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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: Darcy Parish of the Bombers is tackled by Jake Stringer of the Bombers during an Essendon Bombers training session at The Hangar on April 5, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Delighted Bombers land another big signature

Just weeks after Zach Merrett inked a monster six-year deal, the Bombers have secured another big name who has been in stellar form and attracting a lot of interest.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Dragons head coach Anthony Griffin speaks to the media during the round one NRL match between the St George Illawarra Dragons and the Cronulla Sharks at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, on March 14, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

‘Gutted’ Griffin scrambles to keep season alive

Dragons coach Anthony Griffin says he has been ‘gutted’ by the club’s Covid breach, as he revealed who would likely come into the team to cover for his banned stars.

NRL

Hannah Southwell. 2020 NRLW Round 02 - New Zealand Warriors Women v Sydney Roosters Women, Bankwest Stadium, 2020-10-10. Digital image by Gregg Porteous � NRL Photos

Knights coach opens up on battle to secure players

Knights coach Blake Green has blamed a lack of relationships with NRLW stars for the club’s inability to sign local talent for this year’s competition.

NRL

GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - JULY 02: Tohu Harris of the Warriors is attended to during the round 16 NRL match between New Zealand Warriors and the St George Illawarra Dragons at Central Coast Stadium, on July 02, 2021, in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)

NRL teams: Tohu sidelined for extended period

Teams are in for Round 17 and there’s horror injury news on New Zealand Warriors stalwart Tohu Harris.

Big Bash

Boof’s shock call on Brisbane Heat future

Just a week after the explosive Chris Lynn stepped down as Brisbane Heat captain, coach Darren Lehmann has made a shock call on his own future.

Maroons

Green backs under-fire staff after partying claims

Queensland coach Paul Green has defended his coaching staff from claims they have a partying culture, as he revealed he is undecided on his own future.

Blues

Selection shock: 16-game bolter added to Blues

NSW coach Brad Fittler has sprung the selection shock of the series, adding Clint Gutherson and an NRL rookie to his injury-hit squad.

Olympics

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA- NewsWire Photos 24 APRIL , 2021 : Run The Tan record attempt. Stewart McSweyn wins the run but just falls short of the record attempt. Picture : NCA NewsWire / Ian Currie

Why emerging star abandoned Tokyo double plans

He qualified for three events and seriously considered two, but Aussie middle distance star Stewart McSweyn will concentrate on just one in Tokyo. It’s a decision that could yield golden results.

UpdatedAFL News

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JULY 02: Jeremy Cameron of the Cats is tackled by Jayden Laverde of the Bombers during the round 16 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Essendon Bombers at GMHBA Stadium on July 02, 2021 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Injury news: Cats pay the price for Cameron risk

Geelong has paid the price for playing star forward Jeremy Cameron on Friday night, with the extent of his hamstring injury revealed. Latest injury news.

ExclusiveTeams

Rich 100: Uncontracted stars facing cut price deals

Out of the full list of the NRL Rich 100, there’s 15 players off-contract for 2022 – and some are facing a staggering drop in their earning power. SEE THE FULL LIST

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