Lions make big ruck call, Lewis back for Hawks
Sam Day has been squeezed out of Brisbane's side for Saturday's QClash semi-final after the Lions opted to recall Oscar McInerney.
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Paix secures new Broncos deal, rake race heats up
Brisbane hooker Cory Paix will stay at the club in 2026 after inking a one-year extension, a day after prop Corey Jensen also re-signed.
Roosters lose star to injury, clinch minor premiership
The unbeaten Sydney Roosters will be sweating on a knee injury to Tarryn Aiken, despite having a week off before the NRLW finals.
Ange jokes he may have to win trophy in his first year
Nottingham Forest's new boss Ange Postecoglou laughs he may have to win a trophy straight away at Nottingham Forest to ensure he gets a second season.
Storm young gun looking to fire shots through finals
Halfback Jonah Pezet has put decisions on his playing future on hold as he chases success with the Storm, who host Canterbury in the first NRL qualifying final.
Gunston stars as Hawks stun Crows in semi-final
Hawthorn, with Jack Gunston kicking five goals, have trounced Adelaide by 34 points in the first AFL semi-final.
Enough is enough: why Khawaja speaks up for Gaza’s kids
Usman Khawaja has become a voice for the voiceless. and after meeting the prime minister he will continue to speak up on issues, with a moral compass his guide.
‘Life-changing’: conquest over as Norman leaves LIV
Australian golfing great Greg Norman has officially called time on his controversial spell as a key figure in the LIV Golf tour revolution.
Geelong tagger reveals secrets to shutdown success
After taming Brisbane Lions premiership star Hugh McCluggage, Geelong's Oisin Mullin could be about to tag the Cats to premiership glory.
Quicker and wiser: Rohan Browning set to fly in Tokyo
Rohan Browning and Jessica Hull will be among a host of big-name Australians in action on day one of the world athletics championships in Tokyo.
Robinson lost for words but not faith in Roosters
It's been an up-and-down season but Trent Robinson never lost faith in what the Sydney Roosters could achieve, even if he can't completely explain why.
How ‘hard-nosed’ Fagan attacked Lions’ big semi dilemma
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has outlined his reasons for recalling ruckman Oscar McInerney ahead of a Gabba semi-final against Gold Coast.
Webster out to bring down fortress he helped build
Andrew Webster spent two years helping build Penrith's premiership dynasty, now the Warriors coach wants the Panthers' title run to end on Saturday.
Former Manly star among nine players axed by Souths
Josh Schuster is leaving South Sydney without having played an NRL game, one of nine players farewelling the club at the end of a disappointing year.
‘Nothing for granted’: Aussies wary of Davis Cup threat
Lleyton Hewitt's Australian Davis Cup team are ready for another fierce battle with old foes Belgium as they chase a spot in this year's Final 8 in Italy.
Wallabies, Roosters to battle it out for Nawaqanitawase
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has weighed in on Mark Nawaqanitawase's future as the Sydney Roosters star prepares to come off contract.
Brakes on Blayke: Why Roosters must stop Sharks No.9
Blayke Brailey has been the form dummy-half of the NRL through the second half of 2025, and the Sydney Roosters know the Cronulla No.9 must be contained.
Maguire will be judged on Broncos titles: Tallis
The buzz around the Broncos is warranted, but Gorden Tallis has issued a sobering reminder to coach Michael Maguire ahead of their finals charge.
Raiders re-sign veteran amid finals fitness concerns
Canberra have tied down club legend Josh Papalii for another season, as they rehearse back-up plans in case he fails to recover from injury to face Brisbane.
NRL finals win would put Panthers in rarefied air
Beat the Warriors in Auckland and Penrith will become the first team in premiership history to sit last after 12 rounds but go on to win a finals game.
Resurgent Wallabies brace for ‘scary’ Argentina
The Wallabies sit second on the Rugby Championship table after posting two wins from three games, but Argentina will be gunning for revenge in Sydney.
Buckley mulls next move after Dees unveil new AFL coach
Steven King says he can't wait to build something special after being appointed senior coach of the struggling Demons, as Nathan Buckley ponders his future.
Union’s bold salary cap bid for jobless United players
Nearly 40 footballers were left out of work by Western United's "hibernation", now the player union says an A-Leagues salary cap rule can help soothe the saga.
Papa path: how Haas ethos of loyalty, respect evolved
Brisbane prop Payne Haas shares a Samoan background with Canberra's Josh Papalii, who has been a shining example of the player and man Haas has become.
Mostert feeling finals footy fever in Supercars hunt
Despite his beloved Cowboys' NRL season is over, Chaz Mostert is looking to keep his Supercars title hopes alive with a maiden The Bend 500 win.
Bombers lay down law over want-away stars
Essendon president Dave Barham is adamant the Bombers won't be trading away two of their biggest stars.
Hauser aims to iron out chinks on busy tri weekend
On a busy Sunday for triathlon, one Australian world title hope will race in Nice and another will fine-tune his preparations in the Czech Republic.
Veterans lead way to keep Eels in hunt for NRLW finals
Abbi Church collected a double and Rachael Pearson also shone to lead the Eels to victory in a must-win NRLW game against the Bulldogs.
‘Forever an Opal’: tributes flow for Mangakahia
Australian basketball player Tiana Mangakahia has been remembered for her leadership, strength and courage after her death, aged 30, from cancer.
‘Not looking great’: Bulldogs sweat on Crichton’s scans
Canterbury are sweating on an ankle injury to Stephen Crichton after the Bulldogs captain limped off AAMI Park in their qualifying final loss against Melbourne.
Storm send battered Bulldogs into sudden-death semi
Melbourne can put their feet up while injury-hit Canterbury tackle either reigning premiers Penrith or the Warriors after the Storm won their qualifying final.