Lions ‘on their knees’? Hardwick not so sure
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick saw plenty in the Lions' loss to Fremantle last week to suggest the two-time premiers are far from a spent force.
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‘They’re big fans’: Test chance Campbell up to speed
Reds fullback Jock Campbell has found some extra pace and worked on another key area that would serve him well if recalled for his first Test in four years.
Storm out to maintain long-held mark against Knights
Newcastle haven't won in Melbourne in over a decade, but the Storm are on high alert with coach Craig Bellamy aware of the threat posed by fullback Kalyn Ponga.
Teen sensation takes Socceroos breakout in his stride
Teenager Lucas Herrington is on track to become Australia's youngest ever World Cup starter, but the 18-year-old is taking his incredible rise in his stride.
Roosters hopeful star winger to return against Raiders
Star winger Mark Nawaqanitawase is poised to return at a welcome time for the Sydney Roosters, with a State of Origin audition set to take place in Canberra.
First-class luxury: Dockers to play it safe with stars
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says the massive depth in the squad means he can afford to play it safe with players such as Sean Darcy and Brennan Cox.
Long Knight ahead as Newcastle re-sign Origin prospect
Resurgent NRL side Newcastle have signed highly rated second-rower Dylan Lucas to a three-year contract extension.
‘Real honour’: King preparing Demons for massive clash
In his first season as a senior coach, Melbourne's Steven King is getting his team ready for what will be an emotional Big Freeze match.
‘Get bragging rights’: derby means more for Haas duo
Payne Haas sends younger brother Klese a paragraph of tips after each game but the pair will compare notes on the field when Brisbane host Gold Coast.
Holmes is where Cook Islands heart is for World Cup
Valentine Holmes has a stellar record for Queensland and Australia but now he wants to bring all that experience to Cook Islands at the World Cup.
‘First time’: Dolphins dream team years in the making
The Dolphins will field a team against North Queensland that has claims to being the strongest in their history, as they emerge from years of injury carnage.
Broncos star sidelined for six, Walsh backs Haas bake
Brisbane have learnt they will be without Pat Carrigan for up to six weeks post surgery, while Reece Walsh says a huge spray from Payne Haas was needed.
Stewart looms large in Crows’ planning for Cats
Tom Stewart cut up Adelaide when they last played Geelong and Crows forward Darcy Fogarty said the star defender has been a focus of their planning.
Flanagan addresses ‘challenge’ of father’s Dragons exit
St George Illawarra playmaker Kyle Flanagan has opened up about his father Shane's departure as head coach of the NRL battlers.
What horror record? Brumbies set sights on Hurricanes
The Brumbies will have to buck history if they are to beat the Hurricanes in Wellington, but coach Stephen Larkham is treating it like a normal game.
‘Powerful’: Daniher family speaks to Demons, Magpies
Collingwood and Melbourne have come together to hear from Neale Daniher's wife and daughter ahead of the 12th Big Freeze clash.
Knights forward referred to integrity unit over charge
Newcastle forward Jermaine McEwen's stellar on-field year has hit a hurdle with the NRL integrity unit looking into an off-field incident.
Blue Bula came through Queensland’s maroon factory
Queensland-raised Jahream Bula is hoping for a NSW State of Origin series win in 2026 and wants his Wests Tigers teammate Api Koroisau there to make it happen.
Chiefs stack deck as Reds return to place of ‘trauma’
Les Kiss is adamant his Reds have the tools and strategy to take down a Chiefs team brimming with All Blacks for their Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final.
‘Rather fight Jai’: team Opetaia slam rare WBC move
Jai Opetaia's manager thinks the touted clash with WBC cruiserweight champion Noel Mikaelian will go ahead despite the organisation's best efforts to derail it.
Broncos skipper steps down, opens up on Tallis furore
Brisbane's Ali Brigginshaw has relinquished the captaincy in her final NRLW season and revealed her view about a club meeting room being renamed in her honour.
World Cup return bonus for reinvented allrounder
Nicola Carey knocked back a central contract to instead prioritise regular cricket at a lower level that she says ironically has powered her national return.
Foran confident Manly can win NRL premiership in 2026
Kieran Foran has opened up on his high hopes for Manly in 2026 the day after he was appointed the Sea Eagles' coach for 2027 and beyond.
Ex-Carlton boss suffers legal loss in lewd photo battle
Former AFL club president Luke Sayers has failed in his bid to have his wife's defamation case against him heard in private in a battle over a lewd photo.
‘I’m a realist’: Walsh opens up on Origin omission
Reece Walsh says he hasn't been living up to the standards required by Queensland as he targets enacting the blueprint for his best footy and an Origin recall.
‘Underdog’ Oakland and Socceroos a gritty perfect match
Oakland's three biggest professional sports franchises have all left but the 'underdog' city of the Bay Area appears the perfect match for the Socceroos.
Never been more settled: Warner loving life at Swans
Sydney superstar Chad Warner says the connection he shares with his teammates is growing by the day, and his past grand final heartbreaks are driving him on.
No Payne, big gain: Socceroo’s social media boost
Days after Tim Payne became the talking point of world football after his low profile went viral, Socceroo Kai Trewin is experiencing his own social media rise.
Victoria’s BBL bombshell leads to ‘confusion, anxiety’
Cricket Victoria's plans to sell one of its BBL licences to private investors is no done deal, says the sport's players union.
Ellis steps up as Australia draw level in Pakistan
Nathan Ellis has taken 4-33 as Australia won the second ODI in Pakistan by 41 runs to level the series with one match to play.
‘Fits Origin bill’: Manly prop gets Maroons gun’s tick
Manly prop Kobe Hetherington likes to get down and dirty when the going gets tough and Corey Parker insists he would do a great job for Queensland if picked.