Sleepy Hollow to evil empire: how Cats beat the system
Toby Greene's looming move from GWS to Geelong is the latest in a string of draft and trade successes for the perennial powerhouse Cats.
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Fans’ chants show faith restored in bulked-up Hipwood
Aware of the criticism the Lions stalwart has copped, Chris Fagan was moved by the crowd chanting Eric Hipwood's name during their finals defeat of Adelaide.
Raiders, Tigers looking for a final flourish in NRLW
The Canberra Raiders and Wests Tigers will do battle on Friday night, when one of the NRLW clubs will keep their premiership hopes alive.
Sparks to fly in final act of NRL’s wing-dong battle
Ronaldo Mulitalo v Mark Nawaqanitawase has been essential viewing in the NRL and teammates from both sides expect no let up in their final showdown.
‘Deeper connection’: Clark finds true self at Warriors
Warriors lock Erin Clark found form and his identity after his move from the battling Gold Coast to become one of the best players in his position in the NRL.
The ‘wake-up call’ that helped Hawks prep for prelim
Thrashed by Brisbane last month, Hawthorn have surged into a home preliminary final and will be out to right some wrongs when they host the Lions at the MCG.
‘Backing him in’: Swans make selection call for finals
Sydney winger Justin McInerney and forward Joel Amartey are fit again, but coach Dean Cox will gamble on only one for their finals clash against Fremantle.
Roosters coach to thank for Shark’s Bradbury-esque rise
Riley Jones has gone from NSW Cup to an NRL finals series in a month. And he says John Strange, the Sydney Roosters NRLW coach, is a major factor.
Be croc-wise: river snapped up as Olympics rowing site
A crocodile habitat has been approved as the Brisbane 2032 Olympics rowing host venue but an expert says the reptiles should not trouble competitors.
Teen accused burnt in botched execution clean-up
Two teenagers will be held in custody facing murder charges in relation to the mistaken-identity killing of a young university student.
All-star Warriors pack no worry for no-fuss Knight
Cody Hopwood grew up in Newcastle and is relishing the Knights' challenge of taking on the Warriors in New Zealand.
Penrith’s near-perfect injury record boosts Cleary bid
Penrith have had a stunning 94 per cent record of player availability in finals matches since 2020, with Nathan Cleary now the latest trying to defy injury.
GWS captain finally makes big call on his future
GWS skipper Toby Greene is leaving the Giants after 15 seasons at the club, electing to move back to Victoria for family reasons.
‘Deserved it’: coach spray turns Broncos’ season around
Brisbane coach Scott Prince's monumental halftime blow-up at the lowest season ebb has been credited by key figures for reigniting their premiership defence.
Aussie GP loses season-launch honour, gains sprint race
The Australian Grand Prix won't open the 2027 F1 season as it did this year -- but it will be bigger than ever as it stages its first sprint race.
Dolphins No.9 thrives after sliding doors Mahoney move
When Canterbury signed Reed Mahoney for the 2023 season it opened the door for rake Jeremy Marshall-King to join the Dolphins and showcase his true class.
Braveheart: Broncos rake played year with broken wrist
Broncos rookie Cameron Bukowski has silky skills but he's also one tough footballer after having post-season surgery on a wrist he fractured early this season.
AFL footy boss defends controversial Cats non-goal
AFL football operations boss Greg Swann said the right process was followed when Ollie Dempsey's spectacular shot at goal was controversially ruled a behind.
‘No better time’: Khawaja backs Renshaw for Test runs
Usman Khawaja, who re-signed with the Brisbane Heat, says Australian batter Matt Renshaw is in perfect position to make a success of his Test cricket return.
‘I haven’t plateaued’: Demon ready for Davis Cup
Alex de Minaur, still licking his wounds after an early US Open exit, is relishing a Davis Cup return to Brisbane where Australia host Poland.
Hawks’ ‘pawn’ out to checkmate Lions in AFL final
Harry Morrison loves chess especially when he's a couple of steps ahead of the game and hopes Hawthorn can do the same in Saturday's AFL preliminary final.
Sliding doors moment delivered Marzhew back to Holbrook
Justin Holbrook handed Greg Marzhew a debut at Gold Coast back in 2021, but he is now feeling the benefit of releasing the winger to Newcastle 18 months later.
Cleary injury could lead to more World Cup tugs-of-war
Mitch Moses is one of several NRL stars named in multiple nations' World Cup squads, with Nathan Cleary's injury to potentially impact Lebanon's campaign.
Tight fit for forward-thinking Swans in Dockers duel
Sydney are weighing up rolling the dice on tinkering with their attack for a preliminary final against Fremantle, with Joel Amartey back in the frame.
Special bond: Beale and O’Connor to take on Brumbies
James O'Connor has been named to make his first appearance for the Western Force since 2011 when they take on the Brumbies in Perth on Sunday.
Former Warriors NRL star in surprise Reds rugby cameo
Former Warriors NRL winger David Fusitua, after two impressive seasons in Brisbane club rugby, will make a surprise Queensland Reds pre-season cameo in Roma.
Quite the legacy: Retiring Roosters duo add extra spice
Two of the NRLW's biggest stars will retire at season's end with Millie Elliott and Corban Baxter giving the unbeaten Sydney Roosters even more motivation.
‘I can figure it out’: Tszyu ready to conquer the US
After going 14 professional fights unbeaten in Australia, Nikita Tszyu says he is ready to square off under the bright lights of boxing's mecca in the US.
‘Presentable’: how re-signed Dolphin won Bennett over
Dolphins winger Tevita Naufahu, the first academy player to graduate to the NRL, has inked a new deal, and it all started with a classic Wayne Bennett meeting.
‘Just a narrative’: Sharks out to bury NRL finals myth
In a stat that may shock NRL fans, Cronulla enter their do-or-die clash with the Sydney Roosters with the equal-most finals wins of any team in two seasons.
Raiders centre out of World Cup after sparkling season
Simi Sasagi has decided to undergo surgery on his shoulder, ruling him out of playing at the World Cup - one of his childhood ambitions.