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.
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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.
Star Fyfe returns as sub for Dockers’ clash with Hawks
Veteran Fremantle star Nat Fyfe will make a low-key return to the AFL after being named as sub against Hawthorn for his first game in seven weeks.
NRL not trying to silence Phil Gould: CEO Andrew Abdo
The NRL has warned Canterbury that Phil Gould mustn't comment on matters under review in his role as a pundit, but denies trying to silence the footy boss.
No Hindley but Vine could shine for Aussies at the Giro
Jai Hindley has passed up the chance to defend his Giro d'Italia crown but there's still lots of Australian interest in the great Italian tour's 106th edition.
Call on Las Vegas NRL pre-season games is imminent
CEO Andrew Abdo says the NRL will make a definitive call within weeks on whether to take two games to Las Vegas next season.
Walters’ tough love behind Broncos’ rise: Cartwright
Brisbane assistant coach John Cartwright, formerly head coach at Gold Coast, says the NRL club's resurgence is due to Kevin Walters staying true to his vision.
Brisbane ready to tackle Carlton’s twin towers
Brisbane will have to deal with Carlton twin towers Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay on Friday night, with defender Jack Payne likely to get a big job.
Bennett’s ’12 commandments’ key to 900 games at top
A 34-year-old document titled The Broncos Creed, recently unearthed by Brisbane great Steve Renouf, provided the basis for Wayne Bennett's ongoing NRL success.
Reds trust fitness ahead of ‘physical’ Super W final
Reds coach Simon Craig has indicated his side's fitness growth over the Super W season will be the point of difference in a final against Fijiana Drua.
Bird flies back to NSW nest as Blues reclaim their own
Jackson Bird will move to NSW in the Sheffield Shield as the struggling state tries to bring their homegrown talent back into their men's and women's teams.
Frustrated Hardwick feels for Richmond faithful
Coach Damien Hardwick says it's too early to write off the Tigers' 2023 AFL season, insisting Richmond have the talent and capability to make a charge.
Kris keeps Savage at bay in Raiders’ fullback battle
Canberra and Canterbury will clash in NRL's Magic Round, with makeshift fullback Sebastian Kris maintaining that job despite young gun Xavier Savage's return.
Cartwright coaches Broncos as flu strikes Walters
Brisbane assistant coach John Cartwright led training on Thursday and says the team will cope against Manly if coach Kevin Walters has to stay home with flu.
Don’t write off ‘not normal’ Trbojevic: coach Seibold
Jake Trbojevic's calf injury is forecast to rule him out of the State of Origin opener but his Manly coach says the Blues forward could recover in time to play.
Corica pleads with Sydney fans to cancel derby boycott
Sydney FC boss Steve Corica would love nothing more than for his club's supporters to withdraw their boycott ahead of this weekend's derby with the Wanderers.
North Melbourne’s Tarryn Thomas to make VFL return
North Melbourne's Tarryn Thomas will take his first steps towards an AFL return by playing for the Kangaroos' VFL team in their upcoming match.
De Koning knows expectations for AFL return: Voss
Carlton coach Michael Voss says ruckman Tom De Koning's recent omission won't sway his future at the club and he understands the expectations for a AFL berth.
Carlton ready to up the ante in bumper Lions clash
Fresh off belting West Coast by 108 points, Carlton are confident they can back up against a genuine finals contender in the Brisbane Lions.
Seibold details Manly’s Schuster Origin project
Under-fire Manly playmaker Josh Schuster has the backing of coach Anthony Seibold, who has pencilled him in for a key State of Origin role.
Dangerfield backs Tassie poaching contracted AFL talent
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield is all for the new Tasmanian club poaching contracted players from rival teams when it joins the AFL in 2028.
Cowboys blood imposing Finefeuiaki for Roosters clash
Teenage second-rower Kulikefu Finefeuiaki has been named for North Queensland in their Magic Round clash with Sydney Roosters on Sunday.
Storm set for Souths’ Mitchell to be at his best
Cameron Munster says Latrell Mitchell loves the big stage and expects Melbourne to have their hands full containing the Rabbitohs star in Magic Round.
Reds, Waratahs name settled teams for Super Rugby derby
The Queensland Reds and NSW Waratahs have both made minimal team changes for Saturday's pivotal Super Rugby Pacific derby in Townsville.
Door open for Flanagan to play NRL as Dogs utility
Kyle Flanagan has been dropped from Canterbury's NRL side, but coach Cameron Ciraldo sees the potential for the halfback to return as a utility player.
Hardwick returns as Rebels look to upset Brumbies
Test backrower Richard Hardwick will return from a calf injury as Melbourne look to upset the Brumbies and push into the Super Rugby Pacific top eight.
No bitterness in Seibold’s Brisbane NRL return
Anthony Seibold insists he's grown personally and professionally since his messy Brisbane exit, so there's no bitterness in his first return as an NRL coach.
NRL fines Souths $15k for bench, team-sheet breaches
The NRL has fined South Sydney $15,000 for playing with 14 players and fielding a different side from that which was listed on their final team sheet.
Nicho Hynes not guaranteed an Origin spot yet: Fittler
Nicho Hynes is playing even better than when he won the Dally M Medal but will have to keep his form up in order to weigh into State of Origin calculations.