The Latest Breaking News from Brisbane

Loss and injury compound Storm star's misery

Xavier Coates claimed Melbourne's players' award for the second time, but the Storm winger says their NRL grand final loss is still a hard pill to swallow.

AAP · Oct 9, 2025

Kangaroos dynasty beckons as AFLW faces new top order

AFLW boss Emma Moore says undefeated North Melbourne aren't being viewed as a red flag in a lop-sided league, believing the competition's top-order is changing.

AAP · Oct 8, 2025

Some say Australia’s sporting axis has shifted. Does one city really reign supreme?

Flush with on-field success, fans argue Brisbane is now the nation’s sporting capital – but not everyone agrees

The Guardian - AU · Oct 8, 2025

Bombers didn't offer more cash to unhappy captain

Essendon are maintaining their hardline stance on Zach Merrett and insist they didn't attempt to sweeten their captain's current contract.

AAP · Oct 6, 2025

Busted Bronco delayed surgery on both knees to win comp

Brisbane forward Kobe Hetherington should have had surgery on two knees but delayed it, pushing through the pain to leave the club with an NRL premiership.

AAP · Oct 6, 2025

NRL claims ratings win over AFL with monster viewership

The NRL has recorded its highest-ever TV ratings for a grand final, earning 280,000 more viewers than the AFL as broadcast rights talks ramp up.

AAP · Oct 6, 2025

Broncos not done yet: Reynolds chasing Penrith success

Brisbane's title-winning captain Adam Reynolds says the side can create their own dynasty like Penrith, while admitting his critics continue to motivate him.

AAP · Oct 6, 2025

Storm forward facing ban after grand final sin-bin

Storm forward Trent Loiero is facing a ban for a high shot on Brisbane's Brendan Piakura while Broncos match-winner Reece Walsh has been handed a hefty fine.

AAP · Oct 6, 2025

Shibasaki bolts into Roos squad after grand final tries

Gehamat Shibasaki's premiership euphoria has gone into overdrive, after going from train-and-triallist at Brisbane to a Kangaroos Ashes tourist.

AAP · Oct 6, 2025

No grand final bitterness for hard-luck story Walters

Brisbane's Billy Walters was the hard-luck story of the NRL grand final, but a gesture from Adam Reynolds held significant meaning for the injured playmaker.

AAP · Oct 6, 2025