Skipper Leota urges Rebels to get physical with Blues
After a shocker against the Crusaders, Rebels skipper Rob Leota wants his team to get excited about playing the Blues, perennial Super Rugby Pacific big guns.
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Gutherson knee injury adds to Eels’ woes
Parramatta skipper Clint Gutherson has been sidelined with a knee injury as the Eels fight to keep pace with their NRL rivals.
Focus on Greene, Taylor not Giants smack talk: Longmire
Sydney coach John Longmire is more concerned with figuring out how to contain Toby Greene and Sam Taylor than engaging in a war of words with the Giants.
Ciraldo defends Bulldogs welfare, character of trainer
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has defended the way his club and staff care for players, after former back-rower Jackson Topine launched legal action.
Skipping Origin not an option for Blues’ Tom Trbojevic
Manly star Tom Trbojevic has rejected any suggestion he should skip State of Origin to protect his body, adamant he has never once considered sitting out.
Lions feeling heat ahead of crucial AFL QClash
Brisbane Lions co-captain Harris Andrews said another up-front review revealed some "uncomfortable" findings ahead of Sunday's QClash with in-form Gold Coast.
Geria ban reduced in Victory boost for ALM finals
Melbourne Victory's veteran defender Jason Geria will play in the A-League Men elimination final after having his suspension reduced on appeal.
Souths fire JD after ‘less-than-satisfactory’ 12 months
Embattled coach Jason Demetriou has been sacked following two board meetings at South Sydney headquarters and a dismal 12 months of results.
Chippy turned playmaker nailing down Sharks halves role
Former tradie Daniel Atkinson has no regrets about swapping wood chips for chip-and-chases as he looks to dovetail neatly into place as Cronulla's five-eighth.
Ilias to market, skipping Origin not easy for Latrell
South Sydney halfback Lachlan Ilias has been told he can look elsewhere, while any Latrell Mitchell plans to skip State of Origin could be blocked by the NRL.
Lions not facing doomsday scenario: Jarrod Berry
The Brisbane Lions retain the hunger to turn around their season, but it won't be the end of days if they lose to Gold Coast in the QClash, Jarrod Berry says.
Former AFL star’s spiral into drug abuse aired in court
Former St Kilda footballer Sam Fisher's spiral into drug addiction after retiring from AFL has been laid out in court as he awaits a prison sentence.
Giant Taylor lights fuse for derby against ‘smug’ Swans
There is no love lost between cross-town rivals GWS and Sydney heading into their 27th AFL meeting, with Sam Taylor eager to do battle with the "smug" Swans.
Munster set to Storm his way into elite 200-game club
Cameron Munster will reach the 200-game milestone at the Storm on Saturday, with the star playmaker saying he's only ever wanted to be coached by Craig Bellamy.
High-flying Swans amped for Giant midfield battle
Swans star Isaac Heeney and Giants gun Tom Green headline a pair of red-hot midfield units gearing up for what Chad Warner expects to be a fiery Sydney derby.
Armstrong stars for Knights on debut to sink Dolphins
Newcastle debutant fullback David Armstrong played superbly in Kalyn Ponga's absence to inspire an 18-14 upset win over the Dolphins.
Stuart ‘hurting’ for young Raiders after Sharks mauling
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart was "embarrassed" by his side's dismal 40-0 loss to Cronulla, but has vowed to persist with his young squad amid a slew of injuries.
Dolphins suffer double Bromwich blow, Lemuelu in frame
Dolphins brothers Jesse and Kenny Bromwich have added to the side's injury woes but forward Connelly Lemuelu is now fit.
Haas adamant emotions won’t take over against Roosters
Brisbane star Payne Haas is adamant emotions won't boil over in his side's clash against the Sydney Roosters after the Las Vegas racism saga.
Armstrong’s sleepless night before shining as Knight
Newcastle's debutant fullback David Armstrong had a score to settle against his opposite number before starring in the 18-14 win over the Dolphins.
Gillmeister endorses Broncos hitman Piakura for Maroons
Brisbane forward Brendan Piakura plays with the physical impact that would make him an ideal Queensland enforcer in State of Origin says Trevor Gillmeister.
Broncos re-sign Billy Walters, get Gosiewski transfer
Brisbane have welcomed back-rower Jack Gosiewski from North Queensland, after also re-signing hooker Billy Walters on a two-year NRL deal.
Magpies keen to address slow AFL starts: Hill
Collingwood have had some sluggish starts to games and star forward Bobby Hill concedes it is something the Magpies need to get right ahead of facing Carlton.
Petracca expects another tag in big AFL clash with Cats
After wearing tags in his last two games, Melbourne star Christian Petracca is predicting more of the same in round eight's blockbuster against Geelong.
‘Best years of my life’: Keary adds to Roosters exodus
The 2024 season will be Luke Keary's last in the NRL, making the Sydney Roosters playmaker the fourth high-profile star to leave the club at year's end.
Storm halfback Pezet suffers season-ending knee injury
Halfback Jonah Pezet will undergo knee surgery after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament while playing for Melbourne's NRL feeder team.
Brilliant Green defends LPGA Tour title in LA
Australian golf star Hannah Green has gone back-to-back at the LA Championship to join world No.1 Nelly Korda as a multiple LPGA Tour winner in 2024.
‘Risk is too great’: Crows’ Sloane calls time on career
The risk of further eye problems has brought about Rory Sloane's immediate retirement, with the Adelaide stalwart calling time on his 255-game AFL career.
DCE ‘deserves leniency’: Manly players call for change
Teammates are struggling to understand why Daly Cherry-Evans didn't receive a discount for his 14-year clean record, as Manly's skipper fights to avoid a ban.
Keary to announce looming retirement from NRL
Sydney Roosters playmaker Luke Keary is set to make 2024 his last season in the NRL, after deciding to call time on his career at the end of the campaign.
Manly to fight Cherry-Evans ban at NRL judiciary
The Sea Eagles have accepted Haumole Olakau'atu's dangerous-throw ban, but will try to downgrade Daly Cherry-Evans's punishment for his role in the same tackle.