Impromptu haka leaves Hughes with a tear after Dally M
Melbourne's Dally M Medal winner Jahrome Hughes has been left emotional by a celebratory haka in his honour, led by Storm teammate Will Warbrick.
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Ponga admits error over attempted Kangaroos’ withdrawal
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Jahrome Hughes wins maiden Dally M Medal
Melbourne halfback Jahrome Hughes has claimed the NRL's top individual prize, edging out James Tedesco by one point to win his maiden Dally M Medal.
Hawks shake off Suns, move to second spot on AFLW log
Hawthorn have defied a blustery breeze and a valiant challenge from Gold Coast to continue their impressive AFLW charge in 2024.
Veteran Polkinghorne retires from Matildas football
Matildas defender Clare Polkinghorne has called time on her 19-year international football career.
Kelly’s hardest days helped her through NRLW pain
Isabelle Kelly has revealed how her desire to play through the pain comes from believing nothing will be as tough as the days after her mother's sudden death.
How Melbourne Storm unlocked Loiero’s career-best form
While Storm skipper Harry Grant dates his sister, Trent Loiero is still the family favourite, with the lock earning praise for his break-out NRL season.
Lions’ Lachie Neale avoids foot surgery after AFL flag
Brisbane co-captain Lachie Neale has torn the plantar fascia in his left foot but won't need to undergo surgery, in a positive result ahead of next season.
Maker’s back in NBA mix, Simmons ‘here again, ready’
Thon Maker has earned a second NBA crack with Houston in a squad that also features Jock Landale and Jack McVeigh, while Patty Mills is settling into Utah life.
Josh Curran re-signs with NRL’s Bulldogs
Utility forward Josh Curran will remain with Canterbury until the end of the 2026 season after signing a new one-year deal.
Lions coach wants more clarity on AFLW smart ball use
The fallout from the AFLW's smart ball error continues, with Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich demanding clarity from the league on its score assist process.
Storm’s Warbrick sets his sights on grand-final ‘gold’
He has an Olympic silver medal, but Storm winger Will Warbrick is hoping he doesn't have to settle for second prize in his first NRL grand final.
O’Connor weighs up groundbreaking shift to Kiwi club
After leaving the Queensland Reds, James O'Connor could continue his Super Rugby Pacific career in New Zealand with heavyweights the Crusaders.
Cardboard cut-outs: night that ignited Penrith’s rise
Penrith's rise to prominence as one of the NRL's great sides came against Melbourne, in the midst of COVID-19 and in front of 105 spectators at Campbelltown.
Masters won’t tempt Phoenix out of rise to pro ranks
Phoenix Campbell will turn professional regardless of the opportunities on offer to the winner of this week's Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Japan.
Swans veteran Parker requests trade to North Melbourne
Sydney veteran Luke Parker wants an AFL trade to the Kangaroos after months of speculation surrounding his playing future.
Liam Henry poised to become Penrith’s new boom-box boss
Prop forward Liam Henry appears in line to take charge of Penrith's famous boom box for the 2025 NRL season.
Aerial ski champion to lead Australian team at Olympics
Aerial skiing great Alisa Camplin-Warner will be chef de mission for the Australian team at the 2026 Winter Olympics, following in the footsteps of Anna Meares.
Departing Richmond quartet cop swipe from president
A quartet of Richmond premiership players exiting the club have copped a thinly veiled swipe from the Tigers' president at the best and fairest award.
Green keen for mixed-gender Presidents Cup revamp
World No.7 Hannah Green, ahead of her Australian Open return, says there's been plenty of chat about a mixed-gender international event among LPGA Tour players.
Kennedy backs ‘legend’ Sermanni as Matildas interim
Alanna Kennedy is preparing to face European champions Barcelona next week, but she's also looking forward to a Matildas reunion with her old boss Tom Sermanni.
Hughes has been the NRL’s best player this year: Cleary
Jahrome Hughes has won high praise from Nathan Cleary as he enters the Dally M awards night as favourite to snare the NRL's most prestigious individual prize.
Martin surprised by Munster’s claim of Kangaroos rift
Penrith second-rower Liam Martin has admitted his surprise at Cameron Munster's claims the pair didn't get along in a 2022 Kangaroos camp.
Dolphins sign Daniel Saifiti on three-year deal
Former Newcastle prop Daniel Saifiti will join the Dolphins until the end of 2027 and reunite with former Knights assistant coach Kristian Woolf.
‘Toiler’ Eisenhuth in Panthers squad as Sorensen named
Penrith utility Scott Sorensen is backing himself to pass a late fitness test and line up for the Panthers in Sunday's grand final against Melbourne.
Blues players understand Maguire’s sudden exit
NSW State of Origin players say they can completely understand Michael Maguire's sudden exit for Brisbane, claiming they always knew he'd return to club land.
Klein to referee grand final, NRL grants Cleary’s wish
Ashkley Klein will take charge of his third NRL grand final after being rewarded with officiating duties for the decider between Melbourne and Penrith.
Hot-footed Papenhuyzen a cool head in Storm grand final
Fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen says his role is to be a calming influence as the Storm prepare for Sunday's grand final against Penrith.
Bremner’s eyes off last feat in NRLW farewell party
Sam Bremner will retire as one of Australia's greatest ever women's fullbacks, but her return at the Sydney Roosters has been driven by a premiership desire.
Hughes primed to end 32-year wait for Kiwi halves
Jahrome Hughes is in line to become the first Kiwi halfback to win the Dally M Medal in 32 years, one season after Shaun Johnson cruelly missed out.
Perryman to leave GWS and join Collingwood in AFL trade
Defender Harry Perryman is set to join Collingwood as an unrestricted free agent in the AFL trade period after shunning an offer to remain at GWS.