DCE saga not a good look but Jurbo won’t follow him out
Jake Trbojevic is committed to leading Manly into a new era as the club's messy break-up with captain Daly Cherry-Evans continues.
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‘Not acceptable’: Warriors coach regrets journo clash
The Warriors assistant coach who grabbed a sports journalist by the throat has accepted the punishment he received from the NRL
No six appeal for Crichton as Manly name big guns
Stephen Crichton will remain in the centres for Canterbury after being floated as a potential replacement for Matt Burton at No.6.
‘No kicking stones’: Dodd adamant he’s still NRL talent
South Sydney's big-money English halfback Lewis Dodd has declared he's still made out for the NRL, despite lingering in the Rabbitohs' reserve-grade side.
Curnow back for Blues, Freo hopeful on Bolton
Carlton will welcome back Charlie Curnow from injury against Hawthorn while Fremantle hope Shai Bolton will be fit to debut.
Magpies declare De Goey ‘fit to perform’ in AFL return
Collingwood have declared premiership star Jordan De Goey available to make his first AFL appearance of the season following knee bruising.
Hinkley won’t jump early as Port coach, calls for calm
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says he's staying the course amid criticism of his succession plan with assistant Josh Carr.
Resilient Brisbane Lions move on from adversity
Feeling for his struggling teammates, Hugh McCluggage says the Brisbane Lions have to "park" the adversity they have been through recently.
Wood eager to return New Zealand to World Cup stage
New Zealand striker Chris Wood is eager to help the All Whites qualify for just their third FIFA World Cup when Oceania qualifying wraps up this week.
Walsh backed to respond for Broncos after shocker
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh was way off the mark against Canberra but his teammates say he has taken an honest look at himself and is set to bounce back.
Kiss content as Rugby Australia continue interviews
Ahead of their Highlanders clash, Reds coach Les Kiss remains in the running to be the new Wallabies coach having completed two interviews with Rugby Australia.
Storm wouldn’t be human to not want revenge: Panthers
Penrith used the motivation of their 2020 grand-final loss to Melbourne to shape their NRL dynasty and now they expect to cop a similar backlash from the Storm.
Vickerman comfortable with ref call that enraged Hawks
Justin Tatum was frustrated by the referees in game three of the NBL championship series, but his Melbourne United counterpart saw things differently.
‘Gung-ho’ Cochrane confident in Suns making top four
Despite never having played finals in their 15-season existence, Gold Coast will storm into a top-four finish this year, ex-Suns chairman Tony Cochrane says.
Queensland into Shield final after draw with SA
Queensland's draw with South Australia will be enough to secure the Bulls a spot in the Sheffield Shield final if other results fall their way.
Molo to pay Dragons settlement fee in contract exit
St George Illawarra's long-running contract stand off with Francis Molo is finally over after the prop agreed to pay back part of his salary in order to exit.
Payten pulls trigger on Cowboys’ big guns for Broncos
North Queensland welcome back Jason Taumalolo, Jake Clifford and Jeremiah Nanai for the Queensland derby clash with Brisbane seeking a huge form reversal.
Tahs given harsh feedback ahead of Brumbies battle
The Waratahs camp are expecting a reaction in their Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Brumbies after being lashed as soft and lazy by their set-piece coach.
RCG still rusty but ‘not worried one bit’ about Titans
As Gold Coast prepare to host Newcastle, new Titans signing Reagan Campbell-Gillard says there is no need for panic after a heavy opening loss.
Tigers tweaker dashes NSW’s Shield final dream
Test spinner Matt Kuhnemann has starred as Tasmania ended NSW's hopes of appearing in the Sheffield Shield final.
WA come up just short of fourth-straight Shield final
Defending champions Western Australia toiled valiantly but came up just short of booking their place in a fourth consecutive Sheffield Shield final.
‘I’ll be back’: Dolphins prop Flegler’s injury vow
Dolphins prop Thomas Flegler has provided a positive update on the nerve transfer shoulder surgery that has kept him out of the game for almost 12 months.
Sexton pumped to be top Dog in halves with no Burton
Canterbury halfback Toby Sexton has rarely been the senior playmaker in his NRL career but with Matt Burton injured, he's ready to step up at the Bulldogs.
Voss says Curnow’s return won’t fix Carlton’s woes
Under-fire Carlton will be boosted by the return of Charlie Curnow but coach Michael Voss insists the spearhead won't be the Blues' silver bullet.
Bellamy expecting Penrith to return to peak form
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says he expects Penrith to bounce back in their NRL grand final rematch following the Panthers' shock round-two loss.
Daniels proves a steal as Hawks trounce Hornets
Dyson Daniels has more NBA steals in a season than anyone since Chris Paul in 2009 and the Australian is forecast to reel him in as Atlanta make a finals push.
Penrith suffer fresh fullback blow, with defence No.1
Penrith have conceded as many points in the first two rounds of 2025 as in the opening nine games of 2021 when they won the first of four straight NRL titles.
Eel warns it could take all year for rebuild to blossom
Shaun Lane has conceded Parramatta were "bound to fail" at the start of 2025, but points to Canterbury's revival as proof a tough year could be well worth it.
Tigers won’t throw Dusty-like Lalor to the wolves
Richmond's No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor is already earning comparisons to Dustin Martin but coach Adem Yze is determined not to throw him to the wolves.
Reds’ big call, Brumbies star returns, Suaalii on ice
Brumbies star backrower Rob Valetini will play his first game of the season but Waratahs star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii remains sidelined for the Super derby.
Popovic’s tough love makes, not breaks Daniel Arzani
Daniel Arzani has felt the wrath of a pointed Tony Popovic spray and, at 26 and with just seven caps to his name, says it's what he needed.