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2021 June
  • Fri, Jun 18, 2021
    AFL considering rule changes on bumps
    AFL football boss Steve Hocking says he would almost certainly send another incident like David Mackay's to the tribunal again if it happened this weekend.
  • Fri, Jun 18, 2021
    Blues' Murphy no certainty to reach 300
    Marc Murphy is just five games away from reaching 300 AFL matches but Carlton coach David Teague admits the former captain might fall short of the milestone.
  • Fri, Jun 18, 2021
    Fagan set for milestone, Noble AFL reunion
    Brisbane's Chris Fagan will coach the Lions for the 100th time, in his home state of Tasmania, against a former colleague, North Melbourne coach David Noble.
  • Fri, Jun 18, 2021
    Suns eager to move on against Power in AFL
    After a long and hard look at themselves following their loss to Fremantle last weekend, Gold Coast are itching to move on against Port Adelaide on Saturday.
  • Thu, Jun 17, 2021
    Bulldogs up for tough Cats AFL test
    Coach Luke Beveridge is confident the Western Bulldogs have handled their long build-up to their top-three clash with Geelong perfectly.
  • Thu, Jun 17, 2021
    Lions bracing for tricks from old mentor
    The Brisbane Lions will start as hot favourites against lowly North Melbourne on Saturday, but are expecting Roos coach David Noble to spring a few surprises?
  • Wed, Jun 16, 2021
    Geelong's Scott confused by AFL crowd cap
    Geelong coach Chris Scott says he cannot understand why the Cats can only have a crowd of up to 7,000 for their AFL home against the Western Bulldogs.
  • Wed, Jun 16, 2021
    Magpies lose Darcy Moore for AFL season
    Star Collingwood defender Darcy Moore will likely miss the rest of the AFL season, with the Magpies confirming a serious knee injury for the All-Australian.
  • Wed, Jun 16, 2021
    Under-fire Suns sweat on Collins fitness
    Gold Coast are in no rush to test Sam Collins's injured ankle, keeping the key defender on light duties ahead of their AFL match against Port Adelaide.
  • Tue, Jun 15, 2021
    Beams respects the reinvention of Buckley
    Former Collingwood star Dayne Beams has had a tense relationship with Nathan Buckley but says he respects the ex-Magpies coach's courage in changing.
  • Tue, Jun 15, 2021
    Eagle Josh Kennedy says pass travelled 15m
    Debate is still raging about whether Liam Ryan's kick to Josh Kennedy against Richmond travelled the 15 metres, with the Eagles spearhead adamant it did.
  • Tue, Jun 15, 2021
    Magpie De Goey cops one-match AFL ban
    Collingwood are set to be without Jordan De Goey for next week's clash with Fremantle after the star forward was suspended for one match.
  • Tue, Jun 15, 2021
    McKay re-signs, backs Blues' leadership
    After signing a two-year contract extension with Carlton, Harry McKay has backed the AFL club's leaders and the decision to commence an external review.
  • Tue, Jun 15, 2021
    Youngster hasn't lost AFL faith in Suns
    Despite an embarrassing return to his home state last weekend, Gold Coast defender Wil Powell is adamant success is just around the corner for the AFL club.
  • Mon, Jun 14, 2021
    AFL to argue Mackay deserves long bump ban
    David Mackay will front the AFL tribunal with legal counsel for the governing body to argue he deserves at least a three-match suspension for rough conduct.
  • Mon, Jun 14, 2021
    Brayshaw embodies selfless Dees: Goodwin
    Angus Brayshaw's switch to the wing has helped open doors for teammates in the midfield and drive Melbourne's climb up the AFL ladder this season.
  • Mon, Jun 14, 2021
    Buckley leaves Collingwood with no regrets
    Outgoing Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley leaves the job he held for almost 10 years with an against-the-odds victory, but more importantly, no regrets.
  • Mon, Jun 14, 2021
    Snapshot of round 13 in the AFL
    A snapshot of round 13 in the AFL, where West Coast made a huge statement and Collingwood waved farewell to club legend Nathan Buckley with a shock win.
