Emerging spearhead revitalising newly-confident Lions
With young key forward Logan Morris stepping up in a huge win over Geelong, the Brisbane Lions will head into the back half of the season full of confidence.
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‘Hungrier than us’: Aussie-bound Lions mauled by Pumas
The British & Irish Lions have been defeated 28-24 in their pre-Australia tour Test match against Argentina in Dublin.
Who’s the best expansion club? Giants, Suns test mettle
Leaning into the so-called Expansion Cup hype, GWS are out to continue their winning ways when they face a maturing Gold Coast outfit at home.
‘Freak’ Darcy ready to lift Bulldogs into top eight
Led by comeback kid Sam Darcy, the Western Bulldogs can break into the top eight with victory over Richmond at Marvel Stadium in round 15.
Jed’s NRL debut too emotional for Stuart family
Jed Stuart had close to 70 family and friends at his NRL debut, but it was his coach and father Ricky who found it hardest to speak to him in the build up.
Minjee Lee poised for Women’s PGA Championship push
Thai sensation Jeeno Thitikul enjoys the halfway lead at the second women's golf major of the year, with a familiar Australian name lurking in second spot.
Star prop fit, Broncos coach savours big incoming boost
The Broncos welcome back Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan from State of Origin as their first choice spine continues to take shape, with another key change to come.
Not done yet: Titans eyeing late run at finals
Gold Coast are set for two big inclusions as they target a late run at the finals, starting with the away clash with Parramatta on Sunday.
Young gun Jorgensen ready and hungry to face Lions
Wallabies star Max Jorgensen says he's back to close to full fitness after suffering an ankle syndesmosis injury that threatened to cruel his Lions dream.
Feeney flies to fantastic four in dominant Darwin dash
Broc Feeney is closing in on the Darwin Triple Crown after winning both races on Saturday, while rookie Kai Allen secured his first career podium.
Roosters’ stance on Daly Cherry-Evans unchanged
Plenty has happened since the Sydney Roosters indicated their interest in Daly Cherry-Evans, but Trent Robinson is as keen as ever to sign the star halfback.
Carlton’s loss to rising Roos ‘unacceptable’, says Voss
Carlton's inconsistent season has plunged into crisis, outworked by rebuilding North Melbourne by 11 points as fans booed the Blues at the MCG.
No Origin stars, no worries; Panthers in boilover win
Penrith have ambushed the Warriors in Auckland, snaring a 28-18 victory despite leaving their five Origin stars at home.
Panthers premiership winner joins Bears as assistant
Ben Gardiner has joined Mal Meninga's coaching staff at the Perth Bears, signing a five-year deal.
No chip on Giants star midfielder’s dislocated shoulder
An innocuous collision forced Finn Callaghan to sit on the sidelines for a month but, as the GWS star explains, there's no chip on his shoulder.
Josh Treacy’s mini goal drought no cause for concern
Fremantle forward Josh Treacy hasn't kicked a goal for more than a month, but he is still finding ways to be the club's game winner.
Reality hit hard during alcohol rehab: Kurtley Beale
Kurtley Beale has opened up about how two weeks in alcohol rehab made him realise he was 'in denial about a lot of the things' - and the key lessons learned.
Storied bridge on starting block for pre-Olympic refit
Australia's biggest council has backed the restoration of an iconic bridge before the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, pledging almost $20 million in its budget.
Cobbo’s form at Broncos will impact present and future
The demotion of Maroons star Selwyn Cobbo to Queensland Cup has put all the Brisbane outside backs on notice.
Williams back for Crusaders, O’Connor to start on bench
The Canterbury Crusaders and Waikato Chiefs will meet in the Super Rugby Pacific final in Christchurch on Saturday.
Impressive Munster begins new Maroons era in style
Queensland have kept the State of Origin series alive by beating a fast-finishing NSW by two points in a thriller at Optus Stadium in Perth.
Luai fined, but cleared of eye-gouge claim
Jarome Luai has been fined for contrary conduct, but will not face a ban after the NRL's match review committee deemed he did not eye-gouge Reuben Cotter.
Munster’s maligned Maroons give Slater fine birthday
They were written off but new Queensland captain Cameron Munster and his team have delivered for under-pressure coach Billy Slater in a famous win in Perth.
Origin stunner thrills Perth fans as Bears plot entry
Perth's Optus Stadium was transformed into a sea of maroon and blue as Queensland held off an extraordinary NSW comeback in Origin II to level the series.
NSW pay for poor start on strange night for Cleary
NSW lost their way in the first half of their shock loss to Queensland in Perth as the performance of half Nathan Cleary summed up a Jekyll and Hyde display.
Latest Slater sledge galvanising ‘fired up’ Maroons
Queensland have revealed how criticism of Billy Slater and questions over his future have the potential to spur on one of the great State of Origin revivals.
Popyrin scares Draper but Aussie Queen’s hopes are over
Alexei Popyrin has played excellently but it still wasn't enough for him to overcome home favourite Jack Draper as Australia's hopes at Queen's Club ended.
Cleary downplays groin issue as Origin decider looms
NSW halfback Nathan Cleary has opened up on the injury that forced him to take a back seat during the tight loss to Queensland in State of Origin II.
Dearden learns from Cherry-Evans to make No.7 his own
Tom Dearden made a point to reflect on Daly Cherry-Evans' State of Origin preparations before going out and making Queensland's No.7 jersey his own in Perth.
How new coach can be ‘missing piece’ for Matildas
New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has kicked off his tenure and veteran striker Emily Gielnik already has the feeling he can achieve something special.
Slater fires back at ‘grub’ label in take down of Woods
Billy Slater has claimed former NSW prop Aaron Woods does not deserve a voice in the media after he labelled the Queensland coach a "grub."