Penrith domination leaves NRL looking for challengers
The NRL's biggest names insist Penrith's dominance is worth celebrating, even if the spread of titles between clubs is thinner than any point since the 1980s.
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Sam Burgess four minutes away from missing out on Vegas
After his documents were approved by the US consulate, NRL legend Sam Burgess had only a matter of minutes to book a flight to Las Vegas.
Warriors skipper not giving up hope of second Kiwi team
Warriors co-captain and New Zealand international James Fisher-Harris would love to see a second Kiwi team in the NRL someday.
Canberra’s Hosking hopes luck on his side in Vegas
Affable second-rower Zac Hosking tries not to think of himself as unlucky but is hoping good fortune finally smiles upon him in his second season at Canberra.
Taukeiaho feared career was over after concert sickie
Siosiua Taukeiaho will start for Manly in their season opener against North Queensland, eight months after fearing he'd never play rugby league again.
Former Rebels bikie near the top of NZ Open leaderboard
Former Rebels bikie Ryan Peake is making a real success of life as a professional golfer.
Moses an Eel until 2029, and for once there is no catch
Mitch Moses is set to see out his career at Parramatta, signing with the Eels until the end of 2029 and offering the club some much-needed certainty.
Dolphins sign St Helens star in Woolf reunion
St Helens and England forward Morgan Knowles will link up with his old coach Kristian Woolf in 2026 when he joins the Dolphins on a two-year deal.
Washout steers Australia into Champions Trophy semis
Travis Head has blitzed a half-century in Lahore before rain washed out the Champions Trophy clash with Afghanistan to ensure Australia reached the semi-finals.
Gulden hurt against Suns in big blow for Swans
Sydney midfielder Errol Gulden is the latest big-name AFL injury victim in the pre-season, suffering an ankle injury early in their match against Gold Coast.
Dolphins crown Queensland forward as new 2025 captain
Tom Gilbert has emerged from an extraordinary battle with two major injuries to be appointed the Dolphins captain to replace the retired Jesse Bromwich.
Swans star Gulden to have surgery on broken ankle
Sydney's Errol Gulden is the latest AFL star to be injured in the pre-season, suffering a broken ankle in a trial match.
To’o back next game after ‘freaking out’ Ivan Cleary
At the NRL's fan event in Las Vegas, Penrith fan favourite Brian To'o has gone to extreme lengths to prove his hamstring injury is not serious.
Injured Short set to miss Aussies’ Champs Trophy semi
Australia's delight at having made the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy has been tempered by the injury blow that looks set to rule out Matt Short.
Breakers out to regain pride, begin new WNCL legacy
A returning veteran and a group of young stars are trying to restore NSW's pride when they take on Queensland in the WNCL final against Queensland on Sunday.
Warriors seek stability in post-Shaun Johnson era
The Warriors have resisted temptation to experiment with their halves combination to begin the post-Shaun Johnson era in the NRL.
Coach Cartwright delighted with Hull’s SL fightback
Hull FC have staged a late fightback to edge an 11-10 Super League victory at John Smith's Stadium, with Aidan Sezer landing a winning drop goal.
Coach not content with Waratahs’ best start since 2014
The NSW Waratahs have won their first two games for the first time since claiming the 2014 Super Rugby title, but that's not enough for coach Dan McKellar.
Oloapu in NRL limbo after release from Bulldogs
Gun halves prospect Karl Oloapu has been released from his contract at Canterbury and now faces an uncertain road back to the NRL.
Kernick back as Brigginshaw warns of aggressive English
Olivia Kernick's high-profile exile from the Jillaroos side is over, with the Dally M Medallist recalled to the starting side by interim coach Jess Skinner.
Lions can contend without Daniher: co-skipper Neale
Brisbane Lions co-captain Lachie Neale says the reigning premiers are well placed to cover the loss of retired spearhead Joe Daniher in their AFL title defence.
Reds centre Paisami banned for three Super Rugby games
Queensland Reds and Wallabies centre Hunter Paisami has been suspended for three Super Rugby Pacific matches for a dangerous tackle.
From Bradford to Townsville, Bateman feeling at home
Englishman John Bateman says he's quickly settled in life with the Cowboys in Townsville, with the north Queensland city reminding him of Yorkshire.
Sharks speedster has unfinished business with the USA
Cronulla winger Ronaldo Mulitalo has promised to play rugby league for the USA again, positioning him to become the country's greatest-ever player.
Hopoate wins Manly wing spot, set to extend deal
Lehi Hopoate will start the season on the wing for Manly, leaving Tommy Talau and Jason Saab fighting for one spot in the Sea Eagles' hotly-contested backline.
Tszyu braces for the fight of his life in boxing return
Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu knows his career will be in tatters if he loses for a third straight time after agreeing to fight American Joey Spencer.
Longmuir to coach Dockers without AFL contract
Justin Longmuir will remain as Fremantle coach with no end date in sight after striking a new employment agreement with the AFL club.
United star focused on NBL title campaign, not NBA
With a three-game Playoff series against Perth starting in Melbourne on Thursday, star United forward Jack White isn't about to let another title chance slip.
Smylie, Herbert playing for keeps at NZ Open
Australian's Elvis Smylie and Lucas Herbert have it all to play for at the New Zealand Open at Millbrook Resort.
Panthers lose To’o, make surprise call at No.6
Jack Cole has been handed Jarome Luai's old No.6 jersey for their season opener in Las Vegas, while Chanel Harris-Tavita has won out as Warriors five-eighth.
Broncos centre set for 4-6 weeks rehab after injury
Brisbane's outside depth strength is about to get an early test with star centre Kotoni Staggs to miss the early NRL rounds with a quad injury.