  • Sun, Jun 13, 2021
    Pies brace for AFL test in Bucks farewell
    Nathan Buckley's looming departure from Collingwood has dominated the build-up to the traditional AFL Queen's Birthday clash with leaders Melbourne.
  • Sat, Jun 12, 2021
    Alex Pearce stars as Dockers beat Suns
    Fremantle defender Alex Pearce tallied 16 disposals while keeping star Gold Coast forward Ben King goalless in the Dockers' 27-point win in Perth.
  • Sat, Jun 12, 2021
    Hawks midfielder Worpel offered AFL ban
    Hawthorn midfielder James Worpel has been offered a one-game AFL ban for a dangerous tackle during the Hawks' huge upset of Sydney at the SCG.
  • Sat, Jun 12, 2021
    Humbled Sydney to reset during AFL bye
    Will Hayward, Jake Lloyd and Harry Cunningham are among the Sydney players who will spend the AFL club's bye recovering after a taxing loss to Hawthorn.
  • Sat, Jun 12, 2021
    Pendlebury dares to dream of 2022 success
    Collingwood captain Scott Pendlebury says the team is determined to win Monday's match against Melbourne to give coach Nathan Buckley a happy send-off.
  • Sat, Jun 12, 2021
    Roos seek Hobart edge against GWS
    North Melbourne generally perform strongly at Blundstone Arena and will look to get the jump on GWS and secure their second AFL win when they play there.
  • Sat, Jun 12, 2021
    Thilthorpe wonder goal clinches Crows win
    Adelaide forward Riley Thilthorpe has kicked a goal over his head in the dying moments to seal a stunning six-point comeback victory over St Kilda in Cairns.
  • Fri, Jun 11, 2021
    AFL's McLachlan understands Goodes' call
    AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan hopes time will heal and that Adam Goodes will one day accept his induction in the Australian football Hall of Fame.
  • Fri, Jun 11, 2021
    Demons up for emotion-charged AFL game
    Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has given a stirring tribute to Collingwood counterpart Nathan Buckley ahead of his last game in charge of the Magpies.
  • Fri, Jun 11, 2021
    Hawks crush Swans at SCG as Mitchell stars
    Hawthorn have recorded a 38-point win over AFL rivals Sydney at the SCG, with ball magnet Tom Mitchell enjoying a dominant night against his former side.
  • Fri, Jun 11, 2021
    Saints out to bury AFL goal-kicking woes
    St Kilda have done plenty of work on their wayward goal-kicking in recent weeks as they look to keep their slim AFL finals hopes alive with a win over Adelaide.
  • Fri, Jun 11, 2021
    Suns bullish about AFL hopes heading west
    Gold Coast defender Jack Lukosius says the Suns have a great opportunity to kickstart a charge for a maiden AFL finals spot against wounded Fremantle in Perth.
  • Fri, Jun 11, 2021
    Walsh, Pavlich to lead Carlton review
    Outgoing Carlton president Mark LoGiudice has announced three external appointments to undertake an independent review of the AFL club's football operations.
  • Thu, Jun 10, 2021
    Blues veteran Downie heads to Pies in AFLW
    The long sporting career of former basketballer Alison Downie will continue on after switching from Carlton to play as Collingwood's top ruck in the AFLW.
  • Thu, Jun 10, 2021
    Buckley ready for emotional SCG farewell
    Outgoing coach Nathan Buckley will bid farewell to Collingwood fans in unusual circumstances, with Monday's game against Melbourne to be played in Sydney.
  • Thu, Jun 10, 2021
    Ross Lyon would take Collingwood's call
    Former St Kilda and Fremantle coach Ross Lyon is open to an AFL comeback, with Collingwood on the lookout after parting ways with Nathan Buckley.
  • Thu, Jun 10, 2021
    Saints' King set for Crows AFL battle
    Max King is still managing a back complaint but is set to line up in attack for St Kilda in a crunch clash with Adelaide on Saturday night.
  • Thu, Jun 10, 2021
    Swans-Hawks AFL rivalry to reignite at SCG
    Tom Papley is ready to continue his slanging match with former teammate Tom Mitchell in the latest chapter of the AFL rivalry between Sydney and Hawthorn.
