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04:10 Origin star’s positive injury news

Melbourne Storm are hoping to have skipper Harry Grant back on the field by round 10, with the Maroons star likely to get at least one club game in before the State of Origin series kicks off.

17/04 Dragons upset Manly after early Trbojevic KO

A Tyrell Sloan double has lifted the Dragons into the top eight after they survived a spirited second-half comeback from the Sea Eagles to pick up their second win at Brookvale Oval in 17 years.

17/04 Tigers deny player bullying claims

Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall is adamant his players didn’t cross the line and haven’t bullied Lachlan Galvin following his decision to knock back a monster contract extension.

15/04 ‘Looking after him’: Benji Marshall support amid Galvin claims

Sydney Roosters skipper James Tedesco declared Wests Tigers young gun Lachlan Galvin should have been the “the future of the club” and that coach Benji Marshall would have been “looking after him” revealing his shock at the news which has rocked the NRL.

15/04 Why Cleary isn’t writing off 2025 just yet

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary always knew there would come a time when his all-conquering side’s ridiculously good run of form would run into some roadblocks.

14/04 Tigers confirm shocking Galvin news

The Wests Tigers’ strong start to the season has suffered a monumental setback with emerging star Lachlan Galvin to leave the club at the end of the 2026 season after he knocked back a huge contract extension to stay.

14/04 Maroons confirm squad for Origin opener

Queensland has confirmed its squad for game one of the women’s State of Origin series, with veteran playmaker Ali Brigginshaw set to captain the side again which has six players in the mix to make their Maroons debut.

08/04 NRL teams: Roosters shake-up as Rabbitohs make big Latrell Mitchell change

Master coach Wayne Bennett has turned to Latrell Mitchell to cover his injury crisis in the halves for South Sydney, while it’s a different story at the Roosters where veteran playmaker Chad Townsend has been axed after five rounds.

08/04 ‘I’m not afraid to make change’: Laurie Daley subtly drops major NSW team clue

Returning Blues coach Laurie Daley has all but confirmed Nathan Cleary will be the NSW No.7 if he remains fit, with Mitchell Moses a chance of partnering him in the halves based on how well he played in last year’s series.

07/04 Bulldogs make major coaching change

The Bulldogs have locked in a coach for their inaugural NRLW campaign, with former outside back Brayden Wiliame signing a two-year deal just months out from their first game.

03/04 ‘Finished’: Wayne’s dire warning about future of Origin

Wayne Bennett fears “Origin will be finished” if eligibility rules are changed which could water down the game’s greatest rivalry.

01/04 Matildas vice-captain’s massive call on Sam Kerr captaincy debate

Matildas vice-captain Emily van Egmond says Sam Kerr “definitely should not be standing down” as the national side’s skipper following backlash suggesting that she should give up the role.

28/03 Storm make call on Papenhuyzen’s fitness

The Storm have received a timely boost with superstar fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen set to line up against the Dragons on Saturday afternoon in a new-look spine that will feature Tyran Wishart in the No.7 jersey.

27/03 Roosters make telling call on DCE contract pursuit

Roosters coach Trent Robinson says the club hasn’t ruled out a play for Daly Cherry-Evans for 2026 and beyond, with teams to start ramping up their interest in the champion playmaker as it becomes clearer what he wants to do next year.

19/03 Stunning moment for Kyrgios after horror run

Aussie tennis star Nick Kyrgios says it’s “pretty special” to feel like he belongs again after he won his first match since 2022 with a thrilling comeback victory over Mackenzie McDonald at the Miami Open, revealing after the match that he thought his career was over.

04/03 NRL Round 1 teams: Eels lose Mitch Moses, guns named for club debuts, comebacks

Parramatta have been dealt a major blow with skipper Mitch Moses ruled out of their season opener against the Storm and rookie coach Jason Ryles forced to turn to Ronald Volkman who missed the entire 2024 campaign.

18/02 Latrell makes long awaited Souths return

Latrell Mitchell is back for the Bunnies for the first time since last July after he was named in a strong squad for Saturday’s annual Charity Shield clash against a Dragons side that will unleash a couple of former Souths stars.

08/02 Sparks fly as Raiders debutant impresses

Raiders fans would have loved what they saw from Ethan Sanders as the youngster steered his side to an encouraging 22-16 win over Penrith, but it’s a performance that will have Eels supporters dreading that they ever let him go.

07/02 Nathan Cleary’s younger brother turns heads in NRL trials game

The Warriors are sweating on Dallin Watene-Zelezniak’s fitness with the try-scoring machine in doubt for round one in Las Vegas after he was forced off inside the opening 10 minutes of the Pre-Season Challenge clash with Cronulla with a wrist injury.

31/01 Mitch Moses faces massive first task as Eels skipper

Mitchell Moses would love halves partner Dylan Brown to stay at the club, but the Eels skipper won’t pressure the five-eighth after he went through similar contract pressure a couple of years ago before he decided to stay.

30/01 Inglis unveiled as Wests Tigers assistant coach

Greg Inglis has joined the Wests Tigers’ NRLW coaching staff just a day after it was announced that the Hall of Fame inductee had agreed to become an assistant coach for Queensland’s women’s State of Origin side.

30/01 Kyrgios out as local hero earns Davis Cup debut

Australian Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt has left the door open for Nick Kyrgios to rejoin the squad later in the year after the big-server and world No. 28 Jordan were both ruled out of this weekend’s tie against Sweden.

28/01 Renegades land first blow in BBL free agency

The Melbourne Renegades have landed the first major blow of the BBL’s inaugural player movement window, with leading quick Jason Behrendorff signing for the next three seasons following a decorated career in Perth.

12/01 Luck-riding Aussies need Ashes improvement

The most recent Ashes served Australia a clear reminder that any early lead in the multi-format series can be “chased down pretty quickly”.

11/01 Steve Smith reveals shock Olympics ambition

Steve Smith’s long-term red ball future remains one of cricket’s greatest mysteries, but the stand-in Test skipper has revealed for the first time his desire to still be around for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics when T20 makes its debut.

10/01 ‘All the tools’: Steve Smith’s bold Sam Konstas claim

Superstar batter Steve Smith has vowed to “pass on as much knowledge as I can” when he takes charge of a Test squad loaded with emerging talent in Sri Lanka, declaring boom teenager Sam Konstas has “all the tools” to thrive as a key part of the next generation of stars.

09/01 Broncos hard man keen for starting spot

Kobe Hetherington has made it clear he wants to earn a starting spot at the Broncos this year after new coach Michael Maguire fought hard to keep him at the club when rivals thought they were a chance of signing him.

09/01 Cummins injury reveal as star’s return locked in

Injured all-rounder Cameron Green is set to return as a specialist batsman for the World Test Championship later this year according to chairman of selectors George Bailey who revealed captain Pat Cummins was having scans on his ankle in the wake of Australia’s series win over India.

09/01 Healy fires early Ashes warning shot

Alyssa Healy’s surprising tour match cameo has paid off with the Australian skipper finding form with the bat before Sydney’s fickle summer weather robbed her of the chance to resume her role as wicketkeeper on the eve of the Ashes.

08/01 Warriors captain Tohu Harris stuns NRL with bombshell call

The Warriors have been dealt a major blow on the eve of the new season with workhorse skipper Tohu Harris announcing his retirement effective immediately due to a wrist injury which plagued him last year and has left him “dealing with pain in everyday life as well as footy”.

