‘Be remembered for all-time’: Blues urged to rise up
Coach Laurie Daley says the Blues must approach the game-three decider in Brisbane as a challenge after they missed wrapping up State of Origin in Melbourne.
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‘Dad wanted me to do this’: Tino fires for Maroons
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui's late father Fereti told him to "play hard" for Queensland and he did exactly that, while receiving inspirational support from teammates.
Cowboy backs 20th team in Christchurch ahead of return
North Queensland prop Griffin Neame hails from the south island of New Zealand so the clash with the Warriors in Christchurch has been circled in his calendar.
Pressure to ramp up on Daley as Blues blunder
For the second-straight year under Laurie Daley, NSW have thrown away a series-opening win to be left relying on a decider to lift the shield.
New Maroons heroes shine like true believers
Queensland unearthed three 24-year-old stars who responded to a dire situation with confidence, brilliance and desire to secure yet another Maroons miracle.
Record Origin crowd watch gripping game two at MCG
A record State of Origin crowd has turned out for game two at the MCG, topping an 11-year mark set at the same venue.
Simpkin’s ‘laughable’ barb attracts AFL warning
North Melbourne's Jy Simpkin has had a warning from the AFL after sticking up for teammate Paul Curtis, after his three-week ban was upheld at the tribunal.
Series level: Slater hails Maroons’ magical second half
Queensland have scored 36 second-half points to run over the top of NSW at the MCG and level the State of Origin series at one apiece.
Waratahs young gun bags Super Rugby rookie honours
He didn't get onto the field until round 4 but Sid Harvey made such an impression since that he's been named Super Rugby Pacific rookie of the year.
Cats stars ruled out as Dockers receive triple boost
Star Geelong midfielder Bailey Smith has been cut down by illness ahead of Thursday's clash with Fremantle, while the Dockers welcome back three key players.
Gold Coast slapped with $20,000 fine for umpire contact
The AFL has handed down a fine to Gold Coast after the club's fifth incident this season of a player making careless contact with an umpire.
Like ‘wearing oven mitts’: champ eyes 39-year first
Liam Paro has dared champion Lewis Crocker to underestimate his power ahead of their world title fight in Brisbane, where the Australia can join elite company.
Bulldogs winger announces NRL retirement
Marcelo Montoya has decided the 2026 season will be his last in the NRL.
More pain for premiership star as Hawks relish big test
While Hawthorn are set to welcome back a defender from injury this Friday night, they will be without an All-Australian again at the other end of the ground.
Raiders fullback feeling the heat ahead of crunch clash
Canberra will need to weather Melbourne's storm if they are to salvage their NRL season, and Kaeo Weekes knows he must play an important role in the clash.
Tension is normal: Suns coach addresses rumours
Tension is building within the Gold Coast player group, but coach Damien Hardwick says the naysayers are simply making mountains out of molehills.
Sea Eagles brothers moonlighting as pub trivia hosts
In a showing of brotherly love, Jake and Tom Trbojevic have agreed to become pub trivia hosts to help their brother Ben's new business.
Messi magic gets defending champions going at World Cup
A Lionel Messi hat-trick against Algeria has got Argentina off to the perfect start as they attempt to defend their World Cup crown in North America.
‘None of us were ready’: golfers set for brutal US Open
Australia's five US Open starters know they are in for a long and challenging week when the 125th US Open returns to one of golf's most gruelling venues.
Socceroos star has had enough of underdogs tag
Defender Alessandro Circati hopes the Socceroos are starting to gain more respect and that players attracting attention from big clubs can help achieve that.
‘Why I stayed’: Titans gun credits skipper for big call
Gold Coast and PNG star Cooper Bai stayed at the club after the re-signing of prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and has vowed to provide support for his grieving leader.
‘Age is irrelevant’: Slipper set for Wallabies comeback
Ageless prop James Slipper could become rugby's all-time most-capped player after announcing a comeback for the Wallabies less than a year into retirement.
Perkins weighs in on “wicked” Games prizemoney debate
Prize money for Olympic medallists remains a point of contention as Australian athletes welcome life-changing funding ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Games.
‘Shaped me’: gun forward re-signs with Roosters
Having grown up playing in the Sydney Roosters' Academy, Siua Wong has re-signed with the club until the end of the 2028 NRL season.
‘We don’t take s***’: US ready for Socceroos fight
The United States insist they are more aggressive than the last time they faced the Socceroos ahead of their bumper World Cup clash.
Gout flies home for third in 150m behind US great
Australian sprinter Gout Gout has finished an impressive third behind the great Noah Lyles in the 150m at a track meet in Ostrava.
Maroons on notice for incoming Blues aerial threat
Queensland are well aware of what debutant NSW winger Mark Nawaqanitawase can bring to the Origin arena after his performances for the Kangaroos.
Dolphins ruthless in title quest as Origin stars rested
The Dolphins' defensive record in the past six weeks was better than Penrith when they last won the title, but continuing it is key to their premiership hopes.
King watches Aussie Ascot raiders fade in final furlong
Watched by the man whose name is on the race Australia's 3-1 favourite Overpass faded to third in the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot.
‘Laughable’: Roos star slams AFL after teammate banned
North Melbourne's Jy Simpkin vented his frustration on social media after teammate Paul Curtis had a three-match ban upheld by the AFL tribunal.
‘Playing with confidence’: Blues skipper backs star
Blues captain Isaah Yeo says Nathan Cleary's confidence is sky-high, backing the NSW playmaker to deliver another huge State of Origin performance.