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Foran preparing for Kiwis Test swansong in Pac Champs

Foran preparing for Kiwis Test swansong in Pac Champs

Kieran Foran has been told to keep fresh in case he is called upon by New Zealand in the Pacific Championships, one month after retiring from the NRL.

How Maguire saved banished Bronco’s NRL career

How Maguire saved banished Bronco’s NRL career

How Maguire saved banished Bronco’s NRL career

How Maguire saved banished Bronco’s NRL career

Michael Maguire's tough love approach has worked wonders for Brisbane hooker Cory Paix, who has revived his Broncos career to start in Sunday's grand final.

Roosters chase 100-year first and NRLW supremacy

Roosters chase 100-year first and NRLW supremacy

Roosters chase 100-year first and NRLW supremacy

Roosters chase 100-year first and NRLW supremacy

Chasing a record-equalling third NRLW title and a perfect season, captain Isabelle Kelly attributes the Sydney Roosters' rise to coach John Strange.

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Video nasty taught Haas the method to Maguire's madness

Video nasty taught Haas the method to Maguire's madness

Michael Maguire can end the Broncos' 19-year wait for NRL glory after resurrecting his coaching career following his Wests Tigers axing.

'An art and a science': how Storm plan to stop Walsh

'An art and a science': how Storm plan to stop Walsh

Reece Walsh looms as the most dangerous man in the NRL grand final, but Ben Barba and Jarryd Hayne are proof Melbourne love to shut down stars on the big stage

'Too aggressive': how rising Roosters ace found NRLW

'Too aggressive': how rising Roosters ace found NRLW

Rated too tough for touch footy, Roosters NRLW star Eliza Lopamaua hails from the same area of Brisbane as Canberra great Josh Papalii and hits like him too.

Indigenous footy legends lace up for New York marathon

Indigenous footy legends lace up for New York marathon

NRL legend Johnathan Thurston and AFL superstar Lance "Buddy" Franklin will make their marathon debuts, with their eyes set on the world's most famous footrace.

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Broncos 'cattledog' set to bark 30 years after old man

Broncos 'cattledog' set to bark 30 years after old man

Broncos 'cattledog' set to bark 30 years after old man

Broncos 'cattledog' set to bark 30 years after old man

Outgoing Brisbane tough nut Kobe Hetherington intends to emulate his father Jason's 1995 heroics for Canterbury and secure a premiership ring.

Steely Storm coach not swayed by grand final history

Steely Storm coach not swayed by grand final history

Steely Storm coach not swayed by grand final history

Steely Storm coach not swayed by grand final history

While his grandkids bring out his softer side, Storm coach Craig Bellamy is all business for the NRL grand final and won't ponder if his 11th will be his last.

Stacked NRLW sides set scene for Origin-style decider

Stacked NRLW sides set scene for Origin-style decider

Stacked NRLW sides set scene for Origin-style decider

Stacked NRLW sides set scene for Origin-style decider

Brisbane and the Sydney Roosters are laden with Origin stars, and there's an expectation the NRLW grand final will bring a similar level of intensity.

Sliding door: Broncos bash brothers nearly joined Storm

Sliding door: Broncos bash brothers nearly joined Storm

Sliding door: Broncos bash brothers nearly joined Storm

Sliding door: Broncos bash brothers nearly joined Storm

Melbourne were once interested in signing Pat Carrigan and Payne Haas, but the Brisbane duo are glad they stayed ahead of the NRL grand final.

Storm grant Harry special licence ahead of grand final

Storm grant Harry special licence ahead of grand final

Storm grant Harry special licence ahead of grand final

Storm grant Harry special licence ahead of grand final

Hunting their first NRL title in four years, Melbourne feel better prepared than in their 2024 campaign with captain Harry Grant told to be more single-minded.

'Right that wrong': rivals set for legacy-defining day

'Right that wrong': rivals set for legacy-defining day

'Right that wrong': rivals set for legacy-defining day

'Right that wrong': rivals set for legacy-defining day

Former Brisbane hardman Shane Webcke says the Broncos can get back their winning DNA with grand-final victory, while Melbourne have their own point to prove.

In a grand final of redemption stories, Hunt leads pack

In a grand final of redemption stories, Hunt leads pack

In a grand final of redemption stories, Hunt leads pack

In a grand final of redemption stories, Hunt leads pack

Ben Hunt returned to Brisbane with unfinished business to win a premiership at the NRL club. He's now 80 minutes from the ultimate redemption story.

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Betting spike in footy finals driven by casual punts

Australians are more likely to punt during major sports events but while small wagers are linked to casual gambling, there are concerns about long-term impacts.

Make-or-break Broncos 'madman' heading right for Hughes

Brisbane's defensive weapon Brendan Piakura is set to put a target on Melbourne half Jahrome Hughes, and one Broncos legend is salivating over the prospect.

Broncos respond to Storm star's 'stuck up' barb

Brisbane ace Pat Carrigan has addressed comments from Stefano Utoikamanu after the Melbourne prop claimed the Broncos were 'stuck up'.

Broncos' mentor Maguire on cusp of NRL coaching royalty

Michael Maguire will become just the sixth man to coach premiership wins at multiple clubs if his Broncos overcome Melbourne in the NRL grand final.

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From shock to awe: Robinson set for Broncos glory

Brisbane centre Julia Robinson has been a star after a positional switch and has her sights on winning a fourth NRLW decider, against rivals Sydney Roosters.

Melbourne ace takes NRL lessons after grand final loss

Spending most of his career at fullback, Nick Meaney felt he had plenty to learn in his switch to the Storm centres, so looked to the game's best for lessons.

'People keep writing me off': Dally M winner Tedesco

A year on from being dropped by NSW and Australia, James Tedesco has claimed his second Dally M Medal and declares his best football is still ahead of him.

Upton still No.1 in NRLW with historic second Dally M

Tamika Upton has won her second Dally M Medal, in a season when she returned to Brisbane and steered them to the NRLW grand final.

Tedesco scorches field to win second Dally M Medal

James Tedesco has won his second Dally M Medal in a big night for the Roosters at the NRL's awards evening, while Tamika Upton was crowned best women's player.

Rugby Australia to block R360 as NRL downplays threat

Breakaway rugby competition R360 is planning an October 2026 start, with Rugby Australia moving against potential players as the NRL waits on more details.

'Lose one to win one': wiser Carrigan gets second shot

Broncos lock Pat Carrigan watched his team win through to the grand final while suspended, but he's back in the side wiser and ready to win his first title.

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