Panthers ‘concerned’ as Cleary injured in loss to Storm
Penrith's hopes of a fourth consecutive NRL premiership have taken a hit with Nathan Cleary injured in a 24-22 loss to fellow heavyweights Melbourne.
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Kevin Sheedy to step down from Essendon board
AFL legend Kevin Sheedy will step down from Essendon's board in September, saying he feels the club is in safe hands now.
Freo roll dice on debutant ruck, Warner out for Swans
Fremantle have handed Liam Reidy an AFL debut for Saturday's clash with GWS, while Sydney star Chad Warner will miss Friday night's encounter with Essendon.
Aussie McDade capitalises on late PNG Open call up
PNG PM James Marape's late withdrawal opened the door for Australia's Connor McDade to play the PNG Open and he made the most of his chance on day one.
Mitchell hit with breach notice over viral photo
The NRL has hit Latrell Mitchell with a breach notice after an image showed him in a room with white powder.
Ryles’ first signing move at Eels, extends Simonsson
Parramatta winger Bailey Simonsson has become the first player to re-sign for the NRL club since Jason Ryles' arrival as coach for 2025.
Raygun says hate ‘devastating’ as AOC condemns petition
Rachael Gunn calls for end to harassment as Australian Olympic Committee defends breakdancer against petition claiming she manipulated Olympic qualifying.
‘Blindsided’ Ninnis ready for legal stoush with 36ers
Scott Ninnis says he expects the Adelaide 36ers to honour his two-year contract after he was sacked as coach just weeks out from the new NBL season.
‘He’s ready’: Wallabies throw Jorgensen in against Boks
The Wallabies are aiming to make up for last week's 33-7 loss to South Africa in Brisbane when they take on the world champions in Perth on Saturday night.
Broncos star Walsh requires surgery on broken hand
Brisbane have been dealt a major blow to their hopes of making an unlikely finals charge, with star fullback Reece Walsh to undergo surgery on a broken hand.
Dragons vow to make finals for banned Flanagan
St George Illawarra players say Kyle Flanagan's four-match ban for biting has given them more motivation to make the finals and allow for his week-one return.
Lukosius ‘required’ at Gold Coast amid trade rumours
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says Jack Lukosius is a "required player" at the AFL club amid growing trade speculation surrounding the forward.
Maiden captain among first women in NRL’s Hall of Fame
The NRL has recognised the finest female players of the pre semi-professional era, elevating its first six women into the Hall of Fame.
Trbojevic benefiting from latest sideline stint
Manly superstar Tom Trbojevic has grown in confidence out of his last battle with a hamstring injury, according to coach Anthony Seibold.
Kingsley guarantees Coniglio return against Dockers
Stephen Coniglio has finally overcome a shoulder injury, leaving GWS coach Adam Kingsley confident the midfielder will play against Fremantle.
Magpies’ McRae reflects on ‘selfish’ umpire comments
Collingwood's Craig McRae caused a stir with his contentious commentary on umpires and admits he let his frustration get the better of him.
‘No expectations’ for Nawaqanitawase in Roosters debut
Former Wallabies winger and Olympian Mark Nawaqanitawase is preparing to suit up for his first match of professional rugby league at the Sydney Roosters.
Lions defender Jack Payne out until AFL finals
The Brisbane Lions' defensive stocks will be stretched until finals with backman Jack Payne ruled out for the rest of the home-and-away season.
Richmond table ‘really good’ offer to free agent Graham
Free agent Jack Graham is weighing up contracts from Richmond and West Coast as a host of Tigers teammates consider their own playing futures.
Richardson back to old ways after beating hamstring woe
Fit-again Australian quick Jhye Richardson will return to his old tried-and-tested bowling formula, hopeful he has put two years of hamstring woes behind him.
Fit-again De Minaur set for return at the US Open
Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur has confirmed his US Open participation, declaring himself fit again after being sidelined for a month with a hip injury.
Draper insists Bombers will fight on after ‘heartbreak’
Essendon ruckman Sam Draper insists the Bombers won't be defined by their "heartbreaking" defeat against Gold Coast.
Brohman furious over Boyd’s Hall of Fame appointment
The NRL have drawn criticism over their appointment of Les Boyd to the Hall of Fame, with Daryl Brohman fuming over the announcement.
Hundreds of ‘shots fired’ reports before cop killings
Police recorded hundreds of "shots fired" incidents around a rural property in the years before six people were killed, a coroner has heard.
Penrith, Melbourne due for blockbuster reality
Penrith and Melbourne have been the two best sides of the NRL for five years, but their matches have rarely lived up to blockbuster billing.
Jonassen lights up Welsh Fire’s path to Hundred final
Australian bowler Jess Jonassen backed up a brilliant all-round performance from Hayley Matthews as Welsh Fire won through to a place in Sunday's Hundred final.
Power coy on Lukosius, Neal-Bullen trade speculation
Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee says his club will be "going hard" at the upcoming trade period, with Alex Neal-Bullen and Jack Lukosius in the spotlight.
Renouf credits Bennett promise for Hall of Fame honour
NRL Hall of Fame inductee Steve Renouf says a guarantee from Wayne Bennett at a pivotal moment in his career gave him the drive to succeed as a Brisbane Bronco.
‘No more wasting talent’: Hunt lauds WA’s time to shine
West Australian rugby league product Royce Hunt has lauded the imminent arrival of the Western Bears to the NRL competition.
Royce Hunt wants to finish NRL career at Cronulla
Cronulla's Royce Hunt is hoping to end his NRL career with the Sharks despite the club granting the prop permission to field offers from other NRL rivals.
Smith ready for Immortality after Hall of Fame call
Cameron Smith is eligible to become rugby league's next Immortal, after the NRL confirmed he would at the very least be elevated into the game's Hall of Fame.