Chippy turned playmaker nailing down Sharks halves role
Former tradie Daniel Atkinson has no regrets about swapping wood chips for chip-and-chases as he looks to dovetail neatly into place as Cronulla's five-eighth.
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Copying SBW’s All Blacks path may be slow burn for Manu
Speaking for the first time since announcing his switch to rugby union, Sydney Roosters centre Joey Manu says adapting to the 15-man game will take time.
Australians in the hunt as Japan’s Kozuma sets LIV pace
Japan's Jinichiro Kozuma has a one-shot lead after the first round of LIV Golf's tournament in Adelaide, with Australia's Matt Jones three shots back.
Simpson says rest was needed for ‘flagging’ Harley Reid
West Coast will be without Harley Reid and Tom Barrass for Sunday's clash with Gold Coast, but Liam Ryan returns for the first time since round three last year.
Dockers aim to bounce back from western derby flop
Fremantle will unveil debutants Cooper Simpson and Patrick Voss when they attempt to snap a three-match losing streak in Saturday's clash with the Bulldogs.
Cowboys sign Harrison Edwards, set to release Gosiewski
Todd Payten has confirmed North Queensland's signing of Canterbury's Harrison Edwards and called for defensive clout from the Cowboys against Penrith.
Victory aim to derail Wanderers’ ALM finals hopes
Melbourne Victory have two goals for their ALM finale: deny Western Sydney a finals spot and celebrate Leigh Broxham's last regular-season appearance in style.
Extra sleep-ins for Force in bid to end away hoodoo
Western Force players have been afforded some extra sleep-ins ahead of Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Highlanders in Dunedin.
Reds set for challenge of Super Rugby big guns
While satisfied with their shut-out win over the Highlanders, Reds co-captain Liam Wright says the Blues present the biggest challenge in Super Rugby Pacific.
Hopper hamstrung in latest Richmond injury blow
Unlucky Richmond midfielder Jacob Hopper has suffered a "mild hamstring strain" that will keep him sidelined for at least a fortnight.
Snapper Rocks back on World Surf League tour
Queensland's Snapper Rocks will return to the elite World Surf League tour in 2025, with the break's status guaranteed until 2028.
Ibusuki double helps Adelaide beat Roar in thriller
Japanese striker Hiroshi Ibusuki's two goals secured Adelaide United a 4-3 away A-League Men win over Brisbane and has him in the contract sights of the Roar.
Sivo brain snap sums up Eels’ woes in loss to Manly
Parramatta have given up a second-half lead for the second time in as many weeks, watching a 14-6 advantage turn into a 32-18 defeat to Manly.
Cherry-Evans, Olakau’atu face bans as Eels fume
Manly pair Daly Cherry-Evans and Haumole Olakau'atu both face two-match bans for a dangerous throw on Shaun Lane, with Parramatta fuming over several calls.
EPL interest in Roar prodigy Waddingham deserved: coach
Tottenham are among several big European clubs keen to sign Brisbane Roar striker Thomas Waddingham and his coach Ruben Zadkovich explains why he's in demand.
No lap of honour as Eagles prepare for Suns fortress
West Coast have the chance to make it three wins in a row when they face Gold Coast on Sunday, but they'll be without Harley Reid and Tom Barrass.
Maroons face nervous wait on Dolphins prop Flegler
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett says the nerve damage to Queensland Maroons prop Thomas Flegler's shoulder must be repaired before he can play again.
Hynes ready for Origin recall after 2023 lesson
Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes says he is ready to return to the State of Origin arena, with a month of football at the Sharks left to push his case for NSW.
Bennett backs Trai Fuller for Dolphins regular NRL gig
The manager of 27-year-old Dolphins pocket dynamo Trai Fuller says he wants to secure a top 30 NRL spot, and Wayne Bennett insists he has the ability to do so.
Australia’s Smith in hunt as American Steele leads LIV
Australia's Cameron Smith is three shots behind the leader after the second round of the LIV Golf tournament in Adelaide.
Heeney on Hawks’ radar but Swans loaded with stars
In-form midfielder Isaac Heeney is just one of many potential Sydney match-winners that Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is looking to shut down at the MCG.
Nadal-Alcarez set for dream Olympic doubles pairing
Rafael Nadal says as long as he's fit he expects to play doubles at the Olympics for Spain with young gun Carlos Alcaraz.
Brumbies beat top-ranked Hurricanes in Super boilover
The ACT Brumbies have claimed their biggest scalp of the Super Rugby Pacific season, beating the Hurricanes at GIO Stadium.
Waratahs determined to stop Drua Super W three-peat
The NSW Waratahs are out to win their first Super W title since 2021 while the Fijian Drua are hunting a third successive crown in Sunday's grand final.
Souths close in on signing English No.7 for 2025
South Sydney are set to sign St Helens halfback Lewis Dodd for 2025, adding further questions to the future of their No.7 jersey.
Thunderbirds hold on to avoid late Lightning strike
The Adelaide Thunderbirds have almost frittered away a 12-goal lead to beat the Sunshine Coast Lightning by three in overtime.
Dangerfield hamstrung as Cats fight off Carlton charge
Patrick Dangerfield hurt a hamstring early in the third quarter, but ladder leaders Geelong resisted a late Carlton surge to post a 13-point victory at the MCG.
Koroisau hurt as Brisbane tear apart poor Tigers
Reece Walsh has scored an electrifying double, as Brisbane put the cleaners through a woeful Wests Tigers to win 34-10 at Campbelltown.
Force fall to Highlanders in Super Rugby arm-wrestle
The Western Force were left to rue plenty of missed opportunities in a frustrating 7-6 loss to the Highlanders in their Super Rugby Pacific clash in Dunedin.
No concerns for Walsh despite cramps and vomiting
Reece Walsh failed to finish Brisbane's 34-10 win over Wests Tigers at Campbelltown, but the Broncos are confident it was only cramping keeping the No.1 down.
Blues deliver Reds late heartbreak in Super thriller
The Queensland Reds have fallen agonisingly short of a season-defining win, beaten 41-34 by the Blues in Brisbane on Saturday night.