Knights look to silence outside noise in Titans clash
Adam O'Brien's Newcastle outfit are refreshed after an extended break and looking to silence those who criticised how some players spent their bye week.
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Super finals ramifications as Brumbies host Highlanders
The second-ranked Brumbies can continue to shore up their prime spot on the Super Rugby Pacific table when they host the Highlanders on Sunday.
Manly adamant Trbojevic can return to 2021 highs
Ben Trbojevic has leapt to the defence of his brother Tom, while Manly players are adamant the fullback is not that far from his 2021 NRL heroics.
‘Make or break’ as Aussie stardom beckons for Moloney
Jason Moloney knows winning a world title in California will open the door for him and twin brother Andrew to take Australian boxing to a "whole other level".
Cleary hopes Luai’s masterclass silences doubters
Jarome Luai excelled in Penrith's big win over the Sydney Roosters and Nathan Cleary hopes the performance is enough to silence the five-eighth's critics.
NZ women lift sevens title, Aussie Levi equals record
New Zealand women have clinched the rugby sevens world series crown in Toulouse, much to the disappointment of nearest rivals and defending champions Australia.
Volkman scores Warriors’ winner with compound fracture
Five-eighth Ronald Volkman fought on after a compound fracture of the finger and without a painkilling injection in the Warriors' win over Canterbury.
Socceroos boss Arnold: I’ve learned from 2019 Asian Cup
The Socceroos face Uzbekistan, Syria and India in the Asian Cup's group stage, with Graham Arnold confident he has learned from 2019's disappointing campaign.
Walker’s Roosters recall hopes hit by knee injury
A knee injury has dented Sam Walker's hopes of breaking back into the Sydney Roosters' NRL side after almost a month playing in reserve grade.
Johnson revival continues as Warriors down Bulldogs
Shaun Johnson has set up two tries to help the Warriors snap a three-game losing streak with a 24-12 win over Canterbury.
Reds snap 21-game, 10-year NZ drought to beat Chiefs
The Queensland Reds have defended a last-ditch, 27-phase attacking surge from the Chiefs to secure a famous 25-22 Super Rugby win in New Plymouth.
Le Fondre on the spot as Sydney-City ends all square
Adam Le Fondre's second-half penalty has helped Sydney FC secure a 1-1 draw with premiers Melbourne City in the first leg of their A-League Men semi-final.
Luai stakes Origin claim as Panthers thrash Roosters
NSW Blues five-eighth Jarome Luai has reaffirmed his State of Origin credentials with a big performance in Penrith's defeat of the Sydney Roosters.
Richmond fire to end Geelong’s AFL winning streak
Richmond have posted consecutive victories for the first time this season, upsetting reigning premiers Geelong by 24 points at the MCG.
Darling injured as Suns crush Eagles in Friday fizzer
Gold Coast have piled on eight goals to one in the second quarter to post a 70-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.
Reds ‘not dead yet’ as Thorn savours historic NZ win
The Queensland Reds have ended a 10-year losing streak in New Zealand by beating the Chiefs to resuscitate a flailing Super Rugby season.
Fonua-Blake can be world’s best prop – Warriors
Warriors captain Tohu Harris has claimed teammate Addin Fonua-Blake has the potential to go past Payne Haas as the world's best prop.
Ciraldo ready to wield axe and blood young Bulldogs
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has said he will blood players from outside his top-30 squad and make several changes for his battling team's Gold Coast clash.
Manu, JWH hurt in Roosters’ ’embarrassing’ loss
Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco has lashed his side's 'embarrassing' loss to Penrith, during which Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Joey Manu were injured.
Fans turn away in droves as Eagles crash and burn
West Coast's injury crisis has hit a new low, with Jack Darling and Jamaine Jones the latest players added to the growing list.
Popyrin stuns Felix A-A in Rome
In-form Alexei Popyrin has completed a hat-trick of Top 10 wins this year by beating world No.10 Felix Auger-Aliassime for the second time.
Ex-Bulldog Dunkley offers blueprint to contain Cripps
Josh Dunkley may have offered his former teammates at the Western Bulldogs the perfect blueprint for shutting down Carlton's Patrick Cripps.
Fagan’s Lions wary of under-strength Essendon
Essendon head to the Gabba missing a stack of injured talent but Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says the Lions have learnt to be beware of a depleted opponent.
Former Raider Hodgson looks to send message to critics
Canberra will be out for a fifth consecutive win as the NRL club's former hooker Josh Hodgson returns to the nation's capital with Parramatta.
Suns crunch hapless Eagles in Friday night fizzer
Gold Coast have piled on eight goals to one in the second quarter to post a 70-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.
Carlton coach dismisses ‘obsessive’ finals expectations
Carlton coach Michael Voss says talk about the Blues' finals chances is not worth having in round eight as they prepare to take on a cautious Western Bulldogs.
Cowboys eye Leilua return in Wests Tigers homecoming
Luciano Leilua has been stood down since October and could return for North Queensland against the Tigers pending the outcome of a court appearance next week.
Lions coach Fagan feels ‘slandered’ by racism saga
A day after Alastair Clarkson unloaded on the AFL's racism investigation at Hawthorn, Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan says he feels "slandered" by the process.
Dragons seek lift for Hook and Hunt in Cowboys clash
St George Illawarra enter Saturday's contest against North Queensland looking for a win and lift for both captain and coach after losing their last five.
John Morris underrated in NRL coach debate: Demetriou
Jason Demetriou has suggested John Morris should be in the mix for a head coaching job as St George Illawarra continue sounding out candidates for 2024.
Cats to carefully manage Patrick Dangerfield’s return
Geelong will carefully manage captain Patrick Dangerfield's return from a hamstring injury, planning to hold him back from playing even when he is ready.