‘Life or death’ as Giants aim to gatecrash finals race
Finals have come early for GWS with fit-again midfielder Xavier O'Halloran describing their bid to secure a wildcard spot a matter of "life or death".
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Dolphins walking wounded as hurdles hit Origin stars
Dolphins forward Felise Kaufusi has backed the side to bounce back from their 66-0 thumping as three State of Origin stars trained on their own on Tuesday.
‘Nowhere else’: Walter shuns rivals to stay at Suns
Gold Coast youngster Jed Walter has shunned interest from interstate rivals to remain at the Suns on a three-year deal, describing the club as his home.
European giants set for Texas semi-final shootout
Dallas is all set to play host to the first World Cup semi-final between the top-ranked France and third seeds Spain in a clash of two former champions.
How Storm will power finals tilt without injured stars
Cameron Munster could miss the remainder of the NRL season, while his Storm halves partner Jahrome Hughes is also injured in a blow to their finals hopes.
Demon celebrates wedding and career-high world No.5
Despite a modest Wimbledon, newly-wed Alex de Minaur has become the highest-ranked Australian male tennis player since Lleyton Hewitt in 2009.
‘I want to pay them back’: new NRL deal for Souths half
Rising halfback Ashton Ward has signed a contract extension after producing some eye-catching form for the NRL club this season.
Missing piece in 2025 GF photo drives Bronco Billy
The motivation for Billy Walters to sign a new Brisbane deal is in front of him each day as he thanks a young gun for getting him through a second ACL recovery.
Wallabies playmaker sets sights on Italy Test return
Ben Donaldson is hopeful of giving the Wallabies a play-making boost against Italy as coach Joe Schmidt prepares to say arrivederci.
Pies defender off to tribunal, Bombers face penalty
Collingwood's Billy Frampton will front the AFL tribunal to contest a rough conduct suspension ahead of a huge clash with Carlton.
‘Ambitious competitor’ bolsters Bullets’ NBL finals bid
Former NBA wing Nate Hinton has joined the Brisbane Bullets as new coach Will Weaver eyes a return to the NBL playoffs.
‘I’m ready to go’: Walters sends Broncos coach message
Brisbane veteran Billy Walters has put himself in the frame for an NRL recall after playing three matches for Souths Logan following a lengthy ACL recovery.
Geelong set star’s timeline; Hawk sent for surgery
Geelong are hopeful star forward Jeremy Cameron will return in time to play a part in their premiership push after suffering a brutal shoulder injury.
Walker must ‘take lessons and move on’ for Roosters
Daly Cherry-Evans has backed Sam Walker to shake off State of Origin disappointment on the Sydney Roosters' run to the NRL finals.
Star man poised to fire as Crows take on ‘underdog’ tag
Adelaide match-winner Izak Rankine missed last year's finals series through suspension but is in hot form again as the Crows eye a huge clash with Sydney.
‘No more excuses’: Broncos cavalry back for miracle run
Brisbane have received a boost for their fading finals hopes with a suite of stars set to return for the away clash against Penrith as they eye a winning run.
‘I won’t back flip’: Samoa star reveals plan for Cup
Payne Haas has cleared the air on his World Cup plans and says there is a "great chance" for Samoa to lift the trophy for the first time.
‘Thanks Sammy, mate’: Burgess’ role in Dufty comeback
Matt Dufty has been a bargain buy for South Sydney this season, most recently setting up three tries in an upset win against Newcastle in round 19.
Brilliant semi-final matchups and player battles ahead
It's a World Cup semi-final lineup for the ages, with the four top-ranked teams and some of the most prolific individual players chasing ultimate glory.
Pay deal rejection sparks A-League uncertainty
A-Leagues athletes and the competition's bosses are at loggerheads over a new pay deal after players voted against the latest proposal.
Sinner winner again as he survives Zverev trial by fire
Italian modern-day great Jannik Sinner has come from a set down against Alexander Zverev to retain his Wimbledon crown and win his fifth grand slam.
Triple Eight out to make a season U-turn after dry run
Triple Eight Engineering driver Will Brown is adamant his team can return to the Supercars summit after a poor weekend in the Townsville 500.
‘I’ll keep protecting him’: Bombers coach on Lions loss
Dean Solomon has explained what he's looking for in Essendon's players after they were taught a lesson by two-time defending AFL premiers Brisbane.
Pointless exercise: Titans coach testy after Storm loss
A 78th-minute Nick Meaney try has allowed Melbourne to snatch a 22-18 win over Gold Coast but Titans coach Josh Hannay feels his team was hard done by.
Lions thump Bombers as Bailey’s future looks clearer
Brisbane's big win over Essendon has pushed them back into fourth, with former Bomber ruckman Sam Draper in eye-catching form.
Cowboy keeps his cool for golden-point win over Manly
Scott Drinkwater has kicked an 82nd-minute field goal to help North Queensland to a 19-18 win over Manly.
Party time as Souths stun Knights on Arrow’s birthday
South Sydney have scored an upset defeat of Newcastle as the NRL held "the world's biggest birthday party" for former Rabbitohs forward Jai Arrow.
Temara leads Raiders to big NRLW win over Warriors
Star halfback Zahara Temara has guided Canberra to their second win of the NRLW season, setting up four tries in the Raiders' 42-16 win over the Warriors.
‘I refuse to give up’: Jai Arrow on MND fight
The NRL has held the "world's biggest birthday party" for Jai Arrow as the former South Sydney forward continues his fight against motor neurone disease.
Kostecki shines in Townsville finale, Grove remains top
Brodie Kostecki has produced a masterclass to win the final race of the Townsville 500 while Triple Eight Race Engineering secured another undesired record.
Big call for Roosters star after joining 300-game club
Sydney Roosters winger Daniel Tupou will start to start weigh up taking his NRL career into a 16th season after scoring a hat-trick in his 300th game.