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.
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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.
Tigers’ Super Rugby convert finds balance on NRL path
Ex-Super Rugby winger Solomon Alaimalo has overcome struggles with his mental health to turn his hand to the NRL with Wests Tigers.
Souths lose yet another player as Host cops ban
South Sydney's ailing NRL season has copped another blow as second-rower Jacob Host faces a two-week suspension for his shot on Penrith half Brad Schneider.
Port coach apologises to supporters for Rozee bungle
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley admits he made a mistake in playing captain Connor Rozee in a 30-point loss to Adelaide.
Robinson wants experienced half to guide Walker in 2025
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says the club would ideally sign an experienced half to replace Luke Keary, but says it's unlikely any will be available.
Finals not the priority for Souths under Hornby
NRL strugglers South Sydney will target improvement rather than a finals berth now that Ben Hornby has taken charge on an interim basis.
Bennett’s ‘Man in Mirror’ call can save Souths: Carroll
Former South Sydney prop Mark Carroll regrets not joining Brisbane under Wayne Bennett but believes the master coach would transform Souths if he gets the job.
NRL player’s lawyer predicts more civil suits
Former Manly prop Lloyd Perrett has threatened to take legal action against the NRL club, after he was hospitalised following a training session in late 2017.
‘Not smooth sailing’ but no regrets in JD saga: Souths
It has been a turbulent start to 2024 for South Sydney but chief executive Blake Solly will not rue his club's handling of now ex-coach Jason Demetriou
Magpies star De Goey sidelined with groin issues
Premiership heroes Jordan De Goey and Tom Mitchell have been ruled out of Collingwood's MCG blockbuster against Carlton.
Port skipper Rozee certain starter in Showdown: Hinkley
Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee is a certain starter against Adelaide, with the Crows making three changes for the AFL Showdown.
Need for flexibility costs Fraser-McGurk World Cup spot
A desire for flexibility in Australia's T20 World Cup squad meant a place could not be found for IPL sensation Jake Fraser-McGurk, selector George Bailey says.