Big prize at stake for eager Wallaroos against US
The Wallaroos have earmarked their Pacific Four clash with the US on Friday in Melbourne as must-win in their quest to make the elite world rugby league.
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Angus Crichton has Roosters’ support amid Fifita coup
Angus Crichton could be the odd man out at Moore Park now that David Fifita has signed with the Sydney Roosters.
Renshaw project a priority for new Bulls coach Botha
Johan Botha will nut out a plan for Matt Renshaw in the Sheffield Shield pre-season to ensure the opener is ready for his Test chance if he gets one.
Brisbane, Gold Coast suffer more injury carnage
Long-term injuries to Brisbane's Ben Te Kura and Tristan Sailor, and month-long absences for Gold Coast duo AJ Brimson and Phil Sami have rocked the clubs.
Rebels unsure if Chiefs clash is a farewell Super match
Melbourne winger Lachie Anderson says uncertainty around the club's Super Rugby future is the elephant in the room as they prepare for their final home game.
Maroons dynamo Rapana credits Thurston legacy for form
Queensland wrecking ball Tazmin Rapana's family links set her on a league path but it was idol Johnathan Thurston who left an indelible mark on her career.
Eels to miss Moses magic, Trindall a chance to return
Mitch Moses looks set to have just one chance to prove his State of Origin credentials, with the Parramatta halfback set to miss Magic Round through injury.
Key Blues duo sidelined, gun Bomber nears return
Adam Cerra and Matt Cottrell are the latest additions to Carlton's injury list while Essendon's Jordan Ridley could return from a quad strain.
Harry Grant wins landmark NRL judiciary fight
Melbourne Storm's Harry Grant has fought the NRL judiciary and won, cleared of making dangerous contact with the legs of Cronulla five-eighth Daniel Atkinson.
Hasler wallops Fifita with noodles to get Titans firing
Gold Coast winger Jojo Fifita is thriving under the coaching of Des Hasler and credits the veteran mentor's techniques for his growth.
Fifita backflips on Roosters to stay at Titans
Gold Coast CEO Steve Mitchell has explained why David Fifita activated a two-year option to stay at the Titans, spurning a four-year deal at the Roosters.
Game over for NRL teams who lose backs while trailing
A break down of the first 10 rounds of the NRL season has shown no team has come from behind to win after losing a back in the first half.
Raiders coach Stuart pens new deal until end of 2029
Ricky Stuart is set to coach NRL side Canberra until the end of 2029 after he was handed a new four-year deal with the Raiders.
Adelaide’s Rankine hits career-high after midfield move
Adelaide's dynamic Izak Rankine says increasing midfield time has led to a patch of AFL form he describes as career-best.
Change looms for Magic Round as Manly dump ‘home’ game
Manly have told the NRL they will not use Magic Round as a home game from 2025, with two other clubs considering joining them in the move.
Giants rolling up sleeves after Bombers reality check
Condemned to a second-straight loss by Essendon, GWS captain Toby Greene admits his side aren't the finished product ready to claim a premiership just yet.
Jack Rodwell’s career in limbo after two-game ban
Jack Rodwell may have played his last A-League Men game for Sydney FC after receiving a two-game suspension.
Reds star undergoes surgery to end Super Rugby season
Harry Wilson is expected to be out for eight weeks following surgery on his broken arm but the Queensland back-rower remains a contender for a Test recall.
Melbourne to challenge Grant charge after shock sin-bin
The Storm are challenging Harry Grant's charge of dangerous contact after the Melbourne skipper was sin-binned for tangling with a Sharks kicker.
No rush to decide on further expansion: AFL boss
The AFL is in no hurry to make a decision on further expansion after Tasmania join the competition in 2028, chief executive Andrew Dillon says.
AFL to push for more Indigenous reps in officialdom
AFL chief Andrew Dillon says he's pushing for more Indigenous representation in official roles amid a slight drop in First Nations players at the elite level.
Mozer on standby for Walters, Broncos chance closer
Brisbane hooker Blake Mozer has been in form for South-Logan and good judges say is ready to shine in the NRL if called up to replace Billy Walters.
Upton issues warning to NSW: ‘My best is yet to come’
Queensland No.1 Tamika Upton, who learned to run again after a back fracture four years ago, had a 2023 for the ages but insists there's plenty more to come.
Cats forwards can deliver without star pair: Stengle
Geelong could be without both key forwards Jeremy Cameron and Tom Hawkins against Gold Coast but Tyson Stengle has backed their attack to deliver.
Titans carnage with Foran one of five injured halves
Gold Coast coach Des Hasler faces having five halves unavailable for Magic Round after Kieran Foran and AJ Brimson were injured against North Queensland.
Storm’s Welch calls for common sense on leg collisions
Melbourne Storm prop Christian Welch says there should be more focus on head-high tackles than a sin-bin for making light contact with a rival player's leg.
God speed: The climb of Broncos’ not-so ancient Mariner
Brisbane's pacey winger Deine Mariner has a tattoo that sums up his faith, flair and flourish after he was recruited on one viewing by a golden-eyed scout.
New Bulls, Heat coach Botha off and running
Former South Africa spinner and captain Johan Botha has signed a three-year contract to coach the Queensland Bulls and Brisbane Heat.
Sky Bruise: heavy sessions prep NSW for Origin opener
Yasmin Clydsdale says NSW's State of Origin build-up has been perfect, despite so few players getting game time over the early part of 2024.
Tide can still turn for battling Roos: North co-captain
Kangaroos co-captain Jy Simpkin concedes 2024 has been a frustrating year personally as well as for the AFL cellar dwellars as a whole.
Reds’ cruel injury blow as top-four hunt intensifies
A broken arm for Harry Wilson has soured the Queensland Reds' gritty and crucial 26-22 win over an injury-hit Melbourne Rebels.