08/01 NRL skipper’s retirement shock

The Warriors have been dealt a major blow on the eve of the new season with workhorse skipper Tohu Harris announcing his retirement effective immediately due to a wrist injury which plagued him last year and has left him “dealing with pain in everyday life as well as footy”.

01/01 Alex de Minaur delivers blunt warning to tour rivals

A fired-up Alex de Minaur produced one of the most stunning points of the season to keep Australia’s slim hopes of advancing through to the United Cup finals alive after he obliterated Great Britain’s Billy Harris to level the tie in Sydney.

16/12 Sixers obliterate Renegades in BBL demolition job

The Sixers are battling an early BBL injury crisis that has left two of their key players in severe doubt for Saturday’s Sydney Smash against the Thunder.

13/12 Nathan Cleary’s bizarre diet change secret shocks fans

Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary says he’s ahead of schedule after returning to training on Thursday just five weeks after shoulder surgery, hoping to develop a relationship with new recruit Blaize Talagi as the Panthers plot a path to what would be a staggering fifth-straight NRL premiership.

13/12 Cleary’s diet reveal amid huge injury news

Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary says he’s ahead of schedule after returning to training on Thursday just five weeks after shoulder surgery, hoping to develop a relationship with new recruit Blaize Talagi as the Panthers plot a path to what would be a staggering fifth-straight NRL premiership.

03/12 ‘Once in a lifetime’: Wallabies gut punch as gun confirms NFL move

Jordan Petaia has quit rugby union to chase his NFL dreams after the star outside back confirmed on social media that he had joined the 2025 international pathway program.

07/10 Penrith forward Lindsay Smith the Kangaroos bolter

Kangaroos bolter Lindsay Smith lauded premiership Penrith teammate James Fisher-Harris as a huge influence on his career in the hours before it was confirmed he could be coming up against the revered Kiwis leader in the Pacific Championship.

07/10 NRL grand final: Cameron Munster not charged after biting allegation

Premiership-winning Penrith centre Paul Alamoti didn’t want to see Cameron Munster suspended for an alleged bite in Sunday’s grand final and went silent after the match.

27/09 Billy Slater responds to Broncos coach rumour

Queensland coach Billy Slater won’t replace Kevin Walters next year after he confirmed on Friday morning that there was no chance he’d take over from the Broncos coach who was sacked after four seasons in charge.

20/09 Rugby league romance faces awkward test

He did well to get his dad and brothers to support him last week even though they’re all Bulldogs fans, but Tommy Talau faces an even tougher challenge on Saturday when his Sea Eagles take on Jess Sergis’ Roosters in a sudden death semi-final.

17/09 Hynes’ frank admission over finals criticism

Under fire Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes says questions over his ability to stand up in big games will follow him around for the rest of his career as the former Dally M Medal winner looks to lead Cronulla to a drought-breaking finals win on Friday night.

16/09 ‘It’s an OK pass’: NRL weighs in on controversial call

NRL head of football Graham Annesley concedes the broadcast view of Sydney Roosters star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s controversial no try against Penrith in Friday night’s qualifying final loss came from a ball that was “not clearly a forward pass”.

07/09 ‘Can’t believe what I witnessed’: NRL stunned as ‘inept’ Bulldogs thrashed

It started out as a battle to lock in a home final but it’s turned into a one-sided “demolition job” as the North Queensland Cowboys ensured they would lock in fifth spot on the NRL ladder, thumping the Canterbury Bulldogs 44-6.

05/09 South Sydney turn to lawyers in Latrell Mitchell ban fight

South Sydney is seeking legal advice on just when Latrell Mitchell should serve his ban and whether the NRL can subject him to an independent fitness test, with the stalemate between the club and the league continuing ahead of the Rabbitohs’ final game of the season.

05/09 Epic tale from ‘minimum wage’ to favourite son

The Burgess era at South Sydney will end after 14 remarkable years when Tom runs out for the Rabbitohs in what will be an emotional farewell for him and great mate Damien Cook who will finish their careers elsewhere.

30/04 ‘Out of my control’: Daly Cherry-Evans dodges first suspension of his career

Sea Eagles skipper Daly Cherry-Evans is free to play the Raiders on Friday night after the veteran halfback avoided what would have been the first suspension of his decorated 313-game career at the judiciary on Tuesday night.

25/04 ‘Terrible way to start a game’: Rule change looms after ugly Anzac Day act

Both coaches out of Thursday’s clash at Allianz Stadium concede more needs to be done to protect players from kick-offs, with Trent Robinson expecting the NRL to enact a rule change soon in a bid to lessen the risk of concussion.

23/04 Mass changes in hectic team list Tuesday

Some of the biggest names in the game are back for round eight, but it’s a different story for other clubs with several stars facing lengthy stints on the sidelines as the competition starts to heat up.

23/04 Cronulla Sharks gun forced into ‘premature’ retirement

Cronulla Sharks co-captain Dale Finucane has been forced in to “premature” retirement as he recovers from a serious facial injury.

22/04 Knights firebrand learns fate over bizarre tunnel altercation

Knights firebrand Jack Hetherington and Reed Mahoney have both been charged for their altercation in the Accor Stadium tunnel on Sunday afternoon, with the Newcastle forward set to serve a one-match ban if he takes the early guilty plea.

19/04 Star Roosters duo charged for acts of foul play

The Roosters have dodged a double blow with skipper James Tedesco and veteran enforcer Jared Waerea-Hargreaves avoiding bans for incidents out of Thursday night’s loss to the Storm.

16/04 Big names return for round seven

Melbourne’s man mountain Nelson Asofa-Solomona will play his first game for the Storm this season in Thursday night’s blockbuster against a Roosters side that welcomes back skipper James Tedesco from the concussion protocols.

15/04 NRL drop truth bomb following ugly war of words between coaches

The NRL has conceded aggrieved Gold Coast coach Des Hasler had a right to be upset and his side should have been awarded a set restart which would have then turned into a penalty and a shot from in front late in their heartbreaking one-point defeat to the Canberra Raiders on Sunday.

12/04 Jason Demetriou storms out of presser after 27 seconds as axe looms

Under siege South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou has sensationally walked out of what could be his final pre-game media conference answering four questions before storming out after 27 seconds.

12/04 Demetriou storm-off all but confirms Souths exit

South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou has sensationally walked out of what will likely be his final pre-game media conference, with the besieged boss answering four questions before storming out after 27 seconds.

11/04 Broncos not stressed over Walsh return

Broncos coach Kevin Walters insists “there’s no risk” recalling livewire fullback Reece Walsh just three weeks after he suffered a facial fracture against Penrith,

11/04 Mal Meninga opens up on links with Souths coaching job

Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga says he hasn’t been offered anything official by South Sydney, but is interested in taking over for the rest of the season if he’s approached to coach the NRL side.

09/04 Latrell Mitchell apologises to Rabbitohs teammates, pours heart out

An “apologetic” Latrell Mitchell has addressed his costly three-match suspension with teammates as Rabbitohs players say they have to take more accountability as pressure continues to mount on coach Jason Demetriou who is fighting to save his job.

09/04 Latrell’s open chat with teammates revealed

An “apologetic” Latrell Mitchell has addressed his costly three-match suspension with teammates as Rabbitohs players say they have to take more accountability as pressure continues to mount on coach Jason Demetriou who is fighting to save his job.

08/04 Latrell issued concerning act notice

South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell was issued a concerning act notice for a lifting tackle against the Warriors last weekend among as series of incidents labelled “stupid acts” by his coach but avoided a charge from the match review committee because he “didn’t follow through”.

