Kiwi revenge mission: Kangaroos out to restore pride in jersey
The Kangaroos were embarrassed by New Zealand in the Pacific Championships final last year. Star prop Lindsay Collins has vowed to restore pride in green and gold jumper this time round.
The Kangaroos were embarrassed by New Zealand in the Pacific Championships final last year. Star prop Lindsay Collins has vowed to restore pride in green and gold jumper this time round.
New Zealand has just had one of its best ever sporting weekends, prompting Kiwis veteran Shaun Johnson to issue a warning to the Kangaroos ahead of their first meeting since last year’s grand final thrashing.
Brisbane great Corey Parker has urged Broncos bosses to stick by Ezra Mam in the wake of his off-field incident, revealing why sacking the young playmaker would be detrimental to both club and player.
Former football champion Ian Roberts was the first openly gay male athletes in the country. He believes the next Australian sports star to come out as gay will be lauded as a superstar and an icon.
Manly are exploring the possibility of bringing a Wests Tigers outcast to the Sea Eagles as they look to strengthen their premiership aspirations, possibly saving him from NRL purgatory in the process.
There is a view some players at the Broncos have become “rock stars” following their fairytale charge to the 2023 grand final. This is how new coach Michael Maguire will drive cultural change.
Good luck, Madge. Michael Maguire knew the Broncos coaching position was a big job, and he’s now walking into a monumental situation on his first week in the job – and it could define his tenure at the club.
Australia’s Test batting challengers failed to make a major impression in their respective auditions, paving the way for teen sensation Sam Konstas to further his case for a shock debut.
Star playmaker Ali Brigginshaw convinced doctors she is fit to play against New Zealand in the Pacific Championships despite undergoing post-season surgery on a severely injuring her finger.
Mal Meninga has proposed his Kangaroos play expansion Test matches in some new overseas markets in a bid to attract more international players and fans. See where he thinks the game should go.
Phil Gould has suggested Josh Addo-Carr will be back playing for the Bulldogs next week if they advance to semi-finals, saying there’s “no reason” for the club or NRL Integrity Unit to stand down to Canterbury winger.
They’ve evolved The Big Three into The Big Four but the approach has stayed the same, with Melbourne’s distinct salary cap strategy continuing to reap rewards. See the breakdown of how the Storm maintain their dominance.
Josh Addo-Carr’s snap halftime decision to drive to an Ezymart in pursuit of a phone charger could have career-defining ramifications. See the inside story of the 96 hours that could change the Bulldog’s life.
While Western Sydney has long been renowned for its supply of rugby league talent, south-east Sydney is where the real gold lies. See which junior clubs have produced the most big earners in this year’s NRL Rich 100.
Behind the Storm’s dominance is a mantra that keeps all players accountable, one that certain NRL rivals could take a lesson from. DEAN RITCHIE reveals the unseen acts that set Melbourne apart from the rest.
The NRL’s Las Vegas extravaganza has proven to be the jewel in Foxtel’s NRL crown as regular season viewing records were broken in 2024.
While he was widely applauded after his performance in last year’s grand final between Penrith and Brisbane, leading NRL referee Adam Gee has been dumped for week one of the finals.
Queensland skipper Daly Cherry-Evans and Storm ace Cameron Munster have urged Brisbane chiefs to keep faith in Broncos coach Kevin Walters as the club commences a sweeping review of their 2024 season collapse.
Teams for week one of the NRL 2024 finals series are in, and a host of injured stars are set to return in the nick of time. See the full teams.
Canberra prop Sophie Holyman is in the midst of her best NRLW season to date and has the chance to ruin Parramatta’s finals dreams this week. See out exclusive video on the Raiders gun, plus the full teams analysis.
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