Roosters concede they must aim up to stay with eight
Sydney Roosters players have admitted they need to be better physically against Melbourne, while five-eighth Hugo Savala is battling a new injury concern.
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Johns say NRL going ‘way too far’ to protect kickers
Melbourne's dramatic loss to Manly has prompted Andrew Johns to claim the NRL is now protecting kickers too much, not allowing defenders to pressure them.
‘Easy target’ Lynagh leans on dad, ready for round two
The Wallabies have seen the warrior within Tom Lynagh as they plot a response in Melbourne's must-win second Lions Test.
Souths cop another season-ending injury in horror year
South Sydney's bid to avoid their first wooden spoon in almost 20 years has taken another hit, with the club's best player of 2025 ruled out for the season.
Tszyu’s future in limbo after another Fundora pounding
Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu has suffered a shattering TKO loss to American Sebastian Fundora in their world-title rematch in Las Vegas.
Winless season for Tigers? We’ve got five and counting
Richmond were expected to be road kill this season, but they already have five wins to their name and have set their sights on taking it up to Collingwood.
How ‘stars aligned’ for the Wallaby that got away
Sione Tuipulotu has carried a chip on his shoulder since leaving Melbourne and can appreciate the symmetry now he has the chance to seal a Lions series there.
Lions brace for backlash after Lynagh baptism of fire
Lions coach Andy Farrell is wary of a Wallabies' rebound after his side did enough in the first half to take first points in Brisbane.
‘That’s pretty much what I do’: Galvin on magic play
Canterbury's highly-prized mid-season recruit Lachlan Galvin has opened up on his match-winning play from the tight defeat of St George Illawarra.
Scheffler in complete command at the Portrush Open
US great Scottie Scheffler has been hailed "inevitable" by great rival Rory McIlroy as perhaps only some magic from the home hero can now stop him at the Open.
‘Tim can stop him’: boxing legend’s big call on Tszyu
It's fight day in Las Vegas as Tim Tszyu goes in search of boxing redemption and the WBC super-welterweight belt of Sebastian Fundora.
Storm prop Asofa-Solomona learns fate over stray elbow
Melbourne prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona is facing another stint on the sideline after being charged over a stray elbow to Manly hooker Jake Simpkin's face.
Lions quest for clean sweep of brave Wallabies on track
British and Irish Lions have plenty of improvement in them, but their 27-19 win over the gallant Wallabies has them on the way to a 121-year first.
Lions catch Wallabies napping for first Test win
A thunderous first half has propelled the British and Irish Lions to a 27-19 first Test defeat of the Wallabies in Brisbane.
Manly hold off late Storm surge to boost finals hopes
Manly have held off a late challenge from Melbourne to win 18-16, inflicting the first home loss of the season upon the high-flying Storm.
Ref calls may have cost Dragons finals: Flanagan
An enraged Shane Flanagan has taken aim at the NRL match officials after St George Illawarra's tight loss to Canterbury.
Dragons leave it late to end Bulldogs’ NRLW streak
Emerging star Kasey Reh has scored the winning try as the Dragons breathed some late fire to end the Bulldogs' NRLW winning streak.
Brave Galvin earns Bulldogs win in first game as No.7
Lachlan Galvin has celebrated his first game as an NRL halfback by producing the game-winning play in Canterbury's defeat of St George Illawarra.
Still a way to go for Ricky’s rampant Raiders
Top-of-the-table Canberra have put on a second-half show in front of home fans, finishing strong to see off a gallant Parramatta.
Tigers can help make Taylan May better person: Marshall
Troubled centre Taylan May will play his first NRL game since round 10 last year as Wests Tigers host last-placed Gold Coast at Leichhardt Oval.
Speculation a ‘kick in the guts’ for Knights coach
Adam O'Brien has addressed media reports that Newcastle have decided he will not be their coach after the 2025 NRL season.
Fagan hails Dunkley after Dogs win
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has proclaimed Josh Dunkley as the best defensive midfield player in the AFL after Friday's 10-point win over the Western Bulldogs.
‘Come to Papa’: taunting Tszyu hunts boxing history
Tim Tszyu is out for revenge as he attempts to regain the super-welterweight world title from American Sebastian Fundora in Las Vegas.
‘Stick to the process:’ Walker rapt as Suns test awaits
Adelaide veteran Taylor Walker is in no mood to compare what is building at the Crows to their last finals campaign, saying it's all about the process.
Brian To’o ‘never broken’ by season of injury woes
Superstar Penrith winger Brian To'o has downplayed his latest leg injury, saying he may be busted and bruised but will never be broken.
Wallabies’ task to surf Sea of Red to relevancy
The Wallabies, who will carry surnames on their jerseys for the first time, can make names for themselves with an underdog British and Irish Lions triumph.
No more tomorrows for desperate Dogs
With five games to go, Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has admitted there's no margin for error if his team are to make the AFL finals.
Lions defeat Bulldogs in tough Gabba thriller
Brisbane have come out on top of the Western Bulldogs in an AFL arm wrestle, winning 12. 14 (86) to 12. 4 (76) at the Gabba.
Panthers lose To’o as Souths’ injury crisis gets worse
Dylan Edwards helped Penrith to a sixth consecutive win in Parramatta but all eyes were on superstar winger Brian To'o as he left the field with a knee problem.
Sleepy Leishman rescues Aussie hopes on woeful Open day
Marc Leishman is the only Australian, from a starting field of nine, to make the weekend at the British Open at Royal Portrush.
Brailey stars as Sharks score vital win over Roosters
Cronulla have taken a massive leap towards a fourth straight finals series, finishing strongly to beat fellow contenders the Sydney Roosters.