Raiders’ Tapine setting high standards
Raiders forward Joe Tapine is in career-best form, but he'll get a big test this weekend in the form of the Sydney Roosters forward pack.
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Origin vibes for Reds’ Crusaders ambush
Former Queensland Origin prop Brad Thorn is channelling the underdog Maroons spirit as Reds coach ahead of their Super Rugby quarter-final in Christchurch.
Hawks close in on AFL ruck relief
Ned Reeves and Max Lynch are edging closer to returns as Hawthorn weigh up ruck options ahead of their AFL meeting with in-form Collingwood.
Cowboys out to inflict more hurt on Titans
Jason Taumalolo's return from injury helps offset the loss of four players to Origin for North Queensland when they play Gold Coast in NRL on Thursday night.
Staggs takes long road to Origin debut
Kotoni Staggs has been one of the NRL's most entertaining prospects for the last two seasons but injury has denied him a chance of playing State of Origin.
Origin snub no surprise to Titan Brimson
Gold Coast's AJ Brimson says he wasn't surprised to be overlooked for Queensland's State of Origin squad, with his own NRL form not matching that of rivals.
League broadcast icon Ray Warren retires
Legendary rugby league commentator Ray Warren has confirmed his retirement, the 78-year-old opting not to return for next week's State of Origin series opener.
Manly lands new CEO in ex-player Mestrov
Former Manly player Tony Mestrov has been appointed as the NRL club's new chief executive, becoming the sixth person to hold the role in the past eight years.
After the Giro, Hindley dreams of Tour win
Australia's new Giro d'Italia champion Jai Hindley has outlined his next big cycling dream - to win the Tour de France.
Docker Nat Fyfe set for shock WAFL return
Fremantle midfielder Nat Fyfe will play in the WAFL for the first time since 2010 when he lines up for Peel Thunder on Saturday.
Slater expects Grant to join Qld camp
Harry Grant has battled a groin niggle and bout of the flu but Queensland coach Billy Slater expects him to join the squad as planned on Wednesday.
Luai finally feels at home in NSW camp
Penrith star Jarome Luai finally feels he belongs at State of Origin level after earning a recall to Brad Fittler's NSW set-up earlier this week.
Tim Tszyu lands his ‘Zab Judah moment’
Tim Tszyu is set for a unification fight with super-welterweight champ Jermell Charlo after the WBO ordered the American to defend his belts against him.
Next gen to launch in Games diving trials
Diving's young guns will take centre stage at the Commonwealth Games trials, with Melissa Wu and Domonic Bedggood not competing in individual events.
Klein to referee opening State of Origin
Ashley Klein has been named to referee the opening State of Origin clash between NSW and Queensland in Sydney next Wednesday night.
Taumalolo back as Origin impacts clubland
North Queensland and Penrith have shuffled their decks to handle mass changes thanks to State or Origin, while Joey Manu will play fullback for the Roosters.
Broncos put Haas contract talks on hold
Brisbane have announced they will resume contract negotiations with Payne Haas at the end of the season following his dramatic request for a release.
Manu buzzing for NRL fullback stint: Keary
Halfback Luke Keary says Joey Manu is excited to start at fullback this weekend with the Sydney Roosters losing James Tedesco to State of Origin duty.
Addo-Carr with ‘a point to prove’: Potter
Interim Canterbury coach Mick Potter says NSW's loss is Canterbury's gain as Josh Addo-Carr lines up to face Penrith with a point to prove on Friday night.
‘Different story’ as Munster eyes Origin
Pivotal five-eighth Cameron Munster admits he needs to show "he's worth the money" after a disappointing 2021 for Queensland and the Storm.
Maguire safe pending Tigers NRL review
Wests Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis says the embattled club is awaiting a mid-season report before making a call on coach Michael Maguire.
Maroons’ aerial threat doesn’t scare NSW
Stocky NSW winger Brian To'o expects to be a focus of Queensland's attacking kicks and says he relishes the challenge of marking up on the tall Selwyn Cobbo.
Bennett joins Sam Burgess in coaching box
South Sydney premiership hero Sam Burgess is being linked to an assistant's role at the Dolphins after Wayne Bennett watched his side play in Coffs Harbour.
Embattled Bombers aim big in AFL review
Essendon president Paul Brasher has declared the Bombers can win an AFL premiership within three years as the embattled club embarks on a mid-season review.
Blues’ Campbell-Gillard no one-hit wonder
Recalled NSW forward Reagan Campbell-Gillard will be out to make the most of a second chance at State of Origin level in the opening game of the 2022 series.
Freo weigh up AFL or WAFL return for Fyfe
Fremantle captain Nat Fyfe is set to make his long-awaited comeback from injury this weekend, either at AFL or state league level.
Matilda Caitlin Foord in new Arsenal deal
Matildas forward Caitlin Foord has signed a new deal with English club Arsenal, and is optimistic of a trophy-laden future with the Gunners.
Neale better than in Brownlow year: Fagan
Brisbane star Lachie Neale is in better form this year than in his Brownlow Medal-winning AFL season, according to Lions coach Chris Fagan.
Davidson returns to do job for Socceroos
Having played a crucial role in Melbourne Victory's A-League Men's revival, Jason Davidson is eyeing a similar success story on his Socceroos return.
Nanai’s aerial threat adds to Qld bench
High-flying, try-scoring teenager Jeremiah Nanai will add an aerial threat to Queensland's bench in the State of Origin opener.
Hrustic the key as Rogic out for Socceroos
Former Socceroo Alex Brosque says Ajdin Hrustic has to be the man to step up and star in Australia's World Cup play-offs after Tom Rogic's shock withdrawal.