Action stations for Wright, Lomax but Cale misses out
Tom Wright will play his first Super Rugby game since tearing his ACL last August, while Zac Lomax has also been handed a starting spot for the Western Force.
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Canberra’s road-Raid victory ‘does more than training’
Lock Morgan Smithies reveals how travelling to Perth has sparked his team's confidence ahead of their NRL clash against Melbourne on Friday.
Ambition unrealised as homeless Pasifika forced to fold
Unable to build a base in Samoa or Tonga, Moana Pasifika will operate in obscurity out of Auckland before the curtain is drawn on their Super Rugby existence.
Swans to exploit Goodwin’s inside info for derby clash
With GWS boasting a new midfield gun, Sydney coach Dean Cox says players know exactly who to turn to for advice as they look to regain local bragging rights.
Bulldogs’ Bula pursuit seems over as Tracey re-signs
Canterbury have rewarded Connor Tracey for his fantastic start to the 2026 season, signing the fullback to a two-year contract extension.
‘Really, really simple’: Moana demise to spark overhaul
Waratahs coach Dan McKellar has weighed in as another Super Rugby format overhaul looms thanks to Moana Pasifika's impending competition exit.
Titans winger ‘Foxx trots’ into Warriors clash on high
Gold Coast winger Siale Faeamani was once in the Warriors system and wanted to join them, but fresh from his first NRL try-double he just wants to beat them.
‘Dubbed a liar’: Port to appeal Butters verdict
Port Adelaide star Zak Butters has received backing from the AFLPA as his club confirm they will appeal a tribunal verdict that he abused an umpire.
Manly club legend eyes 19-year coaching first
Only weeks after firing head coach Anthony Seibold, Manly can improve their record to 3-3 by defeating North Queensland in round seven.
‘Do a great job’: rake to debut as Bronco scratched
Former Brisbane hooker Shane Walker, captain of a famous 2002 win over Wests Tigers, predicts big things for debutant rake Cameron Bukowski in the NRL.
‘Baby Broncos’ hero of 2002 gives Bukowski thumbs up
Injury-ravaged Brisbane can draw belief from one of the club's famous away wins over Wests Tigers without 13 stars, as one young gun edges closer to a debut.
Port star ‘disappointed’ as umpire abuse charge upheld
The AFL tribunal has found Port Adelaide acting captain Zak Butters guilty of directing abusive and insulting language towards AFL umpire Nick Foot.
Saints consider appealing Collard’s ban over slur
The AFL tribunal has suspended St Kilda forward Lance Collard for seven weeks for using a homophobic slur towards a VFL opponent.
Matt Dufty to play first NRL game in nearly four years
Matt Dufty is set to play his first NRL game in four years, with Leo Thompson, Jarome Luai and Izack Tago also returning to the team sheet in round seven.
School’s out as ‘teacher’ Luai named for NRL return
Energetic playmaker Jarome Luai is set to return from his knee injury as Wests Tigers look to continue their hot start to the NRL season.
Perfect 10: Teremoana wasting no time in pro climb
Teremoana Teremoana has outlined his global ambitions while a pair of Queensland-based Kiwis have surged into title contention after Jai Opetaia's IBF snub.
Revival of NRL spoon winners is no shock to Roosters
Angus Crichton says Justin Holbrook's influence on Newcastle's early-season form is no shock given the coach's obvious talents.
Suns’ ‘bulls’ on parade but skipper sidelined
Sam Collins is eager to see how Matt Rowell and Christian Petracca combine in their first Gold Coast AFL outing together.
Belief still strong at struggling Storm: skipper
Captain Harry Grant believes Melbourne still have what it takes to be an NRL premiership force and has dismissed talk they can't make the finals.
Neale addresses playing future ahead of 300th AFL game
Brisbane Lions midfielder Lachie Neale has explained the factors he'll consider as the off-contract two-time Brownlow medallist weighs up his next move.
Arnold mulls Iraq future, plots World Cup upset
He rewrote history by taking Iraq to the World Cup and now Graham Arnold wants to cause an upset in North America as he contemplates his coaching future.
Rising Australian stars selected in WNBA draft
Four Australians have been picked by the Toronto Tempo, New York Liberty and Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA draft.
Australian women’s rugby team caught in US tornado
The Wallaroos have been caught in the middle of a natural disaster while in the US for the Pacific Four Series.
‘Tough to take’: How Kini roared back from criticism
Gold Coast fullback Keano Kini has regained his mojo and is ready to take on the Warriors and childhood hero Roger Tuivasa-Sheck after emerging from a lull.
IPL part-ownership possibilities for Big Bash clubs
Cricket Australia will know in coming days if the states are happy to privatise their BBL clubs, a call which may see them become part-owned by IPL franchises.
Gruesome throat injury sidelines Knight for a month
Important forwards Dylan Lucas and Tyson Frizell have joined an increasingly busy casualty ward at NRL improvers Newcastle.
Leeds move away from drop zone with Old Trafford win
Noah Okafor's first-half brace has helped Leeds United move six points clear of relegation zone and secure their first away Premier League win in 45 years.
Australian coach ‘betrayed’ by English club’s axe
Former Gold Coast Titans coach John Cartwright says he feels "betrayed and disrespected" by English Super League club Hull FC, who are not retaining him.
Eye-watering drone spend dismissed as ‘window-dressing’
Australia will spend up to $15 billion to beef up its drone capabilities over the next decade, but a defence expert has warned it won't go far enough.
‘Here to play NRL’: Major Tom eyes Broncos No.7 in ’27
After a stunning club debut, Brisbane half Tom Duffy wants to re-sign and push Jonah Pezet all the way in 2027 in the race to succeed Adam Reynolds.
Saints’ Collard to learn sanction for homophobic slur
St Kilda forward Lance Collard will learn via an AFL hearing how heavy a suspension he will receive for using a homophobic slur towards a VFL opponent.