  • Wed, Jun 09, 2021
    AFL finals lure key to Kennedy re-signing
    Sydney have enjoyed an AFL rise this season and co-captain Josh Kennedy said the lure of more finals was crucial to his decision to re-sign for 2022.
  • Wed, Jun 09, 2021
    Buckley fulfilled despite no AFL flag
    Nathan Buckley went within a whisker of taking Collingwood to an AFL premiership as player and coach but now departs the club without the ultimate success.
  • Wed, Jun 09, 2021
    Goodes' Swans connection ongoing: Kennedy
    Sydney co-captain Josh Kennedy says the Swans respect Adam Goodes' decision to reject an offer to be inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame
  • Wed, Jun 09, 2021
    Pies weigh up options for next AFL coach
    Collingwood have parted ways with Nathan Buckley and are on the hunt for a new senior coach, with plenty of high-profile AFL figures in the frame.
  • Wed, Jun 09, 2021
    Port don't need big AFL scalp: Hinkley
    Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says the Power don't need to claim the big scalp of Geelong on Thursday night to prove their AFL premiership credentials.
  • Wed, Jun 09, 2021
    Richmond seal Hosking twins' AFLW reunion
    The final day of the AFLW trade period has been eventful with Carlton's Jess Hosking joining her sister Sarah at Richmond and several trades going through.
  • Wed, Jun 09, 2021
    Selwoods establish AFL family milestone
    Joel Selwood is not a big celebrator of milestones but even the Geelong captain admits he and his brothers breaking the combined family games record is special.
  • Wed, Jun 09, 2021
    Want for change led to Pies' Buckley call
    Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley will leave his post after Monday's clash with AFL rivals Melbourne at the SCG, having served almost 10 years in the role.
  • Tue, Jun 08, 2021
    Demon Gawn likens Jackson to young Magpie
    Melbourne captain Max Gawn says young Demons teammate Luke Jackson is making the same impact as Collingwood ruck Brodie Grundy did early in his career.
  • Tue, Jun 08, 2021
    Demons seal AFLW trade for Tayla Harris
    Melbourne have secured high-profile forward Tayla Harris and Geelong's All-Australian Olivia Purcell on the penultimate day of the AFLW trade and sign period.
  • Tue, Jun 08, 2021
    Suns boosted as Rowell set for AFL return
    Gold Coast's hopes of making an unlikely push for the top eight have been boosted with young gun Matt Rowell poised to make his AFL return against Fremantle.
  • Mon, Jun 07, 2021
    Bombers' McGrath out with knee injury
    Essendon midfielder Andrew McGrath will be out until at least round 21 after suffering a serious knee injury in the Bombers' Dreamtime loss to Richmond.
  • Mon, Jun 07, 2021
    Key St Kilda pair leave hub, head home
    St Kilda forward Tim Membrey and midfielder Seb Ross have returned home to Melbourne to be with their partners and will likely miss the Saints' next AFL game.
  • Mon, Jun 07, 2021
    Swans to rest Warner but star trio ready
    Sydney coach John Longmire says Chad Warner could be an enforced omission for the AFL side's clash with Hawthorn but three key stars are on track to back-up.
  • Sun, Jun 06, 2021
    Ryan lifts Eagles to AFL win over Blues
    Liam Ryan has kicked a game-high four goals to help West Coast record their first AFL win at the SCG since 1999, an important 22-point victory over Carlton.
  • Sun, Jun 06, 2021
    Snapshot of round 12 in the AFL
    A snapshot of round 12 in the AFL, where ladder leaders Melbourne knocked off another contender and under-fire Collingwood registered a much-needed win.
  • Sat, Jun 05, 2021
    Crows fined $50k over mask failures
    Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says a $50,000 fine from the AFL for breaching coronavirus protocols isn't reflective of a poor culture at the Crows.
  • Sat, Jun 05, 2021
    Ladder-leading Demons embrace expectations
    Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says his ladder-leading side must perform under the pressure of expectation if they want to achieve anything this AFL season.
