Star duo Marsh, Starc ready to rip into India again
Australia will be aiming to follow up Sunday's 10-wicket thrashing of India with a win in the series finale in Chennai on Wednesday.
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Eels coach Arthur won’t watch grand-final replay
Eels coach Brad Arthur has no interest in watching a replay of last year's grand final as his side prepares to meet reigning champions Penrith this Thursday.
Struggling Tigers confirm mass changes for round four
Wests Tigers have shuffled their spine in a bid for a first win of 2023, while Nicho Hynes, Josh Papali'i and Ryan Matterson prepare to take their season's bow.
Dolphins wary of Broncos’ on-field ‘coach’ Reynolds
Mark Nicholls knows just how influential former South Sydney teammate Adam Reynolds will be for Brisbane if the Dolphins don't shut him down.
NRL strike action possible as CBA talks grind on
Players could resort to industrial action as the NRL are given an ultimatum over slow-moving collective bargaining agreement negotiations.
Goodwin, Demons prepare for big test in the Lions’ den
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has strong memories of 2022's semi-final loss to the Brisbane Lions and says the Demons are keen to test themselves at the Gabba.
Mafi says Rebels to keep playing running rugby
As he prepares to line up against his former Super Rugby Pacific club Queensland, hooker Alex Mafi says the game is crucial to Melbourne's season.
Adelaide’s McAdam gets three-game ban for high bump
In an early test of the AFL's match review system, Adelaide's Shane McAdam has been banned for three games by the tribunal for his high bump on an opponent.
Dockers back in Fyfe to rebound against Roos
Former Fremantle skipper Nat Fyfe had a tough start to the AFL season against St Kilda but his teammates are backing him to regain his magic touch.
Duke, Behich keen to drive Socceroos forward
Mitch Duke and Aziz Behich say they want to stick around and create more memories with the Socceroos after reaching the round of 16 at last year's World Cup.
Storm half Pezet looks to learn from game’s greats
Having scored a try in his NRL debut, exciting young halfback Jonah Pezet says he's trying to learn from some of the game's greats at Melbourne.
Port great Boak pushing for return from injury
Port Adelaide's former captain Travis Boak is pressing to return from a fractured rib and play against Collingwood at the MCG.
Robertson to follow Foster as All Blacks coach
New Zealand Rugby has appointed Crusaders coach Scott Robertson as the next All Blacks mentor, starting after this year's World Cup.
No shirking Lions’ limp AFL start: Andrews
Brisbane Lions co-captain Harris Andrews says the team has owned their poor first-round showing v Port Adelaide ahead of another stern test against Melbourne.
Former Bronco Milford a chance as Dolphins eye Brisbane
Anthony Milford has trained in the halves as cover for Isaiya Katoa, ahead of what could be a spicy Dolphins debut against his former NRL club Brisbane.
Goodwin says Pickett ban a reminder never to bump
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he now tells his players not to bump, in the wake of their star utility Kysaiah Pickett being banned for two games.
NRL defend Eels horror run of rivals after byes
The NRL has insisted there was no oversight in the season draw, with Parramatta handed three games in a row against rivals who are fresh off a bye.
Strong Port win won’t change coach Hinkley’s approach
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says not even a stunning round-one win has changed his outlook as he continues to wait on new contract talks.
NRL flags closest start to season since 1975
The NRL has had its closest start to a season since 1975, with an average winning margin of only 8.58 points through three rounds and only three teams unbeaten.
Souths hail one of the greats as John Sattler dies
Rugby league great John Sattler has died aged 80, with tributes flowing from South Sydney officials, the NRL and the Prime Minister.
Bateman hoses down injury concern, sees huge task ahead
Wests Tigers recruit John Bateman has rejected claims an ankle injury delayed his start to the NRL season, but is well aware of the job ahead at his new club.
Raiders hooker Levi to miss 8-10 weeks injured
Canberra hooker Danny Levi is out until at least round 12 after breaking his jaw early in the NRL win over Cronulla.
Penrith’s new left edge doing it their own way: Tago
Centre Izack Tago says Penrith's new-look left edge are intent on finding their own way after Viliame Kikau's departure and an injury to Taylan May.
Anger management not just a Walker problem: Cook
Cody Walker's Souths teammates won't be asking the five-eighth to tone his aggression down any time soon despite a contrary conduct charge over the weekend.
Demons back Pickett to fire on return from AFL ban
Kysaiah Pickett starred in Melbourne's season-opening win but won't play again until round four after he was hit with a two-match suspension for rough conduct.
Schuster revived by DCE’s warning about short career
Daly Cherry-Evans warned Josh Schuster he was headed for a short, wasted NRL career if he didn't make use of his talent and turn things around at Manly.
Adelaide’s McAdam sent to AFL tribunal over bump
Adelaide forward Shane McAdam will head to the AFL tribunal after being charged with rough conduct for his bump on GWS' Jacob Wehr.
Broncos on rival Kaufusi’s side at NRL judiciary
Dolphins forward Felise Kaufusi will seek to downgrade a dangerous contact charge at the judiciary and has found an unlikely ally in Broncos rake Billy Walters.
Legal fight with world boxing champ not over: promoter
Boxing promoter Dean Lonergan says his legal fight with world champion Jai Opetaia is not over, denying that the 27-year-old has landed a knockout blow.
NRL backs heat policy after playing through scorchers
The NRL has the power to delay games just before kick-off in the future due to extreme heat, with the Canterbury-Wests Tigers match almost pushed back.
Back injury rules Mooy out of Socceroos friendlies
Midfielder Aaron Mooy will miss the Socceroos' upcoming friendlies against Ecuador with a back injury, with defender Ryan Strain called up as his replacement.