Lyon tried to lure McQualter back to St Kilda
Richmond caretaker coach Andrew McQualter's sliding doors moment could have landed him back at St Kilda as an assistant to Ross Lyon this season.
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Luai becomes NSW’s shock option as back-up dummy-half
NSW five-eighth Jarome Luai could end up filling in for Apisai Koroisau at dummy-half in State of Origin I, emerging as the Blues option to spell the hooker.
NSW’s Mitchell keen to silence Maroons’ Origin boasts
Latrell Mitchell is eager to prove that State of Origin means as much to NSW as it does Queensland.
Pittonet deal not linked to De Koning future: Voss
Carlton coach Michael Voss is adamant ruckman Marc Pittonet's new four-year deal isn't linked to out-of-contract tall Tom De Koning's future at the AFL club.
Old foes Gilbert, Fifita now Maroons brothers in arms
Tom Gilbert and David Fifita enjoyed a ferocious north-south Brisbane rivalry as junior players but now they are united for a common cause.
‘Fittest at club’ Sailor earns Broncos NRL chance
Regarded as the fittest man at the club, Tristan Sailor will join his father as a Brisbane NRL player when he wears the No.1 against the Warriors on Saturday.
Releasing son only ‘selfish’ call of Arthur’s tenure
Coach Brad Arthur has breathed a sigh of relief after releasing his son Jake, who was the victim of booing and social media abuse during his time at the Eels.
Dragons land NZ sevens gold medallist Nathan-Wong
NZ sevens star Tyla Nathan-Wong will switch codes and join St George Illawarra in the NRLW while Corban Baxter and Brydie Parker return for the Sydney Roosters.
No reservations about picking de Belin as captain: Carr
Jack de Belin spent more than two years subject to the NRL's no-fault stand-down policy but coach Ryan Carr had no qualms with selecting him as fill-in captain.
Nikita Tszyu motivated by success of boxing brother Tim
Ahead of his fight in Melbourne against Benjamin Bommber, Nikita Tszyu says his champion older brother Tim is providing a blue-print for his own boxing career.
Geelong young guns Holmes, Clark cut down by injury
Geelong are hopeful of regaining Max Holmes after the mid-season bye, but there's no timeline for the return of Jhye Clark after he suffered a foot injury.
Riewoldt expects Hardwick to coach again in AFL
Richmond veteran Jack Riewoldt says it would be a shame if his long-time coach Damien Hardwick does not return to a senior role in the AFL.
Maroons concede there’s no way to stop Payne Haas
Brisbane teammates Tom Flegler and Pat Carrigan have conceded there's no way for them to completely nullify NSW rival Payne Haas in State of Origin.
Broad relishing chance to do battle again with Warner
Stuart Broad will be 37 during the Ashes series but still burns with competitive fire and is looking forward to bowling again at Australian opener David Warner.
Schuster declares he won’t leave Manly for Wests Tigers
Josh Schuster is adamant he has no plans to leave Manly, rejecting any suggestion he could follow recruitment manager Scott Fulton to Wests Tigers.
Take mind games for Grant-ed as Maroons Hunt Origin win
Queensland coach Billy Slater says his former Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy "may get his wish'' as he keeps NSW guessing on a key positional strategy.
Australia won’t set medal target for Paris Olympics
Australia's Olympic team chef de mission Anna Meares says the nation won't set a medal target for the Paris Games in a bid to ease public pressure on athletes.
Jack De Belin named Dragons captain against Dolphins
St George Illawarra have named Jack de Belin as their captain for Thursday's fixture with the Dolphins with Ben Hunt away on State of Origin duties.
‘Mini’ McQualter ready to lead Richmond as caretaker
Long-time Richmond assistant coach Andrew McQualter will take over the reins at the Tigers until season's end after Damien Hardwick's shock departure.
‘Bring it on’: Munster dares Blues to target his ribs
Maroons No.6 Cameron Munster says he must improve to be regarded in the top echelon of players as he regrets giving away the nature of injuries he is carrying.
Qld cross bench unites in call to cap Olympics spending
Queensland crossbenchers have signed a joint statement calling on the government to cap Olympic Games spending at no more than the allocated $7 billion.
Manly’s Jake Trbojevic out for six weeks with calf tear
Scans have confirmed Manly forward Jake Trbojevic has suffered a fresh calf tear, ending his State of Origin hopes for 2024 and ruling him out for six weeks.
Klein handed whistle again for State of Origin opener
Ashley Klein will referee his 12th State of Origin match, despite being heavily criticised by New South Wales coach Brad Fittler.
Roosters’ woes won’t lessen Tedesco’s impact: Latrell
Latrell Mitchell is confident James Tedesco can bounce back from a sluggish start to the season with the Sydney Roosters come the Origin opener.
Stosur positive as Aussie French Open stocks nosedive
Australia will have no direct entrants in the French Open women's singles if injured three-time grand slam quarter-finalist Ajla Tomljanovic doesn't play.
Wilson follows Wallabies dad in leading Australia
NSW Waratahs halfback Teddy Wilson has been named Junior Wallabies skipper, following in the footsteps of his flanker father David who captained the Wallabies.
Cleary can’t understand questions over Luai’s No.6 pick
Nathan Cleary says questions over whether Jarome Luai should have kept the No.6 jersey were over the top, backing the five-eighth's selfless form.
Tigers to return to Campbelltown and Leichhardt in 2024
Wests Tigers will return to playing five games each at Campbelltown Stadium and Leichhardt Oval in 2024, for the first time since 2004.
Sympathetic DCE’s advice after stunning Qld Origin call
Maroons captain Daly Cherry-Evans knows how Dane Gagai is feeling after an omission that stunned the Blues, and has urged the centre to respond appropriately.
No last dance as Hardwick stuns with end to Tiger time
Triple Richmond premiership coach Damien Hardwick has stood aside effective immediately, saying the Tigers are the football 'love of my life'.
Hardwick the mastermind of a modern-day Tigers dynasty
Damien Hardwick will depart Richmond as a coaching legend, whose legacy rivals that of the great Tom Hafey.