Magpie Maynard in hot water after nudge on umpire Magpies defender Brayden Maynard says he may have broken a rib after copping a cheap shot from Ben Long, but he is in hot water himself for touching an umpire. AAP · Jul 4
'Freaky': Hammer backs Fuller to nail it in Phinland The Dolphins have a perfect record this year when without their State of Origin guns - and Trai Fuller and Tevita Naufahu are two players who love to stand up. AAP · Jul 4
Veteran opens up on Broncos dramas after fiery session Brisbane No.7 Ben Hunt has addressed commentary critical of his recent extension, alleged player unrest with coach Michael Maguire and Josiah Karapani's axing. AAP · Jul 1
'Wasn't a good thing': coaches lament AFL howlers Another disallowed goal after the siren, and a behind that wasn't, have prompted more commentary around the AFL and how the game is run. AAP · Jun 29
Returning Wallabies trio put hands up to face Ireland Match-hardened from his playing stint in the UK, Tom Hooper says he will be ready to face Ireland in Sydney if called upon by Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt. AAP · Jun 27
They sit there and throw stones: Suns coach hits back Gold Coast are in a slump, but coach Damien Hardwick says the outside criticism is off the mark as the Suns prepare for Sunday's clash with Fremantle in Perth. AAP · Jun 26
'Justice at risk': lawyers short-staffed, under strain A shortage of lawyers and significant legal strains must be swiftly addressed to ensure people's ability to seek justice isn't put at risk. AAP · Jun 25
'We're in the fight': Lions' three-peat dream not over Chris Fagan is adamant Brisbane are on target for a deep run in finals, believing the reigning premiers have made amends for an alarming mid-season slump. AAP · Jun 24
'All myths': Bennett bristles at conspiracy theories Supercoach Wayne Bennett has lashed the latest suggestions South Sydney's turf training surface might behind the NRL club's concerning injury toll. AAP · Jun 24
Dolphins forward hits 100 after early Warriors sniff Auckland-born Dolphins forward Connelly Lemuelu will play a Warriors club he once trained with for a week in the U20s before his career took a different turn. AAP · Jun 23
'Dolphins first': star centre opens up on Roosters link Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth has revealed his plans beyond 2027, wanting to win an NRL premiership and play long-term at the club with a gun side. AAP · Jun 23
Hunt signs contract extension with Broncos Veteran utility Ben Hunt will play at least another year with the Brisbane Broncos after signing a contract extension. AAP · Jun 22
'Glue guy': hardman looks to make sliding Suns stick The slumping Suns are stacked with silky stars but are looking to a hard-nosed forward struggling to keep his place in the side to inspire them out of a rut. AAP · Jun 19
Hawthorn mids fire as Suns sink to fourth loss in a row Hawthorn booted clumps of goals and dominated the midfield battle to win on the Gold Coast and hand the Suns their fourth-straight AFL defeat. AAP · Jun 19
AAP · Jun 19 'Thank you, NRL': Titans scratching heads over fixture Gold Coast are hosting NRL ladder leaders Penrith in round 16 for what is their first game at their home stadium in seven weeks.
AAP · Jun 17 'Why I stayed': Titans gun credits skipper for big call Gold Coast and PNG star Cooper Bai stayed at the club after the re-signing of prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and has vowed to provide support for his grieving leader.
AAP · Jun 16 Dolphins ruthless in title quest as Origin stars rested The Dolphins' defensive record in the past six weeks was better than Penrith when they last won the title, but continuing it is key to their premiership hopes.
AAP · Jun 15 Maroons keep Blues in dark on 'Lightning' strike at MCG Queensland whiz-kid Reece Walsh is named on the bench, but his exact role is the million-dollar question ahead of game two of the State of Origin series.
AAP · Jun 15 'Horrible loser': contrite Hardwick put on AFL notice The AFL has made a pointed phone call to Gold Coast, who also are going to the tribunal to contest a charge that could land them in extra financial trouble.
AAP · Jun 15 Dolphins iron man and 'Captain Cool' set for Tigers Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako is set to play his 86th game in a row for the club after recovering from finger surgery.
AAP · Jun 15 Rested Dockers in right headspace for Cats blockbuster Caleb Serong is set to bolster Fremantle's on-ball brigade as the AFL ladder leaders return from their mid-season bye in a huge clash with Geelong in Perth.
AAP · Jun 13 Queensland grieve death of star prop's father The death of Queensland prop Tino Fa'asumaleaui's father Fereti has filled the Maroons camp with sadness as coach Billy Slater confirmed the tragic news.
AAP · Jun 13 Pocket rocket gives Dolphins lift with Hammer in Origin Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf has indicated that he will play Trai Fuller again at fullback next week and rest Queensland representative Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow.
AAP · Jun 12 Hipwood back as Lions brace for rebuilding Tigers Brisbane premiership forward Eric Hipwood will reach his 200-game milestone when he makes his return in Sunday's clash with Richmond in Hobart.
AAP · Jun 12 Dolphins go fourth as Katoa schools Roosters Dolphins halves Kodi Nikorima and Isaiya Katoa combined superbly in a 48-10 win over the Sydney Roosters, who lost two players to concussion.