Struggling Dockers urged not to wallow in ‘self pity’
Fremantle's finals hopes hang by a thread, and coach Justin Longmuir is urging his players to stay strong leading into Saturday's match against Collingwood.
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Lenihan confident Tino and Fifita will stay with Titans
Gold Coast interim coach Jim Lenihan has explained why he believes David Fifita and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will not leave the club in 2024.
England win tight Headingley Test to keep Ashes alive
Australia's hopes of wrapping up the Ashes series in the third Test at Headingley have been ended, beaten by three wickets by England on a thrilling day four.
Cam Smith wins LIV title in ideal British Open warm-up
Australian star Cameron Smith has enjoyed the perfect warm-up for his defence of the British Open title by winning the lucrative LIV Golf title in England.
Woewodin eyes Dees’ AFL blockbuster against Brisbane
Melbourne son-of-a-gun Taj Woewodin is hopeful his composed performance on debut last round is enough to earn him a spot in a blockbuster against Brisbane.
Lions not stuck on MCG streak ahead of rare return
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan insists he won't be losing sleep ahead of his side's return to the MCG, where they've lost their past 12 regular season games.
New South Sydney Wales: Rabbitohs combos key for Blues
It's out with the Panthers and in the Rabbitohs for the third game of the State of Origin series as NSW fight to avoid a whitewash.
Ruck woes worry Bombers ahead of Cats clash
Inexperienced Essendon ruckman Nick Bryan could be called upon to take on Geelong, with Sam Draper injured and Andrew Phillips facing possible suspension.
How Queensland shape up for Origin III
A look at the Queensland side to play NSW in game three of the State of Origin series at Accor Stadium.
CBA ball is in NRL’s court: RLPA president Cherry-Evans
RLPA general president Daly Cherry-Evans says it's up to the NRL to make the next move in the CBA dispute after players called a media boycott last week.
DCE will deliver Origin speech despite RLPA ban
Daly Cherry-Evans has rubbished suggestions he would not give a post-match State of Origin speech when receiving the winner's shield on Wednesday night.
NRL’s Warriors re-sign Egan, Leiataua
Warriors hooker Wayde Egan will remain at the New Zealand NRL club until at least the end of the 2025 season, with rookie centre Ali Leiataua also re-signing.
Bulldogs veteran Josh Reynolds retires from the NRL
Canterbury veteran Josh Reynolds has announced his immediate retirement from first-grade rugby league.
Veteran Williams confident Matildas can handle Cup hype
Unprecedented crowds and pressure to perform in Australia will not distract from the Matildas' goal of winning a World Cup, goalkeeper Lydia Williams says.
NRL backs referee Atkins’ offside call against Titans
NRL head of football Graham Annesley says the Gold Coast were not hard done by in their 23-21 loss to the Dolphins.
Maroons brains trust hold spine summit to sink NSW
Queensland will unleash new starting spine members Harry Grant and AJ Brimson on NSW and have devised new plans they intend to implement in Sydney.
Phillips ban adds to Bombers’ ruck woes for Cats clash
Inexperienced Essendon ruckman Nick Bryan could be called upon to take on Geelong, with Sam Draper injured and Andrew Phillips facing suspension.
Ball in NRL’s court, says players’ rep Cherry-Evans
RLPA general president Daly Cherry-Evans says it's up to the NRL to make the next move in the CBA dispute after players called a media boycott last week.
NRL coach-in-waiting Hannay credits Paul Green guidance
Maroons assistant Josh Hannay says he had a wonderful early mentor in Paul Green to set him on the path to his ultimate goal of NRL head coach.
Postecoglou outlines vision for an attacking Tottenham
Ange Postecoglou, the first Australian manager to work in the Premier League, has spoken of his plans for Tottenham Hotspur - and they include Harry Kane.
Gold Coast Suns sack coach Stuart Dew
Gold Coast have sacked coach Stuart Dew with a year to run on his contract as the Suns prepare to make a pitch to lure Richmond legend Damien Hardwick.
Taumalolo content with minutes, Cowboys’ forward depth
Jason Taumalolo is raring for a run of form in the back end of the NRL season after missing the majority of 2023 through injury.
Nankervis faces ban as calls grow for AFL send-off rule
Richmond's Toby Nankervis is facing a possible three-match suspension for a high bump in an incident that has sparked fresh debate over an AFL send-off rule.
Socceroos to face All Whites in London for Ashes
The century-old soccer rivalry between Australia and New Zealand will continue later this year after it was announced a friendly will take place in London.
Clean sweep king Gillmeister predicts ruthless Maroons
Maroons legend Trevor Gillmeister won State of Origin clean sweeps in 1988, 1989 and 1995 and can vouch for the fact there is no such thing as a dead rubber.
Zerk-Thatcher wants re-match with Geelong star Hawkins
Tom Hawkins kicked eight goals the last time Geelong met Essendon but Brandon Zerk-Thatcher isn't daunted about crossing paths with the Cats star again.
Eels hand Dylan Brown new $20k fine over pub incident
Dylan Brown will pay another $20,000 after Parramatta handed down fresh punishments for sexually touching a woman without consent on a drunken night out.
Sublime Walker genius forged in Gold Coast nursery
A crucial time in NSW playmaker Cody Walker's development was at Palm Beach Currumbin High where his skillset was given freedom of expression without shackles.
Petracca could keep attacking role for Lions clash
Star Melbourne midfielder Christian Petracca booted four goals last week and could retain his attacking role for the clash with the Brisbane Lions.
Oates will break my Broncos try scoring record: Renouf
Corey Oates will play his 200th NRL game for Brisbane and, as he eyes extending his time at the club, has the support of Steve Renouf to reach 142 club tries.
Coach Beveridge strongly defends Bulldogs star Smith
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has hit out at "disrespectful" commentary around out-of-form star midfielder Bailey Smith.