Knights prepared for golden point in top-eight shootout
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien expects a tense finish to his side's must-win match against the Dolphins, with the winner guaranteed a berth in the NRL finals.
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Close to 50 NRL players walk finals judiciary tightrope
The NRL's judiciary system that punishes players for prior offences has the potential to bite several players on the eve of the finals.
American veteran fills void for Nyika’s NZ main event
American Tommy Karpency will fight David Nyika in Auckland, replacing veteran Australian Blake Caparello who was withdrawn after failing a drug test.
‘Spoon-bowl’ result won’t stop Tigers roaring into 2025
All eyes are on the bottom of the table ahead of "Spoon-bowl' with Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall confident bigger and better things are to come next season
Suns axe Sam Day but Swallow expected to play on
Sam Day hasn't totally given up on continuing his AFL career elsewhere after being told by Gold Coast his services are no longer needed.
From fake name to AFLW milestone for GWS star Zreika
Haneen Zreika used to play Australian rules football under a fake name, now the zippy GWS forward is poised to play her 50th AFLW game.
Dolphin Bromwich not ready to say goodbye just yet
Sunday's do-or-die clash with Newcastle could be the last NRL game of Dolphins captain Jesse Bromwich's career, but a farewell is the last thing on his mind.
Blue McKay ‘collateral damage’ in Petracca trade hype
Carlton spearhead Harry McKay was thrown up in reports as a potential bargaining chip for Melbourne star Christian Petracca, and says it was a strange feeling.
Trbojevic feels Blues captaincy could be one and done
Jake Trbojevic led NSW to State of Origin glory this year but won't be surprised if coach Michael Maguire turns elsewhere for his captain in 2025.
Mitchell says he’s fit as Souths NRL stoush drags on
Latrell Mitchell has taken to social media to ask for answers from the NRL, as South Sydney sought legal advice in their bid to wipe his NRL ban in 2024.
Brisbane more focused on themselves rather than Carlton
The Lions' finals rookies have been reminded not to overplay their hand in an AFL elimination final with Carlton at the Gabba.
Other side of Mitchell shines through in Hawks’ rise
Sam Mitchell was combative and uncompromising as a player, but his emotional intelligence has stood out as a young coach by lifting Hawthorn into the finals.
Nawaqanitawase to debut, Smith and Whitehead clear air
Mark Nawaqanitawase will debut in the NRL for the Sydney Roosters less than two months after playing in the Olympics, with the winger set to face South Sydney.
Wounded de Minaur in Davis Cup doubt after US Open exit
Alex de Minaur says he never considered forfeiting as he struggled with a hip injury flare up in his US Open quarter-final defeat by Jack Draper.
World hold on: Leary powers to Paralympic gold with WR
Alexa Leary's remarkable comeback story has its latest chapter after she claimed a 100m freestyle with a world record time at the Paralympics.
Groves win stage as Aussies hold three Vuelta jerseys
Kaden Groves' stage win capped a notable day for Australian riders in La Vuelta a Espana with the main three jerseys all retained by the nation's riders.
Geelong trounce Port Adelaide in AFL qualifying final
Geelong have thrashed a lacklustre Port Adelaide by 84 points in the first AFL qualifying final to book a preliminary final berth.
Socceroos hungry to punch their World Cup ticket
The Socceroos' latest phase of World Cup qualifying begins on Thursday night when they host Bahrain on the Gold Coast.
Head fires Australia to record but Fraser-McGurk fails
Travis Head has blasted a 25-ball 80 firing Australia to a powerplay world record score, beginning their UK white-ball tour in stunning style against Scotland.
Caparello positive test rocks Nyika homecoming fight
Blake Caparello is disputing a positive drug test that's seen him scratched as David Nyika's opponent in their Auckland main event next Saturday.
Cycling silver as Lauren Parker smashes 44-year record
Lauren Parker is Australia's first dual-sport Paralympic medallist adding a cycling silver to her triathlon gold.
Belief the key as Socceroos aim for perfect start
The Socceroos' third and potentially final phase of World Cup qualifying begins on Thursday night when they host Bahrain on the Gold Coast.
Tigers embrace pressure ahead of sold-out spoonbowl
The stakes are high for Wests Tigers in their final game of the NRL season, as Api Koroisau and Lachlan Galvin prepare to tackle the 'spoonbowl'.
Sharks’ Iro vows to tackle technique issues for finals
Cronulla centre Kayal Iro is aiming to keep the aggression in his game but clean up his tackle technique on the run to the NRL finals.
Tapine puts hand up to be Raiders’ full-time captain
With Canberra skipper Elliott Whitehead having likely already played his last game with the club, forward Joe Tapine is eager to step into the role next year.
After Reynolds the Broncos can paint it Black: Hodges
Brisbane must prepare for life beyond Adam Reynolds, and former captain Justin Hodges speaks with authority when he says teenager Coby Black cannot be ignored.
Melbourne savour NRL silverware before final round
Awarding Melbourne the JJ Giltinan Shield, NRL boss Andrew Abdo has lauded coach Craig Bellamy after he steered the Storm to a sixth minor premiership.
Flanagan was right to lash us, say Dragons players
St George Illawarra's Jacob Liddle and Connor Muhleisen say the Dragons left Shane Flanagan little option but to blast the team after their loss to Parramatta.
Socceroos want ‘stress-free’ Cup qualifying campaign
Defender Kye Rowles has returned to his home town on the Gold Coast to help the Socceroos beat Bahrain and set sail for direct World Cup qualification in 2026.
Quiet Blue Cowan lets his footy do the talking
Young Tasmanian Lachie Cowan has become a fixture in Carlton's defence and the childhood Blues fan is raring for his finals debut against the Brisbane Lions.
Bulldogs won’t risk Smith like Blues with Docherty
Bailey Smith is back training fully, but Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says the club will not be rushing the midfielder back from an ACL injury.