilles injury before the Dockers suffered heartbreak.
‘Best years of my life’: Neale’s epic Lions farewell
Two-time Brownlow Medal winner Lachie Neale has let slip that Brisbane's third straight AFL premiership was his final game with the Lions.
‘A stack of heart’: how Lions matched the class of 2003
Brisbane's three-peat coronation in front of 100,023 fans proved far more remarkable and dramatic than that produced by their club's all-conquering 2003 side.
Docker wins ‘deserved’ Norm Smith Medal in losing team
Fremantle star Shai Bolton won the Norm Smith Medal in a losing team and coach Justin Longmuir says the star Docker deserved it.
Titans star targets 2032 Olympics as a mum
Gold Coast No.6 and Australia sevens rugby star Teagan Levi has a special goal for the 2032 Olympic Games but she wants an NRLW title first and foremost.
How Penrith’s awful night could come full circle
It was against Newcastle last year that Penrith realised their dynasty was showing signs of cracking. And they still haven't forgotten it 16 months on..
Eat their words: How Knights are repeating history
Newcastle's NRL finals run bears an uncanny resemblance to North Queensland in 2017, who reached the decider without champion halfback Johnathan Thurston.
‘Not about Manly’: DCE eyes fairytale Roosters finish
Daly Cherry-Evans says accepting 2026 was his last year in the NRL allowed him the chance to win a second title and opened a door to finish in Super League.
Wallabies suffer injury blow ahead of Springboks battle
Harry Wilson says the upside of an injury to in-form Wallabies lock Josh Canham is that Lukhan Salakaia-Loto gets to start against the abrasive Springboks.
Could get worse: Penrith make big prelim call on Cleary
Nathan Cleary is set to play through a sore right foot in Penrith's preliminary final against Newcastle. But it is not a risk-free move.
Lee, Scott help Internationals to Presidents Cup sweep
The International underdogs featuring Australians Adam Scott and Min Woo Lee have stormed to a big Presidents Cup 7-3 lead with a day-two sweep of the USA.
How Knights hero shook off Andrew Johns comparisons
Phoenix Crossland was weighed down by Andrew Johns comparisons as a teen. Now free from pressure at hooker, he has become a key cog for Newcastle.
‘I’ll be dreaming again’: Rooster wants more in decider
The highlight reel keeps on growing for Mark Nawaqanitawase, prolonging his stint in the NRL for another week as he targets a premiership to add to his resume.
‘Haven’t hit ceiling’: only way up for beaten Dolphins
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf has no doubt his side can shine even brighter in 2027 after their preliminary final loss to the Sydney Roosters.
Strong start crucial for Dockers in grand final
Isaiah Dudley says Fremantle have learnt lessons that will hold them in good stead against Brisbane as they aim for a fast start in the grand final.