Hodgson happy sharing Eels duties, targets improvement
Parramatta veteran Josh Hodgson says there's no shame sharing hooker duties but concedes he must lift his game following a slow start at the NRL club.
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Dolphins have 900 reasons to fire against Sharks
Wayne Bennett will coach his 900th premiership match on Saturday and Dolphins prop Herman Ese'ese has explained why he is determined to make it memorable.
Jones likens Volkanovski’s UFC legacy to his own
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones believes Australian Alexander Volkanovski will take over his mantle as the world's best when he retires.
Force keen on Nic White, Brumbies fighting to keep him
Brumbies star Nic White is a chance of joining the Western Force for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, but no formal deal has been signed off yet.
Dockers coach turns up the heat on misfiring midfield
Fremantle copped a battering in the clearances against Brisbane last week, and coach Justin Longmuir wants to see a big turnaround against Hawthorn on Saturday.
Raiders look to forwards in three-game NRL win streak
Canberra prop Joe Tapine says his forward pack getting a roll on and offloading the football is helping the Raiders produce their best football.
Midfield time can take Pickett to another level: coach
Kysaiah Pickett has re-signed with Melbourne until the end of 2027 and coach Simon Goodwin believes the forward can go to another level via his midfield bursts.
Ex-NRL star Brett Stewart makes cocaine confession
Retired NRL star Brett Stewart has walked out of court with a promise to behave after police watched him buy a bag of cocaine.
Titans’ Foran cleared, Brimson out for a least a month
Gold Coast have received good news on the fitness of veteran Kieran Foran but things aren't so rosy for fellow playmaker AJ Brimson.
Wallaroos door ajar for Reds’ Kiwi recruit Dallinger
Carys Dallinger's dream was to play for the Black Ferns but she could be the Wallaroos' answer at No.10 after starring in Super W for the Queensland Reds.
Future uncertain for Cronulla’s fit and firing Graham
Cronulla forward Wade Graham has pushed speculation of his playing future down the track, insisting he is still feeling up to the rigours of the NRL.
Tasmania granted AFL team after lengthy fight
Tasmania will have a team in the AFL, after the island state was officially awarded the league's 19th licence by CEO Gillon McLachlan.
Blow for Blues as Jake Trbojevic ruled out of Origin I
Manly prop Jake Trbojevic has been ruled out for four weeks with a calf injury, ending his hopes of playing in State of Origin I for NSW.
Roos forward Charlie Comben could be back in 10 weeks
North Melbourne forward Charlie Comben has undergone surgery on his badly broken leg and is considered a strong chance to play again this season.
Ross Aloisi to take over reins at Brisbane Roar
Previously an assistant to brother John at the club, Ross Aloisi will take over from interim Nick Green as the new coach of A-League outfit Brisbane Roar.
‘Val Meninga’ closer to Dolphins debut with Lee on ice
The Dolphins will welcome back Tesi Niu and Anthony Milford from injury against Cronulla, while centre Valynce Te Whare is on standby for Brenko Lee.
Ivan Cleary gets critics’ concerns over Penrith’s form
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has conceded his team's recent weeks have been their scrappiest of the past three years, justifying questions over their form in 2023.
Dragons drop Zac Lomax after four straight losses
St George Illawarra centre Zac Lomax has been moved to reserve grade as under-pressure coach Anthony Griffin looks to address the Dragons' winless run.
Force hope brutal honesty can erase ill discipline
Ill discipline cost the Western Force dearly in their round-10 loss to the Reds and they hope some straight talking can bring improvement against the Crusaders.
NRL on right track with policing hip drop: Wade Graham
Cronulla forward Wade Graham says players and fans must be prepared for teething problems as the NRL works to rid the game of the dreaded hip-drop tackle.
Firing Sun King dismisses AFL trade rumours
Gold Coast's Ben King has little interest in the chatter around his AFL future, adamant he is content hunting a finals berth with the Suns.
Taupau eyes new Broncos deal as old club Manly await
Martin Taupau hopes his inside knowledge of former club Manly can come in handy for the Broncos as he targets a new contract with the NRL's ladder-leaders.
Tomljanovic, Saville may boost Aussie French Open hopes
Tennis Australia is sweating on three-time grand slam quarter-finalist Ajla Tomljanovic and former top-20 star Daria Saville being fit for the French Open.
Canberra gives Giants-Bulldogs rivalry extra spice
GWS will take a four-game losing streak against the Western Bulldogs and an eight-game drought at Manuka Oval into Saturday night's big clash.
Storm play waiting game on Craig Bellamy coaching call
Storm chief executive Justin Rodski says the NRL club is still waiting on a decision from master coach Craig Bellamy about whether this season will be his last.
Bayern blow kills ALM All Stars clash as GF locked in
Bayern Munich's decision to abandon an end-of-season tour of Australia has killed off the potential for an A-League All Stars game.
Campbell double-act as Reds head for Super showdowns
Campbell siblings Jock and Tina will turn out for the Queensland Reds in Townsville in high-stakes Super Rugby Pacific and Super W fixtures.
In-form Lions only scratching the surface: Dunkley
Brisbane will be aiming to make it five wins on the trot when they take on Carlton at Marvel Stadium on Friday night.
NSW Waratahs chase momentum not Test spots against Reds
NSW hooker Dave Porecki believes it's more important for the Waratahs to beat the Queensland Reds than worry about Wallabies spots.
Ex-cricket star Slater pleads not guilty to charges
Ex-cricket star Michael Slater has appeared in court charged with assaulting and obstructing police but has described the incident as a misunderstanding.
Essendon’s Durham accepts dangerous tackle ban
Three players will miss round eight for dangerous tackle offences after Essendon's Sam Durham joined Matthew Johnson and Sam Petrevski-Seton in accepting a ban.