  • Sat, Jun 05, 2021
    Waiting for test the hard part: Pies coach
    Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley says waiting for almost four hours for coronavirus test results was the hardest part of his club's AFL trip to Adelaide.
  • Fri, Jun 04, 2021
    Demons dig deep in second half, beat Lions
    Melbourne have recorded a 22-point AFL win over Brisbane at Giants Stadium, where Kosi Pickett and Tom McDonald combined for six goals in the second half.
  • Fri, Jun 04, 2021
    Glass half-full for Saints coach Ratten
    Inconsistent and injury-hit St Kilda sit 5-6 at the halfway point of the AFL season, but coach Brett Ratten hasn't yet given up hope of playing finals.
  • Fri, Jun 04, 2021
    Magpies don't intend to be dour: Buckley
    Collingwood rank second-last in the AFL for scoring this season and have come under fire over what critics perceive as a defensive style of game.
  • Fri, Jun 04, 2021
    McDonald back next to Buddy for Swans
    Young forward Logan McDonald kicked eight goals in four reserves matches to earn a recall for Sydney's AFL clash with St Kilda on Saturday.
  • Fri, Jun 04, 2021
    Pies coach Buckley supports existing board
    Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley says the AFL club's current board members, led by president Mark Korda, are "the right people to take the club forward".
  • Thu, Jun 03, 2021
    Crows to quarantine after AFL game
    Adelaide's AFL players and staffers will quarantine for 48 hours after hosting Collingwood at Adelaide Oval on Saturday.
  • Thu, Jun 03, 2021
    Hamling may not return this AFL season
    Fremantle veteran Joel Hamling is still battling a serious ankle injury, with his slower than expected recovery putting his AFL season in jeopardy.
  • Thu, Jun 03, 2021
    Tigers' Cotchin set to travel to Perth
    One of Trent Cotchin's daughters is in hospital in Melbourne but Richmond coach Damien Hardwick says his captain plans to stay interstate with the Tigers.


2021 June
  • Fri, Jun 18, 2021
    Changes at Broncos inevitable: skipper
    Brisbane captain Alex Glenn is gutted the Broncos have told Tevita Pangai Jnr he's free to leave as a top-to-bottom review looms for the struggling NRL club.
  • Fri, Jun 18, 2021
    Cleary has no regrets about Origin rest
    Penrith coach Ivan Cleary used last week to rest his State of Origin stars to make them hungrier to return against Sydney Roosters on Friday night.
  • Fri, Jun 18, 2021
    Dragons to boost forward pack in overhaul
    St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin says he will invest in the forward pack over the next six months as the club goes through an NRL roster overhaul.
  • Fri, Jun 18, 2021
    Haas free but TPJ facing lengthy NRL ban
    Payne Haas is free to play Origin II, but Brisbane's Tevita Pangai Jnr is facing up to four weeks on the sidelines after being charged with a crusher tackle.
  • Fri, Jun 18, 2021
    NSW Origin concerns over Covid outbreak
    The NRL and NSWRL are investigating whether any State of Origin players have been in Waverley after it was declared a hot spot by the Queensland government.
  • Fri, Jun 18, 2021
    Pearce return to spark Knights' NRL run
    Newcastle are planning a charge up the NRL ladder over the last 10 games of the season with halfback Mitchell Pearce set to spur it on against the Warriors.
  • Fri, Jun 18, 2021
    Players to box despite V'landys warning
    Jason Taumalolo will headline several high-profile NRL players to box this off-season, despite ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys warning against it.
  • Fri, Jun 18, 2021
    Storm out to stop Maumalo's try spree
    Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says his side will pay Wests Tigers recruit Ken Maumalo plenty of attention in Saturday night's NRL clash on the Gold Coast.
  • Thu, Jun 17, 2021
    Broncos eye clear out after NRL defeat
    Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says the NRL club is set for a major overhaul after suffering another embarrassing NRL loss to South Sydney.
  • Thu, Jun 17, 2021
    Even spread of talent causing heat in NRLW
    Newcastle are struggling to attract NRLW players to the club as the NRL battles with plans to even out the spread of talent in the newly expanded women's game.
