Broncos must raise bar in run to NRL finals: Riki
Brisbane host Gold Coast in an NRL clash on Sunday aiming to overcome the slow starts which have forced them to play catch up on several occasions this season.
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Lions don’t need rev-up for high-stakes Saints clash
There is plenty at stake when fourth-placed Brisbane play fifth-placed St Kilda with Lions coach Chris Fagan saying his charges are prepared for the occasion.
‘They keep me young’: Queensland skipper Cherry-Evans
Queensland veteran Daly Cherry-Evans has no intention of ending his State of Origin career after a famous series win, relishing leading the young team.
Future return to league ‘too far’ to consider: Suaalii
Code-hopper Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will be 24 years old when his rugby union contract is up, but says a possible return to the NRL is still too far to consider.
Trbojevic suffers pec injury minutes into Origin II
State of Origin II got off to a sub-optimal start for NSW as centre Tom Trbojevic had to leave the field with a pectoral injury.
Maroons polish off Blues to seal Origin series win
Queensland have sealed an emphatic State of Origin defence with a game in hand, beating NSW 32-6 at Suncorp Stadium.
DCE leadership key to Maroons’ stunning series win
Daly Cherry-Evans has captained Queensland to three series wins out of four and the 34 year old set the benchmark for his team of tyros to follow in fine style.
Luai, Walsh sent off for headbutting in Origin II
Jarome Luai and Reece Walsh have been sent off for head-butting one another in the final seconds of State of Origin II.
NSW State of Origin ratings for game two
NSW will have to wait another year for a shot at Origin glory after only scoring once in their 32-6 loss to Queensland at Suncorp Stadium.
Queensland State of Origin ratings for game two
Queensland has retained the State of Origin shield again and it was another middle forward awarded man-of-the-match in the 32-6 victory.
Thompson knocked out by British No.1 Norrie
Jordan Thompson's Wimbledon preparations have taken a knock after he was beaten in three sets at Queen's Club by Cameron Norrie.
Dukes ball could help end Test stalemates – Healy
It is usually Australia's men's biggest challenge in England, but Alyssa Healy hopes the Dukes ball can help her side force a result in the women's Ashes.
Fittler uncertain on future, Slater defends NSW coach
Brad Fittler isn't considering his future as coach yet after NSW dropped consecutive State of Origin series by falling at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday.
Chris Scott confident Geelong can revive flag defence
Ahead of his 300th game as Geelong coach, Chris Scott remains confident the Cats can turn around their faltering premiership defence.
Luai receives death threats over Origin headbutting
Jarome Luai and Reece Walsh became entangled in a fracas during the second State of Origin game that resulted in the NSW five-eighth receiving death threats.
Nate’s mate: Collins credits Myles for Origin stunner
Lindsay Collins has known Queensland great Nate Myles since he was a lad, and credits their connection for helping drive his Origin II man of the match display.
Cook to centre always the injury plan for NSW: Fittler
Damien Cook's move to centre in case of injury was always part of the plan, NSW coach Brad Fittler says, despite the hooker's struggles replacing Tom Trbojevic.
Munster targets 3-0 to give NSW ‘a terrible time’
The Maroons have been challenged to become the first team to complete a State of Origin clean sweep since 2010 with Cameron Munster keen to whitewash the Blues.
Hobart festivalgoers, Antarctic crew take icy dip
Hobart winter festival Dark Mofo has held its annual naked winter solstice swim, while Australia's expeditioners in Antarctica took their own icy plunge.
Hunt poised to back up Origin win amid Dragons turmoil
Just days after publicly asking to be released from his contract with St George Illawarra, Ben Hunt is expected to line up for the Dragons against the Warriors.
‘Winner’ Hasler is new Titans coach, club quiet on Hunt
Gold Coast have parted ways with Justin Holbrook, effective immediately, and have appointed Des Hasler as the NRL club's coach from 2024.
Zorko out as Lions’ McCluggage returns to face Saints
Dayne Zorko will miss another week with a calf injury but star midfielder Hugh McCluggage returns as the Brisbane Lions face top-four hopefuls St Kilda.
Suspended Hawk Sicily set for stint in coaches’ box
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell plans to bring captain James Sicily into the coaches' box for his three games under suspension.
Whitelock back for Crusaders in Super Rugby final
The Crusaders have been boosted by the return of All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock from injury for Saturday's Super Rugby final against the ladder-topping Chiefs.
‘Crazy what I learned’: Nanai credits Slater video tips
Queensland's Jeremiah Nanai says a phone call from coach Billy Slater and a 30-minute video session gave him the tools to fire on his Origin recall.
‘I want the 10 jersey’: Cooper set for Wallabies recall
Ten months after rupturing his Achilles, veteran five-eighth Quade Cooper is ready to make his second Wallabies comeback in the lead up to the Rugby World Cup.
Supercars trigger parity review as Chevrolet dominates
Supercars officials have triggered a parity review to identify and evaluate any imbalances between the new Gen 3 Ford's and Chevrolet's.
Labuschagne loses top spot in ICC batting rankings
Marnus Labuschagne's rare double-failure at Edgbaston has cost him No.1 spot in the ICC rankings, with Steve Smith and Travis Head bumped out of the top three.
Ex-NBA assistant Abdelfattah is Kings’ new coach
Back-to-back NBL champions the Sydney Kings have unveiled former Houston Rockets assistant Mahmoud Abdelfattah as their new head coach.
Storm skipper Welch’s words of wisdom for Jennings
Winger George Jennings says Storm captain Christian Welch, who was also in the rehab ward, helped with his frustratingly long recovery from knee surgery.
Blues plot northern ambush in women’s Origin decider
NSW coach Kylie Hilder says there's been zero talk of aggregate score in State of Origin camp this week as her Blues plot a series win on enemy soil.