Inside focus key to Bontempelli’s hot form
Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli is in red-hot form as he prepares to play his 200th AFL game, against Hawthorn in round seven.
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Nat Fyfe looms as answer to Dockers’ midfield woes
Fremantle's Nat Fyfe is on track to return to playing duties next week, with the 31-year-old potentially making a surprise appearance in the midfield.
Injured RCG more concerned with Eels than NSW: Arthur
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur believes the injured Reagan Campbell-Gillard will easily shrug off the disappointment of missing out on a State of Origin recall.
Ladder leaders St Kilda inching forward: coach Lyon
Ahead of their first Friday night match of 2023, against Port Adelaide, St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says their goals haven't changed despite leading the ladder.
Townsville to welcome women’s State of Origin
Townsville will host one of two women's State of Origin matches in 2023, with Cowboys NRLW coach Bill Jeffries confident the city will put on a memorable show.
Bulldogs shuffle halves in search of elusive win
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has switched things up in the halves as his side seek a much-needed NRL win, while a Manly star has been named despite injury.
Moylan sacrifice helps Hynes add bite to Sharks’ attack
Craig Fitzgibbon has commended the selflessness of five-eighth Matt Moylan for helping Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes hit top gear.
Crichton confident body will be up to Origin if picked
State of Origin is not a focus for Angus Crichton on his return to rugby league but the Sydney Rooster is confident his body could handle it if called upon.
Dolphins’ Kaufusi won’t temper NRL tactics after ban
Dolphins enforcer Felise Kaufusi's spell on the NRL sidelines hasn't deterred him from playing with the aggression that put him there.
Warriors’ Walker to fight head-slam charge at judiciary
Dylan Walker has been offered a two-match ban for a head slam against Melbourne but will fight the charge at the NRL judiciary.
World Surf League wait goes on at Margaret River Pro
A third consecutive lay day has been called at the Margaret River Pro, where a number of Australians remain in contention to win the event.
Widow of AFL great calls for better concussion support
Action is needed to stop athletes taking the field when concussed, the widow of former footballer Danny Frawley has told a Senate inquiry.
NRL contact stadium bosses after latest pitch invasion
James Tedesco has urged Allianz Stadium security to be better after a fan was able to run onto the field and hug a St George Illawarra player on Anzac Day.
Asofa-Solomona tempted by rugby but felt Storm was home
Giant Kiwi prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona says he seriously considered leaving the NRL for the Wallabies but in the end loved the Storm too much to switch codes.
NAS signs new deal as Storm roar home against Warriors
Melbourne have produced a big second half to beat the Warriors, winning their Anzac Day clash 30-22 with Nelson Asofa-Solomona and Nick Meaney starring.
Bombers coach Brad Scott compares Daicos to Chris Judd
Essendon coach Brad Scott has paid a serious tribute to Nick Daicos after the Collingwood youngster sank the Bombers with an extraordinary performance.
Sloan goes from wantaway to nearly saving Dragons
St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin says Tyrell Sloan has matured and become a better defender after he breathed life back into the Dragons.
Storm hoping Bellamy coaching call not far away
Melbourne chairman Matt Tripp says he looking to meet with coach Craig Bellamy at the end of the week to get more clarity on his future plans at the Storm.
Collingwood run down Essendon in Anzac Day classic
Collingwood have surged from 28 points down at three-quarter-time to break Essendon hearts in famous fashion in front of a record Anzac Day crowd at the MCG.
NRL star Jack Wighton signs with South Sydney
The South Sydney Rabbitohs have won the race to secure NRL star Jack Wighton for 2024 and beyond.
Lightning too strong for Magpies in Anzac Day clash
The Sunshine Coast Lightning have crushed Collingwood Magpies to claim the honours in Super Netball's inaugural Anzac Day game.
Sharks’ Hamlin-Uele out to honour memory of Paul Green
Cronulla's round-nine clash with North Queensland will be personal for Sharks prop Braden Hamlin-Uele as he looks to honour the memory of the late Paul Green.
Grand-final change could stop concussion pain: Leniu
Spencer Leniu, who would have missed Penrith's 2022 grand final under new concussion rules, says an NRL rest week would help tackle the issue.
Restricting Hynes key as Cowboys return to Shark Park
If winning consecutive games for the first time this year is the question, shutting down Nicho Hynes is the answer for North Queensland.
Cool Flegler no longer Broncos’ angry and suspended man
Brisbane prop Tom Flegler has been on his best behaviour to avoid suspension this year but he won't be holding back against South Sydney on Friday night.
White-hot Cameron leads emerging Brisbane Lions attack
Fresh from 17 goals in three weeks, Charlie Cameron says his defensive work-rate is helping the Brisbane Lions build a formidable forward line.
Knights return a weight of Ponga’s shoulders: Gamble
Tyson Gamble believes a weight has been lifted off Kalyn Ponga's shoulders after the State of Origin star made a successful return from his latest concussion.
Not Allan Langer: Bennett quip inspires Dolphins’ Katoa
Dolphins rookie playmaker Isaiya Katoa has been a revelation in 2023 and he's explained why he loves being challenged and kept humble by coach Wayne Bennett.
Illness no Anzac Day barrier for in-form Magpies
Collingwood's Jordan De Goey, Darcy Moore and Nathan Kreuger have been on the sick list but they will take on Essendon in a much-anticipated Anzac Day clash.
Roosters question Radley treatment after dramatic win
Luke Keary has kicked a late field goal to deny the Dragons an Anzac Day comeback but the Sydney Roosters were left fuming over another Victor Radley sin bin.
Sydney big guns impress Corica ahead of ALM finals
Sydney FC forwards are fit and firing with coach Stephen Corica indicating star winger Robert Mak's hamstring injury is not serious ahead of the ALM finals.