  • Thu, Jun 17, 2021
    Penrith mates can do Martin Origin favour
    Penrith players can help Liam Martin keep his NSW State of Origin spot if they do a job on Angus Crichton in their NRL clash with the Sydney Roosters.
  • Thu, Jun 17, 2021
    Ponga ruled out of Origin II with injury
    Kalyn Ponga has been ruled out of State of Origin II after failing a fitness test ahead of his planned NRL return from a groin injury for Newcastle on Saturday.
  • Thu, Jun 17, 2021
    Taulagi's impact key for Cowboys in run-in
    The prolific try-scoring form of North Queensland winger Murray Taulagi shapes as a key factor to their success in the final stages of the 2021 NRL season.
  • Wed, Jun 16, 2021
    Broncos teamwork a key to stopping Souths
    Brisbane coach Kevin Walters is confident Selwyn Cobbo is up to the task but want the NRL rookie's teammates to help him stop South Sydney winger Alex Johnston.
  • Wed, Jun 16, 2021
    Canberra find answers to second-half woes
    Canberra claim they have found a way to fix their second-half issues, as they eye off a spot in the NRL top eight with a win over St George Illawarra.
  • Wed, Jun 16, 2021
    Cleary finds tonic for Penrith bounce back
    Nathan Cleary's right eye remains bloodshot from his State of Origin badge of honour, but four days off have left him mentally fresh to return to the NRL.
  • Wed, Jun 16, 2021
    NRL fines Fifita and reprimands Titans
    The NRL has fined Gold Coast star David Fifita and reprimanded the Titans following an incident that led to the representative forward's arrest in December.
  • Tue, Jun 15, 2021
    NRL eyes ways to stop players diving
    The NRL has urged players to stop diving, warning they will consider bringing in rules for the 2022 season in an attempt to discourage it.
  • Tue, Jun 15, 2021
    NRLW stars to be distributed across clubs
    The RLPA will push for a collective bargaining agreement for NRLW players as the competition expands, amid concerns over a contracting system for 2021.
  • Tue, Jun 15, 2021
    Ponga return a boost for Knights, Maroons
    Newcastle will finally have their full spine on the paddock for the first time since round two last season with Kalyn Ponga and Mitchell Pearce set to return.
  • Mon, Jun 14, 2021
    Argument only confirms Eels' bond: Moses
    Mitchell Moses has laughed off an on-field spat with his Parramatta captain Clint Gutherson, claiming it shows how comfortable the Eels are with each other.
  • Mon, Jun 14, 2021
    Cordner pays tribute to family, teammates
    Retiring Sydney Roosters great Boyd Cordner has paid an emotional tribute to teammates, family and the biggest influences on his celebrated rugby league career.
  • Mon, Jun 14, 2021
    Retiring Cordner backs NRL crackdown
    Retiring Sydney Roosters, NSW State of Origin and Australian Test great Boyd Cordner fully supports the NRL's controversial crackdown on high tackles.
  • Mon, Jun 14, 2021
    Snapshot of NRL action from round 14
    All the highlights and lowlights from round 14 in the NRL in which Sydney Roosters captain Boyd Cordner announced his retirement.
  • Sun, Jun 13, 2021
    Ben Trbojevic inspired by brothers
    Ben Trbojevic has been inspired by his brothers Tom and Jake since the latter's NRL debut in 2013, but he wants to be his own man in his rookie season at Manly.
  • Sun, Jun 13, 2021
    Cordner poised to announce NRL retirement
    Sydney Roosters captain Boyd Cordner is set to announce his retirement from the NRL after struggling to return to the game following a series of concussions.
  • Sun, Jun 13, 2021
    Crichton avoids ban, available for Origin
    Angus Crichton has avoided another NRL ban on return from suspension, giving him a chance of working his way back in to NSW's State of Origin squad for Game II.
  • Sun, Jun 13, 2021
    Five minutes of Moses magic sinks Tigers
    Mitchell Moses has engineered three tries in five minutes to break his former club Wests Tigers and help Parramatta to a big 40-12 win at Bankwest Stadium.
