Port aim to crack Saints’ defensive rock with patience
Port Adelaide will need to pick their moments and be ready for a tough contest when they take on St Kilda, easily the best defensive team so far this season.
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Madden’s first audition for Broncos gig post-Reynolds
Jock Madden will make his club debut for Brisbane at No.6 against South Sydney with his early season patience and dedication paying off.
Reds’ Wilson ready to work for Wallabies goal
Harry Wilson insists the message is crystal clear after agreeing to remain in Australian rugby and reach his potential in a Wallabies jersey.
Fremantle’s milestone-man Jaeger O’Meara not happy
Jaeger O'Meara will notch his 150-game milestone in Saturday's clash with Brisbane, but the Fremantle midfielder isn't happy with his own form.
Reds pick Berry to sift out ‘stupid’ Super penalties
The Queensland Reds have enlisted referee and former player Nic Berry as part of a crackdown on their own ill-discipline that's cost them this season.
Lomax calls for more security after pitch invader hug
St George Illawarra centre Zac Lomax says more security is probably needed at NRL grounds after an intruder got onto the Allianz Stadium field and hugged him.
Fagan wary of Dockers kick-starting season at Gabba
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan knows Fremantle will see their trip to the Gabba as an opportunity to snap out of an early-season funk.
Cats coach Scott ponders Cameron 100-goal puzzle
Jeremy Cameron's on track to be the first AFL player to kick 100 goals in a season since 2008, but Chris Scott doesn't think it would benefit Geelong as a team.
Addo-Carr, Kikau set for longer on NRL sidelines
Canterbury have revealed Josh Addo-Carr's hopes of returning from injury before Origin I appear unrealistic, while Viliame Kikau won't return until round 22.
Titans’ attitude problem must be rectified: Brimson
Gold Coast next face Manly away and fullback AJ Brimson says the mental frailties that led to the historic loss to the Dolphins last week won't be repeated.
Peachey confident of rediscovering his best at Penrith
Tyrone Peachey has declared he can return to the career-best form he had at Penrith in 2018, as he prepares for his first game back starting for the NRL club.
Hawks swing axe with Lewis, debutants to face Bulldogs
Hawthorn spearhead Mitch Lewis will play his first game of the AFL season against a Western Bulldogs side that welcomes back gun midfielder Bailey Smith.
Warrior Walker guilty at NRL judiciary but dodges ban
Warriors utility Dylan Walker has escaped suspension after successfully having his grade-two dangerous contact charge downgraded at the NRL judiciary.
Adelaide defender Garrett into Diamonds netball squad
Uncapped Adelaide Thunderbirds defender Matilda Garrett has been included in the Diamonds squad named ahead of the Netball World Cup in South Africa.
Sharks win big in NRL to inflict more misery on Cowboys
Cronulla have thumped North Queensland 44-6 to secure a third-straight win in the NRL.
Maroons cop Origin blow after Nanai gets big NRL ban
North Queensland forward Jeremiah Nanai has been hit with a four-game ban for his hip-drop tackle on Braden Hamlin-Uele.
Worked out for everyone: Reynolds’ Broncos move hailed
Scott Sattler, son of Rabbitohs legend John Sattler, says Adam Reynolds' NRL move to Brisbane has worked wonders as has South Sydney's faith in Lachlan Ilias.
Trbojevic out of Titans game as Manly defend his form
Superstar fullback Tom Trbojevic has been pulled out of Manly's clash with Gold Coast, but coach Anthony Seibold has hit back at claims the No.1 is out of form.
Tasmania’s lengthy battle for AFL inclusion
Tasmania is on the cusp of having its own team in the AFL after a fight spanning decades.
Kangaroos lose star midfielder for Demons clash
North Melbourne have lost star midfielder Luke Davies-Uniacke to injury for their clash against premiership fancies Melbourne at the MCG.
Inside focus key to Bontempelli’s hot form
Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli is in red-hot form as he prepares to play his 200th AFL game, against Hawthorn in round seven.
Manu eyes more time in Roosters No.6 jersey
Joey Manu is confident he will become a better player given more time at five-eighth, with the Sydney Roosters star hoping for an extended run in the halves.
Townsville to welcome women’s State of Origin
Townsville will host one of two women's State of Origin matches in 2023, with Cowboys NRLW coach Bill Jeffries confident the city will put on a memorable show.
Ladder leaders St Kilda inching forward: coach Lyon
Ahead of their first Friday night match of 2023, against Port Adelaide, St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says their goals haven't changed despite leading the ladder.
Injured RCG more concerned with Eels than NSW: Arthur
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur believes the injured Reagan Campbell-Gillard will easily shrug off the disappointment of missing out on a State of Origin recall.
Nat Fyfe looms as answer to Dockers’ midfield woes
Fremantle's Nat Fyfe is on track to return to playing duties next week, with the 31-year-old potentially making a surprise appearance in the midfield.
Bulldogs shuffle halves in search of elusive win
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has switched things up in the halves as his side seek a much-needed NRL win, while a Manly star has been named despite injury.
White-hot Cameron leads emerging Brisbane Lions attack
Fresh from 17 goals in three weeks, Charlie Cameron says his defensive work-rate is helping the Brisbane Lions build a formidable forward line.
Cool Flegler no longer Broncos’ angry and suspended man
Brisbane prop Tom Flegler has been on his best behaviour to avoid suspension this year but he won't be holding back against South Sydney on Friday night.
Restricting Hynes key as Cowboys return to Shark Park
If winning consecutive games for the first time this year is the question, shutting down Nicho Hynes is the answer for North Queensland.
Grand-final change could stop concussion pain: Leniu
Spencer Leniu, who would have missed Penrith's 2022 grand final under new concussion rules, says an NRL rest week would help tackle the issue.