Maguire vindicated as title puts him in elite company
Michael Magiure sat in a corner for much of Brisbane's premiership celebrations, taking in the enormity of perhaps his greatest coaching feat..
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‘I’ve fought all my life’: Ange defiant over Forest woe
Ange Postecoglou's brief but winless reign as Nottingham Forest boss looks even more precarious after another Premier League defeat at Newcastle.
No more sleepless nights: Hunt’s 10-year wait is over
Brisbane five-eighth Ben Hunt realised the ultimate premiership goal he'd been striving for since 2015 disappointment in a massive weight of his shoulders.
Family first: Tedesco pulls out of Ashes after recall
James Tedesco has told Australia's selectors he won't go on the Ashes tour, after being recalled following last year's axing.
‘It didn’t sound good’: injured Maxwell out of T20s
A brutal run of injuries has continued for one of Australia's top white-ball cricketers, who is out of the T20 series against New Zealand.
Injured Wallabies star faces long stint on sidelines
Scans have revealed the worst possible news for Wallabies halfback Tate McDermott, who requires year-ending surgery on his hamstring.
V’landys adamant R360 no threat to NRL’s best talent
ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys says R360 can't be taken seriously as a threat to the NRL, but says clubs want sanctions stopping players from joining.
Klein dumped as NRL appoint new grand-final referee
Ashley Klein's reign as the NRL's top referee is over after a first-time grand-final referee was put in charge of Sunday's game between Brisbane and Melbourne.
Storm in awe of rival but grand final no one-man show
Unheralded Melbourne prop Josh King is a Payne Haas fan but says Brisbane will need more than one player to get over the Storm in their grand final showdown.
Souths release import playmaker after six NRL games
English half Lewis Dodd will go down as one of the worst overseas imports in the NRL era after being released by Souths just six games into a three-year deal.
Demons confirm star AFL midfielder wants out
A day after Christian Petracca flew to Adelaide, the Demons have confirmed his desire to continue his AFL career elsewhere in 2026.
Not ideal: How Bellamy would have reacted to GF sledge
Cameron Smith says Craig Bellamy would have told Stefano Utoikamanu to back up his words, after calling Brisbane players as "stuck up" before the grand final.
Mind coach has Broncos No.1 set for grand final stormer
Reece Walsh has credited his trusty sports psychologist for keeping him on track to shine for Brisbane in the grand final against Melbourne.
AFL confirms struggling club’s assistance package
The AFL has settled on an assistance package to help battling West Coast's bid to become a competitive team again.
Broncos axe rookie for grand final, Mam stays put
Brisbane have made a tough call on their bench rotation with fan favourite Ben Talty missing out, while Melbourne have also named their grand final team.
Daytime grand final to be considered in TV talks
ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys says a daytime grand final will be considered in the next round of TV talks for 2028 and beyond.
Baxter fires warning as Roosters chase perfect season
Corban Baxter says the Sydney Roosters have yet to fulfil their potential as they look to wrap up the perfect NRLW season with a grand-final win over Brisbane.
‘Don’t be stupid in Ashes’, England boss warns players
England's managing director has warned the players picked to be Ashes tourists to be "smart" and "not get caught doing stupid things" in Australia.
Storm centre wants to make big grand final play count
Finally free of injury and illness, Melbourne centre Jack Howarth is looking to make an undeniable mark in this year's NRL premiership decider against Brisbane.
Lost and found: Mam alive for Broncos after dire times
Ezra Mam thought his season was over after the last time he played Melbourne but now he gets another shot at a grand final he never believed would come.
Dew joins flag teammate on revamped Power coach panel
Former Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew will return to Port Adelaide as a senior assistant to first-year coach and 2004 premiership teammate Josh Carr.
Former Wallabies boss gets NRL coaching gig
Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has rejoined the Sydney Roosters but this time in a full-time role, working with their forwards and emerging coaches.
Centre bounce, substitute gone in AFL rules shake-up
The centre bounce and substitute have been scrapped in a shake-up of AFL rules, as league officials flag more changes ahead of the 2026 season.
Moloney finally gets title shot after Mexican stand-off
Patience has paid off for Australian boxer Andrew Moloney, who is set for another world title shot next year after enduring a frustrating time in Mexico.
‘Lose one to win one’: wiser Carrigan gets second shot
Broncos lock Pat Carrigan watched his team win through to the grand final while suspended, but he's back in the side wiser and ready to win his first title.
Rugby Australia to block R360 as NRL downplays threat
Breakaway rugby competition R360 is planning an October 2026 start, with Rugby Australia moving against potential players as the NRL waits on more details.
Silverware the goal as Wallabies plot World Cup assault
The draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup will be held on December 3, and the No.7-ranked Wallabies will be desperate to rise into the top six before then.
Wallabies record-holder to quit international rugby
Wallabies prop James Slipper says the time is right to step away from international rugby after a career in which he has smashed all sorts of records.
Evolving Bellamy at top end of NRL coaching tree
Craig Bellamy will coach Melbourne in an 11th NRL grand final on Sunday, his ability to adapt evident in the way this Storm side compares to his early teams.
We’re sorry: Cats set to ditch Mad Monday shenanigans
Geelong have apologised for any offence caused by their off-the-mark Mad Monday celebrations, declaring future events won't continue in their current format.
Stay away bro: Strange wary of Ethan virus for NRLW GF
Sydney Roosters second-rower Jasmin Strange has kept away from her brother Ethan ahead of the NRLW grand final, after the sick Canberra men's star returned home