NRL premiers Penrith slump to last on the ladder
Four-time reigning premiers Penrith have slumped to last on the NRL ladder after falling 26-10 to Manly in Parramatta.
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Auckland win ALM premiership as City held by Adelaide
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Bullocking Bulldogs smash Giants in AFL statement win
The Western Bulldogs have surged into the AFL top-eight and claimed their first back-to-back wins of the season after defeating GWS by 32 points at Manuka Oval.
Coaches want review of dangerous tackle officiating
Anthony Seibold and Ivan Cleary would both be in favour of the NRL reconsidering their approach to officiating high tackles.
Cowboys young gun bags first NRL hat-trick
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Broncos’ Cobbo busts Cherbourg myth around future plans
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Ryu, Saigo lead as Lee stalls at Chevron Championship
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Aussie surfers ring up stunning title double at Bells
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More Panthers woe with Sorensen facing 2-game ban
Penrith's Scott Sorensen and Gold Coast's Jaimin Jolliffe are both set to be banned for 2-3 weeks following match video review of Saturday's NRL games.
WNBL’s ‘leap forward’ with huge pay, salary cap bump
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Fowler-Nembhard inspires Fever breakthrough over Vixens
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Slow-starting Suns slice up Swans for 5-1 season start
Gold Coast overcame a tardy start to trample Sydney by 38 points, kicking 12 consecutive goals either side of halftime to improve to 5-1 this season.
Raiders produce second half blitz to down Dolphins
Canberra have scored five unanswered tries to overhaul an 18-point halftime deficit to beat the Dolphins in their NRL clash in Canberra.
Swans’ woes ‘plain and simple’ as Cox demands more
Sydney coach Dean Cox says he wants to see more disruption from his players when the chips are down, after Gold Coast ran riot over them in an AFL humbling.
Blues show they’re back with big AFL win over Cats
Carlton have scored their best win so far this season, leading at every change to beat Geelong in an engrossing clash on Sunday at the MCG.
Kangaroos’ Curtis cops three-game ban for tackle
North Melbourne will be without impressive small forward Paul Curtis for three AFL games after he was suspended for a dangerous tackle.
Galvin-ised Tigers strike timely gold to down Sharks
The end of Lachlan Galvin's NRL exile has helped Wests Tigers to a 20-18 golden-point win over Cronulla.
Sydney lose to Western United, finals hopes on thin ice
Matthew Grimaldi made the difference as Western United further rocked Sydney FC's finals hopes with a 1-0 win in the ALM.
First $2 million man set to strike NRL gold in Perth
League great Mark Geyer and leading player agent Simon Mammino explain why the Perth-based Bears will be a financial boon for elite NRL players
Perth’s NRL entry to set right historical wrong: Geyer
Former Western Reds star Mark Geyer insists the new Perth NRL franchise will thrive as he shines a light on the real reason the city lost elite rugby league.
Party like it’s 1922: Bears celebrate NRL return in WA
There is an in-principle agreement for the NRL to expand into Perth, with the North Sydney Bears' resurrection being hailed as a day for the 'true believers'.
Aussies eye NFL draft after Mailata’s Super Bowl glory
Australian NFL fans will tune in with interest when the draft takes place in Wisconsin, with a number of Aussie young guns hoping to earn contracts.
‘I’ve seen a trend’: Fagan’s reminder for leaky Lions
Brisbane's leaky defence has concerned coach Chris Fagan, who insists the Lions have not spoken to Jamarra Ugle-Hagan about a move north.
Flanagan hammers agent as Dragons lose teen star
Shane Flanagan has hit out at the handling of contract negotiations, slamming the agent of rising Dragons star Finau Latu.
Rabbitohs lose Walker as they look to snare Storm win
Hunting their first win in Melbourne, South Sydney have lost Cody Walker to a torn calf while the Storm have left out enforcer Nelson Asofa-Solomona.
Saints resigned to King’s long-term AFL absence
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says they do not expect injured key forward Max King to be ready for an AFL return until late this season.
Clarkson in it for the long haul with Kangaroos
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson insists he is in it for the long haul with the battling Kangaroos.
Levi being ‘set up to fail’ in rushed Cup bid: Rogers
The Wallaroos' plans to transition sevens force Maddison Levi into a 15s weapon ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup may need to be put on ice.
Perth Bears will send player market into frenzy: Moore
The introduction of the Perth Bears in 2027 and PNG in 2028 will lead to a mad scramble for NRL players not seen in top-flight rugby league for 30 years.
Make medal-worthy Anzac clash stick: Reds skipper
Queensland Reds captain Tate McDermott has backed the push for his side's Anzac Day clash with Auckland's Blues to become a permanent Super Rugby fixture.
‘We can do anything’: Warner signs to remain a Swan
Sydney's Chad Warner has signed a fresh two-year contract tying him to the Swans until the end of 2027, rejecting big offers from West Australian clubs.