Hardwick delivers Rowell verdict, Petracca update
Gold Coast's midfield could be at full capacity for Gather Round, with Matt Rowell likely to return against Melbourne and Christian Petracca progressing well.
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‘Odd couple’ shine: Madge of honour relishes Walsh 100
Flamboyant Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has found his best football under hard taskmaster Michael Maguire and will notch his 100th NRL game against the Titans.
Boost for Raiders as skipper Tapine inks new deal
Joe Tapine has declared he wants to finish his NRL career at Canberra ahead of the Raiders' clash against Newcastle on Sunday.
Flanagan knows he must win games to stay Dragons coach
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan concedes he is under pressure to keep his job for the first time in his career, knowing he needs wins at the Dragons.
Kiss’s tough calls to ‘fill cup’ of deepened Reds
The Reds have marched to 4-2 and sit fourth despite injuries and constant line-up tweaks to create combinational depth that was lacking last Super season.
Why US sprint star ‘hates’ Gout comparisons with Bolt
US sprint star Christian Coleman wants the athletics world to relish Australian sensation Gout Gout's career rather than draw unfair parallels with Usain Bolt.
Turkey World Cup showdown close to home for Behich
Turkey is a place close to Aziz Behich's heart, making the Socceroos' World Cup opener against the world No.22 a particularly special affair for the veteran.
‘Never again’: Dire Dolphins draw line in sand on ethos
Dolphins co-captain Tom Gilbert lashed his side for a poor attitude and buckling under pressure in a diabolical loss to Manly he says must be a turning point.
‘Be smarter’: Crows on score woes ahead of Dockers test
Adelaide's once-feared attack has been a shadow of its usual scoring power this season, with an assistant coach saying the reasons are varied.
‘We got exposed’: Magpies lick wounds, wait on Daicos
Craig McRae was critical of what is usually one of his side's great strengths after Collingwood, without Nick Daicos, were outplayed in Brisbane.
‘Sledgehammer’ keeps Fagan honest after quickfire wins
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan isn't sure if Hugh McCluggage will return from a calf injury that's seen him miss the last three games.
Mythbuster: numbers prove Reynolds no injury liability
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds is one of the NRL's most durable halves, with statistics showing he averages more games a year than Ben Hunt and Nathan Cleary.
Kisnorbo back with a draw as Roar’s finals hopes sink
Sydney FC have welcomed interim boss Patrick Kisnorbo by grinding out a scoreless draw with a Brisbane Roar side whose ALM finals hopes now hang by a thread.
New Lions roar to humble Daicos-less Magpies
Two of the Brisbane Lions' big-name recruits have impressed in a 54-point defeat of Collingwood, who ruled star midfielder Nick Daicos out in the warm-up.
Magnificent Manly give Foran dream coaching debut
After a week of turmoil Manly have stunned the dire Dolphins 52-18 in a brilliant display to give Kieran Foran a coaching debut that dreams are made of.
Brownlow winners boost Suns, Power in AFL tests
Gold Coast and Port Adelaide will welcome back their respective Brownlow Medal winners in AFL round four, while Sydney have regained superstar Isaac Heeney.
US sprint star’s path to LA leads through Stawell
US sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson has a laser-like focus on the LA Olympics and will use the Stawell Gift as part of her long road back to the global showpiece.
Not fair: Matildas pan Asian Cup pay inequality
Matildas players have been let upset at the lack of prize money on offer at the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, and they want future events to match the men's pay.
Ciraldo shrugs off ‘hysteria’ over Bulldogs’ attack
Canterbury are scoring the fewest points of any team so far this NRL season but coach Cameron Ciraldo is remaining calm.
‘Why they sacked him’: boxing foe taunts Asofa-Solomona
Trash-talking Jarrod Wallace has set the stage for a spicy heavyweight clash with fellow former NRL star turned boxer Nelson Asofa-Solomona.
You can’t stop it: Moses says hip-drops bound to happen
Parramatta are still feeling the effects from a couple of hip-drop tackles which have sidelined two stars for lengthy periods.
At last Doueihi sees bright lights shine well on Tigers
Wests Tigers sit third on the ladder after the first month of the NRL season and are eyeing the chance for a 3-1 record when they face Parramatta.
‘The rise’: Tszyu’s Easter Sunday resurrection plan
Tim Tszyu accepts he lost his way as he bids to revive his international boxing career in an Easter Sunday stoush with Albania's unbeaten Denis Nurja.
It’s dangerous: Bulldogs on alert for struggling Dons
The Western Bulldogs are determined not to fall into the complacency trap when they take on wooden-spoon favourites Essendon on Sunday.
Sapsford hails captain after re-signing with Brumbies
Winger Ollie Sapsford has heralded his captain Ryan Lonergan for his off-field influence, as the ACT Brumbies spend time away from the field.
Souths’ simple fix that can keep Wayne Bennett happy
Wayne Bennett made no secret of his feelings about South Sydney's performance after their last win over Wests Tigers, and he says there is an obvious fix.
King’s confident Demons are learning how to win again
Melbourne lost their self-belief in the final days under Simon Goodwin last season but have rediscovered that confidence with new coach Steven King at the helm.
Storm look to shore up second-half fade against Penrith
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy is hoping he's fixed his team's second-half woes before their clash with Penrith, while there was some good news for the Storm.
Storm prop Tui Kamikamica discharged from hospital
Melbourne front-rower Tui Kamikamica has been discharged from Royal Melbourne Hospital after suffering a suspected stroke at home earlier in the week.
Broken leg another injury blow for Broncos veteran
Brisbane outside back Delouise Hoeter has undergone surgery after sustaining a fractured fibula and a syndesmosis injury while playing for the Burleigh Bears.
Magpies ready for fresh showdown with Lions attack
Collingwood are ready for yet another blockbuster showdown with Brisbane after putting last year's preliminary final defeat behind them.