Jordan Rapana dodges ban, Josh Papalii cops a week
Jordan Rapana has become the latest NRL player cited for putting illegal pressure on a kicker, while Canberra teammate Josh Papalii was also sanctioned.
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Emotional Haka reminds Mooney Canberra is his home
Trey Mooney knows if he'd made the call to leave Canberra in 2025, he'd have risked missing out on moments like those witnessed post-match at Magic Round.
Aussies Lee, Day make moves at the PGA Championship
Australian golf stars Min Woo Lee and Jason Day have given themselves a fighting chance with impressive second rounds at the PGA Championship.
Morikawa leads PGA amid Scheffler arrest drama
The PGA Championship has been eclipsed by drama surrounding Scottie Scheffler's early-morning arrest as Collin Morikawa went on to take the clubhouse lead.
Carlton’s Voss: Injury toll no excuse for big AFL loss
Carlton coach Michael Voss is adamant a big injury list is no excuse for his side's 52-point AFL loss to Sydney at the SCG.
Broncos support Payne Haas after his father’s arrest
Brisbane have rallied around prop Payne Haas after his father Gregor was arrested in the Philippines and accused of drug trafficking.
Perth gets V’landys tick as part of NRL expansion plans
ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys said the Perth NRL bid was "looking very good" as he unveiled plans for a 20-team competition.
Heeney, Warner star as Swans crush Blues at SCG
Isaac Heeney and Chad Warner have starred with three goals apiece as Sydney crushed Carlton by 52 points at a sold-out SCG.
Cobbo stars for Broncos, Madden field goal sinks Manly
Selwyn Cobbo was brilliant at No.1 for Brisbane and made a strong case for a State of Origin recall as a Jock Madden field goal secured a 13-12 win over Manly.
Father of NRL Broncos star arrested on drugs charges
The father of Brisbane Broncos NRL star Payne Haas is facing extradition to Indonesia after being arrested on drug charges in the Philippines.
Young’s double helps Raiders to chaotic win over Dogs
Magic Round is off to a memorable start, with Canberra surviving two sin-binnings to beat Canterbury on the back of a try-scoring double to Hudson Young.
Robinson glad Fifita had cooling off period
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says Gold Coast forward David Fifita's backflip on joining the Tricolours had turned out for the best for the club.
Gabba won’t lose seats in 2032 Olympic rebuild
Speculation that a Gabba rebuild will reduce its capacity has been dismissed as the 2032 Olympic venue plan gained momentum with projects set to go to tender.
Knights ditch ‘Kalyn Ball’ for surprise resurgence
Kalyn Ponga's injury ironically gave Newcastle the spark they needed to begin salvaging their season.
Souths hope to turn season around in Wighton’s 250th
South Sydney will look to milestone man Jack Wighton to provide some much-needed energy as they hunt their first NRL win in six games against North Queensland.
North Melbourne consider push for senior recruits
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says the AFL player movement system is "very constrained", while the Kangaroos ponder attracting experienced recruits.
Lion Dunkley’s motivation as wounded Tigers head north
Josh Dunkley will play his 150th AFL game when the Brisbane Lions host Richmond, with the midfielder keen to eclipse father Andrew's 217-game career.
Wanderers won’t rush to replace Rudan as ALM coach
Western Sydney Wanderers A-League Men coach Marko Rudan has resigned for personal reasons despite re-signing for three more seasons in January.
Ex-Manly coach Hasler set for court showdown with club
Ex-Manly coach Des Hasler will have to wait another six months for a hearing in his bitter court case over his sacking from the club.
Kaltak missed mother’s funeral to savour Mariners ride
Brian Kaltak's late mother Lucy urged the Central Coast's star Vanuatu international defender to keep chasing silverware.
Gold Coast stun Geelong with statement AFL thrashing
Jack Lukosius has starred with five goals and five goal assists as Gold Coast thumped Geelong by 64 points to maintain their charge for a maiden finals berth.
Storm’s Asofa-Solomona battles back from blow to ego
Melbourne big man Nelson Asofa-Solomona admits having to fight his way back into first grade was a blow to his confidence as the Storm prepare for the Eels.
Brisbane secures Magic Round until 2027, NRLW next
Brisbane has won hosting rights for the NRL's Magic Round for the next three seasons as plans ramp up to have the same format for the NRLW in New Zealand.
Coach Scott not panicking amid Geelong form slump
Geelong coach Chris Scott believes he can galvanise the Cats and arrest their slide but knows he needs to fix some issues amid a run of three losses.
Nyika’s full-circle moment on path to African discovery
David Nyika has reflected on his family's life-saving dash from Uganda ahead of a full-circle moment in Saudi Arabia for the Olympic boxing medallist.
Suns hope young gun Andrew has avoided serious injury
Gold Coast defender Mac Andrew was forced out of the Suns' thrashing of Geelong with a lower leg injury as coach Damien Hardwick will nervously await an update.
Schauffele shows the way at PGA with record-breaking 62
American world No.3 Xander Schauffele has set the pace at the US PGA Championship with a record-breaking nine-under 62 at Valhalla.
‘Productive’ talks, but PNG’s NRL fate still uncertain
The Australian government and NRL have held "productive" discussions over the possible inclusion of a team in Papua New Guinea.
NSW’s Baxter free for Origin II after shot on Temara
NSW will breathe a sigh of relief after five-eighth Corban Baxter escaped suspension following the women's State of Origin series opener.
Cam Smith walks on water in bold PGA Championship start
Former British Open champion Cameron Smith is the leading Australian after opening with a three-under 68 at the PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky.
Wellington sell-out as Nix chase first ALM final spot
Rugby-mad New Zealand has gone all-in on the Wellington Phoenix, with over 30,000 supporters selling out their home semi-final against Melbourne Victory.