Brooks warns fans to go easy on new Tigers star Galvin
Luke Brooks has called for fans to not put too much pressure on Wests Tigers half Lachlan Galvin, warning early-career hype and comparisons can hurt youngsters.
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Cashed-up Dragons with NRL war chest after Lomax exit
Zac Lomax has been released from the last two years of his St George Illawarra deal, leaving the Dragons with a large chunk of their salary cap to play with.
Daniels’ all-round statement in NBA injury comeback
Devin Booker stole the show for Phoenix but Dyson Daniels was New Orleans' most effective player in his second NBA game back from knee surgery.
Crows’ systems breaking down in winless start: Nicks
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says there is a good reason Crows fans are not enjoying watching the team in their 0-3 start to the AFL season.
Sydney’s quest for home ALM final ramps up in Perth
Sydney FC can set their sights high when they back up against Perth Glory on Wednesday following a stunning 2-0 ALM win over second-placed Central Coast .
Greatest hits can help listless Lions recover: Andrews
The Brisbane Lions are searching for ways to snap key players back into form, with last year's grand finalists starting 0-3 and facing a tricky month ahead.
Manly’s Waddell to play 100th game against former club
Unsigned at Canterbury after last season, Manly's Corey Waddell has plenty of reason to be excited about playing his 100th NRL game on Saturday.
Munster returns for Storm, Knights recall Hastings
Melbourne star Cameron Munster has been named to play his first game of the NRL season with the five-eighth passed fit to face Brisbane on Thursday.
‘System not broken’: NRL talks down obstruction fears
The NRL has denied claims the interpretation of the obstruction rule makes it easy to play for penalties, saying an element of doubt only helps officials.
Storm football boss reveals key to Papenhuyzen comeback
Ryan Papenhuyzen is back to his brilliant best after an injury-ravaged three years, with the Storm fullback's return down to more than physical prowess.
Big Ben ready to strike for the Broncos: Corey Parker
Giant Brisbane prop Ben Te Kura has worked hard for the chance to become the tallest player to feature in the NRL when he debuts against Melbourne.
Hunter’s ‘back to work’ Mumbai moment inspires new high
Big singles improver Storm Hunter will relish the rare chance to lead Australia's Billie Jean King Cup team on home soil against Mexico in Brisbane.
Averillo fires for Dolphins after early axing
Dolphins centre Jake Averillo was left out of the team in round one but has forced his way straight back in after heeding advice from coach Wayne Bennett.
Cameron Smith open to a return to merged golf tours
Former world No.2 and British Open champion Cameron Smith says he's hoping the PGA Tour and LIV Golf can reach a resolve soon.
Fundora’s manager says Tszyu can have a rematch
Tim Tszyu has been given hope of another big fight in the US after Sebastian Fundora's manager declared the American would honour a verbal rematch agreement.
‘He’ll be fine’: Talagi backed as Moses understudy
Blaize Talagi has earned his coach's tick of approval following his first game replacing Mitchell Moses in the halves at Parramatta.
Broncos maestro Reynolds set for air raid on Storm
Brisbane half Adam Reynolds is fresh from a masterclass kicking exhibition, and Melbourne's back three can expect another aerial assault on Thursday night.
Hawkins lights up MCG as Cats beat Hawks
Geelong have survived a lightning delay and a Hawthorn comeback at the MCG to win by 36 points in club legend Tom Hawkins' 350th game.
Sezer’s match-winner ices upset for ‘resilient’ Tigers
Wests Tigers have scored a famous Easter Monday win over Parramatta, thanks to halves pairing Aidan Sezer and Lachie Galvin.
Tigers rookie Galvin to miss two weeks for hip-drop
Wests Tigers are set to be without breakout star Lachie Galvin for two games after he was sanctioned for a hip-drop tackle in the win over Parramatta.
Demons continue to thrive under adversity in AFL
Melbourne's resilient win against Port Adelaide has set the Demons, who have faced questions about their off-field culture, up nicely early in the season.
Munster has one final hurdle for Storm return: Ponissi
Melbourne talisman Cameron Munster trained well with the side on Monday and - provided he pulls up well - is set to play against Brisbane on Thursday night.
Dockers defender McDonald to undergo knee surgery
Fremantle defender Oscar McDonald faces a long stint on the sidelines after it was deemed he needs knee surgery to fix his damaged posterior lateral corner.
Lacey and Mannix-Power win rain-delayed Stawell Gifts
Jack Lacey and Chloe Mannix-Power have overcome brutal weather conditions and a long delay to win the Stawell Gifts.
Leapai Jr resumes family journey to heavyweight title
Alex Leapai Jr, whose father fought for the heavyweight world title and lost, will begin his own professional boxing career in Adelaide on Wednesday.
Wounded Lions dismiss talk of bonding-trip ‘blow up’
The Brisbane Lions insist there are no internal divisions at the club, amid claims a divisive off-season trip is behind their slow AFL start.
Moloney carries Aussie title load into Tokyo defence
Tim Tszyu's loss has left bantamweight Jason Moloney as the sole Australian boxing world champion ahead of his career-shaping title defence in Tokyo.
Brayshaw happy to sacrifice stats for Fremantle wins
Fremantle's team-first mentality has played a key role in their storming start to the AFL season, a "more flexible" Andrew Brayshaw says.
Peris eyes Hockeyroos milestone in Perth return
Brooke Peris, Matt Dawson and Aran Zalewski are on the cusp of milestones that should come in crucial pre-Olympic Perth hockey fixtures later this month.
Burgess’ pep-talk hoists Rabbitohs back to winning ways
After three consecutive losses to start this season, Souths players say veteran forward Thomas Burgess sat the playing group down for a vital history lesson.
Coaches must be told of drug cases: Hawthorn’s Mitchell
Leading AFL coaches and players have continued to express their concern over revelations of a secret drug-testing regime within the sport.