New identity: Manly turn back clock on defence
Manly have become the most miserly defensive team in the NRL under Kieran Foran, with the Sea Eagles eying off their best defensive run in 18 years.
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Key Broncos need form bounce to crack Maroons side
Brisbane trio Reece Walsh, Ezra Mam and Ben Hunt are all in contention for Queensland's State of Origin side ahead of the team being named. .
‘Pecking order’s clear’: Aussie Cup selection explained
Lucy Hamilton has been favoured ahead of quick Darcie Brown, while fit-again captain Sophie Molineux will create a selection squeeze at the T20 World Cup.
‘Plan B all-out’: Voss unsure what is next post-Blues
Michael Voss hopes by resigning as Carlton coach the team will be able to find their way after a horror start to the season.
Aussie sprint ace quits Giro due to crash injuries
Australian sprinter Kaden Groves has followed Jay Vine out of the Giro d'Italia, forced to quit on the fourth stage as a result of injuries incurred last week.
Calf muscle injury sidelines star Saint for three games
While a key St Kilda player is out of action for the next three weeks, another might recover in time for Sunday's game against Richmond.
Carlton list manager quits hours after Voss news breaks
Carlton's list manager Nick Austin has followed coach Michael Voss through the exit door at Carlton.
Brutal world of AFL senior coaching claims Voss again
Michael Voss appeared to have so much going for him when he took over as Carlton senior coach, but in the end too much went wrong.
Val Holmes shakes off shoulder issue ahead of Origin
A favourite of Queensland coach Billy Slater, Val Holmes has shaken off a shoulder injury in time to remain an option for the State of Origin series opener.
Veteran Ben Hunt reveals immediate NRL future
Brisbane's Ben Hunt is close to finalising a contract extension that could see him join Cameron Smith in the exclusive 400-game NRL club.
Off-contract Parramatta prop addresses NRL future
Junior Paulo doesn't have a deal for next year, but the NRL prop knows where his future lies.
Warriors’ Metcalf on open market, Tiger pens new deal
Warriors halfback Luke Metcalf looks set to become a free agent, but Wests Tigers winger Sunia Turuva has rejected the chance to go to the open market.
‘Hodgey was right’: one-year contract wonder eyes 250th
Ryan Lester was dropped 17 times in his first 13 seasons and has signed eight one-year deals, but is now an elite Lion surging towards his 250th AFL game .
‘Terrible conversation’: Cam Smith’s chat with coach
After six successive missed cuts in majors, Cam Smith has explained the tough call to part with long-time coach Grant Field ahead of the PGA Championship.
Giant’s special advice to off-contract skipper Greene
Off-contract GWS captain Toby Greene leaving Sydney to return home to Victoria? Not a chance, says Giants defender Connor Idun - it's too cold.
Kyle Flanagan named for first game since father’s axing
NRL strugglers St George Illawarra have recalled Kyle Flanagan for the Magic Round clash against Penrith after an injury to rookie halfback Kade Reed.
Geelong ace lifts lid on memorable celebration
Geelong flyer Shaun Mannagh has revealed why he decided to bring out Brisbane legend Jason Akermanis's famous celebration against Collingwood.
Gout Gout to double up at World U20s in Oregon
Australia will send a record squad of 75 to August's U20 world athletics championships in the US.
Grand final memories fade, Fagan’s Lions ready for Cats
Hopeful for some big inclusions, the Lions aren't clinging onto memories of their dominant grand final defeat of Geelong ahead of their Gabba AFL rematch.
Gawn fears for Cripps after Voss exits Carlton
Melbourne captain Max Gawn admits he is worried for Carlton skipper Patrick Cripps following Michael Voss quitting as Blues coach.
Latrell Mitchell named to return just in time for NSW
Latrell Mitchell has been named to return from injury at Magic Round, where North Queensland and St George Illawarra will roll out new halves combinations.
‘Guarantee’: Voss defiant as he quits Carlton
A defiant Michael Voss says Carlton are now in a better place than when he first joined the Blues as coach.
‘Magic’ dreaming of Darwin having its own AFL team
At the launch of the Sir Doug Nicholls round, the esteem that current Indigenous players have for Michael 'Magic' McLean was clear.
Seibold opens up on sacking, Cherry-Evans defection
Anthony Seibold was stunned to be dumped by Manly only three games into the season, but says he harbours no ill will towards the club.
Harrison focused on next steps after dream debut
Gold Coast 20-year-old Zane Harrison is riding the high of making his NRL debut but insists he hasn't got the starting halfback jersey locked down yet.
Bulldogs address ‘soft mindset’, captain’s Galvin spray
Stephen Crichton gave Lachlan Galvin a verbal dressing down in Canterbury's loss to the Dolphins in a sign of frustration at the Dogs' poor defence.
World Cup door open for forgotten Socceroos goalkeeper
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has kept the door open for forgotten goalkeeper Joe Gauci to make his World Cup case at a training camp in Florida.
‘Work to do’: AFL targets Indigenous player boost
The AFL is considering a range of measures to boost the number of Indigenous players in the league following a significant decline in recent seasons.
Peake form as Aussies name new-look white ball squads
Oliver Peake, Liam Scott and Joel Davies will feature in Australia's next white-ball assignment, while Spencer Johnson should also return from injury.
Uncharted territory: how NRL became like old under-20s
The NRL is on track for its highest-scoring season of all time, with an average of more than 50 points scored per game over the opening 10 rounds.
NRL set for Magic Round talks over Super League deal
Super League bosses will meet with NRL counterparts this week as the Australian game pushes for greater say in the running of the European competition.