Lions won’t rule out Neale for AFL grand final return
Lachie Neale's season might not be over just yet, with Brisbane hopeful he can make a surprise return if they overcome Collingwood to reach the AFL grand final.
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Usain Bolt’s message to Gout Gout ahead of worlds debut
Usain Bolt has delivered a simple piece of advice to Gout Gout as the Australian teenage sprint sensation prepares for his first world championships.
Robinson lost for words but not faith in Roosters
It's been an up-and-down season but Trent Robinson never lost faith in what the Sydney Roosters could achieve, even if he can't completely explain why.
Hauser aims to iron out chinks on busy tri weekend
On a busy Sunday for triathlon, one Australian world title hope will race in Nice and another will fine-tune his preparations in the Czech Republic.
Golden point guru: field goal lifts Titans into finals
Lauren Brown, whose match-winning effort in the 2024 Origin series entered rugby league folklore, has produced yet another field goal in a high-stakes game.
Bulldogs sweat on Sexton, Crichton injury confirmed
Phil Gould has confirmed captain Stephen Crichton will miss two to four weeks as the club waits on a crucial Monday scan for Toby Sexton ahead of Penrith.
‘I’ll talk to Patty’: Aussie boxer in bright lights
A week out from taking over Pat Rafter Arena, Liam Paro is adamant he can dominate at the heavier welterweight division and become a two-weight world champion.
How ‘hard-nosed’ Fagan attacked Lions’ big semi dilemma
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has outlined his reasons for recalling ruckman Oscar McInerney ahead of a Gabba semi-final against Gold Coast.
Veterans lead way to keep Eels in hunt for NRLW finals
Abbi Church collected a double and Rachael Pearson also shone to lead the Eels to victory in a must-win NRLW game against the Bulldogs.
Port hold on to beat Demons in powerful AFLW boilover
Port Adelaide have held off Melbourne's late charge to win by two points at Alberton, despite a best-afield game from Demons captain Kate Hore.
Wardlaw shines in Saints’ AFLW thrashing of Bombers
Jesse Wardlaw marked her 75th AFLW match in fine style with three goals as St Kilda put Essendon to the sword in a one-sided affair at Windy Hill.
Suns adopt road trip mentality for Gabba mission
Gold Coast plan to reverse their horror record against the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba by tweaking their preparation for their AFL semi-final encounter.
Webster out to bring down fortress he helped build
Andrew Webster spent two years helping build Penrith's premiership dynasty, now the Warriors coach wants the Panthers' title run to end on Saturday.
‘Forever an Opal’: tributes flow for Mangakahia
Australian basketball player Tiana Mangakahia has been remembered for her leadership, strength and courage after her death, aged 30, from cancer.
Panthers oust Warriors to keep five-peat hopes alive
Penrith have claimed their first scalp in the quest for a fifth consecutive NRL premiership, ousting the Warriors from the finals with a 24-8 win in Auckland.
Stuart says refs got it wrong as Walsh inspires epic
Reece Walsh has engineered Brisbane to one of the greatest wins in NRL finals history over Canberra, but it came after a headbutt in the 29-28 victory.
How to bring out-of-sorts Lion back from career low
Alastair Lynch thinks Charlie Cameron can still be Brisbane's semi-final game-breaker and, ironically, pushing him away from goal could be the spark needed.
Former Manly star among nine players axed by Souths
Josh Schuster is leaving South Sydney without having played an NRL game, one of nine players farewelling the club at the end of a disappointing year.
‘Not looking great’: Bulldogs sweat on Crichton’s scans
Canterbury are sweating on an ankle injury to Stephen Crichton after the Bulldogs captain limped off AAMI Park in their qualifying final loss against Melbourne.
Eels star sent to NRLW judiciary over biting charge
Parramatta hooker Rueben Cherrington has been referred to the NRLW judiciary, after the match review committee found an alleged bite in a win over Canterbury.
Belgians break Australian hearts in Davis Cup classic
Australia have suffered a 3-2 Davis Cup loss to Belgium for the fourth time in 18 years and have missed the quarter-finals for the first time since 2021.
How star Panther copes with ‘disappointing’ errors
One of Penrith's key backs admits it's "disappointing" to hit the NRL finals series with errors creeping into his game, but he has a strategy to fix the slump.
Broncos gun recalled, Walsh cleared after injury scare
Gehamat Shibasaki will return at centre for Brisbane against Canberra with captain Adam Reynolds to miss the clash, as Reece Walsh had another drama.
Why finals rival is happy NRL backflipped on Hynes ban
The NRL wiped Nicho Hynes' suspension ahead of the finals but their unprecedented move hasn't fazed his rivals at the Sydney Roosters.
‘He’ll put his hand up’: Lions cub to fill massive void
Brisbane's Rising Star contender Levi Ashcroft is tipped to take on the challenge of filling the void caused by dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale's injury.
Storm star not fazed by form fade ahead of NRL finals
Cameron Munster expects many to have 'put a line through' Melbourne, but the gun playmaker doesn't share concerns about their recent dip in form.
Nawaqanitawase admits ‘hard’ call ahead on rugby lure
Mark Nawaqnitawase has become a genuine showstopper in his first full season in the NRL, but he is soon to weigh up a potential return to rugby union.
Boost on eve of finals as Sharks re-sign star
Cronulla have signed KL Iro to a long-term contract extension ahead of their NRL elimination final against the Sydney Roosters.
‘Not a massive fan’: QClash rivalry to hit new heights
The QClash's simmering feud could reignite when Gold Coast collide with Brisbane at the Gabba with a preliminary final berth on the line.
NRL eye crucial judiciary change in post-season review
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has revealed it could be made easier for players to challenge match suspensions in the future, with Harry Grant leading the call for change.
Ablett’s big Suns call, high praise for star pair
Gary Ablett has detailed why Suns pair Noah Anderson and Matt Rowell are so effective as the retired champion delivered his verdict on their title hopes.