Brandon Smith ‘outstanding’ on return to NRL: coach
Trent Robinson axed Brandon Smith last week after he failed to attend a team meeting but the Sydney Roosters coach was impressed by his form on return.
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Johnson hamstring adds to Warriors’ woes after shocker
Warriors half Shaun Johnson will be racing the clock to play Brisbane in Auckland after suffering an injury in the 66-6 loss to Gold Coast.
Graham headlines list of Rabbitohs unlikely to return
Campbell Graham is considered long odds by South Sydney to return in 2024, amid fears the season is also over for fellow outside back Tyrone Munro.
Oliver braces for tags in Demons’ AFL finals fight
Melbourne banked an important win over North Melbourne despite Clayton Oliver being blanketed, with Trent Rivers stepping up to fill the midfield void.
Ailing Thompson injured in Queen’s Club semi-final loss
Jordan Thompson has suffered the double whammy of a semi-final defeat and back trouble as he succumbed to Lorenzo Musetti in the Queen's Club Championship.
Tomljanovic reaches first grasscourt final at Edgbaston
Ajla Tomljanovic has reached her first grass-court final in the Birmingham Classic and is in line for the biggest triumph of her career.
Souths dare to dream after keeping Manly scoreless
South Sydney have beaten Manly 14-0 in a low-scoring NRL game that made a strong case for stand-alone State of Origin blocks.
Giants keep focus on AFL flag despite Swans drubbing
GWS coach Adam Kingsley remains optimistic about their chances for a maiden AFL flag despite suffering a 27-point defeat to bitter rivals Sydney.
Walker fires Roosters into top four with win over Dogs
The Sydney Roosters have leapfrogged the Dolphins into the NRL's top four after a Sam Walker masterclass sealed victory over Canterbury.
Controversy-hit Firebirds stun Fever in Super Netball
The Firebirds have shrugged off their on-court woes and off-court turmoil by producing a shock Super Netball boilover against the Fever in Brisbane.
Brisbane milestone man Andrews is near perfect: Fagan
Brisbane defender Harris Andrews is just about perfect, on and off the field, says his coach Chris Fagan.
Titans massacre woeful Warriors in landmark win
Gold Coast have scored the most points in their history, with Jayden Campbell and Alofiana Khan-Pereira starring in a record 66-6 thumping of the Warriors.
Port coach Hinkley jeered after record loss to Brisbane
Coach Ken Hinkley says he can cope with being jeered by Port Adelaide fans after a record 79-point loss to Brisbane.
Sky Blues’ Sergis bounces back nicely for Origin III
Jess Sergis was mentally and physically devastated after the last women's State of Origin match, but she is feeling more positive ahead of the decider.
Utoikamanu says it’s not easy being at battling Tigers
Wests Tigers prop Stefano Utoikamanu says he is unsure if he wants to remain at the NRL club next year, admitting it is hard being there with them struggling.
Fired up Martin over toe blow and fit to face Maroons
Liam Martin has shown no ill effects from his lingering toe injury as he returned to training for NSW, with the Blues second-rower raring to go in Origin II.
Suaalii mimics Walsh as Blues step up Origin II prep
When the Blues wanted someone to emulate Reece Walsh as they worked on plans to stop Queensland's No.1 they called on Origin 'villain' Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.
‘Damaging’ Maroon Nanai injury-free and set for MCG
Queensland's fast-improving second-rower Jeremiah Nanai has overcome a calf niggle and is set to face the Blues in game two of the State of Origin series.
Reuben Porter trades solar panels for the second row
Reuben Porter will earn a third cap for Wests Tigers against Canberra after taking the road less travelled to the NRL.
Stuart blasts NSW over star’s ‘disgraceful’ treatment
Under-fire NSW coach Michael Maguire has come under more criticism, this time from Raiders mentor Ricky Stuart over the Blues' treatment of Hudson Young.
Dessert still on menu as Eagles look to fix away woes
West Coast will be aiming to snare their first win on the road of 2024 when they take on Essendon at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.
Suns brace for brutal road test against Dockers
Fremantle's players have owned up to their disappointing loss against the Bulldogs and are eager to step up in Sunday's home AFL clash with Gold Coast.
Pangai’s strong Dolphins display ‘scary’ for NRL rivals
Tevita Pangai Junior received a fine for a late hit, but his explosive return to the NRL with the Dolphins won praise from both his coach and prop Josh Kerr.
Bellamy’s stunning Storm reveal on Papenhuyzen return
Melboune coach Craig Bellamy says he considered picking Ryan Papenhuyzen in the Queensland Cup this week before his return in the 30-24 win over the Dolphins.
Blues belt Cats by 63 points as Hawkins on crutches
Carlton have asserted themselves at the MCG, easily beating Geelong as Cats star Tom Hawkins suffered a foot injury.
Storm hang on to pip Dolphins, Pangai on report
Melbourne half Jahrome Hughes starred and Dolphins new recruit Tevita Pangai Junior created fireworks in the Storm's thrilling 30-24 NRL win.
Youngster gets Maroons call-up minutes after thrashing
Queensland Maroons coach Tahnee Norris is excited for a big home crowd as her side chases a Women's State of Origin series win despite losing players to injury.
Titans lose Fifita to flu ahead of Warriors clash
Gold Coast's hopes of climbing off the bottom of the NRL with a win over the Warriors have suffered a setback with speedster Jojo Fifita out with the flu.
Dockers forward Treacy laughs off goalkicking blooper
Fremantle have copped heavy criticism following their big flop against the Bulldogs, but forward Josh Treacy says they will come out firing against Gold Coast.
‘Took a toll’: Murray details drain of Souths drama
His mind and body broken by South Sydney's in-fighting, Cameron Murray hopes a six-week lay-off can help him save the Rabbitohs and NSW's State of Origin hopes.
Door ajar for Wallabies star to join Titans early
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt isn't ruling out Rugby Australia allowing NRL-bound playmaker Carter Gordon to join the Gold Coast Titans this year.