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Melbourne skipper Cameron Smith is at a loss to explain his NRL team’s erratic form. But he’s clearly annoyed. The Storm have twice this season lost to the team running …

Konrad Hurrell’s up-and-down NRL season continues with him being dropped from the Warriors’ side to play St George Illawarra on Saturday in Wellington. His replacement in the centres by Jonathan …

Brisbane’s belting at the hands of Manly was a timely reminder of how ugly an off-colour night in the NRL can become, according to co-captain Corey Parker. The Broncos remain …

Australian captain Cameron Smith says the recent death of James Ackerman illustrates why the shoulder charge must remain banned from rugby league. Amid calls by the likes of NSW Origin …

Cronulla skipper Paul Gallen believes the NRL should fine his Sharks teammate Andrew Fifita $50,000 and ban him for four games over his alleged abuse of a referee. Andrew Fifita …

He has banished his guilt over his State of Origin suspension, but St George Illawarra workhorse Trent Merrin admits he is battling nerves about how his body will stand up …

Having finally returned to the Fremantle side after thumb and groin injuries, fullback Zac Dawson will be sidelined for the Dockers’ next two AFL matches after pleading guilty to striking …

NRL premiership contenders be warned. Johnathan Thurston says he’s never had it so good. Thurston describes North Queensland’s coaching staff as the best he’s played under and the 2015 Cowboys …

Three wins from three but the All Blacks believe they’ve let themselves down with their start to 2015. Centre Conrad Smith is none too pleased with what the world champions …

Canterbury forward Greg Eastwood will face the NRL judiciary on Wednesday night in a bid to beat a ‘leg twist’ charge and play in the Bulldogs’ round 22 clash with …

NRL premiership contenders be warned. Johnathan Thurston says he’s never had it so good, describing North Queensland’s coaching staff as the best he’s played under and the 2015 Cowboys as …

Richmond and North Melbourne will open the last round before the AFL finals with a Friday night clash. The AFL is due to announce the round-23 fixture on Tuesday. The …

Prop Sam Moa has been ruled out of the NRL for a month due to a wrist injury, but will be fit for Sydney Roosters’ finals campaign. Moa dislocated his …

English Super League giants Catalans Dragons have confirmed the signing of Titans prop Dave Taylor, saying the two-year deal secured with the ex-Australia Test star was fantastic news for the …

Sydney star Adam Goodes has confirmed he will return to AFL action against Geelong on Saturday night. Goodes missed the Swans’ last-start victory over Adelaide, after being worn down by …

Richmond defender Dylan Grimes says his team will happily accept the tag of AFL bully boys, having beaten unsociable Hawthorn at their own game. Captain Trent Cotchin set the tone …

THE RUN HOME FOR THE AFL’S PREMIERSHIP CONTENDERS AND FINALS HOPEFULS FREMANTLE 1st, 15 wins and two losses, 60 points, 127.1 per cent Form: WLWWW To come: St Kilda (away) …

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan is optimistic about how Adam Goodes will be received if he returns to playing this weekend. Goodes will return to training on Tuesday afternoon after …