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. AAP · Aug 7
Broncos old boys give Dolphins extra derby punch The Dolphins had one foot on Brisbane's throat last year in the corresponding derby clash but took it off, a scenario they have no intention of replicating. AAP · Aug 7
Another Rabbitoh injured just as troops return South Sydney have lost yet another key player to injury, just as cavalry are returning for the round-23 clash against Parramatta. AAP · Aug 7
'Might consider it': home World Cup on Foley's mind He'd be 38 but veteran playmaker Bernard Foley isn't ruling out featuring in next year's home Rugby World Cup after returning to the NSW Waratahs in 2027. AAP · Aug 6
Cowboys back in top eight after passing character test North Queensland have bounced back from the club's "darkest day" to wallop Gold Coast 30-8 and go to seventh on the NRL ladder, with their stars shining. AAP · Aug 6
Indigenous media leaders lay bare 'terrifying' racism An inquiry has been told of the abuse Indigenous journalists face as Australia's two major football codes shunned appearing at the hearing. AAP · Aug 6
Labor's rivals revive push for full ban on gambling ads Minor parties and independents are preparing amendments to Labor's "friendless" proposed gambling reforms before parliament returns to Canberra. AAP · Aug 6
NRL star 'moving on' after betting charge dropped South Sydney Rabbitohs hooker Brandon Smith has said he wants to get on with his life and play football after prosecutors dropped an insider-betting charge. AAP · Aug 6
Bears' English raid continues, sign Canberra forward English international Morgan Smithies will join the Perth Bears for their inaugural NRL season after three campaigns with Canberra. AAP · Aug 5
Forever Phin: cultural connect with coach binds Hammer Indigenous sensation Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow's recent visit to to the Torres Strait with coach Kristian Woolf reinforced his deep appreciation for the Dolphins. AAP · Aug 5
Super League closes in on gamechanging investment from Australia’s NRL NRL officials are touring Super League clubs ahead of a potential investment as Wigan and Warrington announce they will face each other in Dublin next April The Guardian - UK · Aug 5
Labor’s gambling reform friendless as Coalition withholds support amid drug and sex worker allegations Sarah Henderson says bill ignores gambling inducements, uniting parties and independents against controversial legislation The Guardian - AU · Aug 5
AAP · Aug 5 Roosters' expansion verdict after 70-point thrashing The Roosters smashed the Cowboys 82-12 last week. But coach Trent Robinson doesn't want the NRL to slow down its expansion plans.
AAP · Aug 5 'We don't really care': Sharks dismiss finals naysayers The red-hot Sharks are using the doubters as motivators as they chase an elusive NRL premiership and a glorious farewell for several departing teammates.
AAP · Aug 5 Brigginshaw's big ban opens door for next Broncos star Brisbane must cope without suspended star Ali Brigginshaw for the first time in their history, but her replacement is a rising talent with a big future.
AAP · Aug 5 Souths' Mitchell 'hurting' to miss Indigenous Round First Nations NRL superstar Latrell Mitchell has been sidelined since Magic Round and now his absence will extend into Indigenous Round.
AAP · Aug 5 NRL club claims player contributed to training death A Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles player who died at pre-season training was negligent in his own death by not revealing he was out of shape, the club says.
AAP · Aug 4 Top footy codes drowning in grog and gambling adverts Alcohol advertising has a firm grip on Australia's two major football codes, with children exposed to the ads every time they watch a match.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 4 Matt King: ex garbo with no first-grade coaching experience takes charge of NSW The former player and one-time bin man admits he has not always believed he could be a head coach but the Blues’ recent formula suggests he may succeed in the State of Origin cauldron
AAP · Aug 4 Young breakout star's 12-year connection with Cleary Jaxen Edgar has only become a starting NRL fullback in recent weeks, but his connection to Penrith coach Ivan Cleary goes back far longer.
The Conversation · Aug 4 ‘What drugs do you want’? Senate inquiry allegations reveal the murky dangers of betting inducements A former NRL player yesterday alleged shocking inducements from betting companies to keep gambling, including receiving cocaine as well as free alcohol and food at race meetings.
The Canberra Times · Aug 3 The anatomy of a Blues coach: from a garbo on a couch to the state's top job The inside story on why Matt King is perfect fit for NSW job.
AAP · Aug 3 Ex-ALW champs rescued by owners of NRL club The majority owners of the Wests Tigers have stepped in to secure the future of the Central Coast Mariners' A-League Women team.