Demons to provide Rowell’s Suns a litmus midfield test
Gold Coast enter their clash with Melbourne without a number of key men but a confident Matt Rowell is relishing the prospect of quieting the Demons' midfield.
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Brigginshaw’s plan to include NRLW in Magic Round
Brisbane's Ali Brigginshaw has urged the NRL to consider weaving the women's game into Magic Round, floating the possibility of a pre-season nines tournament.
Griffin still thinking long-term despite board pressure
St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin says his selections show he is still planning for the club's long-term, despite questions over his own future.
Why Sydney celebration was fair game for Nieuwenhof
Western Sydney midfielder Calem Nieuwenhof is keen to extend the Wanderers' finals journey and end Sydney FC's in the process.
Reds value underdog tag ahead of Super W Grand Final
The Queensland Reds back their physicality in springing an upset over reigning Super W champions Fijiana Drua in Saturday's grand final.
Bennett debuts ‘Val Smith’ for Dolphins after renaming
Wayne Bennett reckons debutant Valynce Te Whare, known by fans as 'Val Meninga', has one similarity to Mal Meninga and that's the size of his shorts.
Griffin to meet with Lomax next week on selection call
Anthony Griffin says he will provide feedback to Zac Lomax on why he was dropped, once the strike St George Illawarra centre clears his head.
Waratahs tackle inconsistencies for Super Reds showdown
NSW No.9 Jake Gordon has challenged his Waratahs to address their inconsistencies as the Super Rugby Pacific finals draw closer.
Big names back but Collingwood’s Ginnivan squeezed out
Collingwood ruck Mason Cox and veteran midfielder Scott Pendlebury have overcome injuries and will return to the side for Sunday's AFL clash with Sydney.
Fire still burns for surf queen Sally Fitzgibbons
Sally Fitzgibbons says missing the World Surf League mid-season cut and also Olympic selection rocked her, but she's ready to fight her way back to the top.
NRL push for structured four-week international window
The NRL want a four-week international window each October, as data shows no link between last year's World Cup and the number of player injuries in 2023.
Payten aiming for calm as Cowboys face ‘bogey’ Roosters
As his side languishes near the bottom of the NRL ladder, North Queensland coach Todd Payten is taking a different approach to the Cowboys' Magic Round contest.
Simmons ‘strong chance’ for World Cup: Boomers coach
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian wants Ben Simmons in his World Cup team and believes the divisive NBA talent is a strong chance of playing.
Bellamy ‘weeks’ away from call on coaching future
Craig Bellamy insists he is close to making a call on his NRL coaching future as he prepares Melbourne to face the team he rates as the current benchmark.
Bennett threatens walk-out but 1227 is the magic number
Cryptic Wayne Bennett is in no mood to talk about his coaching achievements, leaving it to the statistics to reveal the full extent of his stellar record.
Kane Richardson left off Queensland’s state list
Australia's white-ball seamer Kane Richardson has been left off Queensland's list of state contracts, allowing him to pursue Twenty20 riches overseas.
Luai relishes underdog status in NSW Origin battle
With his Penrith Panthers on the back foot, five-eighth Jarome Luai is relishing the challenge of proving his credentials for NSW State of Origin selection.
Raiders make it four in a row in NRL Magic Round opener
Canberra have held off a Canterbury comeback to claim their fourth win on the trot and get the 2023 NRL Magic Round off to a high-octane start.
Goodwin brace fires Reds to finals win over Wellington
Adelaide United captain Craig Goodwin has scored both goals in a 2-0 victory against Wellington Phoenix in their A-League Men elimination final.
Broncos thrash Manly with Cobbo hat-trick hero again
Brisbane have taken Manly to the cleaners in a 32-6 win, with Selwyn Cobbo continuing his stunning form against the Sea Eagles and Reece Walsh in superb touch.
Lions secure commanding win over disappointing Blues
The attacking Brisbane Lions have put in their best defensive display of the season to humble a disappointing Carlton by 26 points at Marvel Stadium.
Seibold wants Schuster for Manly and Sharks showdown
Manly coach Anthony Seibold is sweating on the success of the reconditioning program undertaken by star No.6 Josh Schuster after two consecutive NRL losses.
Voss understands frustrated Carlton fans booing
Carlton supporters exited Marvel Stadium early against the Brisbane Lions but Blues coach Michael Voss understands their frustration.
No deal yet with Bayern Munich for Irankunda: Veart
Bayern Munich are among a batch of global football powers pitching to win the signature of Adelaide United's Nestory Irankunda, Reds coach Carl Veart says.
Ban makes things harder for out-of-form Nanai: Payten
North Queensland second-rower Jeremiah Nanai has had a slow start to 2023 and a four-game suspension won't make things any easier, says coach Todd Payten.
David Fifita gets Slater tick for Maroons recall
He is not over the line yet, but Titans forward David Fifita has taken his game to new heights that Queensland coach Billy Slater has noted ahead of Origin.
Dragons’ latest loss a turn for the worse: Nightingale
St George Illawarra great Jason Nightingale believes his old club took a turn for the worse last week, which makes a win this weekend all the more essential.
Magic Round in Auckland would be fitting: Kevin Campion
After his old firm were forced to relocate amid the pandemic, Warriors great Kevin Campion has suggested taking Magic Round to Auckland would help repay fans.
I’m all good with Fainus: Tigers five-eighth Wakeham
Brandon Wakeham has stated there are no issues between he and the Fainu family, after his on-field clash with Manly rookie Samuela prompted a tunnel argument.
Force turn to Sevens playmaker Burey against Crusaders
Sevens playmaker Max Burey says he's not daunted by the fact he'll be taking on the Crusaders in Christchurch in his Super Rugby Pacific debut.
Slater: Premature to make Ponga Origin call just yet
Queensland coach Billy Slater says plenty can happen before selectors must decide whether Kalyn Ponga holds onto the State of Origin fullback position.