How Slater’s ‘gold’ helps Ponga go to another level
Kalyn Ponga will start at fullback for Queensland for the first time since 2022, and he intends to hang on to it by putting in a performance to be proud of.
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Legends demand AFL action on falling Indigenous numbers
Two of footy's Indigenous greats hope Sir Doug Nicholls Round can spark action to reverse the falling number of First Nations players on AFL club lists.
Darwin dominance done, Suns clock on for next shift
Gold Coast have refocused after another successful Darwin jaunt, Bailey Humphrey keen to continue his form surge on a Melbourne trip to face St Kilda.
Concussion leaves Penrith with more Origin-round issues
Penrith will be missing their five first-choice back-rowers against Newcastle after an ill-timed concussion ruled another forward out of their Bathurst clash.
Dogs coach takes a catty nip ahead of Smith showdown
Bailey Smith has trained away from the cameras in Geelong, but the Cats insist their superstar will be right for a grudge match against the Western Bulldogs.
Back three give Blues big advantage over Queensland
Data has shown how much of a boost NSW's back three give the Blues for State of Origin I, with the numbers towering over their Queensland rivals.
No regrets about drug-taking: Aussie swimmer Magnussen
Australian swimmer James Magnussen says he has no regrets at signing up for Enhanced Games after completing his first course of performance enhancing drugs.
Day of reckoning for Man United, Spurs in Europa League
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur meet in the Europa League final on Wednesday (Thursday AEST) in what looms as a make-or-break tie for both clubs.
Meninga gets key endorsement as Perth Bears coach
Former North Sydney star and current QRL boss Ben Ikin endorses Mal Meninga as coach of Perth Bears expansion club and explains why it makes sense.
GWS lose young gun, TDK return looms for Blues
GWS onballer Finn Callaghan is set to spend at least a month on the sidelines with a shoulder injury, while Carlton could regain ruck Tom De Koning.
Roosters turn to Dom Young amid Origin depth test
Dom Young will play his first NRL game in a month as the Sydney Roosters, Penrith and other clubs brace for the start of the State of Origin period.
Munster ditches Uber Eats, set to dine out on Blues
Queensland's Cameron Munster has changed his lifestyle with the help of a former NSW gun and is ready to dominate Origin after fearing his rep career was over.
Trbojevic brothers moving on from Origin disappointment
The 2025 State of Origin series opener marks NSW's first game without both of Tom and Jake Trbojevic in three years.
Bailey hype goes up again for massive Cats-Dogs duel
Bailey Smith has sat out Geelong training ahead of Thursday night's massive clash against the Western Bulldogs.
Leading Aussies head swell of Margaret River Pro shocks
Ethan Ewing and Jack Robinson have bowed out in the round of 32 at the Margaret River Pro, joining a host of big names who were a casualty of the huge swell.
‘Drug testers’: SBW’s big swing at Gallen over no-show
Cross-code superstar Sonny Bill Williams has accused an absent Paul Gallen of being afraid to be drug tested at the launch of their blockbuster bout.
Why Cleary and Moses can park ‘egos’ to spark NSW magic
Is there such thing as too many cooks? Nathan Cleary says he and Mitchell Moses will need to park their egos as they look to combine in the halves for NSW.
Gilbert cops latest injury hit, Roosters prop sidelined
Dolphins and Queensland forward Tom Gilbert will miss at least three months in the latest injury blow that will extend his State of Origin hiatus.
Essendon legend Hird makes call on coaching future
Not even a provocative statement from a powerful former Essendon president will distract Bombers coach Brad Scott from his mission of reigniting the club.
DCE reveals why he will play on in 2026
Daly Cherry-Evans has opened up on his future plans and why he won't make a call on which NRL club he joins in 2026 until after the State of Origin series.
Lions still ‘mix and matching’ to fill Daniher absence
Brisbane Lions captain Lachie Neale is urging his side to release the shackles as they continue to adjust to life after retired spearhead Joe Daniher.
How ‘diving on concrete’ shaped latest Maroons rookie
Queensland rookie Trent Loiero's State of Origin mentors say a lot about the type of player Billy Slater will blood in next week's State of Origin opener.
‘Blood everywhere’: stitched-up Bronco an Origin lock
Pat Carrigan has recalled the gruesome scenes and quick action taken to ensure he'll be free to run out for Queensland in the State of Origin opener.
‘Best I’ve seen’: Toia’s rise from rugby gun to Maroons
Queensland debutant Robert Toia is ready to mark Latrell Mitchell on his State of Origin debut after Nudgee College and Sydney Roosters set him on his path.
Why NSW fans won’t be hearing from Latrell Mitchell
Latrell Mitchell is one of two NSW players unlikely to talk at all throughout the 2025 State of Origin series.
Boost for Brumbies with star cleared of serious injury
ACT Brumbies skipper Alan Alaalatoa is a strong chance to lead the team into the Super Rugby Pacific finals after favourable scans on his lower-leg injury.
‘There’s a chance’: Buckley flags interest in Devils
Collingwood great Nathan Buckley has met with Tasmania Devils boss Brendon Gale and is open to joining the AFL expansion club as its inaugural coach.
‘I want it bad’: why O’Connor feels ready to tame Lions
Former Wallabies star James O'Connor admits he's desperate for a Test recall for this winter's showpiece series against the touring British and Irish Lions.
Savea and Beale on wish list for Lions invitational
First Nations and Pasifika XV coach Toutai Kefu says he'd love to have All Blacks star Ardie Savea and Wallabies veteran Kurtley Beale available for selection.
Self-confessed pub footballer rides dream to Origin
Canterbury prop Max King has gone from being out of contract and fearing his NRL career was over through injury, to a NSW State of Origin debut at age 28.
Blues make call on Haas after crucial quad scans
Payne Haas has undergone scans on his sore left quad, with the results shaping as crucial for NSW's State of Origin hopes.