Penrith, Brisbane shape as NRL’s new heavyweight bout
The run of most NRL grand finals involving Melbourne or the Sydney Roosters appears over, with Penrith and Brisbane shaping as heavyweights of the next era.
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Penrith’s finals defence best since 1980s Dogs of War
Penrith have let in just 11 tries in their past eight finals matches, making their big game defence the best of any team since Canterbury in the 1980s.
Maynard talks about stresses around tribunal hearing
Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard says he had to calm down his mind as he awaited his finals fate at this month's high-profile AFL tribunal hearing.
Broncos’ Walsh reveals heartfelt text to ‘enemy’ Luai
Brisbane's Reece Walsh and Penrith Jarome Luai have clashed on the field but ahead of the NRL grand final the young Bronco revealed an off-field bond.
Pies want more AFL grand final tickets for ‘big clubs’
Collingwood boss Craig Kelly wants more AFL grand final tickets made available to competing clubs, especially those with larger membership bases.
Simplicity the key as Hipwood, Daniher size up Pies
Eric Hipwood pays no attention to the critics and says his partnership with Joe Daniher is at a point where he "just knows" what the Lions forward will do next.
Ex-Wallaby proposes scrapping an Australian Super team
Former Wallaby turned coach and commentator Stephen Hoiles believes cutting an Australian Super Rugby team would help the Wallabies.
De Goey’s key career call leads to Magpies grand final
A year ago, Collingwood star Jordan De Goey turned his back on free agency and re-signed with the club. Now he's in a grand final.
Vine wants ALW to shine in World Cup afterglow
Cortnee Vine has experienced newfound stardom and the Sydney winger wants the World Cup momentum to continue into the A-League Women.
Reynolds’ Broncos ‘love story’ saves him from haunting
Adam Reynolds never thought he'd love a club like he did South Sydney but he's fallen head over heels for Brisbane and has the chance to erase a bad 2020 memory
NRL ready to manage heat on grand final day
Sydney's forecast heat could create challenges on grand final day, but the NRL is confident it can make any adjustments necessary.
Ireland, de Boer endorsed for AFL Commission roles
Respected administrator Andrew Ireland and ex-player Matt de Boer have been appointed to the AFL Commission.
Bunker couldn’t call back all forward passes: NRL
The ARL Commission will review whether the bunker should rule on forward passes, but camera angles would still mean only some are called back before tries.
‘Megastar’ Coleman relying on instinct in AFL decider
Keidean Coleman says a mid-year decision to back himself led to the preliminary final display that helped catapult Brisbane into an AFL grand final.
Brownlow Medal winner Lachie Neale’s career
A look at the career of Brisbane star Lachie Neale, who became a two-time Brownlow Medallist by claiming the AFL's highest individual honour in 2023.
Brownlow winner Neale eyes AFL grand final glory
Fresh off claiming his second Brownlow Medal, Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale is determined to earn a maiden AFL premiership in his second grand final.
Cats coach Scott tees off at AFL’s assistance to North
Geelong coach Chris Scott has called the AFL's assistance package to battling North Melbourne "blatant manipulation" of the draft.
Widders steps down as Eels NRLW coach
Parramatta's inaugural NRLW coach Dean Widders has stepped down from the role after three seasons, leaving the club to find a new mentor in 2024.
Skelton says coach Jones still right fit for Wallabies
Wallabies captain Will Skelton says under-siege Eddie Jones is a "fantastic coach" with the players united behind him despite their calamitous World Cup.
Neale’s high praise for ‘right man at right time’ Zorko
Freshly minted Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale reckons Dayne Zorko, set to play his 250th game in the grand final, remains one of the AFL's best field kicks.
French connection helps Aussie claim BMX world cup win
Australian BMX cyclist Saya Sakakibara has won her second world cup event of the year with a triumph at her French home base.
Socceroos ride all but over for Sydney’s Grant
Defender Rhyan Grant has all but conceded his Socceroos career is over, arguing Graham Arnold will look to the future ahead of next year's Asian Cup.
Brownlow medallist Neale surprised by voting quirks
There was some bizarre Brownlow Medal voting, with winner Lachie Neale surprised by a three-vote game that helped him snare the AFL's top individual honour.
Star Pendlebury trusts Magpies’ close-game instincts
A serious focus on training for the dying minutes of games at every session has helped Collingwood reach the AFL grand final against the Brisbane Lions.
Panther fans on the prowl ahead of NRL ‘three-peat’ bid
Penrith welcomed about 6000 punters to their open training session on Tuesday as the days ticked down to their fourth consecutive NRL grand final appearance.
Lions future an ‘easy’ call for humble Neale
Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale insists talk of his Fremantle return late in 2021 was only fleeting and that he and his family love Brisbane and "call it home".
Magpie veteran amazed at how Daicos leads by example
Scott Pendlebury insists the leadership qualities of Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos are just as impressive as his football skills.
Broncos training scare as star trio get leg treatment
In a pre-grand final fright, Brisbane's Herbie Farnworth has left training early, while Reece Walsh and Adam Reynolds also needed treatment for leg issues.
Johnson in pole position for fairytale Dally M Medal
This time last year Shaun Johnson's NRL future was clouded, but the halfback is now poised to become the second Warrior in history to clinch the Dally M Medal.
Gee supplants Klein to referee NRL grand final
Ashley Klein's late-season blunders have opened the door for Adam Gee to oversee his first NRL grand final when Penrith face Brisbane in Sydney.
Lanning top scores in cricket comeback for Victoria
Australia captain Meg Lanning has top scored for Victoria in her first competitive cricket match since taking a break from the game before the women's Ashes.