Industrial action threat against NRL is real: Finucane
Cronulla's Dale Finucane, who sits on the players union advisory committee, claims the threat of industrial action against the NRL is real as pay talks rage on.
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Reds’ Super blow as concussed Lynagh ruled out
Tom Lynagh won't play for the Queensland Reds against Melbourne this weekend due to a concussion, while Suliasi Vunivalu is also set to miss the Rebels clash.
Stringer fit, but clouds form over Bombers forwards
Essendon can recall Jake Stringer for Sunday's AFL clash with Gold Coast, but Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti and Sam Weideman are in doubt.
Tigers claim Wakeham can unlock Brooks’ attack
Brandon Wakeham's inclusion at five-eighth can be the key to unlocking Luke Brooks and Adam Doueihi, according to Wests Tigers teammates.
Rabbitohs doing it for ‘Gentleman’ John Sattler
South Sydney's playing group will have the late John Sattler in their hearts when they take the field against Manly this weekend.
Furious Shark Hunt calls out Horsburgh over NRL scrap
Cronulla prop Royce Hunt has claimed the Sharks will go after Canberra forward Corey Horsburgh when they next play and "bash" him, after their on-field scrap.
Close lifts lid on Bennett’s Brisbane Battle mind games
It has the makings of a classic NRL ambush but Chris Close doesn't expect Wayne Bennett to make the Battle for Brisbane personal, at least not until full-time.
Socceroos’ Baccus takes whirlwind rise in his stride
Keanu Baccus was happy to feature for the Socceroos in Qatar but he believes Graham Arnold's men can go to another level over the next four years.
Munster return no quick fix for Storm: Sims
Named to return from a finger injury against Wests Tigers, Cameron Munster won't solve all of Melbourne's form problems according to veteran forward Tariq Sims.
Don’t compare Buddy’s bump to other hits: Longmire
Sydney coach John Longmire has encouraged pundits not to lump Lance Franklin's high bump in with two other controversial incidents from round one.
Crows recruit Rankine relishes return to Adelaide
Former Gold Coast forward Izak Rankine says he's buzzing at the prosect of playing for the Crows at Adelaide Oval for the first time.
‘It’s been fun’: Johnson on the Warriors’ 2023 vibe
It's only early days but the positive signs are there for the Warriors ahead of their first game of the NRL season at Mt Smart Stadium, against Canterbury.
North Melbourne, AFL great Ron Joseph dies aged 77
North Melbourne legend Ron Joseph has died aged 77, with club president Sonja Hood saying his name would be "ingrained in the club's history".
Blues back De Koning, give MCG surface green light
Carlton have done their due diligence to ensure the MCG playing surface is safe and backed young gun Tom De Koning to tackle Geelong's ruck division.
Sky’s the limit for new Bulldog Alamoti: Addo-Carr
Paul Alamoti has the potential to develop into one of the best centres in the world, according to his Canterbury teammate Josh Addo-Carr.
Olympic surfer Wright to retire after Bells Beach
Claiming Australia's first Olympic surfing medal in Tokyo, Owen Wright will retire after next month's Bells Beach classic, unwilling to further risk his health.
In the AFL coaching hot seat, a Critical Friend helps
Four AFL clubs have changed their coaches for this season and despite their different circumstances, they will feel the same blowtorch at some point.
Penrith’s GF taunts water under the bridge: Ivan Cleary
As the sides prepare for their first clash of 2023, Penrith coach Ivan Cleary believes Parramatta will have moved on from the Panthers' post-grand final jibes.
Transport key to Olympic gold as Qld population booms
The Queensland premier believes the state has the workforce to build Olympic infrastructure on time as transport emerges as a concern ahead of the 2032 Games.
Isaako leads list of Dolphins with point to prove
Jamayne Isaako has made no secret of the fact he and the entire Dolphins team have a point to prove against Brisbane in their first NRL derby.
Adelaide appeal against McAdam’s three-game suspension
AFL greats say the bump is officially dead as Adelaide appeal against the three-game suspension handed out to Shane McAdam for rough conduct.
Dolphins’ Kaufusi, Storm’s Hughes cop NRL bans
Dolphins back-rower Felise Kaufusi will miss the NRL club's next four games, including the derby against Brisbane, for his hit on Newcastle's Jackson Hastings.
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.
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.