Titans captain Tino given wings by former Eagle Foran
Gold Coast Titans captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui carried the team on his back last year - but this season he has key reinforcements to simplify his role.
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Dragons prop Francis Molo pleads guilty to intimidation
The NRL has opted against standing down St George Illawarra prop Francis Molo after he pleaded guilty to a domestic-related intimidation charge.
Matildas beat Jamaica to win Cup of Nations
The Matildas have claimed the first silverware of the Tony Gustavsson-era with a 3-0 Cup of Nations win over Jamaica.
Ex-NRL judiciary chair Paul Conlon is new NSWRL boss
Paul Conlon has been appointed as the new NSW Rugby League chairman, days after Sydney Roosters chief executive Joe Kelly also joined the board.
Robinson told Smith Roosters would turn him into a man
Coach Trent Robinson told star recruit Brandon Smith the Sydney Roosters would help him to mature as a person and deal with the media spotlight in Sydney.
Australia explain decision to send Agar home from India
Ashton Agar is leaving Australia's tour of India after being leapfrogged by two debutant spinners, a move that has drawn criticism from Adam Gilchrist.
Opening bat David Warner no guarantee for Ashes tour
Veteran Australia opener David Warner's Test career remains uncertain after leaving the tour of India following a fractured elbow and declining form.
Vics rout Redbacks, close on Sheffield Shield final
Career-best figures from young paceman Mitch Perry capped a statement Sheffield Shield win by Victoria over an outclassed South Australia.
RLPA president talks down strike, peace with NRL looms
Players union boss Daly Cherry-Evans insists good news is not far away in their dispute with the NRL, adding there is no threat of a strike.
Bronzed Boomers no longer World Cup underdogs
Boomers forward Nick Kay expects the world's best to target an Australian team that will no longer be World Cup underdogs after their Olympic breakthrough.
Roos coach Meninga wants formal international schedule
Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga would like to see rugby league establish a formal schedule of international fixtures, with no Australian matches set for 2023 yet.
Tszyu lifts Bronco Paix as both have big fight on hands
Tim Tszyu toured Brisbane's training facility on Wednesday where hooker Cory Paix was knuckling down to win the fight for a starting spot.
Wounded Roosters star Manu hopeful for round one
Sydney Roosters star Joey Manu has spoken of suffering his second facial fracture, but remains hopeful of playing in round one of the NRL.
Ex-teammate Fogarty encourages Fifita Canberra move
Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty says he's spoken to former Gold Coast teammate David Fifita about joining the Raiders for the 2024 NRL season.
Mottram to coach the On Athletics Club Oceania squad
Teen middle-distance star Claudia Hollingsworth is among the five inaugural members of the On Athletics Club Oceania squad coached by Craig Mottram.
Merrett’s lessons from season out of leadership group
Losing his place in the leadership group three years ago meant some invaluable lessons for new Essendon captain Zach Merrett.
Tszyu unfazed by Harrison taunt, slams Zerafa
Tim Tszyu will put a world title shot on the line to fight American Tony Harrison and has responded to Michael Zerafa's recent call to fight him.
Welch to lead Storm with Munster among vice-captains
Highly-rated prop Christian Welch has become the first solo captain at the Melbourne Storm since Cameron Smith, with Cameron Munster among three deputies.
Give us time to grow: DCE on Manly’s new halves combo
Daly Cherry-Evans has made clear that his new Manly halves combination with Josh Schuster will be a work in progress early in the NRL season.
Skipper Pierson leads Queensland fightback against NSW
Queensland remain in sight of NSW thanks to a perfectly timed return to batting form from captain Jimmy Peirson.
Reds battle injury issues for Super Rugby opener
James O'Connor and Suliasi Vunivalu have joined the Queensland Reds' list of injury concerns ahead of the side's Super Rugby Pacific opener in Townsville.
Australia face India in ‘huge’ T20 World Cup semi-final
Defending champions Australia, bolstered by the likely return of vice-captain Alyssa Healy, are set to face India in a T20 World Cup semi-final at Newlands.
Olli Hoare switches focus back to the track
Commonwealth 1500m champion Olli Hoare will take on Rio Olympics gold medallist Matt Centrowitz in the John Landy Mile in Melbourne.
Bombers star Stringer hamstrung for AFL pre-season
Essendon star Jake Stringer looks unlikely to play in their pre-season hit-outs after he suffered hamstring tightness and was put on a modified program.
Dew keeps head as Suns set sights on new AFL ground
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew says they've built a squad that can win finals and premierships, not simply make the AFL's top eight for the first time.
Tupou’s Super move solidifies Wallabies’ pack
Coach Eddie Jones will need new assistants, but Taniela Tupou's move to the Rebels and Angus Bell's contract extension have shored up the Wallabies' front-row.
Australian teams look to break Super Rugby drought
Australian teams haven't won a full Super Rugby title since 2014, while there are also World Cup places for Wallabies' aspirants at stake in 2023.
Ciraldo’s Dogs relish their long-awaited revival
Rookie coach Cameron Ciraldo is tasked with turning the Bulldogs from cellar dwellers into NRL contenders, but can 2023 be the year they turn things around?
NRL season launch cancelled, Titans star targets deal
The NRL won't hold its season launch this year, as Jillaroo Evania Pelite targets a Gold Coast contract when the NRL ends its conflict with clubs and players.
Manly lose gun five-eighth Schuster for season opener
Josh Schuster's dream of shining as an NRL No.6 for Manly has been put on the backburner after he suffered a calf injury against the Sydney Roosters.
Force star Rodda struck down by another foot injury
The World Cup preparations of Western Force star Izack Rodda will be majorly impacted if his latest foot injury is deemed serious.