08/04 NRL mourns loss of Balmain legend Keith Barnes

Balmain legend Keith Barnes has been remembered as “one of the greatest fullbacks the game has seen” after he passed away aged 89.

06/04 Brawl breaks out after sickening NSW Cup injury

There are fears Lachlan Ilias has suffered a serious lower-leg injury after the South Sydney halfback was carried from the field after a shocking tackle in the NSW Cup that saw Warriors hooker Freddy Lussick sent off with seconds left on the clock.

22/03 Rabbitohs sink to worrying depths as Roosters dominate rivals

The South Sydney Rabbitohs thought they’d sunk to rock bottom, but their horror season plunged to worrying depths on Friday night.

19/03 NRL hits back at Latrell Mitchell ‘special treatment’ accusation

NRL boss Andrew Abdo has vehemently denied Souths star Latrell Mitchell gets special treatment and that the sport is too afraid to sanction him after he escaped a fine for an expletive-filled post-game interview last week.

18/03 Teammates rally around axed Ilias

South Sydney players have backed halfback Lachlan Ilias to bounce back in a big way after he was dropped for Friday’s local derby against the Roosters.

15/03 ‘Trying to bite my tongue’: Ciraldo fumes after 80-20 calls go against Dogs

A frustrated Cameron Ciraldo will reach out to NRL referees boss Jared Maxwell in the coming days after the Bulldogs coach was left shaking his head at several controversial calls during Friday’s 25-6 loss to Cronulla.

13/03 Kevin Walters blows up amid constant Ezra Mam questions

Broncos coach Kevin Walters lost patience with reporters who peppered him with questions about Spencer Leniu’s eight-match ban for calling Brisbane star Ezra Mam “a monkey” during their game in Las Vegas.

12/03 NRL week 2 teams: Benji Marshall drops bombshell, Wayne swings axe

The Benji Marshall era at the Wests Tigers has begun with a bombshell selection in the halves with teen sensation Lachlan Galvin set to start at five-eighth against Canberra, with experienced recruit Aidan Sezer named on the bench.

11/03 ‘Game has failed’: Johnathan Thurston slams Spencer Leniu ban and excuse

Johnathan Thurston has slammed the NRL judiciary’s decision to ban Roosters prop Spencer Leniu for eight matches for racially abusing Brisbane’s Ezra Mam, with the Indigenous superstar declaring “the game has failed” to send a strong enough message.

11/03 Thurston whacks NRL for soft Leniu ban

Johnathan Thurston has slammed the NRL judiciary’s decision to ban Roosters prop Spencer Leniu for eight matches for racially abusing Brisbane’s Ezra Mam, with the Indigenous superstar declaring “the game has failed” to send a strong enough message.

11/03 NRL responds to fresh Dally M farce

NRL head of football Graham Annesley has defended the league’s decision to keep the identity of Dally M voters anonymous after some of the round one decisions were widely ridiculed.

07/03 Stuart lashes ref over sin-bin call

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has declared consistency throughout the season will be impossible to achieve after his star forward Hudson Young was sent to the sin bin in Canberra’s shock win over Newcastle.

07/03 ‘I said the word’: Spencer Leniu’s stunning admission ends NRL racism saga

The NRL has been given the green light to hand down a big ban to Roosters forward Spencer Leniu after he admitted to calling Brisbane Broncos star Ezra Mam a “monkey” in Las Vegas.

05/03 NRL Round 1 teams: Clubs roll the dice with selection gambles galore

There are gambles up and down the team lists for the rest of the opening round with injuries and questions galore ahead of the remaining six games of the NRL season-opener.

05/03 ‘I didn’t know’: Kerr charges blindside coach

Shocked Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson says revelations of captain Sam Kerr’s UK court appearance won’t distract his team from its Olympics goals as he vowed to support her “as a human being”.

05/03 ‘Hard to comprehend’: Nicho Hynes’ powerful jersey statement amid racism storm

Indigenous All Stars halfback Nicho Hynes has implored the NRL to take a strong stance against any racial slurs and declared it’s “hard to comprehend” allegations Broncos star Ezra Mam was called a “monkey” by Roosters opponent Spencer Leniu in Las Vegas.

04/03 Titans star puts rivals on notice with bold claim

The Titans weren’t one of the four teams in Las Vegas, but Gold Coast star AJ Brimson has vowed to go all in with his move to the centres, with the selection gamble set to pay off in a big way if new coach Des Hasler can get his key players to click.

04/03 Former rep star’s sensational attack on Roosters

Shocked Penrith coach Ivan Cleary says any racial slur from former Panthers star Spencer Leniu would have been “out of character” from a man he coached from the moment he started his NRL career in 2019.

04/03 Spencer Leniu learns fate after alleged racial slur on Ezra Mam

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has confirmed that Roosters recruit Spencer Leniu has been “referred directly to the judiciary” for allegedly calling Broncos five-eighth Ezra Mam a “monkey” during Sunday’s game in Las Vegas.

27/02 Huge relief for Sydney sides as Vegas teams revealed

Souths superstar Cody Walker has overcome a calf strain and will be fine to face the Sea Eagles in Las Vegas, while a Broncos veteran has been overlooked for the historic double-header this weekend.

25/02 Phil Gould’s scathing response to Penrith try drama

Phil Gould was at a loss to explain the controversial decisions that “robbed” the Panthers in the controversial World Club Challenge on Sunday morning.

25/02 Panthers ‘mugged’ as World Club Challenge furore explodes

NRL commentators have been left fuming after a series of referee controversies helped Wigan claim the World Club Challenge on Sunday morning.

21/02 Storm star’s plea to NRL bosses

Storm star Tui Kamikamica will play in front of friends and family for the first time in 12 years when Melbourne hosts Newcastle in Fiji on Saturday, but the local hero hopes this is the start of a genuine commitment to the region and wants to see NRL games taken there in the future.

20/02 Premiership hero announces NRL retirement

Roosters legend Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has announced the 2024 season will be his last with the Tricolours, with the “heart and spirit of the club” indicating he will likely finish his career overseas.

19/02 NRL star ruled out of Las Vegas trip

Manly want to take a “conservative approach” with Josh Schuster ruling him out of the historic trip to Las Vegas and hopeful he’ll be available for the club’s Round 2 clash as the back-rower recovers from a calf strain.

16/02 Dream return for luckless NRL star

He’s endured three years of injury hell, but Ryan Papenhuyzen can’t remember the last time he felt so good after he made a stunning return to rugby league with a dazzling try and an assist in Melbourne’s 24-12 pre-season challenge loss to Canterbury.

11/02 Luke Brooks’ Sea Eagles debut stuns in trial Rabbitohs thrashing

Sea Eagles fans better start organising their “Brooksvale” banners.

10/02 Aussie women’s cricket team’s perfect response to critics in ODI win

Not even Sydney’s fickle weather could stop Australia’s women from exacting revenge on South Africa, with the world champions overcoming a significant rain delay to win the third ODI by 110 runs under the DLS method just days after they were humbled at North Sydney Oval.

08/02 Panthers star in hot water with the NRL

Premiership-winner Mitch Kenny has been hit with a breach notice for an alleged breach of the NRL’s code of conduct for a social media post last year that “brought the game and his club into disrepute”.

