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.
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Souths hint at cooking up some more Mamouzelos minutes
Ben Hornby has identified Peter Mamouzelos as the man who should replace Damien Cook for South Sydney, hinting more minutes may be coming for the hooker.
From a wheelchair to the MCG: Watson’s Origin journey
Twelve months ago, Connor Watson was pondering the end of his rugby league career - now he's ready to debut in State of Origin, wherever he is asked to play.
Maroons hitman Su’A gets emotional rescue for MCG raid
Queensland enforcer Jaydn Su'A was drained emotionally ahead of his State of Origin recall in game one of the series, but he is ready to let rip at the MCG.
Blues, Chiefs prepare to break Super Rugby drought
The Blues are Super Rugby title favourites but the Chiefs could spring a grand-final surprise to go with their last-four win over the league-leading Hurricanes.
‘Doing it for Dad’: rebalanced Kaufusi relishing recall
Having missed last year's State of Origin series through suspension, recalled Queensland forward Felise Kaufusi is primed to make a big impact at the MCG.
Unlikely captains Brooks and Brown ready to lead Manly
Luke Brooks is relishing the chance to co-captain Manly alongside lifelong friend Nathan Brown when the Sea Eagles meet South Sydney.
No kicking stones for Burton as big games loom for Dogs
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo says Matt Burton has shown no signs of his NSW State of Origin rejection ahead of a crucial three weeks for the Bulldogs.
Port’s Butters must learn to cope with tags: Hinkley
Dynamic midfielder Zak Butters - who avoided a suspension this week - will learn to cope with heavy tags from opponents, Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says.
Broncos’ Jensen sprains ankle, Cobbo set for Warriors
Brisbane prop Corey Jensen sprained an ankle at training on Friday while centre Selwyn Cobbo trained well and will play against the Warriors on Saturday week.
Beale back in Schmidt’s new-look Wallabies squad
New coach Joe Schmidt has recalled veteran utility back Kurtley Beale in a 38-man Wallabies squad for upcoming Tests against Wales and Georgia.
NRL heavyweights withdraw from Las Vegas opening round
Melbourne have told the NRL they're not interested in going to Las Vegas for the 2025 season opener, leaving the Warriors, Penrith, Cronulla and Canberra to go.
Cummins hat-trick takes Aussies to brink of Cup semis
Adam Zampa, Pat Cummins and David Warner were Australia's key men in a rain-affected win over Bangladesh at the Twenty20 World Cup.
Concreter looks for a crack in Latrell’s Origin defence
Returning NSW State of Origin star Latrell Mitchell got a thorough test when he faced up against St Marys centre Semisi Kioa.
Lay off club doctors, says Bombers coach Brad Scott
Melbourne's handling of Christian Petracca has been thrust into the spotlight after the Demons star was allowed to play on while nursing internal injuries.
‘No one deserved to be dropped’: NSW defend Origin team
No NSW player deserved to be dropped for the decider of the first ever three-match women's State of Origin series, Blues coach Kylie Hilder says.
Visions of Buddy: Tabuai-Fidow gets to fulfil MCG dream
Queensland's Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow gets to follow in the footsteps of childhood idol Buddy Franklin and play at the MCG, where he hopes to score a try or four.
Injured Storm superstar tracking for early NRL return
Cameron Munster's recovery from a serious groin injury is ahead of schedule with the Melbourne gun back running as he plots a return to play.
Roosters release American NRLW prospect Liz Tafuna
Liz Tafuna was set to become the NRLW's first American recruit but the rugby sevens convert has had to return home to the US.
Nanai fails to train with Maroons due to calf ‘niggle’
Queensland have concerns over the fitness of forward Jeremiah Nanai ahead of the second State of Origin clash in Melbourne.
Ben King ruled out for Suns, Port swing the axe
Gold Coast forward Ben King has been ruled out of the Suns' clash with Fremantle due to the knee injury he suffered at training last weekend.
Christmas Day games return to NBL schedule
The Sydney Kings and NBL champions the Tasmania JackJumpers will host Christmas Day games as festive features of the 2024-25 season schedule.
NRL wants me to stay out of PNG discussions: Olam
When it comes to granting Papua New Guinea the NRL's 18th licence, Justin Olam says his opinions differ with those of rugby league powerbrokers.
‘Special player’: Maroon Carrigan backs Cobbo to shine
Queensland and Brisbane flyer Selwyn Cobbo has returned to his home town of Cherbourg to recharge his batteries after he was left out of the Maroons squad.
Fagan ‘open’ on direct AFL return for injured Ashcroft
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says he's keeping an "open mind" on a possible straight return to AFL level for Will Ashcroft, following his ACL recovery.
We want to win: Dees’ May hits back at ‘selfish’ claims
Amid intense scrutiny over sub-par performances, Steven May is adamant Melbourne can re-establish their identity as a defensive powerhouse.
Origin the last frontier for NSW giant Haas to conquer
Payne Haas has established himself as one of the NRL's premier front-rowers, but he has yet to assert that same level of dominance at State of Origin level.
Dolphins hunt second big scalp in Storm blockbuster
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett says Tevita Pangai is a game-breaker but isn't expecting miracles against the Storm in his first match of the season.
Longmuir tells players to stop stuffing their stats bag
Fremantle's renowned focus on defence evaporated during last week's loss to the Bulldogs, and the heat is on them to bounce back against Gold Coast.
NSW’s Lomax and Moses to provide preview for Parra fans
Parramatta will get a sneak preview of Zac Lomax's combination with Mitch Moses when the Eels' 2025 recruit and halfback run out together for NSW.
Aussies Thompson, Hijikata into Queen’s Club quarters
Jordan Thompson and Rinky Hijikata have ensured there will be two Australian men in the quarter-finals of the prestigious Queen's Club Championship in London.