Insipid Broncos bench give Walters a big headache
Brisbane's 22-12 loss to Cronulla highlighted a weakness on the bench, with coach Kevin Walters disappointed in players not backing up from State of Origin.
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Sharks centre Ramien makes case for NSW debut in Origin
NSW coach Michael Maguire has told Cronulla centre Jesse Ramien he is in contention for an Origin debut as the powerhouse Shark delivered against Brisbane.
Suns lick wounds after latest missed away chance
Coach Damien Hardwick has rued Gold Coast letting a potential away win and a chance to consolidate a top-eight berth slip away against St Kilda.
Kangaroos rebuild on track: Clarkson
After beating West Coast for a first win in 12 games, head coach Alastair Clarkson insists his North Melbourne rebuild is gathering pace.
Barrett targets Dogs win in hunt of full-time Eels job
Trent Barrett wants to coach Parramatta next season but he is reluctant to allow speculation derail the Eels' bid to climb up the NRL ladder.
Misfiring Demons reach MCG crossroads against Magpies
Melbourne's 92-point debacle against Fremantle proved beyond doubt that something is wrong at the Demons, and now they come up against Collingwood.
Storm stars look to inspire Rebels to Super final upset
Storm star Christian Welch has used Queensland's unlikely 2020 State of Origin series win to try to inspire the Melbourne Rebels in their first Super final.
Tevita Pangai Jr to make NRL comeback with Dolphins
After quitting the sport last year, Tevita Pangai Jr will make his NRL comeback with the Dolphins for the rest of 2024, reuniting with mentor Wayne Bennett.
Suaalii’s immediate NSW career all but over after plea
Blues centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has accepted a four-match ban for the shot that knocked out Queensland's Reece Walsh in the State of Origin series opener.
Court denounces ‘hateful’ soccer match Nazi salutes
Three Croatian men have been convicted and fined after separately making '"unacceptable" Nazi salutes during the 2022 Australia Cup soccer final.
NRL must do more to protect Reece Walsh: Walters
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's four-week ban isn't long enough to ensure players will stop putting shots on Reece Walsh.
Demons have had much to ponder after Dockers debacle
There are no excuses for Melbourne's dismal performance against Fremantle, with coach Simon Goodwin saying the brutal defeat prompted a week of self-analysis.
Saints keen to extend Gold Coast’s painful road run
Gold Coast have lost all five of their away games this season, but they have a chance to end that rut when they take on St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.
Cowboys rest Origin representatives Robson, Taulagi
North Queensland have ruled out at least two of their State of Origin representatives for their round-14 clash with the Warriors.
Shannon Mato escapes with fine for hair pull in Origin
Shannon Mato has learnt her fate after going on report for pulling Yasmin Clydsdale's hair in the second women's State of Origin match.
Injured Souths star doubtful to play before Origin II
Injured South Sydney captain Cameron Murray may not have the chance to re-assert his State of Origin credentials before teams are picked for game two.
‘I could have run faster’: Freeman’s Sydney 2000 regret
Cathy Freeman believes she could have taken women's 400m running to a whole new level at the Sydney Olympics if her main rival had competed in the final.
Clinical Chiefs end Queensland Reds’ Super Rugby season
The Chiefs have ended the Queensland Reds' Super Rugby Pacific season with a dominant first half of a 43-21 quarter-final victory in Hamilton.
Lomax scores 32 points as Dragons scorch Tigers
St George Illawarra have thrashed Wests Tigers 56-14 to return to the NRL's top eight, with Zac Lomax scoring 32 points on his own.
Alcaraz downs Sinner in five sets to reach Paris final
Carlos Alcaraz has reached his first French Open final, beating Jannik Sinner in five sets in a brilliant contest between the game's two young superstars.
Lomax cleared, Ravalawa awaits sanction for dissent
Zac Lomax won't be sanctioned for taking out Tigers rookie Solomon Alaimalo, but axed winger Mikaele Ravalawa is facing a ban for abusing a NSW Cup official.
Marshall lashes Tigers after worst half in club history
Wests Tigers' horror second half against St George Illawarra was their worst in the club's history, with ill-discipline infuriating coach Benji Marshall.
Beveridge wants AFL to protect prior opportunity
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has declared the AFL will be a "very different game" if prior opportunity is scrapped for holding-the-ball free kicks.
Rejuvenated Lion Hipwood earns praise from coach Fagan
Brisbane forward Eric Hipwood has produced one of the best performances of his career, delighting Lions coach Chris Fagan.
Alcaraz downs Sinner to set up Paris final with Zverev
Carlos Alcaraz, who beat Jannik Sinner in five sets, and another first-time French Open finalist Alexander Zverev will do battle for the Roland Garros crown.
Bombers, Blues to rumble in old-school blockbuster
Essendon and Carlton will face off in their biggest clash of the past two decades, and Blues great Anthony Koutoufides is delighted to see the rivals thriving.
Panthers back Martin, Edwards to be fit for Origin II
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary claims Dylan Edwards and Liam Martin should both recover in time to face Queensland in State of Origin II.
Stoinis fires in Australia’s T20 World Cup win v Oman
Allrounder Marcus Stoinis has starred with bat and ball to help deliver Australia a 39-run win in their Twenty20 World Cup opener against Oman.
Thurston accuses Blues of ‘putting target’ on Walsh
Queensland legends Johnathan Thurston and Nate Myles have savaged NSW after Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was sent off for a high shot that concussed Reece Walsh.
Josh Hannay could be new Eels coach: J’maine Hopgood
Parramatta forward J'maine Hopgood says Maroons and Cronulla assistant Josh Hannay would be a strong hire as the Eels look to fill their head-coaching role.
Dearden cements Origin credentials in DCE masterclass
Tom Dearden is one of the NRL's most exciting young playmakers, but his maturity in the Maroons' demolition of NSW shows why he will be a future Origin leader.