Repeat offenders firmly in NRL crosshairs
Graham Annesley has put the NRL's repeat offenders on notice, warning the match review committee can beef up charges and issue bans for minor offences to ensure the message sinks in.
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Broncos’ Carrigan slams ‘soft underbelly’
Claims from former players that Brisbane's current NRL crop have gone soft are fair enough, returning prop Pat Carrigan admits.
Change to COVID rule not so easy for NRL
Possible cuts to government-mandated COVID-19 isolation periods won't stop NRL players from needing to satisfy three criteria in order to return to play.
Aussies score ODI win over Zimbabwe
Cameron Green grabbed a five-wicket haul and David Warner and Steve Smith both starred with the bat as Australia defeated Zimbabwe by five wickets in their opening ODI in Townsville.
Symonds tributes at ODI in Townsville
Fans, players, family and friends stood in silence before Australia's first ODI against Zimbabwe in Townsville to honour Andrew Symonds, who died in May.
Consistency key for Labuschagne’s ODI role
Marnus Labuschagne aspires to be a consistent middle-order batter and regular in Australia's ODI side, and is hoping a familiar wicket in Townsville will help him get a head start.
Cameron, Cats stars fit for AFL final
Jeremy Cameron headlines a list of returning stars set to give Geelong coach Chris Scott a selection headache for the AFL qualifying final against Collingwood.
Silverware chance for Manenti’s 7s men
A maiden world title beckons for John Manenti's reborn Australian rugby sevens outfit in Los Angeles.
Tate urges Cowboys to ‘make history’
North Queensland have the chance to make club history and finish in the top two for the first time, and former centre Brent Tate has urged the players to seize the day.
Panthers to miss NSWRL Origin awards night
The NSW State of Origin awards night will be devoid of almost half of the men's team with minor premiers Penrith holding their annual event on the same day.
Top-ranked NZ turn ODI focus to Australia
After breaking new ground in the Caribbean, New Zealand have little time to rest before heading to Australia for a one-day international series that was repeatedly shelved due to COVID-19.
Weekend blowouts an exception – NRL
Last weekend's series of thrashings in the NRL had more to do with finals-bound teams flexing their muscles than a wider issue with the game, according to league officials.
Reynolds looks past Broncos’ Storm anomaly
Brisbane's NRL finals fate was in the balance on Sunday afternoon but Broncos captain Adam Reynolds was watching a movie.
Ex-Test skipper Paine eyes cricket return
Tim Paine could be back playing in Tasmania in six weeks as Australia's former Test captain prepares for his cricket comeback.
NRL grand final to be played in Sydney
The 2022 NRL grand final will be played in Sydney after a last-minute pitch from the NSW government kept the event in its traditional home.
JT: We need to talk about our feelings. Cowboys great in emotional tribute to Paul Green
Former North Queensland Cowboys star, Jonathan Thurston, has encouraged people to take care of their mental health and be open to getting professional help.
Palaszczuk makes pitch for NRL grand final
Annastacia Palaszczuk has made it known Queensland is ready to host the NRL grand final if talks between the NSW government and the code fall through.
The loss that triggered Roosters’ streak
Sam Walker says the Sydney Roosters' narrow loss to premiers Penrith gave the side the belief they needed to surge back into NRL finals contention.
Smith’s world No.1 bid cruelled by penalty
Cameron Smith's hopes of winning the FedEx St Jude Championship and becoming golf's new world No.1 has ended in heartbreak with a cruel two-stroke penalty.
Knights investigate Ponga toilet video
Newcastle are investigating a video that has emerged on social media, featuring security escorting captain Kalyn Ponga and utility Kurt Mann out of a toilet.
Zalatoris wins amid Smith’s PGA despair
Will Zalatoris has won the FedEx St Jude Championship for his first PGA Tour success, beating Sepp Straka on the third playoff hole in Memphis.
Penrith’s Martin cleared of serious injury
Penrith second-rower Liam Martin will be available for the NRL finals after scans cleared him of a serious ankle injury.
NRL player in custody pending sentence
Manly Sea Eagles hooker Manase Fainu has lost a last bid for freedom after being found guilty of stabbing a church leader at a Mormon event in October 2019.
Bombers embarrassed in Power AFL rout
Port Adelaide have turned on the jets after quarter-time to hand Essendon an 84-point thrashing in both sides' penultimate game of the AFL season.
Swans beat Magpies, surge into AFL top-two
Sydney climbed into the AFL top-two with a 27-point triumph that leaves Collingwood needing a final-round victory to be sure of a double chance in the finals.
Manly’s NRL collapse disappoints Hasler
Manly coach Des Hasler won't use the club's pride jersey controversy as an excuse after a 44-24 loss to Gold Coast effectively ended the Sea Eagles' season.
Panthers’ stumble opens up NRL title race
Penrith's late-season stumble has suddenly opened up an NRL premiership that looked like a one-horse race a few weeks ago.
Richmond to enter AFL finals with belief
Richmond have secured their spot in the AFL finals, with rivals inside the top-eight wary of the team that has won three of the past five premierships.
Raiders down Dragons to keep season alive
Canberra have kept their NRL season alive for at least another week after beating St George Illawarra 24-22 at GIO Stadium.
Pickett targeted, Demons call out racism
Melbourne are working with the AFL integrity unit to find a social media user who racially abused Indigenous goal-kicker Kysaiah Pickett online.
Ciraldo signs on as Canterbury Bulldogs coach
Canterbury have lured highly rated Penrith assistant Cameron Ciraldo to be head coach at the NRL club from next season on a five-year deal.