‘Bomb Squad’ bench to strike fear in NRL teams: Hess
Crafted by the Springboks and now used by North Queensland, the Cowboys' own 'Bomb Squad' bench has prop Coen Hess fearful for opposing NRL clubs.
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Clubs, Anzac XV to play Lions on Australian 2025 tour
All five Australian Super Rugby clubs, as well as a combined Australia-New Zealand XV, will face the British and Irish Lions on their three-Test tour in 2025.
Long-serving Jake Granville signs Cowboys extension
Days before his 200th NRL appearance, North Queensland utility Jake Granville has agreed a one-year contract extension with the club.
Piggins, Heads inducted into NRL’s hall of fame
Rabbitohs great George Piggins and journalist Ian Heads have been inducted into the rugby league hall of fame in recognition of their service to the sport.
Tim Tszyu reveals his unfinished business with Charlo
Boxing superstar Tim Tszyu still hopes to fight Jermell Charlo some day despite the American pulling out of their scheduled unified blockbuster in Las Vegas.
Dragons name third different captain for Canberra clash
The Dragons have opted against naming controversial forward Jack de Belin captain for their Canberra clash as questions remain about the club's leadership void.
Swans legend Franklin to return, Demons’ Fritsch out
Lance Franklin will end a three-game absence from Sydney's line-up for what will almost certainly be the Swans legend's final AFL game at the MCG.
Sheens will be head coach in 2024: Wests Tigers
Wests Tigers are sticking solid to their plan and will not parachute Benji Marshall into the head-coaching role for 2024 despite the poor results.
Hasler makes pitch to star Titans duo Tino and Fifita
Clauses in Gold Coast duo Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and David Fifita's contracts have made them free agents but 2024 coach Des Hasler does not intend to lose them.
Kingsley says Cats win sparked Giants surge up ladder
GWS have won four of their last five games and coach Adam Kingsley says the round-11 away win over Geelong was a big moment for the in-form Giants.
Wimbledon stars want new mum Ash Barty back in tennis
Tennis stars have congratulated Ash Barty on becoming a mother, with Ons Jabeur and Aryna Sabalenka hoping the Australian will one day return to the sport.
Aussie Saville gets royal visitor in Wimbledon wash-out
Australian comeback star Daria Saville was unaware she was being watched by a royal visitor at courtside on a rain-ruined day at Wimbledon.
Calmer Cody Walker won’t see red on Blues return
Cody Walker is known as one of the fieriest customers in the NRL but insists he can weather the emotional cauldron that is State of Origin football.
Clare Polkinghorne ready for history-making World Cup
Clare Polkinghorne has watched the Matildas grow and is embracing the hype as she prepares for an Australian-record fifth Women's World Cup.
Wallabies won’t take new Boks playmaker Libbok lightly
Reece Hodge has been impressed by new Springboks five-eighth Manie Libbok, who will make his first start at 10 against Australia in the Rugby Championship.
Canberra’s Kris signs long-term deal after No.1 shift
Emerging Canberra talent Sebastian Kris has re-signed with the club until 2027 after a breakout season, with a shift to the halves potentially on the cards.
Demons star Clayton Oliver expected to miss again
Melbourne star Clayton Oliver has failed to complete a crucial training session and seems destined to sit out a sixth-straight match for the Demons.
We won’t underestimate Tigers: Sharks coach Fitzgibbon
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon is expecting a response from the Wests Tigers following their 74-0 mauling by North Queensland in their last outing.
Bennett’s 2020 babes now Maroons marauders for Billy
Queensland Rugby League chairman Bruce Hatcher says Maroons coach Billy Slater has continued the legacy of Wayne Bennett and given young guns an Origin crack.
NSW’s Cook not averse to Origin centre reprise
There's little chance of NSW repeating their call to move Damien Cook to centre for Origin III, but the Rabbitohs rake would be up for the challenge.
Foley, O’Connor named in Australia A side to face Tonga
Test coach Eddie Jones has included 13 Wallabies in an Australia A team that will face Tonga in a chance to push for inclusion in this year's Rugby World Cup.
Maynard joins Mihocek on Collingwood casualty list
Collingwood will be without Brayden Maynard and Brody Mihocek for their round-17 match against the resurgent Western Bulldogs.
Tigers to regain Martin, Prestia among five changes
Dustin Martin and Dion Prestia will return as Richmond host Sydney on Thursday night at the MCG, with pressure a key focus for the Tigers.
Suns boss denies Hardwick talks, backs Stuart Dew
Gold Coast chief executive Mark Evans says he hasn't spoken to Damien Hardwick about replacing under-fire coach Stuart Dew.
Whittaker prepared for most ‘dangerous fight of career’
Robert Whittaker hasn't fought in the UFC octagon since September 2022 and knows Dricus Du Plessis has nothing to lose in their UFC290 bout.
To’o tips Luai to rise from NSW Origin axing
Jarome Luai won't feature for NSW in State of Origin III but his good mate Brian To'o says the Penrith five-eighth has taken the axing in his stride.
Taupau extends at Broncos, Haas out until round 21
Brisbane prop Payne Haas has ankle tendon inflammation and will be unavailable until round 21, while fellow front-rower Martin Taupau has inked a new deal.
NRL players could ditch media for months amid CBA war
Players will boycott game-day media commitments, including during State of Origin III, as part of an ongoing CBA dispute between the NRL and the RLPA.
Retaining Ashes not enough as Australia hunt series win
A draw at Headingley will retain the Ashes for Australia but captain Pat Cummins has made clear only winning the Test and wrapping up a series victory will do.
Swifts expect Sterling to play Super Netball decider
The NSW Swifts are expecting Adelaide's star defender Shamera Sterling to be fit for the Super Netball grand final after an injury scare at training.
Ancestral remains taken in the 1930s to return home
Confirmation of the return of remains taken by an anthropologist coincides with the recognition of native title rights for several Cape York communities.