07/02 South Africa make history, thump Australia for first time in a women’s ODI

A devastating all-round display from Marizanne Kapp has powered South Africa its first ever win over Australia in a crushing 84-run ODI demolition.

07/02 Mam’s message to most trusted ally

Fresh from singing a mega contract extension that will keep him at the Broncos until 2029, electrifying five-eighth Ezra Mam has urged halves partner Adam Reynolds to sign for as long as possible as the club looks to avenge last year’s grand final heartbreak and end a premiership drought that dates back to 2006.

31/01 NRL world in shock as legend quits Maroons coaching staff

He did it once as a player back in 2010, and now Matt Ballin is set to replace Cameron Smith as a Maroons assistant coach after the most-capped player in State of Origin history announced on Wednesday night that he was stepping down.

26/01 Aussie star in doubt for blockbuster T20

Ill Australian captain Alyssa Healy could miss Saturday’s World Cup final rematch with South Africa in the first T20 in Canberra.

25/01 NRL chief clears the air on Las Vegas concerns

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo is expecting to run into more headwinds leading into the historic double-header in Las Vegas.

25/01 Aussie star sidesteps Aus Day stance

Australian star Ellyse Perry opted against joining Pat Cummins and Steve Smith in calling for change to Australia Day instead hoping the all-conquering women’s team can continue to educate themselves to ensure they best represent the country’s incredibly diverse community.

24/01 Big Bash beers on ice amid Covid scare

Matt Renshaw has racked up enough frequent flyer points over the past few weeks to last a lifetime, but the hectic travel schedule isn’t over.

23/01 Sixers’ secret plan to slow down Brown

Steve O’Keefe will have one final role to play for the Sixers, with the veteran spinner set to be the man to take down Josh Brown who enters the BBL final having just struck the equal second-fastest century in competition history.

22/01 Broncos star sent for scans after training scare

Broncos skipper Adam Reynolds has sent a huge scare through training after he limped off with a right foot injury after reportedly stepping on a teammate’s foot during one of the drills.

19/01 Crazy numbers behind BBL’s growth

A more condensed international schedule for the next Australian summer should ensure a greater presence of the game’s best players in the Big Bash to build on a momentous 2023/24 tournament which saw crowds rise by 27 per cent and more than 800,000 people attending regular season matches.

18/01 Bizarre warnings in new NRL fan rules

The NRL has introduced a spectator code of conduct which will lead to a stronger response to crowd misconduct as well as issuing some peculiar warnings to fans who risk suffering “burns and cuts” and being exposed to “bright and flashing lights” at matches.

14/01 ‘Unbelievable’: Matt Short makes BBL run scoring history in utter annihilation

Adelaide Strikers captain Matt Short has made BBL history, becoming the highest run scorer in a 10-match BBL regular season in his side’s nine-wicket thrashing of the Sydney Thunder.

02/01 ‘Absolutely plumb’: Cricket erupts over ‘worst review in BBL history’

Even Shane Watson would be disappointed with that.

22/12 ‘Character assassination’: Sydney Sixers defend banned player

Sydney Sixers skipper Moises Henriques says he’s “very surprised” by the four-game ban handed down to teammate Tom Curran for his altercation with an umpire last week, with the veteran all-rounder worried that the social media pile-on could be an “assassination of his character” without all the facts being known.

19/12 Nick Kyrgios erupts on tennis legend as feud escalates

Injured tennis star Nick Kyrgios has returned serve in his ongoing beef with Boris Becker, describing the six-time grand slam winner as “ridiculous” in a social media post.

19/12 Fonua-Blake signs huge deal with Sydney club

The Sharks have landed the big fish they so desperately needed with world-class front-rower Addin Fonua-Blake set to join Cronulla in 2025 on a four-year deal.

19/12 Another big domino falls in NRL playmaker signing frenzy

The Cowboys have delivered their fans an early Christmas present with star five-eighth Tom Dearden signing a monster contract extension that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2029 season.

19/12 Kyrgios feud with tennis legend boils over

Injured tennis star Nick Kyrgios has returned serve in his ongoing beef with Boris Becker, describing the six-time grand slam winner as “ridiculous” in a social media post.

18/12 Wild Thing Lance Morris left out of Aussie squad for Second Test

Lance Morris will have to wait a little longer to make his Test debut after the ‘Wild Thing’ was omitted from Australia’s 13-man squad for the Boxing Day Test in the only change to the side that thrashed Pakistan in Perth.

15/12 Turbo’s sharp response to his doubters

Manly superstar Tom Trbojevic has heard all the outside noise from experts calling for him to move from fullback to the centres to limit the risk of injury and the incredible toll he puts on his body.

15/12 Unique theory behind Nofoaluma’s struggles

Former NRL player Justin Horo says David Nofoaluma’s ongoing struggles with the Wests Tigers can be traced back to a stint with the Melbourne Storm in 2022 and that it’s time for the winger and the club to go their separate ways.

13/12 No.1 Tigers aim after board upheaval

Shane Richardson has wasted no time making a sales pitch to Panthers star Jarome Luai as the interim chief executive dismissed any notion the axing of the entire West Tigers board on Tuesday amid mass upheaval would impact the club’s ability to lure the premiership winner.

12/12 ‘Great news’: Tigers legend reacts to mass board cull

Balmain Tigers legend Ben Elias says the staggering mass clean out at the West Tigers should have been done years ago and declared the sacking of the entire club board was “great news”.

26/11 ‘One of the best players the game has ever seen’: Veteran locked in for BBL return

He produced some of the most mind-blowing knocks of the competition last season, and the Sixers have confirmed that Australian superstar Steve Smith will return for a portion of this year’s BBL, with the batting maestro to feature in a star-studded showdown at home against the Renegades on December 8.

23/11 Rashid Khan withdraws from the Big Bash League in major shock

The Adelaide Strikers and the Big Bash have suffered a devastating blow with international superstar Rashid Khan ruled out of this year’s tournament due to a back injury which requires a minor operation.

31/10 Rugby boss Phil Waugh slams Eddie Jones’ ‘completely unfair’ swipe

Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh has opened up on the “bitterly disappointing” reign for Eddie Jones and hit back at the ex-coach’s swipe at Michael Hooper, Quade Cooper and Bernard Foley.

30/10 The 55-year story behind Collins’ tries

Kangaroos prop Lindsay Collins credits torturous training sessions in stinking hot conditions in Cairns for his incredible run of form this year, with the star Rooster following in his grandfather’s footsteps with two tries for Australia on the weekend.

30/10 Lyon’s sad revelation after Ashes heartbreak

Nathan Lyon was in a “very dark place” after a calf injury ended his Ashes tour prematurely but now Australia’s most successful off-spinner says his body is stronger than ever declaring his burning desire to head back to England in 2027.

26/10 CA ‘confident’ despite posting big financial loss

Cricket Australia boss Nick Hockley is adamant a huge boost in salaries for nationally contracted players will be enough to ward off the threat of big-money year-round franchise deals but conceded the game’s governing body needed to be “agile” to compete in the changing landscape.

25/10 Australian tennis legend’s key warning to Nick Kyrgios

Wally Masur says injured star Nick Kyrgios is “crucial” to tennis and hopes the former Wimbledon finalist can return to the court with the window still open for Grand Slam success.

16/10 ‘Get his act together’: Legend’s call on Wallabies coach

Wallabies legend Mark Ella has urged close friend Eddie Jones to stay on as Australian coach despite strong reports that he’s in the box seat to return to Japanese rugby less than a year into his second stint with the national side.

