Battered Penrith stars make calls on prelim fitness Penrith's Liam Martin says he will be able to antagonise Brisbane's halves in their NRL preliminary final, while Jesse McLean has spoken on his hip issue. AAP · Sep 21, 2025
Penrith's re-invention pays off in semi-final thrashing Penrith's semi-final thrashing of Canterbury seemed to suggest the Panthers' constant player drain is starting to help, rather than hinder, their dominance. AAP · Sep 21, 2025
How Ciraldo's tinkering brought Bulldogs' season undone Canterbury's quest for an NRL premiership has come unstuck after late-season selection switches backfired in coach Cameron Ciraldo's face. AAP · Sep 21, 2025
Penrith thrash Dogs to keep five-straight dream alive Penrith have set up a blockbuster preliminary final with Brisbane by thumping Canterbury 46-26, knocking the Bulldogs out of the finals in straight sets. AAP · Sep 21, 2025
Let the boys sledge: trash talk king makes plea to NRL Ronaldo Mulitalo hopes the NRL allow don't stand in the way of a good sledging match as the Sharks winger prepares to face Melbourne in a preliminary final. AAP · Sep 20, 2025
'Built something special': Raiders rue lost opportunity An out-of-place nose doesn't hurt Joe Tapine as much as Canberra's NRL finals exit, but he hopes the pain of defeat will drive them to greater things next year. AAP · Sep 20, 2025
Fogarty fails to fire in dismal Raiders send off In his final game in lime green, a flat performance from halfback Jamal Fogary contributed to Canberra being bundled out of the NRL finals in straight sets. AAP · Sep 20, 2025
Sharks strike biggest blow yet in quest for NRL respect After years seemingly making up the numbers in finals, Cronulla have sent an almighty warning they are here to make an impact on the premiership race. AAP · Sep 20, 2025
Penny pinchers: Dogs out to end one dynasty, start own Phil Gould and Cameron Ciraldo have helped lay the foundations for Penrith's success, now they're trying to bring the same blueprint to Canterbury. AAP · Sep 19, 2025
'On his own path': Tszyu brothers' fork in the road Nikita Tszyu isn't sure how brother Tim's decision to axe the coach and manager they share will impact their relationship, insisting he won't do the same. AAP · Sep 18, 2025
Familiar foes: the true parallels between Dogs, Penrith The similarities between Penrith and Canterbury go well beyond Phil Gould rebuilds, with players explaining how and why Sunday will be such a unique NRL final. AAP · Sep 18, 2025
Child abuse web searches may be autofill, teacher says A former teacher can't recall searching for child abuse online but says a graphic search in his internet history may have been filled automatically. AAP · Sep 17, 2025
Injured Cummins to play key part in Ashes: coach Australia's captain Pat Cummins will play a key part in the Ashes series, though it may not be in all five Tests, coach Andrew McDonald says. AAP · Sep 17, 2025
Ex-teacher's alleged child abuse web searches revealed Searches for movies depicting sexual abuse will form part of the evidence alleging a former elite private school teacher has a sexual interest in children. AAP · Sep 16, 2025
AAP · Sep 16, 2025 Wallabies veteran's Test future remains up in the air James O'Connor hasn't given up on being a part of the Wallabies' Bledisloe Cup campaign, despite the flyhalf leaving for London to join his new club Leicester.
AAP · Sep 14, 2025 Wallabies' late show won't work against All Blacks The Wallabies must address some major issues if they are to stand a chance of toppling New Zealand and winning this year's Rugby Championship.
AAP · Sep 13, 2025 Disappointed Wallabies pay price for lack of discipline The Wallabies are "dominated by disappointment" after leaving it too late to launch a fightback against Argentina, falling to a 28-26 Rugby Championship defeat.
AAP · Sep 12, 2025 Used laptops help kids 'locked out of opportunity' The Smith Family and Telstra Foundation are helping deliver thousands of refurbished laptops to disadvantaged students, tackling "the new frontier of poverty".
AAP · Sep 12, 2025 Six years on from Dally M, Tedesco may be even better James Tedesco had one of the all-time great seasons in 2019, but after losing his representative jerseys, the Roosters fullback may be playing even better.
AAP · Sep 12, 2025 Public hospitals risk bleeding doctors without support Public hospital doctors at risk of burnout need better support as professionals slam a pay offer that they say fails to address a crisis in health.
AAP · Sep 12, 2025 'Nothing for granted': Aussies wary of Davis Cup threat Lleyton Hewitt's Australian Davis Cup team are ready for another fierce battle with old foes Belgium as they chase a spot in this year's Final 8 in Italy.
AAP · Sep 11, 2025 Storm young gun looking to fire shots through finals Halfback Jonah Pezet has put decisions on his playing future on hold as he chases success with the Storm, who host Canterbury in the first NRL qualifying final.
AAP · Sep 11, 2025 'Too many lies': Hewitt condemns Davis Cup officials Embattled captain Lleyton Hewitt has been forced to make three team changes for Australia's Davis Cup tie against Belgium, while again condemning the format.
AAP · Sep 11, 2025 Wallabies make call on new fly-half for Argentina Test Tane Edmed will start at fly-half for the Wallabies for the first time after being named as Tom Lynagh's replacement to face Argentina in Sydney.
AAP · Sep 11, 2025 Brian To'o won't listen as body screams to stop A season of injury frustration won't sway Penrith pocket rocket Brian To'o from playing as tough as usual this finals series.