Sandon Smith shines as Roosters thump Dragons
Sandon Smith has produced his strongest NRL performance to date with a 22-point display in the Sydney Roosters' 46-18 win over St George Illawarra.
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Daicos brothers, Sidebottom lead Pies to Anzac Day win
Nick and Josh Daicos have fired Collingwood to a commanding 41-point win over Essendon in front of 92,044 fans at the MCG on Anzac Day.
Sonny days ahead as Broncos ‘X’ marks spot on the edge
Brisbane's rampaging second-rower Xavier Willison changed codes to be like his idol Sonny-Bill Williams as he makes a strong fist of positional switch.
AFL greats’ lessons prep young gun for Brisbane test
Hard work, a pair of Jacks and two St Kilda icons are helping fuel the rise of young midfielder Hugo Garcia, who is itching to face reigning premiers Brisbane.
‘Part of footy’: Tigers accept Galvin could be booed
Wests Tigers players hope Lachlan Galvin is given a welcome reception this weekend but accept the Leichhardt Oval crowd could jeer the want-away five-eighth.
‘Burns a hole’: pain that drives Brigginshaw in Origin
Queensland co-captain Ali Brigginshaw is relentless in her quest for Origin success and it all goes back to when rugby league was ripped away from her.
Seibold sees GI in Turbo but dodges Fogarty questions
Manly coach Anthony Seibold has likened Tom Trbojevic to Greg Inglis ahead of the star fullback's return to the park.
Ewing stars in Bells surf as Huxtable shocks world No.1
The shocks have kept coming at Bells Beach, with Australian wildcard entrant Xavier Huxtable beating world No.1 Italo Ferreira in the Rip Curl Pro.
Why Cowboys young gun has turned Phil Gould’s head
North Queensland centre Jaxon Purdue has been one of the shining young lights of the NRL and good judges say he will be a key spine player in the near future.
Brave Reynolds defied leg infection to power Broncos
The bravery of injured Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds has emerged after he played through a nasty leg infection to inspire a 42-18 win over Canterbury.
Minjee Lee the best Australian at Chevron Championship
Perennial hope Minjee Lee is the leading Australian, five shots off the pace at the Chevron Championship, the first women's golf major of the year in Texas.
Ipswich next piece in NRL expansion masterplan: Ikin
QRL boss Ben Ikin has outlined why Brisbane's western corridor should be the 20th team in the NRL after Perth Bears and PNG.
Bulldog bans to worsen Cameron Ciraldo’s ‘ball-ache’
Coach Cameron Ciraldo was 'filthy' with Canterbury's first half in a humbling 42-18 loss to Brisbane, now three players from his NRL team have been handed bans.
Tigers coach denies Balta distraction in loss to Demons
Richmond's heavy schedule in recent weeks was a bigger factor in their loss to Melbourne than the spotlight on Noah Balta's court appearance, Adem Yze says.
Aussie Tuipulotu set for return with Wallabies in view
Sione Tuipulotu is poised to make his rugby comeback with Scotland's Australian captain still a chance of being a key man for the Lions against the Wallabies.
Bennett looks to snap drought in supercoach showdown
Wayne Bennett will need to snap a personal coaching record of 13 straight losses against Craig Bellamy with Souths also struggling against the Storm.
Gawn stands tall in Demons’ important win over Tigers
Melbourne captain Max Gawn was best afield as the Demons kicked clear after half-time to post a comfortable 20-point victory over Richmond at the MCG.
Injured Reynolds dazzles as Broncos dismantle Bulldogs
Brisbane gave ladder leaders Canterbury a stunning reality check with a 42-18 win orchestrated by Adam Reynolds who left the field late clutching a shoulder.
Dogs axe veteran Jones as Eagles skipper returns
Liam Jones has been axed by the Western Bulldogs as Jesse Hogan, Josh Rachele and Oscar Allen headline the key players returning to AFL action in round seven.
Stuart concedes Canberra can’t match Fogarty offer
Coach Ricky Stuart says if Manly's reported deal for Jamal Fogarty is real, than the star halfback should take it with Canberra unable to match the offer.
How NSW’s new halves will attack women’s Origin opener
NSW playmakers Tiana Penitani Gray and Jesse Southwell will take key lessons learned from a six-week camp into next week's State of Origin opener in Brisbane.
Matildas dreams burn hot as A-League Women finals start
All three Melbourne teams are in the A-League Women finals, which also give top players a chance to press their cases for Matildas selection.
Crunch game: Knights lose Gamble amid league-worst woes
The clock is ticking as Newcastle's playmakers seek to prove a point and lift the side up the ladder ahead of Dylan Brown's arrival for the 2026 NRL season.
Roosters looking to avoid fall to bottom of NRL pile
Trent Robinson knows his Sydney Roosters side need to find a new gear as they risk falling to the bottom of the NRL ladder with a loss to St George Illawarra.
‘We can do anything’: Warner signs to remain a Swan
Sydney's Chad Warner has signed a fresh two-year contract tying him to the Swans until the end of 2027, rejecting big offers from West Australian clubs.
Make medal-worthy Anzac clash stick: Reds skipper
Queensland Reds captain Tate McDermott has backed the push for his side's Anzac Day clash with Auckland's Blues to become a permanent Super Rugby fixture.
Perth Bears will send player market into frenzy: Moore
The introduction of the Perth Bears in 2027 and PNG in 2028 will lead to a mad scramble for NRL players not seen in top-flight rugby league for 30 years.
Levi being ‘set up to fail’ in rushed Cup bid: Rogers
The Wallaroos' plans to transition sevens force Maddison Levi into a 15s weapon ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup may need to be put on ice.
Clarkson in it for the long haul with Kangaroos
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson insists he is in it for the long haul with the battling Kangaroos.
Saints resigned to King’s long-term AFL absence
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says they do not expect injured key forward Max King to be ready for an AFL return until late this season.
Rabbitohs lose Walker as they look to snare Storm win
Hunting their first win in Melbourne, South Sydney have lost Cody Walker to a torn calf while the Storm have left out enforcer Nelson Asofa-Solomona.