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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chiefs brush off bizarre blunder to put away Force
The Western Force played their cards early before the Chiefs blew them away in a 56-22 bonus point Anzac Day Super Rugby win in Tauranga.
Lynagh at the double as Reds avoid a case of the Blues
A Tom Lynagh double has helped the Queensland Reds to a pressure-relieving defeat of the out-of-sorts Blues on Anzac Day at a soggy Suncorp Stadium.
Storm continue winning ways against South Sydney
Melbourne have bagged a 24-16 win over South Sydney, who could have Latrell Mitchell in trouble after an alleged high shot that ended Sua Fa'alogo's night.
Mitchell facing suspension for latest illegal shot
Latrell Mitchell is facing suspension for the shot that sidelined Sua Fa'alogo during Melbourne's defeat of South Sydney on Anzac Day.
Maroons entertainer Robinson ready to launch new era
Queensland winger Julia Robinson is a try scoring machine but she wants to bring more entertainment and athleticism to the art.
Key Katoa quality Dolphins will build club around
In-form Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa is the foundation stone of the club's future but it is his capacity for self-reflection and growth that sets him apart.
Sister act: Horsburgh thanks sibling for Origin form
Canberra forward Corey Horsburgh has put himself in the picture for a Queensland recall after his diligent attention to detail both on and off the field.
Strange new era begins with fresh faces for NSW Origin
New halves and competition for squad places has Sky Blues coach John Strange confident NSW can start the women's State of Origin series on a high.
Campbell back as Reds brace for Blues Anzac Day test
Jock Campbell is a welcome return at fullback for the Queensland Reds in their Anzac Day clash with the Blues while the Brumbies have bolstered their front row.
‘A lot of Adele’ but Suns will keep pushing boundaries
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has spoken to emerging star Mac Andrew about his on-field antics but encouraged his side to keep "pushing the boundaries".
Pickett played an Ablett-like game, say dazzled Demons
Melbourne dynamo Kysaiah Pickett will loom large on Anzac Eve following a performance rated by Demons coaches as one of the best in recent memory.
Dolphins, Broncos to make history at Suncorp Stadium
Brisbane and the Dolphins will host an historic two separate NRL games at Suncorp Stadium in round 17, where upwards of 70,000 fans will attend.
Hawthorn’s Nash banned for four games by AFL Tribunal
Hawthorn will be without midfielder Conor Nash for four matches after failing to downgrade his suspension for striking at the AFL Tribunal.
Joint jumping again after Maya’s clay-court landmark
Maya Joint's soaring progress as a teenage Australian tennis prospect has continued with her first WTA 1000 match triumph on the clay at the Madrid Open.
Green reveals new weapon ahead of first major of 2025
World No.5 Hannah Green has added analytics to her silky game ahead of women's golf's first major championship of the year in Texas.
Wright looms large as Fitzgibbons shocks in Bells surf
Sally Fitzgibbons has headlined the big upsets at Bells Beach, knocking world No.1 surfer Caitlin Simmers out of the Rip Curl Pro.
The ambitious Aussie flying under golf’s major radar
Hira Naveed is hoping to emerge from the shadows of her superstar junior contemporaries Minjee Lee and Hannah Green at women's golf's first major of the year.