NSW Origin backs say they can party like it’s 2021
NSW's back five are confident they can play with the same attacking flair they had in the 2021 State of Origin series, despite the NRL becoming lower scoring.
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Reds, Force and Rebels Super finals hang on last round
While the Brumbies and Waratahs are secure in the Super Rugby Pacific top eight, the finals hopes of Australia's other teams hang on the last round results.
Indigenous war cry boosts NSW Origin team connection
Performing a traditional Indigenous war cry at training has helped the NSW Blues grow closer ahead of the State of Origin series opener.
Sidebottom knee injury sours Magpies’ win over North
Collingwood gun Steele Sidebottom's 300th AFL game in a 35-point win over North Melbourne has been soured by the veteran's medial ligament injury.
Resilient Power extend streak in win over Richmond
Port Adelaide have fought out another narrow victory to extend their winning streak to eight matches, with Zak Butters outstanding against Richmond at the MCG.
NSW Blues reject NRL plea to change navy blue jersey
NSW will wear a navy blue strip as planned against Queensland in the State of Origin series opener despite concerns over a jersey clash.
Haas set for Origin after shaking off ankle complaint
In a major boost for NSW, prop forward Payne Haas is back training after an ankle injury hampered his preparation for the State of Origin opener.
Tigers caretaker McQualter keeps focus narrow for now
Departed premiership coach Damien Hardwick watched from home as Andrew McQualter took over as caretaker for the first time in Richmond's loss to Port Adelaide.
Firebirds beat Giants to bank third Super Netball win
A big second half has helped the Queensland Firebirds down the Giants 68-50 to collect their first away win of the Super Netball season and just third overall.
Ponga bounces back from blows, blemishes in Knights win
Kalyn Ponga says he must spend more time on the field to win back his Queensland No.1 jersey after guiding Newcastle to a 28-18 NRL over Manly.
Adelaide’s belief rising after downing Lions: Nicks
Adelaide upset high-flying Brisbane by 17 points at a wet Adelaide Oval to climb into the AFL's top eight.
Snapshot for round 11 of the AFL season
A snapshot of round 11 of the AFL season as pacesetters Collingwood and second-placed Port Adelaide gain a handy edge at the top of the ladder.
Gagai heartache as Slater relationship goes full circle
Dane Gagai has detailed how the pain of being told he was dropped by Queensland was matched only by the hurt of delivering the news to his son.
Clear conscience helps me cope with racism saga: Fagan
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says his clear conscience is helping him cope with being involved in the AFL's racism saga regarding his time at Hawthorn.
Hazlewood remains in contention for WTC final
Cricket Australia have indicated Josh Hazlewood is still a chance to face India in the World Test Championship final, naming him in their 15-man squad.
Veteran Paulo to keep learning from NSW teammate Haas
Junior Paulo is a senior member of the NSW State of Origin team but he is more than content to learn as much as he can from prop forward partner Payne Haas.
Hasler gave DCE the siege mentality Qld call their own
Maroons captain Daly Cherry-Evans has proven his critics wrong in key moments of his Origin career and Cameron Munster says ''that's what I love about him'.
City ready to play villain in Mariners’ ALM fairytale
Retiring Melbourne City captain Scott Jamieson says he couldn't care less about the prospect of spoiling Central Coast's bid for an ALM grand final fairytale.
Fun Freddy adds a hardened edge to Blues for Origin
Brad Fittler was stung by last year's defeat in State of Origin Game I and the NSW coach is keen to not make the same mistakes in 2023.
How Queensland shape up for Origin I
A look at the Queensland side to play NSW in the State of Origin series opener at Adelaide Oval.
Hunt, Maroons not fazed by Mitchell omission
Queensland hooker Ben Hunt has enjoyed a smooth State of Origin build-up and played down the impact of NSW star Latrell Mitchell's late withdrawal.
‘Can’t plan for Munster’: Lewis crowns Maroon magician
Queensland's greatest No.6 Wally Lewis explains why Cameron Munster is unique in the modern Maroons outfit and why he will fire in the State of Origin opener.
Cleary ready to own Origin in own great era: Johns
Andrew Johns expects Nathan Cleary to come into his own for NSW in State of Origin for the next five years, predicting a similar career trajectory to his own.
Points aggregate to decide two-game women’s Origin
NSW's tight win in their one-off women's State of Origin last year will count for nothing, points aggregate to determine the victor of the two-game 2023 series.
Experienced Hoskin-Elliott dropped by Collingwood
Ladder-leaders Collingwood have axed forward Will Hoskin-Elliott for their meeting with AFL strugglers North Melbourne.
De Belin to stay at Dragons after taking up final year
Jack de Belin's management have informed St George Illawarra the forward intends to take up an option to stay at the NRL club in 2024.
Last-minute try cruels Reds’ Super Rugby finals hopes
The Queensland Reds have conceded a try with 30 seconds to play to deny them a rare win in Dunedin that would have locked up a Super Rugby finals spot.
Moses leads Eels to hard-fought win over the Cowboys
A late Mitchell Moses try has led Parramatta to a much-needed 24-16 win over the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL.
Climbing Parramatta say bye to tough season’s start
Parramatta get a much-needed bye week with coach Brad Arthur hopeful they can continue their steady climb up the NRL ladder.
Beware State of Origin on an oval: Andrew Johns
The State of Origin series opener will be held at Adelaide Oval, which Andrew Johns believes will pose different challenges for the two sides' playmakers.
Hynes relishes State of Origin reunion with Trbojevic
Tom Trbojevic and Nicho Hynes have been playing alongside one another since primary school but they will become State of Origin teammates for the first time.