Why NSW moved Penitani Gray for Origin opener
NSW's John Strange era kicks off at Suncorp Stadium with a surprise halves combination set to guide the way in Origin game one.
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‘Sold the dream’: Bostock centred on life as Dolphin
Dolphins winger Jack Bostock wants to transition into the centres eventually and follow in the footsteps of teammate Herbie Farnworth, one of the world's best.
Ex-coach Clarkson to attend Hawks’ centenary match
Hawthorn have invited past players and coaches to their match celebrating 100 years in the VFL/AFL, and former coach Alastair Clarkson will be there.
Cornes ban: North lash ‘vindictive bullying’ of stars
North Melbourne have lashed criticism of targeted duo Harry Sheezel and Jy Simpkin, while the Kangaroos will be without George Wardlaw against Essendon.
Dogs veteran says no easy fix to high-tackle dramas
Canterbury's most capped player Kurt Mann says telling players to lower their target area won't cut down the NRL's alarming rise in high tackles.
Force-ful boost as Beale returns for Super finals push
Kurtley Beale, who is 37 next January, will return after nearly a year sidelined by an achilles tear for the Western Force against the Blues.
League proves the right test for Eels rookie Smith
He whacked them like David Warner, but Ryley Smith ultimately chose Rugby League over cricket, much to the delight of the Parramatta Eels.
Elite sport volunteers? Physios probe ‘systemic’ issue
Cronulla have been forced to amend a job posting initially advertised as a volunteer physio for their NRLW team, sparking widespread concerns from a union.
How Kiss can show his Wallabies worth with injured Reds
The wounded Queensland Reds will march into a tough triple-threat of away clashes confident Les Kiss's development mission has armed them to succeed.
Best of both Beetson worlds collide at Magic Round
The Dolphins and Roosters will honour Arthur Beetson, a legend of both clubs, at Magic Round when the man of the match will receive a medal named for him.
De Minaur’s Madrid Open title hopes crushed
Aussie Alex de Minaur's claycourt campaign in Madrid has come to a crushing end, beaten in straight sets by Italian Lorenzo Musetti.
Upton wins vote in Maroons election ahead of Origin
Queensland fullback Tamika Upton has done it all in the game but a recent vote by her teammates to be co-captain showed just how far she has come.
Dolphins get star hooker back but forwards sidelined
The Dolphins have received mixed news on their burgeoning injury list but the return of star hooker Jeremy Marshall-King against Sydney Roosters is timely.
Brotherly shove: Ashcrofts to play QClash ‘on edge’
Lions star Will Ashcroft expects QClash fireworks as he and younger brother Levi contemplate the prospect of winning a medal named after their father.
Penrith must defy history to go from bottom to finals
Ivan Cleary says NRL ladder positions don't matter until July, but history suggests Penrith will have a tough time recovering to make finals.
Aussie doubles ace cops lengthy ban for IV infusions
Two-time grand slam doubles champion Max Purcell has been banned for 18 months after the Sydneysider admitted exceeding the allowed limit for an IV infusion.
Flag to ‘funnel’ Aussie talents into Brisbane medal bid
The lure of a podium finish at Brisbane's 2032 Games and the weight of the NFL is propelling the case for flag football's Olympics future.
Hasler claims sin-bin changes affect integrity of NRL
Veteran coach Des Hasler has accused the NRL of lying by denying there is a high-tackle crackdown, while arguing mid-season changes impact the game's integrity.
Curtains for Curtis as North forward’s ban is upheld
North Melbourne's Paul Curtis remains suspended for three matches after losing his challenge to a rough conduct charge at the AFL Tribunal.
Ugle-Hagan on extended leave: AFL career in doubt
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is taking a leave of absence from the Western Bulldogs as he deals with personal issues.
Fresh Panthers blow as Sorensen cops three-game NRL ban
Scott Sorensen has failed to have a grade-two shoulder charge downgraded at the NRL judiciary and will miss Penrith's next three games.
Why Titans co-owner Kelly won’t give up on losing club
Gold Coast continue to fail on the footy field, but co-owner Darryl Kelly remains on board long-term and retains faith the bad times will turn for the better.
Tszyu eyes redemption in ‘raining blood’ Fundora fight
In a major twist, Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu will fight American Sebastian Fundora in a blockbuster world-title rematch in Las Vegas.
Les gives Kiss of approval to Schmidt’s Wallabies plan
Les Kiss is vowing to follow the Joe Schmidt template when he takes over as Wallabies coach in mid-2026, just 16 months before the Rugby World Cup in Australia.
No captaincy, no problem as Apps gears up for Origin
Veteran second-rower Kezie Apps says not having the responsibility of being NSW captain won't change her approach when women's Origin kicks off.
Hasler axes Fifita as Souths name surprise halves duo
David Fifita's future on the Gold Coast has taken a fresh twist after the representative forward was axed by under-pressure Titans coach Des Hasler.
Manly get Fogarty as Trbojevic eyes Origin return
Jamal Fogarty has told Canberra coach Ricky Stuart he will leave the Raiders at the end of 2025 to take up a three-year deal with Manly.
Giants out to atone for Sydney derby defeats
GWS will be out to make amends for back-to-back AFL losses when they face off against local rivals Sydney.
Bronco Reynolds on the mend as Mariner’s ship comes in
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds is on the mend and on track to play Penrith as winger Deine Mariner reveals how he bounced back from axing.
Wallabies’ coaching succession plan sealed with a Kiss
Les Kiss is to be confirmed as the next Wallabies coach after a deal was reached for Joe Schmidt to continue in the job until mid-2026.
Herbert heroics in vain as Niemann wins LIV Golf Mexico
Lucas Herbert has stormed home to upstage fellow Australian Cameron Smith and finish runner-up behind Joaquin Niemann at LIV Golf Mexico City.