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Rugby Australia back in black after near 'catastrophe'

Rugby Australia has announced a return to surplus for the first time in four years, with CEO Andy Marinos revealing the organisation staved off a 'cat...

Men's and women's NRL to clash in draw

The NRL will have broadcast clashes between men's and women's games, with the NRLW draw for the expanded 10-team season set to be released.

Parish likes Bombers' direction as he weighs up future

Essendon midfielder Darcy Parish has a huge decision to make on his AFL future as rival clubs line up offers for the prolific ball-winner.

'Hurt' Stuart whacks NRL contracts after Wighton leaves

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says NRL players negotiating contracts and announcing departures mid-season is "flawed" after star Jack Wighton signed for...

Tigers' Staines played through perforated bowel v Manly

Charlie Staines has undergone surgery on his perforated bowel, with the Wests Tigers recruit expected to miss up to three months of football.

Bulldogs star Smith looms as Liberatore replacement

Bailey Smith is nearing a comeback from a calf injury in a boost for the Western Bulldogs after Tom Liberatore was sidelined through concussion.

Manly's Schuster can overcome injury woes: DCE

Josh Schuster's latest injury woes are not a cause for concern, Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans insists.

Robertson locks in All Blacks assistants post World Cup

Incoming All Blacks coach Scott Robertson will look to replicate his Super success at Test level by bringing on board three coaches with Crusaders tie...

Stadium cash tipped to pave way for Tasmanian AFL team

The federal government is expected to announce funding for a new stadium in Hobart, paving the way for the AFL to grant Tasmania entry into the compet...

'We'll rally behind Brooks': Tigers teammates

The Wests Tigers' playing group are backing beleaguered halfback Luke Brooks as the team fights through their worst NRL start in 24 years as a joint v...

Inside focus key to Bontempelli's hot form

Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli is in red-hot form as he prepares to play his 200th AFL game, against Hawthorn in round seven.

Perforated bowel finally tames Tigers' Charlie Staines

Charlie Staines has undergone surgery on his perforated bowel, with the Wests Tigers recruit expected to miss up to three months of football.

Push for AFL players to get concussion trauma insurance

The AFL Players Association is considering providing comprehensive trauma insurance to athletes under a new scheme, amid mounting concussion claims.

Townsville to welcome women's State of Origin

Townsville will host one of two women's State of Origin matches in 2023, with Cowboys NRLW coach Bill Jeffries confident the city will put on a memora...

Nat Fyfe looms as answer to Dockers' midfield woes

Fremantle's Nat Fyfe is on track to return to playing duties next week, with the 31-year-old potentially making a surprise appearance in the midfield....

Dolphins' Kaufusi won't temper NRL tactics after ban

Dolphins enforcer Felise Kaufusi's spell on the NRL sidelines hasn't deterred him from playing with the aggression that put him there.

Bulldogs shuffle halves in search of elusive win

Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has switched things up in the halves as his side seek a much-needed NRL win, while a Manly star has been named despit...

Ladder leaders St Kilda inching forward: coach Lyon

Ahead of their first Friday night match of 2023, against Port Adelaide, St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says their goals haven't changed despite leading the...

Cancer survivor Hill part of Anzac Day classic at MCG

Collingwood recruit Bobby Hill was pinching himself about playing in front of a record Anzac Day crowd, less than 12 months after a cancer diagnosis.

Moylan sacrifice helps Hynes add bite to Sharks' attack

Craig Fitzgibbon has commended the selflessness of five-eighth Matt Moylan for helping Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes hit top gear.