02/10 ‘Can’t see anyone as good’: Star’s world’s best tag

She’s won four NRLW premierships, two Karyn Murphy Medals and was crowned Dally M player of the year last week, and Tamika Upton is set to tick off her final bucket list item by earning a Jillaroos debut later this month.

02/10 ‘Party time’ takes over from future talks for GF winner

Penrith five-eighth Jarome Luai declared now is “time to party” and he’ll wait a bit longer before he starts worrying about his future, which will become the hottest topic over summer if he doesn’t re-sign before November 1.

02/10 ‘Can get better’: Broncos’ vow after heartbreak

Broncos coach Kevin Walters spent Saturday afternoon watching the Brisbane Lions lose to Collingwood in an epic AFL grand final that went down to the wire.

02/10 The special theme behind Penrith’s premiership dynasty

They conquered Everest and completed their own Top Gun mission, but Panthers hero Nathan Cleary has revealed his side drew on the “undisputed” theme as this year’s inspiration to help them win a third-straight title.

02/10 Cleary ‘best player in the world, full stop’

Nathan Cleary described the opening 20 minutes of the second half of the grand final as some of the worst footy he’s ever played.

01/10 ‘Greatest of all-time’: Tamika Upton stuns rugby league in GF first

If there was any doubt that Tamika Upton is the best player in the NRLW, the Knights fullback has well and truly put it to bed.

29/09 The honesty session that saved Newcastle

A mid-season honesty session has been revealed as the catalyst behind Newcastle’s eight-game winning streak as the defending NRLW premiers look to clinch their second title in as many years on Sunday afternoon.

29/09 Roosters re-sign superstar centre

Their season may have ended prematurely, but the Roosters have already started planning for the future with superstar centre Isabelle Kelly signing a new three-year deal with the NRLW heavyweights.

29/09 Walters’ shock grand final call

He won five premierships with the Broncos as a player and then led Queensland to back-to-back State of Origin triumphs, but Kevin Walters says winning a grand final as Brisbane coach would trump everything he did while in charge of the Maroons.

28/09 Fittler drops NSW Origin bombshell

NSW is looking for a new State of Origin coach after Brad Fittler sensationally turned down the head coach role for 2024 just days after it was reported that he was on the verge of signing a new deal.

28/09 ‘I’ve made peace’: No GF demons for Reynolds

Brisbane Broncos captain Adam Reynolds says Sunday’s grand final isn’t about redemption two years after he missed a late conversion against Penrith in the 2021 decider which ended in heartbreak.

28/09 Slater’s dire Origin warning to NSW

Billy Slater has put any potential NRL coaching ambitions to the side after he signed a new three-year deal to stay on as Queensland coach in a huge boost to the Maroons who are on the verge of inflicting another reign of terror on NSW.

28/09 Ponga’s incredible journey to Dally M win

A desire to stop “letting people down” fuelled one of the most remarkable comebacks on and off the field as Newcastle captain Kalyn Ponga stormed to his first Dally M Medal win.

26/09 NRL makes big call on GF referees

The NRL have gone for a first-time referee in Sunday’s grand final with Adam Gee put in charge while the two touch judges who missed a blatant Reece Walsh forward pass in Brisbane’s preliminary final win over the Warriors have been dropped from the showpiece event.

26/09 ‘Incredible honour’: Eels GF coach quits

Parramatta’s 2022 NRLW grand final coach Dean Widders has resigned from the role after three years in charge of the Eels.

21/09 Panthers confirm bombshell Luai news

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary expects star five-eighth Jarome Luai to be targeted “a fair bit” in defence in his first game back from a dislocated shoulder after declaring the playmaker a certain starter for Friday’s preliminary final against the Storm.

19/09 Edwards opens up on 2019 horror show

His teammates have dubbed him the best fullback in the game right now, but it was only four years ago when Dylan Edwards’ future at the Panthers was up in the air following a horror show against the Storm.

19/09 Panthers make call on injured halves

The Panthers and Storm have both received huge boosts ahead of their preliminary final showdown with representative halves Jarome Luai and Jahrome Hughes named to return from their respective injuries.

19/09 ‘Pretty unique’: NRL makes call after entire nation dudded by kick-off time

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo says the grand final won’t be brought forward by two hours to accommodate fans in New Zealand should the Warriors win this weekend.

19/09 NRL’s brutal call on leading ref

Leading referee Ashley Klein has been dropped for this weekend’s preliminary finals after the veteran whistleblower made a couple of crucial error’s in Melbourne’s thrilling win over the Roosters.

16/09 Storm skipper Christian Welch devastated by AFL news during presser

It was elation for Storm skipper Christian Welch and his teammates on Friday night after a stunning Will Warbrick try booked Melbourne’s spot in the NRL preliminary finals next week.

14/09 ‘Couldn’t pick him’: Meninga confirms Holmes snub

Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga has confirmed he couldn’t pick Valentine Holmes given the Cowboys star has been hit with a breach notice that could open the door for Knights young gun Bradman Best to make his international debut.

12/09 Bulldogs lose local junior to key rival

The Bulldogs have lost another local junior with talented youngster Paul Alamoti signing a one-year deal with the Panthers who have also picked up Brad Schneider for the next two seasons.

12/09 Shock calls in wild team list Tuesday

Team lists for this weekend’s two must-win NRL semi-finals have delivered mixed news across the four teams with Warriors star Shaun Johnson named to take on Newcastle in Auckland after missing his team’s qualifying final loss to the Panthers with a calf issue.

11/09 NRL responds to controversial finals calls

NRL head of football Graham Annesley says “close enough isn’t good enough” when it comes to scoring tries, and has backed the Bunker for making two big calls in the two elimination finals over the weekend.

11/09 Horror injury toll worsens for the Roosters

The Roosters are set to be without 80 per cent of their first-choice backline after Billy Smith was ruled out of Friday’s semi-final against the Storm with a broken jaw.

10/09 Jarome Luai mocks New Zealand Warriors after crushing win

Panthers star Jarome Luai has ripped into the Warriors with a scorching post on Instagram after Penrith’s 32-6 demolition job at BlueBet Stadium in the first qualifying final.

09/09 ‘He wouldn’t have played’: Coach comment raises Shaun Johnson questions

The New Zealand Warriors may have been no match for the Penrith Panthers in the NRL qualifying final, but the side’s 2023 season is far from over.

08/09 Panthers rule out key outside back

Tyrone Peachey is set to start at centre for tomorrow’s qualifying final against the Warriors, with the Panthers officially ruling Izack Tago out with a suspected pec injury.

07/09 ‘Great value’: Flanagan joins his dad at Dragons

Incoming Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has wasted little time in reshaping the roster with Kyle Flanagan set to join St George Illawarra on a two-year deal.

05/09 How Hynes moved on from 2022 heartbreak

Sharks star Nicho Hynes admits it took him the entire off-season to get over Cronulla’s heartbreaking qualifying finals loss last year, but says he’s put that game behind him and is fully focused on exorcising some demons this weekend.

05/09 Major team news for NRL finals

Nick Meaney has won the fullback race with the Storm set to unleash superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen off the bench for Friday’s blockbuster battle with the Broncos.

05/09 Sharks make shock finals call

Cronulla’s potential injury crisis has now turned into a genuine battle for spots between fullbacks both Connor Tracey and Will Kennedy with both named in a 22-player squad ahead of Saturday’s elimination final against the Roosters.

