Paulo says Eels can be hoodoo gurus in GF
Eels prop Junior Paulo says he is inspired by the legacy of the greats of the 1980s as he targets a dream he's had since junior days in the NRL grand final.
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Souths’ Milne faces long ban over high hit
South Sydney's preliminary final pain is set to extend into next year, with the club needing to fight to avoid Taane Milne missing the first six rounds of 2023.
DCE ready for No.7 battle with Cleary
The halfback spot in Australia's Rugby League World Cup side is up for grabs, which is why Maroons skipper Daly Cherry-Evans wants to shine for the PM's XIII.
Coach Arnold faces tough calls in defence
Some shaky moments at the back from Trent Sainsbury were noted by Socceroos coach Graham Arnold in their World Cup farewell game in Brisbane.
Hiddink coaching cameo just that: Arnold
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has indicated Guus Hiddink won't be part of the squad's staff in Qatar after the Dutchman's cameo in Brisbane.
Seven-grade dominance that defines Penrith
Penrith's shot at a third straight NRL grand final has been backed by a dominance across the board, winning 80 per cent of their games in all grades since 2020.
Red-hot Cats primed for AFL flag shot
Geelong have lost one grand final and five preliminary finals since their last AFL premiership but are in great shape ahead of Saturday's meeting with Sydney.
Mamba mentality that shaped Penrith’s pack
Moses Leota's rise to become one of the NRL's premier front-rowers has its roots in training pairs formed during the 2020 lockdown.
Ablett’s son to join Selwood pre-AFL GF
Joel Selwood will break Michael Tuck's record when he makes his 40th AFL finals appearance in the decider, and will run out with Gary Ablett Jnr's son Levi.
Souths’ Milne basks in second NRL chance
Taane Milne thought his career was over in 2018 when he was sacked after testing positive to illicit drugs, but he's now found a new home at South Sydney.
McStay to leave Brisbane, set to join Pies
Forward Daniel McStay has told Brisbane he wants to be traded to an AFL rival, with Collingwood his likely destination.
Titans winger Thompson retires from NRL
Gold Coast winger Corey Thompson has announced his retirement from the NRL following a season hampered by persistent knee injuries.
St Helens keen to send Woolf out in style
St Helens are desperate to send coach Kristian Woolf out with a victory in the Super League grand final against Leeds.
Eels hold off Cowboys to reach NRL climax
Parramatta kept alive their hopes of ending a 36-year premiership drought on the same day halfback Mitchell Moses and his partner Bri welcomed their first child
Cowboys future secure despite finals loss
North Queensland fell at the penultimate NRL hurdle but in their agony will come belief with their young core group of players signed to long-term deals.
Demons breathe fire, belt Blues in AFLW
Melbourne have moved back up to third on the AFLW ladder after a convincing 42-point drubbing of Carlton.
Opals back on track with WC win over Mali
Australia's Opals have shaken off their opening night loss to France and returned to form with a convincing win over Mali at the Women's Basketball World Cup.
Arthur sees Eels title in players’ eyes
Eels coach Brad Arthur says the honest conversations players had six weeks ago about their performances has inspired their NRL grand final charge
Finals heartbreak fuel for 2023 Cowboys
Todd Payten's final message to his team after their 24-20 preliminary final loss to Parramatta was to harness their pain, remember it and use it next year.
Opals gearing up for AFL grand final
Unable to get to the MCG to cheer on her brother Mark, Sara Blicavs will round up her Opals World Cup teammates this Saturday for an AFL grand final viewing.
Unused Vunivalu still wanted by Wallabies
The struggle of Suliasi Vunivalu and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck to make an impact in Test rugby shows the challenge of code-hopping.
Injured Cat Holmes to miss AFL grand final
Young wingman Max Holmes has been ruled out of Geelong's team to take on Sydney in the AFL grand final.
India level T20 series with six-wicket win
India have taken the three-match T20 international series against Australia into a decider with a six-wicket win in a game reduced to eight overs a side.
Souths’ Sele primed for Penrith onslaught
Hame Sele believes South Sydney's lighter middle forwards can help take the sting out of Penrith's relentless pack in their NRL preliminary final.
Mahoney’s rise from spoon to grand final
Parramatta hooker Reed Mahoney has been through the bad times and is soaking in the good as he prepares to play in a grand final in his last game for the club.
NRLW semi requires energy boost: Dragons
St George Illawarra must be prepared to lift their energy levels for the NRLW semi-final against Newcastle, utility Quincy Dodd says.
Paulo free to play in NRL grand final
Parramatta prop Junior Paulo is free to play in the NRL grand final after avoiding a dangerous throw charge, but the news is not so good for Jason Taumalolo.
Hawks racism claims ‘harrowing’: AFL chair
AFL chairman Richard Goyder has promised a just outcome from an investigation into "harrowing" claims of historic racism at Hawthorn.
Arnold plots World Cup Plan B in Auckland
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold could offer debuts aplenty in Auckland where his World Cup-bound squad play New Zealand on Sunday.
Tigers down AFLW-leading Lions in thriller
Richmond have held on grimly to beat AFLW leaders Brisbane by four points in a stirring clash at Punt Road Oval.
Geelong thrash Sydney in AFL grand final
Geelong have claimed their 10th premiership with a 81-point thrashing of Sydney in the AFL grand final in front of 100,024 fans at the MCG.