Maroons overcome early Origin carnage
Both teams suffered but it was Queensland who found a way to glory after a brutal opening to the Origin decider which left three players out of the game.
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Maroons win epic Origin decider over NSW
Queensland have beaten NSW 22-12 in a pulsating State of Origin series decider in front of 52,385 fans at Suncorp Stadium.
Fittler slams ‘ridiculous’ Burton sin-bin
NSW coach Brad Fittler isn't sure why Matt Burton joined Dane Gagai in the sin-bin after the pair's fight triggered an all-in scuffle in State of Origin III.
Blight urges Clarkson to coach Kangaroos
North Melbourne great Malcolm Blight believes the Kangaroos are ideally placed for Alastair Clarkson to mould the battling AFL club into premiership contention.
Moses, Papali’i talks continue at Eels
The Eels are currently negotiating the terms of a new deal that would keep Mitch Moses at the club for life but the future of Isaiah Papali'i is less clear cut.
Bulldogs’ Smith seeking AFL redemption
Bailey Smith will return for the Western Bulldogs in the AFL crunch clash St Kilda after sitting out the Dogs' last four matches through suspension.
COVID-hit Lions set to regain up to eight
The Brisbane Lions could regain as many as eight players for this Saturday's clash with GWS, with five having recovered from a bout of COVID-19.
Star Panther to keep copying NBA legend
Ahead of his 150th game, Penrith prop forward James Fisher-Harris has revealed that he models his approach to the NRL on the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant.
Ill Durbridge added to Games cycling team
Australian cyclist Luke Durbridge was announced as a late addition to the Commonwealth Games team on the same day COVID-19 forced him out of the Tour de France.
Leishman’s unfinished business at the Open
A wretchedly unlucky runner-up in 2015, Australian golf star Marc Leishman has returned to St Andrews with unfinished business to tend to at the British Open.
Sironen backs Blues to overcome Origin decider hoodoo against Queensland
NSW must look to past State of Origin wins in Brisbane as guidance in how to stop Queensland on their home turf.
Scott throws support behind Greg Norman
Adam Scott has joined compatriot Marc Leishman in claiming besieged countryman Greg Norman should have been allowed to attend the 150th British Open.
Three-game NRL ban for Smith’s ref blast
The NRL judiciary has banned Melbourne hooker Brandon Smith for three matches for calling referee Adam Gee a "cheating bastard" in their loss to Cronulla.
Maker dominant in Boomers’ Asia Cup opener
Thon Maker made his presence felt with 23 points and eight rebounds in the Boomers' 78-60 defeat of Jordan to begin their Asia Cup defence.
Tiger, Rory happy with Open’s Norman snub
Golf titans Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy say they agree with the R&A's decision to revoke Greg Norman's invitation to the 150th British Open celebrations.
Blues bench holds key to Origin battle
Brad Fittler will be banking on his interchange to turn the screw and guide NSW to victory in Wednesday's Origin decider.
Feldt backs Cowboys’ mental strength
A gruelling preseason and being pushed to their mental limits is the backbone of North Queensland's success this season, says winger Kyle Feldt.
NSW’s Fittler, Tedesco eye Origin history
NSW aim to seal their fourth series win under Brad Fittler on Wednesday knowing beating the Maroons on home soil in a decider shapes as the biggest test.
Wallabies vow to meet England physicality
Halfback Nic White says the Wallabies must match England's physicality early in the deciding Test in Sydney on Saturday if they are to win the series.
History no help in Origin decider: Slater
Queensland coach Billy Slater won't hear of his side's historical dominance in State of Origin deciders, insisting his players need to earn the result.
GWS midfielder Hopper set for AFL return
GWS midfielder Jacob Hopper will play AFL for the first time since round one this weekend, having finally recovered from a long-term knee complaint.
Panthers to rest all their Origin players
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has chosen to rest all seven of his players involved in Wednesday's State of Origin decider from the club's Sunday NRL game.
Rabbitohs back to their best: Walker
South Sydney veteran Cody Walker says the Rabbitohs have shaken off their turbulent start to the NRL season once and for all.
Utility Nikorima heading to NRL’s Dolphins
Kodi Nikorima has signed to join NRL newcomers the Dolphins for two years starting with their inaugural 2023 campaign.
Dearden, Nanai earn Qld Origin moments
Tom Dearden will debut on the biggest rugby league stage, while his North Queensland teammate Jeremiah Nanai looms as an ace up the Maroons' sleeve.
Victory land Portuguese star Nani for ALM
Melbourne Victory have signed ex-Manchester United and Portugal winger Nani as their marquee for the 2022-23 A-League Men's season.
Underhill out of Wallabies-England decider
England's injury woes have continued with flanker Sam Underhill ruled out of the third rugby Test against the Wallabies because of concussion.
Triathletes win second silver before Games
Australia's triathlon stocks look to be rising ahead of the Commonwealth Games, with two silver medals at the World Series round in Hamburg.
Suns aim to build on AFL comeback victory
Gold Coast's young guns are eyeing a maiden AFL finals appearance after a confidence-boosting win over Richmond.
Vanquished Kyrgios parties the night away
Nick Kyrgios says he did all he could off the court to give himself the best chance of winning his first grand slam, but still came up just short.
Dymock sacked by struggling NRL Titans
Gold Coast's NRL mid-season review has claimed its first casualty with assistant coach Jim Dymock sacked by the struggling Titans.