04/09 NRL makes big call on female referees

Head of football Graham Annesley has praised the performances of refereeing pioneers Kasey Badger and Belinda Sharpe, and says there’s no reason why they won’t be appointed in round one next year after they made successful debuts on the weekend.

04/09 NRL under fire as thousands of fans locked out of final over stadium choice

Cronulla captain Wade Graham has pointed the finger at the state government for failing to provide funding needed to upgrade his team’s home ground as he hit back at the critics who don’t believe they should be playing a home final at PointsBet Stadium on Saturday.

04/09 ‘Looking good’: Huge Roosters in coming for final

Roosters superstar centre Joseph Manu is “looking good” in his recovery from a hamstring strain and the club is set to give him until Friday’s captain’s run to prove his fitness for Saturday’s elimination final against Cronulla.

04/09 Raider’s season over after massive suspension

Raiders winger Sebastian Kris will not play again this year after he copped a monster five-game ban for a shocking spear tackle on Cronulla’s Sione Katoa.

03/09 Sharks winger escapes injury as Raiders’ Seb Kris sent off, to miss finals for spear tackle

The Sharks have secured a home final after they flew home in the second half to beat a Raiders side that could be without Seb Kris until next year after he was sent off for a sickening spear tackle on Sione Katoa in the 24-6 loss.

31/08 Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou fires brutal shot over Latrell ‘cancer’ text message

Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou says he had to ask the people close to him who Rod Churchill was when an abusive text message attacking South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell was leaked to the media.

31/08 Roosters blow for must-win game

Angry Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson hopes a monster seven-game suspension can be a line-in-the-sand moment for veteran prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, who will be joined on the sidelines by injured star Joseph Manu for their must-win match against South Sydney.

29/08 ‘Gobsmacked’: Shock as Raiders’ Corey Horsburgh banned for four weeks

Fiery Canberra forward Corey Horsburgh won’t play again this year unless the Raiders make the grand final after he was slapped with a four-game ban for a shoulder charge on Corey Jensen that’s the latest blow for the Raiders ahead of their must-win match against the Sharks.

29/08 NRL confirms major finals news

The NRL has confirmed Cronulla will be able to host a final at their home ground PointsBet Stadium in the opening week of the playoffs if they earn the right even if it means thousands of fans will miss out on tickets.

29/08 Latrell could walk away

South Sydney players have vowed to protect superstar teammate Latrell Mitchell from outside noise fearing he could walk away from rugby league if ugly personal attacks continue.

28/08 NRL hits back at Ricky Stuart’s claims

Referees boss Jared Maxwell has slapped down suggestions made by Raiders coach Ricky Stuart that he’s had his powers diminished this season following a controversial night in the nation’s capital that saw Canberra go down to the Broncos.

28/08 Knights’ fears realised as Kalyn Ponga injury confirmed

Knights superstar Kalyn Ponga has been ruled out of his side’s Round 27 game against the Dragons due to a shoulder injury, with the club hopeful he can be back for week one of the finals.

28/08 Ponga ruled out due to shoulder injury

Knights superstar Kalyn Ponga has been ruled out of his side’s Round 27 game against the Dragons due to a shoulder injury, with the club hopeful he can be back for week one of the finals.

25/08 Storm make final call on Papenhuyzen

It’s been more than 400 days since his last NRL appearance, but Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen is set to make his long-awaited return after getting through Friday’s captain’s run.

25/08 Sam Burgess: NRL star’s triumph and turmoil

His time at the Rabbitohs may have come to an abrupt end this week, but don’t for one second think that we’ve had our last ride on the Sam Burgess rollercoaster in Australia.

21/08 Tigers sign grand final halfback

The Wests Tigers have signed another playmaker for 2024 with former Raiders halfback Aidan Sezer set to join the club on a one-year deal.

21/08 Garrick tackle could lead to rule change

Head of football Graham Annesley says there was no breach of the rules that saw Manly’s Reuben Garrick land heavily on his back after he was tackled in the air, but the NRL will consider tweaking the rules at the end of the season after officials were called out by Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold.

17/08 ‘Don’t know who makes the decisions’: Luke Brook’s telling Tigers reveal

Exiting Wests Tigers half Luke Brooks has dropped a bomb three weeks before he leaves the club, revealing “I don’t really know who makes the decisions here”.

17/08 Test great predicts Bazball will infiltrate Australian cricket

Western Australia coach Adam Voges predicts we’ll see “Bazball” make its way Down Under this year which could result in one of the most unpredictable and exciting seasons in Sheffield Shield history.

16/08 ‘Worth nothing’: Kerr’s lament after Matildas missed chances

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson will forever wonder what could have been had his side not missed “three sitters” in the final 10 minutes of their semi-final loss to England which featured a wonder strike from Sam Kerr who lamented her goal was “worth nothing” in defeat.

15/08 One word from Tony Gustavsson reveals Matildas Sam Kerr plans

Will Sam Kerr start or come off the bench?

15/08 Kerr call among ‘tough decisions’ as history beckons

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has dropped the biggest hint yet that superstar striker Sam Kerr will again come off the bench in Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final against England as he declared one team is “going to write history”.

15/08 ‘Not to be’: Cummins OK with post-Ashes snub

Pat Cummins hasn’t thought about the Australian one-day captaincy beyond the upcoming World Cup and is confident his fractured wrist won’t stop him from returning before the tournament begins in October.

15/08 Magic moments on Matildas road to history

History awaits the Matildas on Wednesday night.

08/08 Matildas obliterate TV ratings record books

Australia is getting around the Matildas like no other sporting event we’ve seen.

07/08 Matildas draw extraordinary record crowd in Sydney for R16 clash with Denmark

The Matildas have shattered records once again in front of an electric crowd in Sydney, with the ninth-largest women’s football crowd of all time in attendance to witness the Matildas attempt to progress through to the quarterfinals.

01/08 Valentine Holmes slapped with huge ban after bizarre judiciary antics

North Queensland’s hopes of playing finals football have taken a massive hit with star centre Valentine Holmes rubbed out for the rest of the regular season after he was banned for four matches at a bizarre judiciary hearing on Tuesday night.

01/08 Storm superstar is back

Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen will end nearly 400 days on the sidelines and make his long-awaited return to football this weekend after some “ups and downs” in his long recovery from a serious knee injury.

31/07 NRL gives verdict on Russell no try call

NRL head of football Graham Annesley says Bunker official Kasey Badger followed the correct policy when she supported a controversial no try ruling on the weekend, but he concedes her wording could have been better as she explained the process.

29/07 ‘Not fair on the kid’: Rabbitohs coach responds to ‘ridiculous’ playmaker report

South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou has praised Lachlan Ilias for his performance in Friday’s win over the Wests Tigers and has responded to a story that suggested the halfback would be dropped after last week’s quiet display.

21/07 ‘Spiritual leader’ Kerr’s key role in World Cup win

Losing superstar captain Sam Kerr added “fire” in the bellies of the Matildas according to her captaincy replacement Steph Catley, who revealed how involved the skipper was in Thursday’s win over Ireland.

20/07 ‘We can do better’: Win just the start for Matildas

The Matildas know they have a long way to go if they want to be a serious threat at the World Cup and a lot could now fall on the shoulders of opening-match scorer Steph Catley after Sam Kerr’s shock injury.

17/07 13 weeks in bans after Sunday carnage

Parramatta’s finals hopes have taken a huge hit with stars Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Maika Sivo facing monster bans, while the Gold Coast’s slim chances of making the top eight are all but over with Tino Fa’asuamaleaui set to miss the next three games after a spiteful clash at CommBank Stadium last night.

