Bulldog bans to worsen Cameron Ciraldo’s ‘ball-ache’
Coach Cameron Ciraldo was 'filthy' with Canterbury's first half in a humbling 42-18 loss to Brisbane, now three players from his NRL team have been handed bans.
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Tigers coach denies Balta distraction in loss to Demons
Richmond's heavy schedule in recent weeks was a bigger factor in their loss to Melbourne than the spotlight on Noah Balta's court appearance, Adem Yze says.
Aussie Tuipulotu set for return with Wallabies in view
Sione Tuipulotu is poised to make his rugby comeback with Scotland's Australian captain still a chance of being a key man for the Lions against the Wallabies.
Bennett looks to snap drought in supercoach showdown
Wayne Bennett will need to snap a personal coaching record of 13 straight losses against Craig Bellamy with Souths also struggling against the Storm.
Gawn stands tall in Demons’ important win over Tigers
Melbourne captain Max Gawn was best afield as the Demons kicked clear after half-time to post a comfortable 20-point victory over Richmond at the MCG.
Injured Reynolds dazzles as Broncos dismantle Bulldogs
Brisbane gave ladder leaders Canterbury a stunning reality check with a 42-18 win orchestrated by Adam Reynolds who left the field late clutching a shoulder.
Dogs axe veteran Jones as Eagles skipper returns
Liam Jones has been axed by the Western Bulldogs as Jesse Hogan, Josh Rachele and Oscar Allen headline the key players returning to AFL action in round seven.
Stuart concedes Canberra can’t match Fogarty offer
Coach Ricky Stuart says if Manly's reported deal for Jamal Fogarty is real, than the star halfback should take it with Canberra unable to match the offer.
How NSW’s new halves will attack women’s Origin opener
NSW playmakers Tiana Penitani Gray and Jesse Southwell will take key lessons learned from a six-week camp into next week's State of Origin opener in Brisbane.
Matildas dreams burn hot as A-League Women finals start
All three Melbourne teams are in the A-League Women finals, which also give top players a chance to press their cases for Matildas selection.
Crunch game: Knights lose Gamble amid league-worst woes
The clock is ticking as Newcastle's playmakers seek to prove a point and lift the side up the ladder ahead of Dylan Brown's arrival for the 2026 NRL season.
Roosters looking to avoid fall to bottom of NRL pile
Trent Robinson knows his Sydney Roosters side need to find a new gear as they risk falling to the bottom of the NRL ladder with a loss to St George Illawarra.
‘We can do anything’: Warner signs to remain a Swan
Sydney's Chad Warner has signed a fresh two-year contract tying him to the Swans until the end of 2027, rejecting big offers from West Australian clubs.
Make medal-worthy Anzac clash stick: Reds skipper
Queensland Reds captain Tate McDermott has backed the push for his side's Anzac Day clash with Auckland's Blues to become a permanent Super Rugby fixture.
Perth Bears will send player market into frenzy: Moore
The introduction of the Perth Bears in 2027 and PNG in 2028 will lead to a mad scramble for NRL players not seen in top-flight rugby league for 30 years.
Levi being ‘set up to fail’ in rushed Cup bid: Rogers
The Wallaroos' plans to transition sevens force Maddison Levi into a 15s weapon ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup may need to be put on ice.
Clarkson in it for the long haul with Kangaroos
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson insists he is in it for the long haul with the battling Kangaroos.
Saints resigned to King’s long-term AFL absence
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says they do not expect injured key forward Max King to be ready for an AFL return until late this season.
Rabbitohs lose Walker as they look to snare Storm win
Hunting their first win in Melbourne, South Sydney have lost Cody Walker to a torn calf while the Storm have left out enforcer Nelson Asofa-Solomona.
Flanagan hammers agent as Dragons lose teen star
Shane Flanagan has hit out at the handling of contract negotiations, slamming the agent of rising Dragons star Finau Latu.
‘I’ve seen a trend’: Fagan’s reminder for leaky Lions
Brisbane's leaky defence has concerned coach Chris Fagan, who insists the Lions have not spoken to Jamarra Ugle-Hagan about a move north.
Aussies eye NFL draft after Mailata’s Super Bowl glory
Australian NFL fans will tune in with interest when the draft takes place in Wisconsin, with a number of Aussie young guns hoping to earn contracts.
Party like it’s 1922: Bears celebrate NRL return in WA
There is an in-principle agreement for the NRL to expand into Perth, with the North Sydney Bears' resurrection being hailed as a day for the 'true believers'.
Wright looms large as Fitzgibbons shocks in Bells surf
Sally Fitzgibbons has headlined the big upsets at Bells Beach, knocking world No.1 surfer Caitlin Simmers out of the Rip Curl Pro.
Green reveals new weapon ahead of first major of 2025
World No.5 Hannah Green has added analytics to her silky game ahead of women's golf's first major championship of the year in Texas.
Joint jumping again after Maya’s clay-court landmark
Maya Joint's soaring progress as a teenage Australian tennis prospect has continued with her first WTA 1000 match triumph on the clay at the Madrid Open.
Hawthorn’s Nash banned for four games by AFL Tribunal
Hawthorn will be without midfielder Conor Nash for four matches after failing to downgrade his suspension for striking at the AFL Tribunal.
Dolphins, Broncos to make history at Suncorp Stadium
Brisbane and the Dolphins will host an historic two separate NRL games at Suncorp Stadium in round 17, where upwards of 70,000 fans will attend.
Pickett played an Ablett-like game, say dazzled Demons
Melbourne dynamo Kysaiah Pickett will loom large on Anzac Eve following a performance rated by Demons coaches as one of the best in recent memory.
‘A lot of Adele’ but Suns will keep pushing boundaries
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has spoken to emerging star Mac Andrew about his on-field antics but encouraged his side to keep "pushing the boundaries".
Campbell back as Reds brace for Blues Anzac Day test
Jock Campbell is a welcome return at fullback for the Queensland Reds in their Anzac Day clash with the Blues while the Brumbies have bolstered their front row.