Ian Roberts, the first openly gay rugby league player, said the most disappointing thing about the latest homophobic slur made over the weekend was the amount of time it took for the NRL, New Zealand Warriors and North Queensland Cowboys to officially condemn the “f—-t” comment. Roberts said while the A-League and Melbourne Victory were quick to declare their condemnation […]

The streaker who was on the end of a textbook tackle from Gold Coast Titans security has declared she had no qualms with the big hit, having now ticked off a “bucket-list” item. Vision of a security guard tackling Gold Coast local Javon in the closing stages of Parramatta’s win against the Titans on Saturday night has prompted debate, with […]

West Coast have pulled off the bravest of victories over Collingwood overcoming the absence of five of their best midfielders and the COVID-19 chaos that engulfed their club to record their first win of the season. Jeremy McGovern made it virtually impossible to score with a brilliant intercept marking performance while the Eagles took every chance they could kicking 14.3 […]

In the weeks leading up to Matt Burton signing with the Bulldogs, Penrith pleaded with the five-eighth to give them more time. Not to increase their offer, but to prove to him that he had a future in a team that included both Nathan Cleary and Jarome Luai. “The thing we said was ‘if you don’t want to sign with […]

Hawthorn’s former Indigenous manager has called on the club to face up to its historical decades-long problem with Aboriginal players and has urged the club to welcome an Indigenous director onto Jeff Kennett’s board. Leon Egan, a father figure to a long line of Indigenous players during the club’s most recent golden era, has advised club bosses after Cyril Rioli’s […]

1 of 3 What a finish! Full-time: Said miracle almost happened after Corey Oates scored his third try and the Broncos were attacking the Roosters line as the siren sounded. Don’t think there’s been a better games this year. Both teams should be proud. Roosters 24-20 The Roosters are in again 77th minute: Walker lays on a try for Tupouniua […]

Key posts 7.04pmCats forced to make two late changes 6.46pmChris Scott re-signing complete 6.45pm‘Angry and frustrated’: Burgoyne breaks silence on Rioli 1 of 1 Cats forced to make two late changes The Cats have been dealt a massive blow with Tom Stewart and Esava Ratugolea late outs for the clash against the Brisbane Lions. They have been replaced by Gryan […]

Melbourne chief executive Gary Pert has “no doubt” premiership players Luke Jackson and “superstar” Angus Brayshaw will re-sign, and says a contract extension for coach Simon Goodwin is almost done. Jackson, the emerging forward-ruck, has enjoyed a strong start to the season, and shapes as a key piece for the Demons over the next decade. However, the Perth native has […]

Bulldogs coach Trent Barrett said he is “very surprised” with the reaction to Kyle Flanagan’s NRL recall, claiming the maligned playmaker deserves his chance back in the big time and could still be a decade-long halfback for the club. After keeping his counsel all week about the decision to make Flanagan his third No.7 in five rounds this season, Barrett […]