NRL offers unprecedented advantage in schedule change One team will have an extra two days to prepare for the NRL grand final, after head office scheduled Friday night and Sunday afternoon games for week three. AAP · Sep 15, 2025
French title rival pokes the bear as Paro locks in Liam Paro can edge within punching distance of a second world title with victory over confident French opponent David Papot in Brisbane this week. AAP · Sep 15, 2025
Walters injures ACL as Broncos cavalry rides back Brisbane have been rocked by a knee injury to Billy Walters, but five injured stars are nearing a return ahead of their NRL preliminary final. AAP · Sep 15, 2025
'Just lucky it's me': Lion lifts lid on rucking romance Darcy Fort's timing can't be faulted as he carves a similar path to former Brisbane Lions ruckman Clark Keating and welcomes Oscar McInerney's return. AAP · Sep 15, 2025
The greatest game of all? Broncos v Raiders NRL classic might just be the best of all time The 1989 grand final has long been the gold standard of rugby league epics but Sunday’s epic was equal, if not superior The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2025
Hunt exorcises demons of 2015 with 'crazy' field goal An unforgettable win over Canberra has given veteran Ben Hunt belief he can win a 'special' premiership with Brisbane. AAP · Sep 15, 2025
Walsh avoids ban, Broncos weigh up big call on captain Brisbane captain Pat Carrigan is facing a ban that could rule him out of their NRL preliminary final, but Reece Walsh is free to play after his headbutt. AAP · Sep 14, 2025
Raiders right to be hurting after 94-min epic: Stuart Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has no doubts his young side will be able to recover for a do-or-die semi-final against Cronulla after a crushing defeat to Brisbane. AAP · Sep 14, 2025
Canberra given six days to back up from epic The NRL's bid to avoid a clash with the AFL grand final in Melbourne has left Canberra with a six-day back-up after their golden point loss to Brisbane. AAP · Sep 14, 2025
Tough task for heartbroken Raiders to revive title push A young Canberra Raiders side have the odds stacked against them to recover from a gut-wrenching loss to Brisbane and claim a long-awaited NRL premiership. AAP · Sep 14, 2025
Win after bin: Walsh, Carrigan face nervous MRC wait Brisbane stars Pat Carrigan and Reece Walsh were sin-binned and will face further scrutiny despite an extraordinary comeback finals win over Canberra. AAP · Sep 14, 2025
Super North see off Lions for 17th straight AFLW win North Melbourne have beaten the Brisbane Lions by 29 points in their grand final rematch to claim their 17th straight win, while both teams suffered injuries. AAP · Sep 14, 2025
Clydsdale leads by example as Knights head into finals Yasmin Clydsdale almost single-handedly won the match for Newcastle as the Knights produced a comeback win in her 50th NRLW game. AAP · Sep 14, 2025
Stuart says refs got it wrong as Walsh inspires epic Reece Walsh has engineered Brisbane to one of the greatest wins in NRL finals history over Canberra, but it came after a headbutt in the 29-28 victory. AAP · Sep 14, 2025
AAP · Sep 14, 2025 Lions won't rule out Neale for AFL grand final return Lachie Neale's season might not be over just yet, with Brisbane hopeful he can make a surprise return if they overcome Collingwood to reach the AFL grand final.
AAP · Sep 14, 2025 How 'seething' McCluggage put Lions on his back Hugh McCluggage and his battle-hardened Brisbane teammates have ironed out the kinks ahead of a tasty preliminary final battle with rivals Collingwood.
AAP · Sep 13, 2025 Lions roar, shrug Suns to book Magpies MCG date Brisbane's finals pedigree has shone in a 53-point defeat of rivals Gold Coast that put them two wins away from back-to-back AFL premierships.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2025 Brisbane crush Gold Coast to remain king of Queensland and book AFL preliminary final spot Lions bounce back to defeat Suns by 53 points in second semi-final and set up blockbuster clash with Collingwood at the MCG next Saturday
The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2025 Brisbane defeat Gold Coast: AFL 2025 second semi-final – as it happened Lions beat Suns by 53 points in first QClash final at the Gabba and will next face Collingwood in a preliminary final
AAP · Sep 13, 2025 Golden point guru: field goal lifts Titans into finals Lauren Brown, whose match-winning effort in the 2024 Origin series entered rugby league folklore, has produced yet another field goal in a high-stakes game.
AAP · Sep 13, 2025 Raiders share injury update, star Bronco in for final Veteran prop Josh Papalii faces a crucial training test if he is to overcome an ankle injury to play in Canberra's qualifying final against Brisbane.
AAP · Sep 12, 2025 Suns' whisperer Hardwick has little brother primed Like Leigh Matthews did for a young Brisbane team, Damien Hardwick is doing for the Suns as they arrive at the Gabba for an AFL semi-final with belief.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2025 Gout Gout fanfare obscures depth of Australian athletics poised for world championships spotlight The Brisbane teenager may be the talk of the town but there are many other athletes well placed to impress in Tokyo in the green and gold
AAP · Sep 12, 2025 Papa path: how Haas ethos of loyalty, respect evolved Brisbane prop Payne Haas shares a Samoan background with Canberra's Josh Papalii, who has been a shining example of the player and man Haas has become.
AAP · Sep 12, 2025 Raiders re-sign veteran amid finals fitness concerns Canberra have tied down club legend Josh Papalii for another season, as they rehearse back-up plans in case he fails to recover from injury to face Brisbane.