Late run steels Roosters for do-or-die Cronulla clash
Buoyed by a late-season surge into the NRL top eight, the Sydney Roosters believe they can continue their form and overcome Cronulla.
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Marsh ‘behind GOAT Warner’ in World Cup batting order
Declaring teammate David Warner "one of the GOATs" of ODI cricket, Mitch Marsh is happy to vacate his role at the top of the order for the upcoming World Cup.
Demons confirm Tom McDonald’s long-awaited return
Premiership forward Tom McDonald will return for Melbourne's qualifying final against Collingwood after missing more than three months with an ankle injury.
Penrith hunting history in club’s 2023 finals mission
The Panthers will wear a special finals jersey in a nod to the past as they focus in on becoming the first team in the NRL-era to claim a title three-peat.
How club legend Miller gave Sharks their new cult hero
Tom Hazelton had no intention of becoming an NRL player until a chance encounter with Gavin Miller set him on the path to cult-hero status.
Demons have ‘no issue’ with Brodie Grundy meeting Port
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has not spoken with Brodie Grundy about the player's Port Adelaide meeting but is comfortable with the ruck exploring his future.
Genia says Wallabies can dare to dream at World Cup
While the Wallabies' hopes of glory have been dismissed by many, three-time World Cup player Will Genia says the Australians have the ingredients for success.
Defence key for Lions on their own Redeem Team mission
A documentary detailing the United States' Olympic basketball team of 2008 has helped inspire the Brisbane Lions' improved team defence this AFL season.
Gun Harry’s new bullets give Storm magnum force: Smith
Melbourne legend Cameron Smith has warned critics not to write off the Storm's title hopes as he details why No.9 Harry Grant has become a more potent weapon.
Bruised Shark Rudolf desperate to match it with Collins
Cronulla prop Toby Rudolf will play through the pain of ligament damage in his toe to try and match it with the Roosters' Lindsay Collins.
Farnworth’s Broncos title dream fired by Sam Burgess
England-born Brisbane centre Herbie Farnworth drew belief from countryman Sam Burgess's display in the 2014 grand final, but wants to emulate that at Broncos.
Philippe launches Australia A fightback against Kiwis
Josh Philippe has scored a fighting century for Australia A against New Zealand A to leave their four-day clash evenly poised in Mackay.
Dolphins-bound Averillo cleared of ACL, Lee released
The Dolphins have released Brenko Lee to pursue UK opportunities while receiving news star Bulldogs recruit Jake Averillo has been cleared of rupturing an ACL.
No regrets as retiring Rich rates Lions’ flag chances
Retiring Daniel Rich has reflected on the mid-season call to step down from Brisbane's AFL side, a move that likely means he won't play at the top level again.
Goorjian won’t be victim of Boomers’ World Cup review
Basketball Australia will review the Boomers' second-round World Cup exit but coach Brian Goorjian will continue as coach for next year's Olympics.
Saints declare defenders Howard, Battle fit for final
St Kilda defenders Dougal Howard and Josh Battle have been declared fit for the Saints' elimination final against GWS at the MCG.
Blues’ Voss should be AFL’s coach of the year: McRae
Michael Voss deserves to be named the AFL's coach of the year after leading Carlton back into the finals, Collingwood's Craig McRae says.
Selection headache looms for finals-bound Sharks
Cronulla's injury crisis has morphed into a selection headache ahead of their elimination final, with Connor Tracey and Will Kennedy both chances to be fit.
Star Knights Ponga, Hastings named for Raiders showdown
Newcastle have picked injured duo Kalyn Ponga and Jackson Hastings for Sunday's home final against Canberra, but both still need to prove their fitness.
Reynolds input has wiser Walsh primed to end Storm hex
Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh has "no fear" of meeting Melbourne in the finals and credits captain Adam Reynolds for helping him rise to expectations on the field.
Brisbane playmaker Reynolds in sights of Storm
Returning from a calf injury for Brisbane's qualifying final, playmaker Adam Reynolds can expect some heavy Storm traffic in the form of Nelson Asofa-Solomona.
Merciless Medvedev ousts de Minaur from US Open
Australian 13th seed Alex de Minaur has bowed out of the US Open with a four-set fourth-round loss to former world No.1 and 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev.
Magpies to swoop on Gawn with dual rucks Cox, Cameron
Craig McRae has locked in big men Darcy Cameron and Mason Cox to play in Collingwood's qualifying final against Melbourne at the MCG.
Webster’s Warriors rise no surprise to Panthers players
Andrew Webster attracted less fanfare than most coaches when he arrived at the Warriors, but the likes of Nathan Cleary knew what the club were getting.
Roosters star Radley ditches hothead tag for meditation
Sydney Roosters teammates have hailed Victor Radley's improved ability to keep his emotions in check.
Wallabies look to aerial targets in World Cup attack
The Wallabies plan to utilise the aerial strengths of their Rugby World Cup wingers including Suliasi Vunivalu, who embraced the tactic through his NRL career.
Neale’s added motivation boosts Lions’ AFL flag hunt
Lachie Neale's omission from this season's All-Australian team could play into the Brisbane Lions' hands in their qualifying final against Port Adelaide.
Ross Lyon’s hard edge key to Saints’ success in 2023
St Kilda players have dispelled the myth about coach Ross Lyon's so-called "cuddly" new persona, declaring the AFL taskmaster as tough as ever this season.
Reynolds claims he’s proven doubters wrong on longevity
Adam Reynolds has asked if those who questioned his longevity would have changed their stance after he helped Brisbane to the finals and NRL's top two.
Papenhuyzen ‘forever in Slater’s debt’ for Storm return
Storm's Ryan Papenhuyzen spent 405 days out of the NRL due to injury and says Billy Slater and his family's care, along with a Buddhist tenet, got him through.
How Broncos went from spoon to boom so fast: Staggs
In 2020 wooden spoons were hurled on the Broncos training field, but centre Kotoni Staggs says the players are now back in NRL finals after embracing the coach.