Coach Cleary admits Panthers’ desire can be questioned
Coach Ivan Cleary has admitted questions can be asked over whether Penrith have the will to push for another NRL premiership, after back-to-back losses.
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Saifiti only willing to leave Knights on his terms
Newcastle's attempts to move Daniel Saifiti off the NRL club's salary cap won't come easy, with the Origin prop declaring he will only move on if it suits him.
After 13,383km, this endurance runner just can’t stop
After breaking the world record for running around mainland Australia, Sean Bell gave himself four days' rest before adding another 580km to his challenge.
Storm veteran defends resting stars ahead of NRL finals
Christian Welch says by clinching the minor premiership the Storm have earned the right to rest players, even if it impacts the NRL finals make-up.
Lolesio flags front-foot offensive in Argentina
Wallabies playmaker Noah Lolesio has identified an area of his game that he hints could become a centrepiece of Joe Schmidt's offensive strategy.
Cowboys’ top tryscorer to leave at NRL season’s end
Veteran winger Kyle Feldt will depart North Queensland at the end of the season, leaving Jason Taumololo the last 2015 NRL premiership-winner standing.
Grin and Bear it: Fogarty inspires Rogers’ NRL arrival
Josh Rogers said watching the NRL career of Burleigh Bears teammate Jamal Fogarty take off in his late 20s had inspired his own tale of perseverance.
Unstoppable Blue Cripps at another level: Voss
Carlton captain and Brownlow Medal contender Patrick Cripps has gone to another level, according to coach Michael Voss, and looms as a danger player in finals.
Jonassen misses out on T20 World Cup, Litchfield picked
Five-time Twenty20 World Cup winner Jess Jonassen has been left out of Australia's squad for October's T20 World Cup in the UAE.
Scott rues ‘unthinkable’ mistakes in PGA Tour near-miss
Adam Scott has surged into the year-ending Tour Championship but was left to lament a string of missed putts that extended a four-year PGA Tour victory drought.
Sydney FC back ex-Juve, Bayern star Costa to deliver
Sydney FC have landed former Brazil, Juventus and Bayern Munich star Douglas Costa for two seasons and are adamant he can deliver where other marquees haven't.
AFL finals clash with AFLW leaves Dogs disgruntled
The AFL finals schedule has caused issues, with the Western Bulldogs' elimination final against Hawthorn due to clash with their women's team's home opener.
‘Biggest ever’: Dolphins sell out Battle of Brisbane
The Dolphins host the Broncos in a round 26 derby where the winner will stay alive in the finals race and the loser will be on the cusp of Mad Monday..
Lydia Ko continues golden summer with Open triumph
New Zealand's Lydia Ko has added a third major title to her glittering resume, lifting the Women's British Open crown a fortnight after striking Olympic gold.
NRL adamant officials are on same page with high shots
The NRL has rejected claims of confusion around high tackles, adamant that the error not to sin-bin Stephen Crichton in round 25 is largely an isolated one.
Port not haunted by past September failures
Port Adelaide have finished a game clear in second spot, but their recent finals history suggests they face an uphill battle to reach the grand final.
AFL flag hopefuls brace for tightest finals series yet
Sydney are best placed on the AFL finals starting grid but Geelong coach Chris Scott believes you could throw a blanket over this year's premiership hopefuls.
Dockers miss out on finals again, Port secure second
Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli has kicked two final-quarter goals to lead his side to a 20-point win over Fremantle that killed the Dockers' finals hopes.
Dragons’ lack of consistency opens up NRL finals race
St George Illawarra's season-long issues have reared their ugly head against Cronulla, creating a five-team race for the final spot in the NRL's top eight.
Sharks land blow on Dragons to make top-four claim
Cronulla have moved closer to a top-four finish with a 38-10 win over St George Illawarra, piling pressure on the Dragons in their battle to return to finals.
Western Bulldogs’ Jones set for scrutiny over tackle
Western Bulldogs defender Liam Jones appears certain to come under scrutiny for a dangerous tackle and could be suspended for his first finals game.
Blues reach AFL finals despite last-gasp loss to Saints
Carlton can thank Port Adelaide for saving their AFL season after a heartbreaking loss to St Kilda put the Blues' finals hopes in jeopardy.
JWH on report again as Roosters move to second
Sydney Roosters prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, in his first game back from suspension, was put on report as his team went second with a 48-22 win over Gold Coast
Sharks stay unbeaten, Titans reassert NRLW authority
Gold Coast remain a force in the NRLW after a 26-6 win over the Roosters, Brisbane came back to beat Wests Tigers 44-14 and Cronulla pumped the Dragons 28-4.
Resilient Dogs seal finals berth with win over Giants
The Western Bulldogs have beaten GWS by 37 points in Ballarat to lock in an AFL finals berth, but will sweat on a potential suspension to Liam Jones.
De Minaur underdone but ready for US Open
He's spearheading a 20-strong Australian challenge but returning world No.10 Alex de Minaur admits he's less than 100 per cent for the US Open in New York.
‘Game’s changed’: Scott’s big call on AFL flag race
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan is adamant his side have what's required to win the AFL premiership from fifth place and he isn't alone in his thinking.
Murray’s Souths season likely over with high-tackle ban
South Sydney's nightmare NRL season has taken yet another blow, with captain Cameron Murray set to be banned from the final two games for a high tackle.
Scott rallies to stay in BMW Championship title hunt
Australia's Adam Scott endured a tough day but he's only one shot behind American leader Keegan Bradley going into the last round of the BMW Championship.
Minor premiers Storm to rest stars for Townsville trip
Coach Craig Bellamy said that wrapping up the minor premiership early meant he could leave some weary Storm stars out of their long-haul flight to Townsville.
Kalyn Ponga set to thrive on Knights’ finals challenge
Newcastle superstar Kalyn Ponga has indicated he's beginning to find his mojo again after a year of injuries, thriving on the chance to push for the finals.