Frost return timely with Wallabies gun Skelton in doubt
With skipper Will Skelton in doubt, fellow lock Nick Frost will make a timely injury return as the Wallabies meet Fiji in a crucial Rugby World Cup pool clash.
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No chinks in Knights’ armour after brutal clash
Newcastle defeated Canberra in extra time but coach Adam O'Brien does not believe the bruising encounter will weigh on his side against the Warriors.
Port lesser light set for pivotal role against GWS
A week after shutting down Brisbane ace Lachie Neale, Port Adelaide's unheralded Willem Drew is set to face another big task against GWS in their semi-final.
Walsh stars as Blues beat Demons in AFL finals epic
Carlton are through to an AFL preliminary final against the Brisbane Lions after beating Melbourne by two points in a thriller at the MCG.
DCE’s last shot for Australia spot as PM’s XIII named
The first Prime Minister's XIII match in Papua New Guinea since 2018 will offer Daly Cherry-Evans one last chance to regain Australia's halfback jersey.
Coaches Jones and Bellamy evolve from old school ways
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones says he and Storm boss Craig Bellamy have changed their ways and evolved to become more like a father figure to their young players.
NRL moves mid-season transfer deadline back to June
The NRL has removed the chance for clubs to sign players from rivals late in the season, moving the transfer deadline back to June 30.
Tigers great Cotchin backs McQualter for coaching job
Now consulting to the NBL's South East Melbourne Phoenix, Richmond AFL legend Trent Cotchin says Andrew McQualter can return the Tigers to finals contention.
Why Riki re-signed after Broncos’ darkest hour
Loyalty and the belief finals footy was on the agenda are what drove second-rower Jordan Riki to extend with the Broncos after the wooden-spoon season of 2020.
Phoenix star Mitch Creek eyes Boomers recall, NBL title
The flame of a Boomers recall still flickers for Mitch Creek as he chases NBL success with South East Melbourne Phoenix under new coach Mike Kelly.
A-Leagues mull NSW grand final call, Magic Round mooted
The divisive decision to sell the A-League's grand final hosting rights to the NSW government could be reversed and swapped for a Magic Round-style event.
Reimis Smith shrugs off axing ahead of NRL return
There'll be no hard feelings for Reimis Smith this week as he breaks back into Melbourne's starting side following two turbulent months at the selection table.
Ponga’s blunt message that sparked great Newcastle run
Some home truths from Kalyn Ponga's father made the Newcastle star realise he hadn't been the player the Knights needed him to be in the NRL.
Phoenix rising: Knights’ unsung hero catches Kiwi eyes
Newcastle hooker Phoenix Crossland has played himself into Test selection for New Zealand with his blistering form for the Knights.
How New Zealand’s closed borders saved Pauga’s career
Fetalaiga Pauga's career could have easily been killed off by COVID-19, instead New Zealand's closed borders kept the Sydney Roosters winger's NRL hopes alive.
Holmes to face sanction over white-powder post
North Queensland star Valentine Holmes has been hit with a breach notice and is set to be sanctioned by the NRL over his white-powder social media post.
NRLW game moved over air-quality concerns
The NRLW round-nine clash between Wests Tigers and Newcastle has moved venues because of air-quality concerns in Campbelltown.
Thornton takes seven as Australia A thump New Zealand A
South Australia quick Henry Thornton has taken the first seven wickets of Australia A's bowling innings to help them to a 108-run win over New Zealand A.
Hewitt’s Aussies beaten by inspired Brits in Davis Cup
Matt Ebden and Max Purcell took a doubles win that could still be crucial as Australia lost their opening Davis Cup Finals group stage tie 2-1 to hosts Britain.
Demons overlook Ben Brown but Grundy remains a chance
Melbourne big Brodie Grundy is a chance to be the sub in the AFL semi-final against Carlton, while Port Adelaide have received good news on the injury front.
The honesty session that saved Warriors from oblivion
After three seasons of hardship, Warriors CEO Cameron George has detailed the meeting that turned negatives into positives to transform the club.
Wallabies gun Tupou in doubt for Fiji pool clash
Super-sized prop Taniela Tupou has skipped Wallabies training with a hamstring issue which threatens him lining up for their crunch World Cup match with Fiji.
Tributes flow as first Maroons coach John McDonald dies
Former Test rugby league player, Maroons coach and QRL chairman John McDonald has died, with 1980 Queensland heroes Wally Lewis and Chris Close paying tribute.
Wong for all: Roosters rookie eyes multi-nation legacy
Rising Sydney Roosters forward Siua Wong is keen to win caps for four different countries after a breakout year in the NRL.
Roosters work in the shadows comes to finals fruition
The depth of Sydney Roosters' injury crisis is shown by the fact 11 of their 17 players for the semi-final against Melbourne played some reserve grade in 2023.
Tszyu v Mendoza in unified blockbuster on Gold Coast
Boxing star Tim Tszyu's chance to join his father Kostya as a unified world champion will come next month on the Gold Coast against American Brian Mendoza.
Storm star Hughes ruled out of NRL semi-final
Star Melbourne halfback Jahrome Hughes has been ruled out of the Storm's semi-final clash with the Sydney Roosters due to a calf injury.
Walters office chat where Broncos’ Arthars edged Oates
Jesse Arthars pipped veteran Corey Oates for a Broncos wing spot before the 26-0 win over Melbourne and explains how he found out in Kevin Walters' office.
Johnson a better chance of playing than not: Warriors
The Warriors will trust Shaun Johnson to determine whether he can play in the must-win semi-final against Newcastle, but coach Andrew Webster likes his chances.
Fit-again Gunston has calming effect on Brisbane Lions
Jack Gunston's return to fitness will be beneficial to the Brisbane Lions' AFL premiership charge, whether the forward is selected or not.
Blues up for AFL finals fight against under-fire Demons
Melbourne have come in for heavy criticism ahead of their AFL semi-final against Carlton but Michael Voss has warned his in-form Blues to expect a tough battle.