The Latest Breaking News from Dan Himbrechts

Olympian's tragic loss fuels NRL switch with Dragons

Nathan Lawson did not look out of place in his NRL debut for St George Illawarra just over six months after he made the switch from rugby sevens.

AAP · Jun 2, 2025

'What would Wardy do?' to inspire Giants in flag chase

Callan Ward is set for surgery after suffering a serious knee injury, but the GWS stalwart remains adamant about playing a role in their flag campaign.

AAP · Jun 2, 2025

Koloamatangi ready for Origin after Blues injury blow

Keaon Koloamatangi says he's better prepared for Origin than he was in his NSW debut, having entered the reckoning after the Blues suffered an injury setback.

AAP · Jun 2, 2025

Knights blast 'ridiculous' draw as ban looms for prop

Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has pulled no punches as he hit out at the NRL's uneven scheduling, while the club now risk losing a star to a long ban.

AAP · May 30, 2025

O'Brien defends Ponga resting as Dragons down Knights

Kalyn Ponga didn't back up when Newcastle needed him most as the Knights succumbed to a 20-6 defeat at the hands of St George Illawarra.

AAP · May 30, 2025

NSW praise Togatuki's strength to play after tragedy

NSW prop Sarah Togatuki took the field for the third State of Origin match only days after the death of her sister.

AAP · May 29, 2025

Under-fire Brigginshaw opens up on her Origin future

Queensland captain Ali Brigginshaw has addressed her playing future following criticism of her form during the 2025 State of Origin series.

AAP · May 29, 2025

Queensland upset NSW to avoid women's Origin whitewash

Queensland have saved face with a tight win over NSW in the third game of the women's State of Origin series.

AAP · May 29, 2025

Waratahs seek strong start to beat Eden Park curse

NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar knows that few expect his side to break a 16-year Auckland hoodoo but says they're not going just to make up the numbers.

AAP · May 29, 2025

New Blues forge own winning path far from past failures

Beating Queensland once seemed near-impossible for NSW legend Ruan Sims, but the current Blues want to start a new women's Origin dynasty with a whitewash.

AAP · May 28, 2025