Gun for hire: Ex-Wallaby Genia eyes PNG Chiefs role
An-ex Wallabies son of a Papua New Guinea gun says he'd welcome the chance to cross codes and work with the PNG Chiefs ahead of their entry to the NRL in 2028.
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Injury-hit Bulldogs won’t take chances with sore stars
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‘Size matters’: why Genia wants Kerevi for World Cup
Two-time Wallabies World Cup star Will Genia has thrown up a Japan-based veteran for inclusion in Les Kiss's squad for the 2027 global showpiece in Australia.
Haas out of Origin as fellow Broncos prop hospitalised
Brisbane's injury crisis has escalated, with Payne Haas to miss six to eight weeks and fellow prop Corey Jensen in hospital with a blood clot.
36ers captain’s contract release after NBL finals loss
Sharpshooter and co-captain Dejan Vasiljevic has been released from his Adelaide 36ers contract with a year remaining after the side's narrow finals defeat.
Roosters’ Mr Fix-It Savala puts halves hopes on hold
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No game for old recruits: Flanagan’s strategy times out
Shane Flanagan's old hands won him a premiership in 2016, but his decision to go back to the well at St George Illawarra has proven costly.
History beckons as Super Rugby gathers under one roof
The Brumbies and Waratahs have a chance to claim significant trans-Tasman bragging rights while the Reds and Blues will resume hostilities in Christchurch.
Plath backed for Origin as Dolphins trial six-shooters
The Dolphins have several options to replace suspended No.6 Kodi Nikorima as pocket rocket Trai Fuller gets reps in at training in an unusual position.
Munster to fight way out of slump as Origin looms
Queensland five-eighth Cameron Munster is his own "worst critic" and admits he has been down on form at club level as the Origin series opener draws nearer.
Yallop eyeing Matildas return after injury heartbreak
Midfielder Tameka Yallop is looking to use Brisbane Roar's finals campaign as a springboard to make the Matildas' 2027 World Cup squad .
Blues leave door open for new faces as Haas ruled out
NSW prop Payne Haas' injury could mean Laurie Daley turns to a new face for next month's State of Origin series opener.
AFL apologises after Butters charge thrown out
Port Adelaide star Zak Butters has been cleared of umpire abuse after the AFL appeals board overturned the tribunal's verdict based on an error of law.
Carlton’s Elijah Hollands admitted to hospital
Carlton footballer Elijah Hollands has been admitted to hospital in the wake of his 'mental health episode' against Collingwood.
Kyrgios’s late bid for Wimbledon return
Australia's Nick Kyrgios will play in the grasscourt tournament at Halle in June, which could boost his hopes of a wild card ticket into Wimbledon.
Huge task ahead for Dragons’ interim coach Young
Dean Young will take charge of winless St George Illawarra for the remainder of the 2026 NRL season after the club parted ways with Shane Flanagan.
Star wants hot ‘Pies early against improving Bombers
Collingwood know they can finish a game strongly, but they're looking to produce a fast start on Anzac Day against an Essendon side that has regained some form.
Two young lives cut short by skydiving safety breaches
A rural airport owner has avoided the maximum fines for safety breaches that led to the deaths of two skydivers, who fell after getting tangled on a plane.
Jewels pick up WNBL champion as first major signing
The WNBL's latest franchise, the Tasmania Jewels, have unveiled a two-time WNBL champion and medal-winning Opal as their inaugural marquee player.
‘Unfair’: Flanagan’s take on future, wantaway Dragons
Shane Flanagan has labelled the criticism of his handling of Loko Pasifiki Tonga as "unfair" after it emerged the young prop wanted out of the Dragons.
Gout hits out at ‘haters’ as he targets next milestone
Gout Gout has fired a warning shot back at Justin Gatlin for disparaging his recent sub-20 run in the 200m as he sets his sights on another record.
‘Never experienced that’: Broncos embrace injury toll
Brisbane will be without 10 players against Wests Tigers but debutant rake Cameron Bukowski and brave forward Jordan Riki are ready to rise to the challenge.
Maintain rage: Warriors urged to repeat beast mode
Warriors legend Clinton Toopi has hailed the bench ferocity of Demetric Vaimauga as the in-form side prepares to wreak further havoc on Gold Coast.
Lomax the Force’s wing man with finals fate on the line
Darby Lancaster's season-ending ankle injury means former NRL star Zac Lomax will play a key role in the Force's bid to keep their finals hopes alive.
Young gun Allen salutes in NZ for first Supercars win
Precocious Ford talent Kai Allen has secured his first Supercars win, keeping championship leader Brodie Kostecki at bay in a historic race in Christchurch.
Bellamy dumbfounded as Storm sink to 14-year low
Centre Simi Sasagi has starred in Canberra's second consecutive win, a 26-22 triumph over Melbourne which consigned the Storm to a fifth loss in a row.
Tahs defy emotional Pasifika, lightning for crucial win
Tana Umaga has detailed his and his players' emotions after Moana Pasifika threatened to upset the NSW Waratahs days after ownership declared the club unviable.
Cleary sinks Dolphins in golden point, Kenny injured
Penrith maestro Nathan Cleary broke Dolphins hearts again in a 23-22 win in golden point, but the victory was soured by a broken leg to hooker Mitch Kenny.
Star Swan can shoulder the criticism: Sydney coach
It's no surprise to Sydney coach Dean Cox why new Swans spearhead Charlie Curnow has attracted plenty of criticism after an inconsistent start to the season.
Stuart blasts bunker after calls go against Raiders
Ricky Stuart says much of an NRL match is being played outside of gametime after Canberra defeated Melbourne 26-22 at GIO Stadium.
The Lion-hearted ‘godsend’ who made defence cool again
Lions star Lachie Neale will play his 300th game, and his favourite teammate, Josh Dunkley, has been lauded for his unselfishness ahead of 200 AFL appearances.