Daugunu returns to training but out of Rebels match
Filipo Daugunu missed cash-strapped Melbourne's last Super Rugby match due to an outstanding payment and while he's back at training, won't face the Hurricanes.
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Knights axe Hastings for Cogger, as Broncos name Haas
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has dumped halfback Jackson Hastings in favour of recruit Jack Cogger after the Knights' disappointing start to the NRL season.
Oloapu eyes NRL comeback in 2025 for Canterbury
Told his NRL career could be over only months ago, Karl Oloapu is eyeing a return to the field with Canterbury in 2025.
‘Testosterone and emotion’: Luai backs banned Hughes
Having himself faced scrutiny for pushing a match official, Jarome Luai feels for Jahrome Hughes, the Melbourne half missing a week for contacting a referee.
Pangai eyes Broncos reunion with Haas, rules out Phins
Tevita Pangai Jr has declared he only wants to return to the NRL with Brisbane as he puts a line though a reunion with Wayne Bennett at the Dolphins.
Piastri arrives ahead of Aussie F1 grand prix tilt
Local Formula One hope Oscar Piastri has arrived in Melbourne for his second Australian Grand Prix in the best form of his short career.
Socceroos ace Duke calls out Asian Cup death threats
Socceroos striker Mitchell Duke has lifted the lid on the social media backlash he received following Australia's Asian Cup exit at the hands of South Korea.
Tasmania Devils hope wave of support convinces doubters
The Tasmania Devils AFL club has been overwhelmed by community support after unveiling their name, colours and inaugural jumper.
Jets, Canberra must get ownership deals done: APL chair
The Australian Professional Leagues will not come to the rescue of Newcastle Jets or Canberra United if deals for new ownership fall through.
Perkins warns of athlete deaths in Enhanced Games
Aussie swimming legend Kieren Perkins says allowing athletes to take drugs will end in disaster, warning someone will die if the Enhanced Games go ahead.
No special treatment for Latrell in swearing saga: Abdo
Chief executive Andrew Abdo says he is comfortable with the way the NRL has handled Latrell Mitchell's swearing saga.
Broncos’ Madden looks to tame Panthers he almost joined
There's shades of NFL legend Tom Brady in Brisbane's Jock Madden, who will step up against a Penrith side he nearly signed for, Broncos rake Billy Walters says.
Red-hot Hosking happy for bench job on Whitehead return
After two of the best games of his NRL career, Canberra's Zac Hosking won't complain if he is shifted to the bench to get Elliott Whitehead back in the side.
Tszyu to chase unified world-title dream in Vegas
Australian boxing superstar Tim Tszyu's Las Vegas debut has been elevated to a world-title blockbuster against American Sebastian Fundora.
Coach whisperer backs Walters on Broncos’ GF talk ban
Bradley 'Coach Whisperer' Stubbs has advised Australia's great mentors and has praised Brisbane coach Kevin Walters for a big call ahead of facing Penrith.
Govt’s 2032 venue decision swayed by IOC submission
The Queensland government has scrapped a Brisbane 2032 infrastructure review's key recommendations based on a submission by an Olympic powerbroker.
Hamstring surgery to sideline Dockers’ Cox for 12 weeks
Versatile Dockers tall Brennan Cox will undergo surgery to repair his injured right hamstring and is expected to spend the next 12-15 weeks on the sidelines.
Adelaide’s Walker on track for AFL return after injury
Adelaide's star forward Taylor Walker is on track to overcome a back injury and play against Geelong on Friday night, assistant coach Scott Burns says.
Waerea-Hargreaves the chief aggressor in NRL’s 300-club
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is set to become the NRL's most aggressive player to reach the 300-game milestone when he brings up the figure against South Sydney.
Keary to miss Souths showdown with latest concussion
Roosters captain James Tedesco does not believe Luke Keary's latest head knock is severe, but it has forced the five-eighth out of the clash with rivals Souths.
Fawlty Towers infiltrates Broncos as GF talk banned
Brisbane players have taken a Basil Fawlty "don't mention the war" approach ahead of their Penrith clash where talk of last year's grand final has been banned.
Souths start swear jar after Latrell’s radio interview
South Sydney have introduced a swear jar in response to Latrell Mitchell's colourful radio interview that followed the Rabbitohs' round-two NRL loss.
O’Connor pitch for ‘Reds-heavy’ Wallabies as Lions loom
The injured James O'Connor has called for consistent Wallabies selections from new coach Joe Schmidt and talked up his in-form Reds teammates.
‘Not fair’: Storm accept Hughes ban for ref push
Melbourne playmaker Jahrome Hughes will serve a one-game ban game for pushing a referee despite the NRL club believing it was an unavoidable accident.
Bresciano blueprint drives new Socceroo Josh Nisbet
Pint-sized Socceroos debutant Josh Nisbet is hoping he can find his inner Mark Bresciano as he eyes his maiden Australian cap.
Frontrower Fa’amausili open to shift in Rebels pack
While admitting he would need to drop about 10 kilograms, Wallabies World Cup prop Pone Fa'amausili says he's open to switching to the Melbourne back-row
Broncos can still beat Penrith if Haas out: Jensen
Brisbane have expressed faith in mooted replacement Xavier Willison as prop Payne Haas races the clock to be fit for Thursday's big NRL clash with Penrith.
High demand for Lions expected despite Wallabies fall
Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh is expecting 40,000 UK fans to tour for next year's British and Irish Lions series as tickets to nine matches are released.
Axed Ilias no scapegoat: Souths defend dropped halfback
South Sydney have dropped halfback Lachlan Ilias, replacing him with Dean Hawkins for their NRL grudge match against the Sydney Roosters.
Suns’ run on show in Hardwick system: Witts
Suns co-captain Jarrod Witts wants Gold Coast's relentless drive to become a major weapon after they out-ran Adelaide to move to 2-0 under Damien Hardwick.
Game over for Gabba rebuild, premier turns to old venue
A Brisbane Olympic project considered "very hard to justify" will be pursued by the Queensland government after a controversial Gabba rebuild was scrapped.