‘Bring your work boots’: Broncos ethos driving success
The Broncos pulverised the Storm to set up a home grand final qualifier by enacting a mantra involving hard work and lots of it.
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Port can ride out GWS ‘tsunami’: Sam Powell-Pepper
Sam Powell-Pepper says there's been no moping at Port Adelaide after defeat in Brisbane, with the focus on stopping the relentless Giants in an AFL semi-final.
Newcastle’s Gamble gives Big Willie a tongue lashing
Tyson Gamble says criticism from former Newcastle prop Willie Mason has inspired the Knights' hard-working spine to lift for the finals.
Pies back Maynard ahead of AFL rough conduct hearing
Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard has teammate Steele Sidebottom in his corner as he faces missing the rest of the AFL finals series through suspension.
Djokovic still hungry after winning grand slam No.24
Novak Djokovic says he isn't finished yet after landing a record-equalling 24th grand slam title with victory over Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final.
Wighton biting charge goes straight to NRL judiciary
Incoming South Sydney signing Jack Wighton is facing a lengthy NRL ban if found guilty of biting Newcastle's Tyson Gamble in his final game for Canberra.
Lifesavers warn of risky summer despite drowning drop
Drownings over the past year have decreased, but authorities are wary a hot Australian summer and an ageing population could drive them up again.
Storm want ‘last laugh’ over old mate Brandon Smith
Former Melbourne hooker Brandon Smith labelled the Storm's loss to Brisbane as "putrid" to set-up a blockbuster semi-final clash with the Sydney Roosters.
Todd Marshall the latest injury concern for Port
Port Adelaide are sweating on the fitness of Todd Marshall, Dylan Williams and Trent McKenzie heading into Saturday night's semi-final against GWS.
Flegler gets dream Broncos script, declares Waugh
Brisbane prop Thomas Flegler's hunger for improvement is like Steve Waugh's "never satisfied" approach as he prepares for a final home game in Broncos colours.
Billy Smith’s broken jaw adds to Roosters’ injury toll
Sydney Roosters centre Billy Smith is out of a do-or-die NRL semi-final against Melbourne after playing 38 minutes against Cronulla with a broken jaw.
Kangaroos part ways with assistants Blakey and Brown
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson will have a new-look team of assistants around him in 2024 following the departure of John Blakey and Gavin Brown.
Tupou says best to come for Wallabies at World Cup
Taniela Tupou has been touted by Wallabies coach Eddie Jones as having the attributes to become the world's best prop and says his best is yet to come.
Pearce calls time on decorated rugby league career
Mitchell Pearce has announced he will retire from rugby league at the end of 2023, ending any chance of a return to the NRL.
Bellamy spray will rev Storm up against Roosters: Smith
Brandon Smith says a trademark Craig Bellamy outburst will ensure Melbourne don't approach their clash with the Sydney Roosters like they did against Brisbane.
Storm hooker Grant ponders SOS to immortal Smith
Melbourne hooker Harry Grant believes an SOS to Storm immortal Cameron Smith wouldn't hurt ahead of the club's elimination final against the Sydney Roosters.
Forward Fogarty loving being part of Blues’ resurgence
Carlton forward Lachie Fogarty has proven to be an X-factor in the Blues' late-season resurgence, playing in nine wins from his 10 games this year.
Warriors’ ride of emotion bigger than 2011 for Cleary
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has been a part of both the Warriors' grand final appearances, but believes the momentum behind the club is even bigger in 2023.
AFL career likely over for Port captain Jonas: Hinkley
Coach Ken Hinkley is bracing for news that Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas's AFL career has been ended by a calf injury.
Maynard sent straight to AFL Tribunal for Brayshaw hit
Collingwood's Brayden Maynard is facing a ban of at least three weeks after being sent straight to the AFL Tribunal for his bump on Melbourne's Angus Brayshaw.
Sharks to play Tracey at fullback for elimination final
Connor Tracey is set to line up at fullback for Cronulla's elimination final after both he and Will Kennedy were named in the squad to face the Sydney Roosters.
Ricky Stuart’s NRL finals stat a positive for Canberra
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has a brilliant record in the first week of NRL finals but it will be tested when the Raiders face a red-hot Newcastle.
Finals a bonus for Saints in Ross Lyon’s return year
All-Australian Jack Sinclair believes anything is possible under returned coach Ross Lyon in September as St Kilda take on GWS in their AFL elimination final.
Neal-Bullen: Demons can pick themselves up off canvas
Melbourne have no plans of suffering a second consecutive straight-sets finals exit after losing their AFL qualifying final to Collingwood.
Australia to kick off BJK Cup finals against Slovenia
Alicia Molik's Australia team, hoping to go one better than in 2022, will launch the Billie Jean King Cup finals with a tie against Slovenia.
Concussion sub Labuschagne guides Australia to ODI win
Concussion sub Marnus Labuschagne has proved Australia's hero in their three-wicket ODI triumph over South Africa in Bloemfontein.
Prelim-bound Magpies prepare to welcome back Daicos
Nick Daicos would have been a "bit short" had he played next week but Collingwood will prepare to welcome back the young superstar for a preliminary final.
Reynolds adamant Storm hoodoo means nothing
Brisbane's horror NRL record against Melbourne is matched only by skipper Adam Reynolds' struggles against them, but he insists that's irrelevant now.
Lucky escape for farmer in firing line of killer gunman
A camouflage-clad gunman who killed a workmate also fired at a farmer before turning his weapon on himself after police in Western Australia found him.
Swans aim to gatecrash Blues’ AFL finals party
Sydney are planning to ruin Carlton's elimination final party as long-suffering Blues fans are revel in their side's first AFL finals appearance in a decade.
Broken back not stopping Ethan Ewing’s WSL title shot
Ethan Ewing is set to compete alongside three other Australians for a world surfing title in California, one month after fracturing two vertebrae in a wipeout.