14/07 ‘They baited him’: Knights firebrand slaps rival in yet another ‘inexcusable’ brain fade

Newcastle Knights firebrand Jack Hetherington has been sin binned for slapping an opposition player for the second time in three games.

29/06 Matty Johns says what every fan is thinking about Ben Hunt situation

The Dragons have been urged to immediately ‘get compensation’ for Ben Hunt as the St George captain admitted his side was ‘getting worse’ after Thursday night’s heavy defeat to the Sharks.

29/06 Fans say same thing after Ben Hunt goes missing in record Sharks beat down

If this was a taste of what the rest of 2023 looks like then it’s in everyone’s best interests for Ben Hunt and the Dragons to part ways immediately.

25/06 James Tedesco’s flaw exposed by Raiders as calls for Joseph Manu grow louder

James Tedesco’s struggles under the high ball were exposed again as Canberra survived a scare to heap more misery on the Roosters with a 20-18 win at Allianz Stadium.

23/06 ‘Shattered’: Manly rule Tom Trbojevic out for rest of NRL season after Origin injury

Manly coach Anthony Seibold says he was “shattered” to see star fullback Tom Trbojevic suffer a season-ending pectoral injury as he confirmed the club will seek salary cap dispensation if a specialist confirms their worst fears.

23/06 ‘Shattered’ Sea Eagles look to Turbo replacements

Manly coach Anthony Seibold says he was “shattered” to see star fullback Tom Trbojevic suffer what’s likely to be a season-ending pectoral injury as he confirmed the club will seek salary cap dispensation if a specialist confirms their worst fears.

19/06 Dragons hope to convince Hunt to stay

Dragons chief executive Ryan Webb says he has no plans “at this stage” to release skipper Ben Hunt from the final two years of his contract after the halfback’s bombshell request on Saturday, with the club now scrambling to think of a way to convince their marquee man to stay.

19/06 Roosters get stunning news on injured star

The Roosters could receive a shock boost this weekend with veteran playmaker Luke Keary an outside chance of being named to face the Raiders after scans on a possible fractured jaw were more positive than expected.

17/06 Roosters playmaker suffers broken jaw in crucial win over Newcastle

The Roosters have suffered a major blow with reports Luke Keary suffered a fractured jaw in their gutsy 18-16 win over Newcastle that has breathed new life into their season.

16/06 Pearce to join Roosters in new role

Roosters coach Trent Robinson has denied reports the club is trying to bring former halfback Mitchell Pearce back next year, but says there are plans in place for him to return down the track in a potential coaching role.

15/06 Tedesco’s brutal admission ahead of milestone

Blues skipper James Tedesco says he let a lot of people down in the State of Origin series opener, but has vowed to bounce back as he prepares to join some illustrious company when he celebrates his 21st appearance for NSW next week.

15/06 NSW make huge call on injured star

The Sky Blues have received a major boost with skipper Isabelle Kelly cleared to play in next week’s must win State of Origin game in Townsville after she was given the green light from specialists to return from her shocking throat injury.

14/06 Mixed news for injured Blues trio

Blues stars Cameron Murray and Liam Martin are on track to play in next week’s must win State of Origin game in Brisbane, but teammate Latrell Mitchell is racing the clock to overcome a calf injury which ruled him out of the series’ opener.

14/06 ‘Outlaw accidents’: AFL crackdown creates confusion

Sydney coach John Longmire says the AFL has created an environment of confusion for players when it comes to tackling and that it’s “very hard to outlaw accidents” in the wake of Tuesday’s divisive night at the tribunal.

13/06 Walsh blown away by surreal moment

It was the biggest selection call ahead of the State of Origin opener, and now Kalyn Ponga has officially handed the baton to new Maroons fullback Reece Walsh, who said it was “awesome” to catch up with his Knights rival after last week’s game.

13/06 Fittler set to gamble on injured trio

Blues coach Brad Fittler admits Latrell Mitchell, Cameron Murray and Liam Martin are “risks” for next Wednesday’s must win State of Origin game in Brisbane, confirming the injured trio will be on light duties this week.

05/06 Roosters star cops huge ban for knee lift

The Roosters could be without Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii for up to a month after the rugby-bound teen sensation was hit with a grade two dangerous contact charge by the match review committee.

05/06 Origin over for Cleary in massive blow

NSW will need a new halfback for the next two State of Origin games after Nathan Cleary was ruled out for six weeks with a hamstring injury.

04/06 James Tedesco makes State of Origin critics eat their words

James Tedesco proved it’s never smart to write off a champion after the Roosters skipper bounced back from some scathing State of Origin criticism to inspire his side to a thrilling 25-24 win over the Bulldogs.

03/06 Wayne Bennett can’t help himself with Origin gag despite big loss

It was the battle of the 2023 surprise packets in Auckland but the Warriors have claimed a 30-8 win over the Dolphins on Saturday night.

02/06 NRL hands out penalty for Origin breach

The Queensland Rugby League has been hit was a proposed $30,000 fine after the Maroons had 14 players on the field in the men’s State of Origin series opener on Wednesday night.

02/06 Sponsor apologises for controversial tweet

The chief executive of the Warriors’ major sponsor has issued a public apology to the NRL’s referees after he launched a scathing attack of them on Twitter following the club’s loss to Penrith at Magic Round.

02/06 Sharks star opens up on clothesline regret

Sharks fullback Will Kennedy is in the form of his life and ready for a showdown with Broncos counterpart Reece Walsh – 12 months after a tackle gone wrong resulted in the Cronulla star being sent from the field.

02/06 NRL breaks silence on Kelly tackle

NRL head of football Graham Annesley says the officials from Thursday night’s women’s State of Origin game followed protocol after they were widely criticised for how they handled Isabelle Kelly’s throat injury by allowing play to continue.

30/05 Origin opener causes mass team list drama

The 2023 State of Origin opener has caused mass changes across the NRL as clubs devise different plans on how to handle the short turnaround.

30/05 Sharks star opens up on brutal Origin call

Sharks winger Ronaldo Mulitalo says it was “heartbreaking” to miss out on a potential State of Origin debut two years ago but that he has moved on from the controversial call as he prepares to cheer on teammate Nicho Hynes ahead of his first game for the Blues.

29/05 NRL star’s emotional return from terrifying injury

North Queensland prop Griffin Neame has opened up on the terrifying throat injury he suffered earlier in the season, admitting he was “really nervous” sitting on the bench worried that he would cop another knock in his comeback game last week.

29/05 Hunt shuts down bizarre Latrell theory

Queensland hooker Ben Hunt says the Blues have lost “a little bit of star power” after Latrell Mitchell was ruled out of the State of Origin opener, and is adamant Souths won’t rush him back days after he could have lined up for NSW.

29/05 Mixed news for injured Roosters

Luke Keary has seen a number of quality assistants come and go at the Roosters, and the veteran playmaker says Jason Ryles is ready to become the latest one to spread his wings and become an NRL coach.

29/05 Canberra Raiders roasted over Croker milestone call

The Raiders have copped it over a controversial Ricky Stuart decision, while Broncos officials are sharpening their pens to extend one of their best players.

26/05 Big injury blow for NSW enforcer

NSW are facing a nervous wait after an injury scare to enforcer Payne Haas at training on Friday morning.

