No 'headless chook' behaviour for the man replacing Yeo Penrith prop Liam Henry has been given the nod to join the starting side in the absence of injured co-captain Isaah Yeo. AAP · Aug 11
Oil India shares jump over 5%. What made Emkay upgrade the stock after Q1 results Oil India shares jumped over 5% after strong Q1FY27 results prompted Emkay Global to upgrade the stock to ‘Buy’. The brokerage cited attractive valuations, higher crude production and improving gas evacuation prospects. Elara Capital also retained its ‘Buy’ rating, while Nomura and Motilal Oswal maintained neutral views on the stock. The Economic Times · Aug 11
ACL comeback twins fire Cowboys towards finals North Queensland centre Tom Chester spent 600 days in NRL exile after a second ACL tear and credits his return to Heilum Luki, who went through the same ordeal. AAP · Aug 11
My time is up: Veteran prop outlines NRL exit plan Former NSW State of Origin prop Nathan Brown has revealed he has long intended to make 2026 his last season in the NRL, as he eyes off a finals exit at Manly. AAP · Aug 11
Dogs feel benefit of ultimate restart in NRL finals run Canterbury's revival has coincided with the NRL's reduction in set restarts, with players believing this style of football suits them ahead of the finals. AAP · Aug 11
Too risky: players push back on NRL playoff concept The NRL is exploring the concept of a third-place play off in grand final week, but two Canterbury players say the match would not be worth it. AAP · Aug 10
Gagai's bold claim as Knights set sights on finals Dane Gagai has experienced heartbreak in Newcastle's quest for an NRL premiership, but he believes they can finally win it this year. AAP · Aug 10
How PNG Chiefs poached Penrith star To'o in major coup The PNG Chiefs have completed another significant signing with the recruitment of star NRL winger Brian To'o. AAP · Aug 10
Penrith hold hope Yeo repeats past premiership heroics Penrith star Isaah Yeo has avoided surgery on an injured pectoral muscle for now, but the Panthers will take a wait-and-see approach on his rehabilitation. AAP · Aug 9
'It hurts': Dragons jolt Sharks' top-two finals hopes Cronulla's hopes of hosting a first-week NRL final have suffered a major setback with a shock derby loss to lowly arch-rivals St George Illawarra. AAP · Aug 9
'Brain explosion' ends Raiders' roller-coaster season Canberra coach Ricky Stuart hasn't held back, blaming the Raiders' home loss to Newcastle on a poor decision from one of his star forwards. AAP · Aug 9
Australian families are losing loved ones to gambling. The industry’s ‘I know nothing’ defence beggars belief Australians are the biggest gambling losers in the world. Labor’s feeble ‘reforms’ aren’t close to good enough The Guardian - AU · Aug 8
Broncos lose home aura in record-breaking defeat Defending premiers Brisbane have lost the most consecutive games in one season at Suncorp Stadium in their history as problems pile up. AAP · Aug 8
Poppa Bear on hand to watch Perth's future NRL star Perth Bears coach Mal Meninga was left with a big smile after his new recruit put on a perfect kicking display in a spectacular comeback victory by the Storm. AAP · Aug 8
AAP · Aug 8 Souths deny 'unlucky' Eels greatest NRL comeback South Sydney have held off a fast-finishing Parramatta to enhance their top-eight push with a 28-24 win at Allianz Stadium.
AAP · Aug 8 Dolphins book finals spot after 'special' comeback win The Dolphins have come back from a 24-0 deficit to sink archrivals Brisbane and secure a spot in their first NRL finals series.
AAP · Aug 8 'Not good enough': Manly steamrolled by Storm in Perth Manly's finals hopes are hanging by a thread after they coughed up a 14-0 lead against Melbourne on the way to a fifth-straight loss.
AAP · Aug 8 'Can't assume': Sharks wary of lowly Dragons in derby The surging Sharks won't be disrespecting the bottom-placed St George Illawarra in a crucial NRL derby for both arch-rivals.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 7 Amid a week of sex and drug allegations, Pocock summed up Albanese’s gambling plan with one word Independent senator says it is a ‘tragedy’ that PM is standing in the way of strong public and bipartisan support for tougher laws
AAP · Aug 7 Roosters pip Dogs to go level with Penrith at top Billy Smith has scored a double in a tight win over Canterbury that has put the Roosters on a collision course with Penrith for the NRL's minor premiership.
AAP · Aug 7 Fears for Yeo's season after Warriors beat Panthers NRL premiership hopefuls the Warriors have stunned ladder-leading Penrith, who lost inspirational co-captain Isaah Yeo to what appears a serious injury.
AAP · Aug 7 NRL comes to the aid of Bears as marquee search goes on The Perth Bears' hopes of landing some marquee players have been given a huge boost after the NRL agreed to offer them some handy concessions.
AAP · Aug 7 Dolphins CEO and Staggs stoke 'soap opera' derby drama The derby clash between Brisbane and the Dolphins is bigger than Ben-Hur, due in no small measure to two powerful personalities on both sides of the fence.
AAP · Aug 7 Melbourne Storm coach Bellamy makes call on his future Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has signalled when he is likely to step away from the hot seat, but he hopes Cameron Munster will remain at the club.
AAP · Aug 7 Legacy drives heavyweight's savage aim to conquer world Australia heavyweight Teremoana Teremoana insists he will become a world champion as he prepares to fight fellow knockout specialist DeAndre Savage.