Tears shed as troubled Sun named for Gold Coast debut
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan endured a year from hell in 2025, but things are looking bright for him this season as he prepares to make his Gold Coast debut.
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Bula Round? How Fiji can host Super Rugby’s big weekend
Christchurch's Super Round rebirth will give rugby a timely boost as rival destinations, including Fiji, jostle for a piece of the action.
Sharks co-captain wanted even quicker ACL recovery
Cam McInnes has done very well to recover from his ACL injury in around eight months, but the man himself was convinced he could've been back even sooner.
‘Heart of the city’: Tahs must lift for Super occasion
Staring down some unwanted history, the Crusaders expect their debut at Christchurch's new stadium for Super Round to count for plenty against the Waratahs.
Dolphins pocket rocket set to soar above cloud nine
Dolphins ramrod Trai Fuller has trained at right centre all week and is ready to show why he is a versatile NRL force and deserving of a contract extension.
Star prop back for Blues as Maroons reveal debutantes
Queensland have named five debutantes in their 20-player squad to face defending champions NSW in Women's State of Origin game one in Newcastle next week.
Reds’ No.10 woes, Tahs prepare for ‘different beast’
Reds coach Les Kiss has given an update on his injured playmakers while the Waratahs have made bulk changes for their Super Round date with the Crusaders.
Mitchell watch for Storm with records on the line
Melbourne recognise the threat that Latrell Mitchell poses and are aware they could lose two valued records with a loss to South Sydney in the Anzac Day clash.
Souths look to knock back their bitter Melbourne record
Melbourne are in their worst form slump in a decade and there has never been a better opportunity for South Sydney to claim their first win at AAMI Park.
‘Spend before they have it’: RA’s pivotal finance shift
After announcing a record profit, Phil Waugh is confident Rugby Australia has bucked what he thinks is a global trend crippling the finances of the code.
‘Unique’: Demons still unsure why player needed help
Melbourne will make at least one change for the Anzac Eve match against Richmond as they look into what caused last Sunday's worrying incident.
No Sasagi sizzle for Raiders in top-shelf Tigers clash
A hamstring injury means Simi Sasagi will miss Canberra's clash with Wests Tigers and recruit Daine Laurie is a chance to take his place in the centres.
‘Ride the wave’: in-form Green eyes major golf glory
A travel-weary Hannah Green and an ailing fellow top-10 ace Minjee Lee will lead an eight-strong Australian contingent at women's golf's first major of 2026.
Why Tigers pulled teen phenom out of NRL firing line
Once compared to Jonah Lomu, Heamasi Makasini has been dropped by Wests Tigers. Coach Benji Marshall explained why.
Headliner Moloney poised for late-career title surge
Jason Moloney will headline on home soil for the first time since becoming a boxing world champion, adamant he and twin brother Andrew can reach the peak again.
Gun for hire: Ex-Wallaby Genia eyes PNG Chiefs role
An-ex Wallabies son of a Papua New Guinea gun says he'd welcome the chance to cross codes and work with the PNG Chiefs ahead of their entry to the NRL in 2028.
Reed debunks Flanagan theory ahead of Anzac Day debut
Kade Reed insists he's ready for the chance to make his NRL debut for St George Illawarra.
‘Standing on a nail’: Riki turns superhero in headgear
Brisbane fans insist Jordan Riki is a beast when he wears headgear and his ability to play through an agonising foot injury adds credence to that view.
Coach Lehmann signs on for another two years in England
Darren Lehmann, the former Australia coach, has signed a contract extension with English county Northamptonshire tying himself to the club until 2029.
Dolphins extend former Broncos star until 2027
The Dolphins have moved to take Selwyn Cobbo off the market with the Queensland flyer inking a one-year extension.
Long live King: Saints hopeful for long-awaited return
St Kilda are hoping Max King will make his long-awaited return to the AFL, while Fremantle and Carlton have been dealt with injuries in their ruck stocks.
Suns defender free to play after AFL tribunal success
Gold Coast have had a win at the tribunal, but GWS were not so successful in challenging a one-game ban for young gun Joe Fonti.
Wright wants Brumbies to rediscover winning ways
Tom Wright says he's relieved to have his return from injury out of the way and wants the focus to be on the Brumbies returning to their best in Super Round.
Captains return from injury to lift Bulldogs and Sharks
Cronulla co-captain Cameron McInnes has been named to return from an ACL rupture ahead of schedule, as Canberra lose Josh Papalii for up to eight weeks.
Brotherly love: Taylan May endorses Terrell for Origin
After an injury to NSW Blues incumbent prop Payne Haas, Terrell May is getting wraps from his teammate and brother Taylan for the vacant spot.
DCE reveals stance on Origin recall after Maroons axing
He will always answer an SOS if his state needs him, but Daly Cherry-Evans has all but confirmed his State of Origin career is over.
Crisis kings: Broncos blood Semu-trailer and ‘new’ Riki
Brisbane have received special dispensation from the NRL in the naming of their side to play Canterbury due to an injury crisis.
Reds flyhalf Gordon cleared of serious knee injury
Reds star Carter Gordon has avoided ligament damage in his knee and, after initial fears of a long-term injury, is expected to make a relatively swift recovery.
‘Protect assets’: NRL edict on contact training backed
Adam Reynolds says the NRL's guidelines to limit contact training are worthwhile as the RLPA seeks key data on the increased speed of the game and injuries.
Kyle Flanagan dumped by Dragons for Anzac Day clash
Dean Young is wasting no time in sparking change at St George Illawarra, dumping Kyle Flanagan to the bench in his first game as interim Dragons coach.
Hollands support grows as Worksafe probes Carlton
Elijah Hollands' brother Ollie has joined father Ben in support of the Carlton utility following his concerning mental health episode at the MCG.