Michael Nicholls

In an exciting development for cricket enthusiasts around the country, the Big Bash League (BBL) has officially released the highly anticipated fixture for its upcoming 12th season. With a thrilling …

After a devastating loss in Townsville last week, the Wests Tigers are determined to bounce back as they host the Cronulla Sharks at CommBank Stadium on Thursday night. The Tigers …

Richmond had rejuvenated their season with three successive wins against fellow final aspirants Fremantle, St Kilda and GWS before a reality check in Brisbane last Thursday night. Plans of knocking …

If Manly and Sydney Roosters have designs on staying in the finals race, this shapes as an absolute must-win for both sides. The 13th-placed, 6-1-8 Sea Eagles have won just …

While both are realistically done as far as the Top 8 picture goes, the loser of this 14th versus 15th encounter can definitely start making September holiday plans. The 5-10 …

West Coast fans knew they might be in for a slim year, but no one could have predicted this. The Eagles’ rock-bottom moment came last week with a 171-point thrashing …

It might not be the standout game on the fixture, but this late afternoon clash between the Dees and Giants on Sunday could hold some serious weight as far as …

They were missing their captain James Sicily, but the Hawks were arguably the most disappointing team last week. Like they’ve done at times all season, Hawthorn burst from the gates …

The inaugural derby between Brisbane Broncos and the Dolphins was a match for the ages, but the return clash – the first-ever premiership fixture held at The Gabba – sees …

It’s impossible to avoid the overriding storyline of this clash: North Queensland seeking retribution for a horrific 66-18 loss to Wests Tigers just six weeks ago. The Leichhardt Oval encounter …

A massively pivotal encounter in the capital on Saturday as ninth-placed Gold Coast eyes off an opportunity to leapfrog sixth-placed Canberra on the ladder. The Raiders have won eight of …

The sixth-placed Bombers face a favourable run home, but there’s nothing easy about this week’s clash against red-hot Port Adelaide at the MCG. Essendon fans need no reminding of their …

The Suns square up for a serious litmus test on Saturday afternoon against the competition heavyweights. After a disappointing effort the week prior against Carlton, the Suns responded in a …

The Dogs have been their own worst enemy at times, but the way the season is shaping out, they might wind up playing finals when it’s all said and done. …

They might be fighting for a spot in the eight, but the Crows proved yet again that they belong in the finals conversation after losing another nail-biter to Collingwood last …

Two of the competition’s co-leaders lock horns in their first heavyweight showdown of 2023, though the absence of Nathan Cleary takes the hype out of this one somewhat – and …

The Warriors return to Auckland hunting four straight wins for the first time since early-2018, hosting stalling heavyweights South Sydney Rabbitohs, who have hit the skids over the past month …

The second Grand Final rematch of the season awaits on Friday night, and if it turns out anything like April’s 93-point blowout, it could be one big fizzer. The Cats …