History looms: teams outside top four make title case The four teams in the bottom half of the top eight have declared they can make a run for the title, in what shapes as an unpredictable NRL finals series. AAP · Sep 8, 2025
And then there were eight: NRL set for most open finals series in years The top four are fallible and with no clear favourite most teams have a chance of winning the 2025 premiership The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2025
Reynolds reveals fitness hopes as Raiders target Walsh Adam Reynolds has lifted the lid on his fitness struggles as the halfback revealed his chances of lining up in Brisbane's qualifying final clash with Canberra. AAP · Sep 8, 2025
Raiders stars saved 'Big Red' from clutches of Broncos Canberra forward Corey Horsburgh could have been lining up for Brisbane this week if not for the intervention of forward guns Joseph Tapine and Josh Papalii. AAP · Sep 7, 2025
Proteas spinner discovers fate over bowling action South African off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen has been cleared of an illegal bowling action after undergoing extensive testing in Brisbane. AAP · Sep 7, 2025
NRL finals schedule pits Warriors against All Blacks A scheduling clash means Kiwis will have to choose between watching the Warriors' biggest game of the year or the All Blacks facing their fiercest rivals. AAP · Sep 7, 2025
Lions break Adelaide hearts in AFLW thriller The Brisbane Lions kicked three unanswered goals in the final quarter to steamroll Adelaide in a titanic AFLW tussle at Norwood Oval. AAP · Sep 7, 2025
Lions midfield ready to lift in Neale's absence Brisbane's premiership defence is hanging by a thread after several crucial injuries, but star midfielder Josh Dunkley is refusing to panic. AAP · Sep 6, 2025
Time to knock Big Brother off Gabba perch: Hardwick Gold Coast have lost their past 10 games at the Gabba, but they are confident they can buck history in the QClash semi-final against Brisbane. AAP · Sep 6, 2025
Gems review – dazzling technique elevates LA Dance Project’s contemporary ballet trilogy International dance troupe’s power and lyricism on show in trio of works by Benjamin Millepied The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2025
Let us pick when we play: Raiders ramp up finals push Ricky Stuart claims minor premiers Canberra will be massively disadvantaged unless the NRL let them host Brisbane on Sunday in the first week of finals. AAP · Sep 6, 2025
Veteran forward retires as Dolphins rue finals fade-out The Dolphins will not play finals this year but have plenty to look forward to in future as Kenny Bromwich announces his retirement from the NRL. AAP · Sep 6, 2025
Season over for two Lions premiership heroes The Brisbane Lions' premiership defence has been dealt two huge blows after Eric Hipwood and Lachie Neale were ruled out for the rest of the finals series. AAP · Sep 5, 2025
Geelong's 'marvel' could ruck 'n roll his way to glory Versatile big man Mark Blicavs has stepped up massively in the ruck in Geelong's AFL qualifying final win over Brisbane, but that doesn't mean he'll stay there. AAP · Sep 5, 2025
AAP · Sep 5, 2025 Umpiring controversy revved up red-hot Geelong Geelong star Max Holmes has revealed two controversial umpiring calls that led to Cam Rayner goals "pissed off" the Cats and motivated them against Brisbane.
AAP · Sep 5, 2025 Scintillating Cats topple Lions in AFL qualifying final Geelong have beaten reigning premiers the Brisbane Lions by 38 points in the second AFL qualifying final to charge into a 14th preliminary final in 19 years.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2025 Geelong beat Brisbane: AFL 2025 second qualifying final – as it happened Goal-by-goal report: The Cats tamed the Lions with a resounding 16.16 (112) to 11.8 (74) win at the MCG to set up a home preliminary final
AAP · Sep 5, 2025 Over the river and into the sky, festival takes flight Military flyovers and bridges transformed into art installations are some of the free attractions at the Brisbane Festival.
AAP · Sep 5, 2025 World Cup to Olympics 'a natural next step' for netball Netball Australia chair and Diamonds great Liz Ellis is leading the push for the sport's inclusion at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics following the 2027 World Cup.
AAP · Sep 5, 2025 Storm shaken with duo joining Hughes on sidelines Nelson Asofa-Solomona's NRL season could be over, and he'll be joined on the sidelines by Jahrome Hughes and Ryan Papenhuyzen.
AAP · Sep 4, 2025 Zorko sight that set Lynch off as modern Lions aim up Alastair Lynch thinks a modern-day Brisbane Lions three-peat is realistic, seeing plenty of similarities in this crop to his that dominated two decades earlier.
AAP · Sep 4, 2025 'Stinks': Munster slams Storm attitude as finals loom Melbourne's brains trust was filthy after the 30-14 loss to Brisbane with the Storm's defence having fallen apart for a second straight week just before finals.
AAP · Sep 4, 2025 Rival tips Walsh to take Broncos to 'Promised Land' Brisbane have been waiting 19 years for a premiership but Cameron Munster reckons Reece Walsh is the man to help break the drought.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2025 ‘I had to leave home at 13’: Geelong’s Lawson Humphries opening eyes to Indigenous disadvantage The Cats’ second-year defender is said to be ‘mature beyond his years’ as he studies anthropology and teaches AFL teammates about his people and culture
The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2025 Tenderfoot by Toni Jordan review – coming-of-age tale has the makings of a classic A 12-year-old girl from a family of gamblers and greyhound racers grapples with adulthood as her home life disintegrates in this sharp and empathetic novel set in 1970s Brisbane