A new contract for Brisbane Lions coach Justin Leppitsch is imminent, according to chief executive Greg Swann. Swann told reporters on Monday the Lions were “close” to finalising a one-year …
Boom NRL youngster Brad Abbey’s gamble to shun the Warriors for Canterbury could be about to pay off. Abbey shapes as a bolter for the Bulldogs’ round one side to …
The Hurricanes are ready to move on after what coach Chris Boyd describes as a “brutal” review of their huge loss in Super Rugby’s opening round. Last year’s finalists were …
Brisbane forward Josh McGuire says Wayne Bennett is even hungrier to guide the Broncos to their seventh NRL title after their heartbreaking 2015 grand final loss. Queensland prop McGuire – …
EIGHT TALKING POINTS AHEAD OF THE OPENING EIGHT MATCHES IN ROUND ONE OF THE NEW NRL SEASON: Eels v Broncos, Pirtek Stadium, Thursday March 3, 8.05pm Kieran Foran’s first outing …
NSW coach Laurie Daley says he is yet to consider who might replace troubled playmaker Mitchell Pearce for this year’s State of Origin series. Pearce’s immediate future remains in doubt …
Canterbury could be without star fullback Brett Morris for the first month of the new season, opening the door for young flyer Brad Abbey. Morris had a second round of …
The Adelaide Crows are sensing success with the attacking AFL blueprint of their new coach Don Pyke. The Crows believe Pyke’s plans are working, despite falling two points short of …
Take it easy. That’s Trent Barrett’s message to new Manly playmaker Dylan Walker ahead of his NRL debut at five-eighth against Canterbury on Friday night. One of round one’s main …
Brett Stewart continues to be hampered by hamstring trouble with the superstar fullback in significant doubt for Manly’s NRL season opener against Canterbury. Stewart didn’t train with the Sea Eagles …
South Sydney hooker Cameron McInnes wants to set the record straight. The heir to Issac Luke’s throne is likely to ascend to a starting gig for Sunday’s NRL season-opener against …
Brett Stewart remains in significant doubt for Manly’s NRL season opener on Friday night due to a hamstring injury. Stewart didn’t train with the Sea Eagles at their Narrabeen base …
NSW Waratahs playmaker Kurtley Beale says a win over the Brumbies on Friday will set up his team’s Super Rugby season and rates the rivalry with the Canberra-based side higher …
Mitchell Pearce says he was not affected by drugs, but did not even know he was being filmed during his drunken Australia Day escapade. The NRL star has told Alan …
Third-seeded Uruguayan Pablo Cuevas has successfully defended his Brazil Open title on Sunday with a 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 victory over Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain. The 27th-ranked Cuevas needed less …
Kurtley Beale has been cleared to play against the Brumbies on Friday, but the NSW Waratahs are likely to be without forward Benn Robinson due to concussion. Both players copped …
The NRL should end the career of Mitchell Pearce, according to the game’s women’s adviser Catherine Lumby. Pearce arrived back in Australia on Sunday after a month-long stint in a …
John Hopoate is expected to step up his fight to revive his rugby league coaching career and launch court action against the NRL. Hopoate is at the centre of a …
