Bellamy 'weeks' away from call on coaching future

Craig Bellamy insists he is close to making a call on his NRL coaching future as he prepares Melbourne to face the team he rates as the current benchm...

Lyon faces Clarkson battle as Saints eye Kangaroos

Few coaches have a winning record against St Kilda boss Ross Lyon over the years but North Melbourne mentor Alastair Clarkson is one of them.

Force's try-scoring star not fazed by Crusaders aura

The Western Force have never won in Christchurch, but they have the chance to break their duck this Saturday when they take on the Crusaders.

Ban makes things harder for out-of-form Nanai: Payten

North Queensland second-rower Jeremiah Nanai has had a slow start to 2023 and a four-game suspension won't make things any easier, says coach Todd Pay...

Payten aiming for calm as Cowboys face 'bogey' Roosters

As his side languishes near the bottom of the NRL ladder, North Queensland coach Todd Payten is taking a different approach to the Cowboys' Magic Roun...

Magpies bracing for pressure-packed Swans

High-flying Collingwood are wary of Sydney's noted pressure game ahead of their MCG clash as the Magpies seek to maintain top spot on the AFL ladder.

Walters backs super sub Fyfe to thrive against Hawks

Fremantle star Nat Fyfe will be unleashed as a sub against Hawthorn on Saturday, but the move comes with risks.

NRL push for structured four-week international window

The NRL want a four-week international window each October, as data shows no link between last year's World Cup and the number of player injuries in 2...

Cox, Pendlebury back to boost high-flying Magpies

Collingwood stars Mason Cox and Scott Pendlebury have overcome injuries and will return to the side for Sunday's AFL clash with Sydney.

Essendon fans urged to not boo young Port midfielder

Essendon coach Brad Scott has implored Bombers fans to not boo Port Adelaide youngster Jason Horne-Francis as his side faces an in-form Power side.

Bennett debuts 'Val Smith' for Dolphins after renaming

Wayne Bennett reckons debutant Valynce Te Whare, known by fans as 'Val Meninga', has one similarity to Mal Meninga and that's the size of his shorts.

Waratahs tackle inconsistencies for Super Reds showdown

NSW No.9 Jake Gordon has challenged his Waratahs to address their inconsistencies as the Super Rugby Pacific finals draw closer.

'Embarrassing' derby loss fuels Sydney's finals fire

A 4-0 defeat to Western Sydney has proved the turning point for Sydney FC's season as they seek revenge against their bitter rivals.

Griffin to meet with Lomax next week on selection call

Anthony Griffin says he will provide feedback to Zac Lomax on why he was dropped, once the strike St George Illawarra centre clears his head.

Griffin still thinking long-term despite board pressure

St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin says his selections show he is still planning for the club's long-term, despite questions over his own futur...

Dragons' latest loss a turn for the worse: Nightingale

St George Illawarra great Jason Nightingale believes his old club took a turn for the worse last week, which makes a win this weekend all the more ess...

Reds value underdog tag ahead of Super W Grand Final

The Queensland Reds back their physicality in springing an upset over reigning Super W champions Fijiana Drua in Saturday's grand final.

Why Sydney celebration was fair game for Nieuwenhof

Western Sydney midfielder Calem Nieuwenhof is keen to extend the Wanderers' finals journey and end Sydney FC's in the process.

Liam Gordon feels St Johnstone will not panic despite being in releg...

St Johnstone have failed to win any of their last seven games.

St Mirren await news on Tony Watt after on-loan striker suffers ankl...

Watt has scored once in 11 appearances since joining the Buddies from Dundee United in January.