‘Lots of lessons’: Dolphins star lifts for Cleary duel
Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa admits he must improve his game if he is to lift his side to victory against a Penrith side led by his childhood idol Nathan Cleary.
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‘Bashed-up’: Eels’ crisis unprecedented for Moses
Star halfback Mitch Moses says he has never played on a team battling as many injuries as Parramatta, who are without nine players for round seven.
Tedesco wants consistency after refereeing errors
Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco is hoping for consistency in how the NRL polices the disruptor rule following two refereeing errors in round six.
‘One of the greats’: Halasima on track but Ali unique
Warriors legend Clinton Toopi insists 20-year-old powerhouse Leka Halasima is only just scratching the surface of the greatness he will achieve.
Olympic rowers v crocs and currents: no Plan B for site
A state government is sticking by a controversial site slated to host the Olympic rowing in 2032 rowing ahead of an inspection from the sport's world body.
Rivals gush, but Tigers keen to keep cream of the crop
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall is impressed by in-form fullback Jahream Bula and unfazed that a rival club legend is also heaping praise on the Fijian flyer.
Broncos secure Barnett after swap deal with Warriors
Brisbane winger Grant Anderson will join the Warriors in 2027, paving the way for Warriors prop Mitch Barnett to join the Broncos at the end of this season.
Dawson to miss Crows clash after family tragedy
Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson will be given as much time off as he needs following the death of his brother and will miss the Crows' clash with St Kilda.
Tom Trbojevic injured again as Manly thrash Cowboys
Manly fullback Tom Trbojevic suffered another hamstring injury, but his side did him proud in a 38-6 demolition of North Queensland in Townsville.
Daicos milestone magic serves up ton of pain for Blues
Carlton teenager Talor Byrne has missed an after-the-siren goal that would have secured a draw against arch-enemies Collingwood at the MCG.
Bulldogs stars hurt as Cameron fires Cats to big win
Sam Darcy and Tom Liberatore were both injured on a horror night for the Western Bulldogs as Geelong forward Jeremy Cameron starred in his side's victory.
‘We’re not there yet’: rebuilt Suns search for new high
Damien Hardwick thinks it will take Gold Coast a little longer to reap the rewards of their impressive off-season AFL recruitment drive.
Rory effect as golf superstars chase summer down under
Fans can expect some of golf's biggest stars to grace Australian fairways this summer as officials enjoy the flow-on from the huge success of Rory McIlroy.
Marata Niukore signs with NRL’s Knights
Versatile forward Marata Niukore will leave the Warriors at the end of the NRL season and join Newcastle on a three-year deal.
‘No hard feelings’: Blues skipper moves past criticism
Carlton's Patrick Cripps has moved on from former co-captain Sam Docherty's criticism of the club, focused on a huge clash with Collingwood in round six.
Why son of PNG icon rejected Storm pursuit for Titans
Gold Coast forward Cooper Bai - son of Storm great Marcus - described the feeling of rejecting Melbourne as the biggest decision of his NRL career.
‘Long overdue’: FIFA writes to Albo over football home
As one of the few nations without a home base, Football Australia was once described as "homeless" by Graham Arnold. Now FIFA has intervened in this issue.
Resilient Goodwin sets sights on World Cup audition
Veteran Socceroo Craig Goodwin is ramping up his bid to return from injury in time to audition for a World Cup berth in Adelaide United's finals campaign.
Lions veteran sidelined again, Eagles recruit tears ACL
One of Brisbane's premiership heroes is sidelined with another calf issue, while a West Coast recruit has suffered a season-ending injury.
Cowboys look to reward local star’s form and tenacity
North Queensland have moved to wrap up dynamic backline gun Tom Chester in the wake of extending his centre partner Jaxon Purdue for four years.
Carrigan accepts Broncos fate as uncanny X-man rises
Brisbane's injury and player availability crisis took a turn for the worse as swashbuckling forward Xavier Willison put his hand up for a big challenge.
High-flying Swans turn attention to Giants clash
Sydney star Isaac Heeney knows the threat arch-rivals GWS present and says the Swans can't take any liberties in their grudge match.
The one reason Paseka says he’s back to best at Manly
Manly prop Taniela Paseka has credited simplifying his approach to football for his strong form on return from an achilles tendon injury this season.
965 days in wilderness worth it for Tiger’s NRL return
Patrick Herbert has revealed he thought Benji Marshall's offer of a Wests Tigers lifeline was a joke, before playing in the NRL for the first time in 965 days.
Why Titans gun signed on with battling Dragons
Gold Coast try-scoring whiz Phil Sami has put faith in St George Illawarra despite their woes, and Titans coach Josh Hannay says he entirely understands why.
Saints’ Collard to learn sanction for homophobic slur
St Kilda forward Lance Collard will learn via an AFL hearing how heavy a suspension he will receive for using a homophobic slur towards a VFL opponent.
‘Here to play NRL’: Major Tom eyes Broncos No.7 in ’27
After a stunning club debut, Brisbane half Tom Duffy wants to re-sign and push Jonah Pezet all the way in 2027 in the race to succeed Adam Reynolds.
Eye-watering drone spend dismissed as ‘window-dressing’
Australia will spend up to $15 billion to beef up its drone capabilities over the next decade, but a defence expert has warned it won't go far enough.
Australian coach ‘betrayed’ by English club’s axe
Former Gold Coast Titans coach John Cartwright says he feels "betrayed and disrespected" by English Super League club Hull FC, who are not retaining him.
Leeds move away from drop zone with Old Trafford win
Noah Okafor's first-half brace has helped Leeds United move six points clear of relegation zone and secure their first away Premier League win in 45 years.
Gruesome throat injury sidelines Knight for a month
Important forwards Dylan Lucas and Tyson Frizell have joined an increasingly busy casualty ward at NRL improvers Newcastle.