26/05 Big injury blow for NSW enforcer

NSW are facing a nervous wait after an injury scare to enforcer Payne Haas at training on Friday morning.

25/05 Cowboys suffer major injury blow

The Cowboys have been dealt a massive blow with star forward Jason Taumalolo ruled out of Friday’s game against the Eels.

25/05 Blues’ plan to target Munster’s ribs

Blues forward Liam Martin says he’ll “test out” Cameron Munster’s ribs after the Maroons five-eighth let slip he’s been battling several injuries in the lead-up to next week’s State of Origin opener in Adelaide.

23/05 Knights confirm major Ponga switch

South Sydney has dropped a selection bombshell, with Campbell Graham named to play just a day after he withdrew from the NSW State of Origin squad due to a sternum injury.

23/05 Munster issues open challenge to NSW

Queensland superstar Cameron Munster has challenged the Blues to “bring it on” ahead of the State of Origin series opener next week after he revealed he was playing with busted ribs.

22/05 NRL fumes at bunker’s major hip-drop blunder

Graham Annesley has vented his frustration at an incorrect call made by the bunker just days after the NRL released a video to clubs, fans, media and officials to explain what constitutes a hip-drop tackle.

22/05 ‘Let’s gamble’: NSW coach on shock picks

Tevita Pangai Junior’s discipline has been a major issue in years gone by, but Blues coach Brad Fittler is confident the State of Origin rookie can harness his aggression and use it to intimidate his Queensland rivals.

19/05 Eels ’bludgeon’ Rabbitohs in shock boilover as NRL flipped on its head

The Parramatta Eels have broken the hoodoo against the South Sydney Rabbitohs with a crushing 36-16 win to knock off the ladder leaders.

18/05 Maroons star makes shock Origin call

Josh Papalii is the second Canberra Raiders star to announce his State of Origin retirement after informing Queensland coach Billy Slater he has decided to call time on his glittering Maroons career.

15/05 NRL makes major move after Carrigan howler

The NRL is set to release a video to clubs, fans and the media in the coming days to explain the key points of hip-drop tackles in a bid to clear up confusion once and for all after it conceded Broncos star Patrick Carrigan was the victim of an incorrect decision which saw him sent to the sin bin last week.

15/05 Roosters reveal major update on injured stars

The injury news isn’t as bad as first feared for the Roosters with veteran prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves a chance to play on Friday, while Sam Walker won’t require surgery on his injured knee.

13/05 South Sydney blank Wests Tigers in Rabbitohs’ four-year first

And just like that, the NRL has a new premiership leader.

11/05 Coach slams lack of ‘class’ in rugby push as ugly rumours swirl

Roosters coach Trent Robinson has slammed Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan for his comments about the club’s salary cap while also shooting down speculation that Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will be released from his current deal.

08/05 NRL fires back at sponsor’s explosive claims

NRL head of football Graham Annesley launched a stirring defence of the on-field officials and the people in the bunker after they were accused of “cheating of the highest order” by the chief executive of One NZ who sponsor the Warriors.

08/05 Tedesco’s big call on Blues teammate

Blues skipper James Tedesco has emphatically endorsed Tom Trbojevic to handle the rigours of the State of Origin arena despite the Sea Eagles superstar battling niggling injuries to start the season.

08/05 Mitchell Pearce open to bombshell NRL move as Catalans contract ends

Veteran halfback Mitchell Pearce says he’s still open to a return to the NRL but remains committed to seeing out the season with Catalans in the English Super League.

27/04 Coach slams Wighton ‘circus’

Jason Demetriou has described the criticism of Jack Wighton’s contract as a “circus”, with the Rabbitohs coach confident the NRL will find nothing wrong with the four-year deal that the club announced on Wednesday evening.

27/04 ‘Super charged’: Expanded NRLW draw finally released

After months of delays the biggest ever NRLW fixture has been confirmed, with nine rounds, double-headers and, for the first time, matches in prime time.

24/04 Full extent of hip-drop tackles revealed

NRL head of football Graham Annesley has hit back at claims the current policing of hip-drop tackles is confusing, while also denying claims match officials were too scared to send Payne Haas to the sin bin because the Broncos were already down a man.

24/04 NAS returns but Storm forwards in doubt

Craig Bellamy says it’s too early to be “expecting miracles” from Nelson Asofa-Solomona, with the big man set to make his return from a knee injury against the Warriors on Anzac Day.

21/04 Tom Burgess backs calls for Rabbitohs to sign Jack Wighton

Tom Burgess says Jack Wighton would suit the Rabbitohs to a tee after getting to know the Raiders five-eighth while the clubs were locked down in Queensland hubs during the 2021 Covid-affected season.

20/04 ‘Full beast mode’: Souths pull off insane thriller over Panthers

South Sydney have withstood a Stephen Crichton onslaught to pull off a stunning last minute match winner against the Penrith Panthers.

18/04 Why Munster is primed for Johnson showdown

Cameron Munster has described his performance against the Sea Eagles as “hot and cold” and claims the Storm must address its discipline if it wants to avoid becoming the latest team to fall to the resurgent Warriors.

18/04 Cleary enters Luai, Hynes Origin debate

Nathan Cleary is open to the idea of talking to NSW Blues officials about who should partner him in the halves for the State of Origin series opener on May 31, but the star halfback doesn’t want to have to make the final call between great mate Jarome Luai and Nicho Hynes, who he describes as “incredible”.

17/04 Cowboys rocked by shock Taumalolo news

North Queensland’s horror year just got even worse with confirmation Jason Taumalolo will miss the next 4-6 weeks with a knee injury.

16/04 ‘Next man up’: Bulldogs injury horrorshow deepens in Eels belting

The Canterbury Bulldogs were valiant in defeat despite the Parramatta Eels running up a 30-4 scoreline in the clash between the traditional rivals.

15/04 Steve Roach slams Warriors winger Edward Kosi for ‘feigning injury’

Former Balmain Tigers hardman Steve Roach has called out Warriors winger Edward Kosi for “feigning injury” early in his side’s 22-14 win over the North Queensland Cowboys.

14/04 ‘Poor excuse’: Roosters coach Trent Robinson rages over no try drama

Trent Robinson says the bunker made a “soft call” by not awarding Lindsay Collins a crucial try late in the game that would have put the Roosters back in front with seven minutes remaining.

13/04 Fitzy backs Graham to maintain the rage

Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon doesn’t think Wade Graham should tone down his aggression as he prepares to return from a four-game ban, but concedes there is a balance when it comes to putting on a big hit and using proper technique.

13/04 Bellamy’s cheeky dig ahead of star’s big move

Fixing up his “inconsistent” goal kicking is Storm coach Craig Bellamy’s only concern with superstar Cameron Munster who he backed to make a seamless transition from five-eighth to fullback for Friday’s clash against Manly.

11/04 Mahoney latest chapter in epic rivalry

It started with some dumplings and a few spring rolls at a restaurant at Canterbury Leagues Club, but Reed Mahoney didn’t need a succulent Chinese meal to know he was back home ahead of this week’s game against his former club.

06/04 Kalyn Ponga’s return date revealed

Kalyn Ponga has been cleared to make his return to the NRL, with the Newcastle Knights revealing the superstar five-eighth could be back as early as Round 8 following an encouraging visit to Canada.

04/04 NRL 2023: Tigers make big change as Round 6 teams revealed | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site

The Adam Doueihi experiment at fullback is over after just two games, with Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens making another change to his spine in a sign he’s still not comfortable with his side’s attack.