Hughes felt calf ‘pop’ as Storm injuries mount
Injured Melbourne No.1 Ryan Papenhuyzen is set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines, while half Jahrome Hughes is also in doubt for Storm's Cronulla showdown.
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Show us the money: Sydney FC stars urge ALW to invest
Matildas and Sydney FC winger Cortnee Vine says the A-League Women has failed to take advantage of the runaway success of 2023's Women's World Cup.
Tigers’ Sezer facing long ban over hip-drop tackle
Wests Tigers half Aidan Sezer is facing a ban of up to five matches after being charged for a hip-drop tackle in his side's round-nine loss to Canterbury.
Saifiti believes he has turned corner after Knights win
Former NSW Origin prop Daniel Saifiti feels he is returning to form for Newcastle, after admitting he was "pretty bad" at times earlier in the NRL season.
Sharks hold off Dragons in Flanagan’s return, stay top
Shane Flanagan has lashed his St George Illawarra side for their failure to control possession in a 20-10 loss to NRL front-runners Cronulla.
Haas, Staggs in doubt as Broncos’ injury curse returns
Brisbane duo Payne Haas and Kotoni Staggs have knee complaints and are both racing the clock to be fit to play the Sydney Roosters.
Bartel uncomfortable with prospect of Thomas AFL return
A lifeline for Tarryn Thomas has been discussed at the same time as a league-wide stance against domestic violence, and Jimmy Bartel is uncomfortable with it.
Rayner, Lions search for ‘trademark’ QClash efforts
Cam Rayner admits his and his Lions teammates' efforts off the ball need to improve against a Gold Coast outfit that will push them in a defining QClash.
Family man Day relaxed ahead of PGA Tour title defence
A relaxed, family-focused Jason Day is hoping to successfully defend a PGA Tour title for the first time at this week's CJ Cup Byron Nelson in Texas.
‘Show me’: Ricky’s challenge to his under-fire Raiders
Losers of their past two NRL matches in poor fashion, the Raiders are calling on their battle-hardened forward pack to lead the way against Manly on Friday.
Vegas scars stay in Vegas for Broncos, Roosters
Trent Robinson and Kevin Walters insist there are no fears of overflowing emotions as the Roosters and Broncos face off for the first time since Las Vegas.
Even Roosters believe Bennett to Bunnies is a positive
Trent Robinson reckons Wayne Bennett's return to South Sydney is a formality, with Adam Reynolds also adamant the 74-year-old should keep coaching in the NRL.
Rebels to face Blues following creditors’ vote on club
The Rebels will enter their Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Blues on Friday after a vote by creditors on a plan to save or liquidate the cash-strapped club.
North’s Clarkson calls for NT to be AFL’s 20th team
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has swatted criticism of the club's future, urging the AFL to introduce a 20th team rather than cutting an existing one.
Carlton, coach Voss embrace Collingwood rivalry
Carlton coach Michael Voss has declared midfielder Adam Cerra a certain starter for the Blues' rivalry showdown against Collingwood at the MCG.
Fifita no closer to contract call as deadline looms
Gold Coast star David Fifita has little more than a week to decide if he wants to quit the NRL club, but his coach says he's not talking to him about it.
Odd couple Welch and Munster hit Melbourne milestones
Christian Welch says it will be an honour to share a milestone NRL game with one of his best mates, Cameron Munster, when the Storm face Gold Coast.
Melbourne City endure more setbacks before ALW decider
Melbourne City's run to the A-League Women grand final has been marked by losing players to injury or transfers, and they are now without two more.
NRL fines Gould $20k over TV rant on game’s rules
The NRL has hit Phil Gould with a breach notice and $20,000 fine, accusing the Canterbury general manager of a destructive attack on the game during a TV rant.
Australia hope to have Marsh bowling for World Cup
Mitch Marsh has confirmed he will not return to the IPL as he battles a hamstring injury, but he expects to be back bowling before the T20 World Cup.
Lion’s wait over: Reville earns QClash debut
Bruce Reville will debut for the Brisbane Lions against Gold Coast, five years after going undrafted and trying his hand at a range of alternative careers.
Bailey Hayward out to forge own mark at Bulldogs
Bailey Hayward has rugby league and football blood running through his veins, but he is is determined to make his own name in the NRL at Canterbury.
Outspoken Draper sidelined, Webster back for Saints
Essendon expect Sam Draper to only be sidelined for one week with knee soreness, while West Coast welcome back Harley Reid for Saturday's match in Perth.
New coach, same Souths in big loss to Penrith
Penrith have belted South Sydney in the last-placed Rabbitohs' first game since firing coach Jason Demetriou this week.
Adelaide sink Port amid more injury concern for Rozee
Adelaide have defeated Port Adelaide by 30 points with Power captain Connor Rozee again an injury concern.
NRL to review heat policies after young player’s death
The NRL should look at mandating a two-week acclimatisation period when players return from off-season, a coroner has said after a death from heat exhaustion.
How Bennett is already making presence felt at Souths
Wayne Bennett has been widely tipped to take charge of South Sydney in 2025 -- but the coach is already making his presence felt this season.
Cleary back for round 10, Koroisau out for Tigers
Nathan Cleary will return from a hamstring issue to play in Penrith's next game, but Wests Tigers have revealed bad news about Api Koroisau's injury.
Renouf rejected Roosters, backs Cobbo to follow suit
Brisbane great Steve Renouf is confident young Broncos star Selwyn Cobbo will stick with the Broncos despite likely big money interest from the Roosters.
Rebels face more hurdles despite $25m rescue plan
The Melbourne Rebels may survive as a Super Rugby Pacific side after creditors voted against liquidating the debt-ridden club.
City skipper Stott ready to enter rare ALW air
Melbourne City captain Rebekah Stott says claiming another premiership-championship double with the A-League Women powerhouse would be particularly special.