Manly owner backs seven to play in future
Manly boss Scott Penn hopes the NRL's rainbow jersey drama will result in a league-wide inclusion round in 2023, confident all his players would feature in it.
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Dockers aim to bury two Demons in one
Fremantle will be aiming to claw their way back into the top four with victory over Melbourne in Friday night's AFL clash at Optus Stadium.
Jackson defends banned Waddell’s character
Josh Jackson says Corey Waddell didn't intend to eye-gouge Tino Fa'asuamaleaui after he copped a five-game suspension.
Wallabies Arnold ready for physical Pumas
Wallabies lock Rory Arnold says he's expecting fierce physicality from Michael Cheika-coached Argentina in next week's Rugby Championship Test.
Tigers’ Brooks may be finished for season
Luke Brooks may have played his last game for the Wests Tigers this season after succumbing to a calf injury.
Richmond ride emotional AFL rollercoaster
After a bizarre draw against Fremantle, a re-signing, retirements, milestone games and off-field dramas have ensured it's been a big week for AFL club Richmond.
Hastings battles to prove his Tigers worth
Despite being linked with a move away from Wests Tigers, Jackson Hastings doesn't want to join any other NRL side.
Hardwick admits VFL spray was over the top
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick says he regrets his verbal altercation with opposition VFL players at Punt Road Oval last Saturday.
Niukore won’t backflip on Warriors move
Reports have emerged Isaiah Papali'i is reconsidering his decision to leave Parramatta, but NRL teammate Marata Niukore is as committed as ever to his own move.
Boomer Baynes signs with NBL Bullets
Aron Baynes will play for the Brisbane Bullets in the 2022-23 NBL season after a spinal injury suffered at the Tokyo Olympics threatened to derail his career.
Brayshaw pens huge Dees contract extension
Melbourne gun Angus Brayshaw has put free agency speculation to bed by signing a huge contact extension with the Demons until the end of the 2028 AFL season.
Cleary ready to step up without Luai
Nathan Cleary is ready to take on more responsibility at Penrith without injured five-eighth Jarome Luai not due back until just before finals.
Don’t banish the bunker, Tigers tell NRL
Wests Tigers playmaker Jackson Hastings wants the NRL to continue using video technology despite the bunker howler in their loss to North Queensland.
Moses interest no surprise to Eels coach
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur says interest from rival NRL clubs in Mitchell Moses is no surprise but he's confident the playmaker wants to stay at the Eels.
Gibbon hoping for second Wallabies chance
After missing a Test call-up in his first Wallabies squad selection, prop Matt Gibbon is hoping Dave Rennie gives him playing time in the Rugby Championship.
Aust swim team ignoring Games hype: coach
Australia's swim team is ignoring the hype of being labelled the best ever ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Beach volleyball odd couple eye Games gold
Chris McHugh is attempting to defend his Commonwealth Games beach volleyball gold medal but will do so with new, young partner Paul Burnett.
Barber still set to compete in Birmingham
Australia's Commonwealth Games team boss is hopeful all athletes can compete in Birmingham despite a number of COVID complications.
Aussies urged to fight, have fun at Games
Australia's Commonwealth Games athletes in Birmingham are being urged to fight, but have fun, by chef de mission Petria Thomas.
Commonwealth Games fast facts
A glance at Australia's record at the Commonwealth Games.
Fulton earns debut in Manly patchwork
Zac Fulton, the grandson of Manly legend Bob, has been confirmed as a debutant in the Sea Eagles' makeshift side to face the Sydney Roosters.
Leaky Cowboys turn focus to defence
North Queensland will turn their attention back to defence after leaking exactly 26 points in each of their past four NRL matches.
Triathletes key to show better Games form
Australian triathlete Matt Hauser will take strong international form into day one of the Commonwealth Games and is a medal contender.
Grinham, Ockenden named Games flagbearers
Squash star Rachael Grinham and Kookaburras co-captain Eddie Ockenden have been named Australia's flagbearers for the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony.
Jones reveals dream to coach Souths in NRL
England rugby union boss Eddie Jones says he would jump at the chance to coach a rugby league team in Australia's NRL, with the Rabbitohs top of his list.
Manly seven stay home after missed chance
Manly's seven players who opted to sit out Thursday night's game against the Sydney Roosters have been told not to attend 4 Pines Park for safety reasons.
Booth eyeing long-term NRL role for Titans
Gold Coast's Aaron Booth isn't going to give up his hard-won NRL No.9 jersey despite commentary the Titans need an experienced head at dummy-half.
Robinson backs idea of NRL Pride Round
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson is open to an NRL Pride Round after the furore which has engulfed Manly and overshadowed Thursday's top-eight showdown.
Cowboys focus on top four, not top two
North Queensland co-captain Chad Townsend insists the Cowboys are only focused on an NRL top-four finals berth as an all-important top-two spot beckons.
Tapine and Tino set for heavyweight bout
The NRL's two best forwards will battle it out this weekend when Canberra's Joe Tapine squares off with Gold Coast's Tino Fa'asuamaleaui.
Big guns to bolster GWS for Sydney Derby
GWS Giants will be boosted by the return of key players as they look to upset their crosstown rivals in the Sydney Derby on Saturday.