Fresh injury setback for wounded Pies skipper
Collingwood captain Darcy Moore faces another lengthy stint on the sidelines after re-injuring his right hamstring at training.
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Collingwood’s ‘spiritual leader’ back to face Suns
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has confirmed the return of a key player for the round-17 clash against out-of-form Gold Coast.
It’s an honour: Cotton pumped for overdue Boomers debut
A bureaucratic technicality cost Bryce Cotton the chance to represent Australia at the 2024 Olympics, but his path to LA 2028 looks promising.
‘No ambition’: Schmidt rules out another national job
Departing Wallabies boss Joe Schmidt says he's looking forward to returning home to New Zealand and has no plans to coach another country.
‘Ready to go’: Carrigan’s vow for first game in 38 days
Patrick Carrigan has been a mainstay for Queensland ever since 2022 and he has revealed why Billy Slater's faith in him after ankle surgery will be justified.
‘This circus’: Lyon confirms upcoming dinner with Neale
Adding another twist to the rampant speculation around Lachie Neale, the Brisbane Lions star is about to have dinner with his old Fremantle coach Ross Lyon.
Ugle-Hagan a long-termer at the Suns, says Hardwick
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick is bullish about the futures of two key forwards.
‘He’ll handle it’: Walker to keep lippy Young restless
Gold Coast have had an opposed session against Queensland to prepare them for whatever NSW forward Hudson Young will throw at Sam Walker in the Origin decider.
‘Good solution’: the Wallaby back after 1316-day exile
After a four-year exile, Jock Campbell has beaten Max Jorgensen and Tom Wright to the fullback spot for Australia's Nations Championship opener against Ireland.
Giant Broncos prop released to chase NFL dream
Ben Te Kura, who wants to follow in the footsteps of Jordan Mailata, has been granted an immediate release to try and make it in the NFL.
Ice in the veins: Jedinak passes on penalty expertise
Socceroos assistant coach Mile Jedinak was a flawless penalty taker and if Australia's game against Egypt goes to spot kicks, is ready to give players advice.
Smith savours salvation under Bunnies boss Bennett
Brandon Smith has thanked South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett for helping get his career heading in the right direction after a troubled last 12 months.
Fresh training scare for the Blues ahead of decider
NSW bench playmaker Ethan Strange has rolled his ankle at training and is no guarantee to be fit for the State of Origin decider.
Door opens for forgotten Swan as injury list grows
Sydney key forward Hayden McLean has been given a golden opportunity to push his finals case, with coach Dean Cox forced to make four changes due to injury.
Perth NRL recruit weighs in on Bears’ roster criticism
The Perth Bears' recruitment strategy has been hammered, but one of their biggest-name signings believes the NRL's 18th club has reason for optimism.
On for young and old as Broncos halves race heats up
There is a 14-year age difference between the two and Ezra Mam looms, but Thomas Duffy and Ben Hunt can now prove they are a viable long-term halves pairing.
Young Blue looking to stir up trouble for Maroon rivals
NSW second-rower Hudson Young enjoys "stirring up" his rival players, and it'll be no different in the State of Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium.
Six appeal gives Brigginshaw her full circle moment
Ali Brigginshaw has got a new lease on life in her final season as she prepares to play five-eighth alongside the highly rated new half Jesse Southwell.
‘Best footy ahead of us’: Lions brace for Cats clash
Brisbane enter their AFL blockbuster against Geelong - a rematch of last year's grand final - with increasing confidence they're hitting top form.
Kasatkina sets up Wimbledon showdown with Osaka
Daria Kasatkina has seen off Indonesia's Janice Tjen to move into Wimbledon's third round where she will face four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka.
‘New interest’: Aussie clubs back Super Rugby changes
Australia's Super Rugby Pacific clubs say changes to the league's format for next year will boost the struggling competition as well as the Wallabies.
Panther’s plea as star prop tests NRL’s open market
Moses Leota is gauging his value but fellow front-rower Lindsay Smith is hopeful his prop idol won't be tempted to leave Penrith.
New faces, new hope as Dogs aim for SCG smash-and-grab
Putting an ugly defeat to Sydney behind them, Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says the side he'll guide to the SCG will be dramatically different.
Broncos doctor outlines uncertain future facing Jensen
Brisbane prop Corey Jensen will be on blood thinners for six months and won't play again this year because he still has blood clots in his lung.
‘Doesn’t get any harder’: Lions coach on rivals Geelong
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan is comparing his club's rivalry with Geelong to one of the greatest tennis rivalries of all time.
Veteran opens up on Broncos dramas after fiery session
Brisbane No.7 Ben Hunt has addressed commentary critical of his recent extension, alleged player unrest with coach Michael Maguire and Josiah Karapani's axing.
‘Two steps forward’: Longmuir praises unsung Dockers
While the Caleb Serongs of the world will take centre stage, Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir knows the Dockers' AFL finals charge is built on under-rated stars.
‘Aura’: Wilkie backs Lyon for Saints recruiting coup
St Kilda co-captain Callum Wilkie says coach Ross Lyon is very good at convincing people, as the club tries to pull off a major recruiting coup.
No alarm bells at Swans after ‘timely’ loss to Lions
Still second on the ladder, Sydney midfielder James Rowbottom says the AFL flag fancies are far from panicking over a 43-point loss to the Brisbane Lions.
‘Easy to point’: Raider rubbishes halfback’s critics
Tom Starling has thrown his support behind 22-year-old half Ethan Sanders as the Raiders look to turn their disappointing NRL season around.
‘Eat or be eaten’: Salah holds no fear for Socceroo
The Socceroos won't have any fear of Egypt star Mohamed Salah and won't pay him too much respect in their World Cup round-of-32 clash.