Titans NRLW star Pelite loves ‘junkyard’ fullback role
Gold Coast No.1 Evania Pelite's showdown with Newcastle fullback Tamika Upton could decide the NRLW grand final with Pelite set to showcase her raw power.
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Penrith defy NRL’s levelling out to reach for history
The Panthers' shot at an NRL three-peat in the grand final has them on the verge of history, despite the tightening of rules to discourage such dominance.
Cobbo beaming as Broncos embrace family vibe again
The Broncos have regained their family-club feel on their way to the NRL grand final under coach Kevin Walters, to the delight of current and former players.
AFL yet to make a call on ‘Barassi Cup’ for premiers
An ongoing tribute to Australian rules legend Ron Barassi will not be announced until the off-season, the AFL has confirmed.
Healy excited by cricket-NRL grand final double header
Playing Australia's first cricket match of the home summer on the same day as rugby league's grand finals is "really positive", captain Alyssa Healy insists.
Cleary’s failures put him on path to NRL greatness
Nathan Cleary has credited his disappointments as a young NRL halfback for driving his rise to a fourth straight grand final with Penrith.
How a trip up the Coffs Coast made Dylan Edwards
Penrith sent Dylan Edwards home to Dorrigo as a teenager, and when he came back he took some of his most significant steps to becoming an elite NRL player.
Magpies soar to bring down Bombers in AFLW
Collingwood have taken out their second win of the season, kicking off men's grand final day with a comfortable 20-point AFLW victory over Essendon.
Broncos whiz Walsh will handle GF emotions: Walters
It's been a headline-grabbing week for Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh but coach Kevin Walters says the fullback's football will do the talking in the grand final.
Panthers coach Cleary to resist emotional farewells
Two of Penrith's favourite sons have only 80 minutes left as Panthers but coach Ivan Cleary is hoping not to become emotional as he farewells the duo.
Gallen surprised at Fittler’s exit, won’t replace him
Widely regarded as one of NSW's finest players in modern times, Paul Gallen will not put his hand up to replace outgoing State of Origin coach Brad Fittler.
Wallabies look for small Cup joy against Portugal
The Wallabies will take on Portugal in their final World Cup pool game in France, hoping to give fans some joy after a tournament to forget.
Raucous Magpie army help Collingwood to flag
Collingwood's irrepressible fans set the soundtrack as the Magpies fought past the Brisbane Lions in a classic AFL grand final at the MCG.
Magpies snare sweet 16th flag after epic grand final
Bobby Hill has kicked a career-best four goals to help Collingwood to a tense four-point win over the Brisbane Lions in an instant classic AFL grand final.
Pendlebury, Sidebottom massive as Magpies prevail
Scott Pendlebury and Steele Sidebottom, the two most experienced players in the grand final were massive as Collingwood held on against the Brisbane Lions.
Electric forward Hill wins Norm Smith in Magpies’ flag
Bobby Hill has written himself into Collingwood folklore by winning a Norm Smith medal with four goals in their epic grand final win over the Brisbane Lions.
Starc takes hat-trick but rain foils Aussie Cup warm-up
Mitchell Starc has taken a hat-trick but rain forced the abandonment of Australia's World Cup warm-up match against the Netherlands in India.
Breakers celebrate Abercrombie NBL milestone in style
The New Zealand Breakers have risen to the occasion of Tom Abercrombie's 400th NBL game with a season-opening 98-87 home win against the Cairns Taipans.
Lions’ AFL premiership window wide open, Fagan insists
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan believes this is only the start for the Lions after their heartbreaking four-point AFL grand final defeat to Collingwood.
New baby and a flag as McRae treasures special day
Collingwood coach Craig McRae masterminded the Magpies' first premiership in 13 years just hours after his wife gave birth to his daughter.
Heroic Howe played out AFL decider with broken ribs
After a big bump from Charlie Cameron left him on the ground, Collingwood defender Jeremy Howe overcame three broken ribs to win his first AFL grand final.
Nick Daicos delights in adding to family flag haul
Nick Daicos has erased the disappointment of injury and missing out on the Brownlow Medal by claiming an AFL premiership with Collingwood.
Cox savours becoming second American to win AFL decider
Nine years after being scouted in Texas, Collingwood ruck Mason Cox has become the second American-born AFL premiership player.
Pies plot for more AFL flags after epic grand final
After claiming the AFL premiership, Collingwood have belief they are perfectly placed to handle the chasing pack and push for back-to-back flags.
Heartbroken Lions believe they’re just getting started
Brisbane are hurting from a gut-wrenching AFL grand final loss but the Lions' leaders believe the club can contend for years to come.
NRL’s two contrasting COVID babies set for grand final
Penrith and Brisbane entered the 2020 COVID shutdown as the NRL's young and talented, but their paths from then to the 2023 decider have differed significantly.
Panthers’ hooker Mitch Kenny comes of age in 2023
Mitch Kenny has gone from Penrith's deputy at dummy-half to their main man in 2023, and now he's in for a test facing up to Brisbane's fearsome middle forwards.
Wallabies closer to World Cup exit after Fiji victory
The Wallabies' World Cup hopes remain on life support after Fiji sent them ever closer to elimination with their heart-stopping victory over Georgia.
Broncos must replicate 2006 defence in GF: Peter Ryan
Peter Ryan, the Brisbane defensive coach in 2006 when the cub last won a grand final, says contact, connection and line speed will be crucial for the Broncos.
Journeyman Markov embraces unique ride to AFL pinnacle
Oleg Markov missed out on AFL premierships at Richmond, was cut after two seasons at Gold Coast but has now grabbed a flag on his AFL lifeline at Collingwood.
‘Monster’ Opetaia’s statement in brutal title defence
Australia's Jai Opetaia has dominated Englishman Jordan Thompson, retaining his Ring and IBF world cruiserweight titles in London with a fourth-round stoppage.