  • Sun, Jun 13, 2021
    Maguire questions sin-bin inconsistencies
    Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire has questioned how professional fouls can result in the same on-field punishment as high tackles during the NRL's crackdown.
  • Sun, Jun 13, 2021
    NRL comeback 'amazing': Karmichael Hunt
    Veteran Karmichael Hunt has refused to let a 22-point defeat to Canberra Raiders ruin his long-awaited return to the NRL with the Brisbane Broncos.
  • Sun, Jun 13, 2021
    Papenhuyzen recovery brightens: Bellamy
    Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says his gun fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has only just started training after making a slow recovery from his heavy concussion.
  • Sun, Jun 13, 2021
    Roosters coach lauds 250-gamer JWH
    Young gun Sam Walker hit the winning field goal but Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says Jared Waerea-Hargreaves was the real match winner over Gold Coast.
  • Sun, Jun 13, 2021
    Storm ready for extension of Qld stay
    Melbourne are readying themselves for a possible longer Queensland stay so there's no risk their State of Origin players get stuck in Victoria.
  • Sat, Jun 12, 2021
    Holmes avoids NRL charge, free for Origin
    Queensland fullback Valentine Holmes can breathe a sigh of relief after avoiding a charge by the NRL's match review committee in Friday night's loss to Manly.
  • Sat, Jun 12, 2021
    Johnson denies hunting $900k NRL deal
    Cronulla halfback Shaun Johnson has denied reports he is asking for $900,000 a season as he looks for a new NRL club for next season.
  • Sat, Jun 12, 2021
    Johnston hat-trick as Souths beat Knights
    Newcastle centre Bradman Best has been added to the long list of injuries for the club after Saturday's NRL loss to South Sydney at Stadium Australia.
  • Sat, Jun 12, 2021
    Manly finally find plan for no Trbojevic
    Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans claims his side have worked out how to alter their game to still find NRL success when Tom Trbojevic is not in the team.
  • Sat, Jun 12, 2021
    Moeroa jumps straight back into league
    Melbourne recruit Tepai Moeroa will turn out for a Storm feeder team on Sunday after switching back to the NRL from the NSW Waratahs this week.
  • Sat, Jun 12, 2021
    New Zealand back on NRL's agenda
    CEO Andrew Abdo says the NRL will assist clubs who want to take home games to New Zealand in 2022 as the game looks to return to the country after COVID-19.
  • Sat, Jun 12, 2021
    Roosters coach frustrated by mixed message
    Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson believes NRL players avoiding serious sanctions for a high shot when their opponent gets up quickly is a mixed message.
  • Sat, Jun 12, 2021
    Sharks take cautious approach with Graham
    Cronulla coach Josh Hannay said the club will look at an extended rest for captain Wade Graham after he copped yet another concussion against Penrith.
  • Sat, Jun 12, 2021
    Shattered Maroons must rebound in NRL: DCE
    Daly Cherry-Evans has challenged Queensland's beaten State of Origin players to find form in the NRL in time to save the Maroons' series at Suncorp Stadium.
  • Sat, Jun 12, 2021
    Storm not stirred by NRL ladder top spot
    Up against the Warriors, Melbourne are gunning for their 11th successive win which will see them draw level with Penrith on top of the NRL laddder.
  • Sat, Jun 12, 2021
    Tigers primed for Parramatta NRL challenge
    After upsetting competition front-runners Penrith by 20 points last round, Wests Tigers are ready for their next challenge - taking on third-placed Parramatta.
  • Sat, Jun 12, 2021
    Walker wins NRL thriller for Roosters
    Sydney Roosters young gun Sam Walker defied injury to score a match-winning field goal in a dramatic 35-34 NRL win over Gold Coast at CBUS Super Stadium.
  • Fri, Jun 11, 2021
    Brimson Origin gamble leaves Titans short
    Queensland's gamble on playing AJ Brimson as a utility has come at a cost for Gold Coast, with the fullback to miss Saturday's NRL clash with Sydney Roosters.
  • Fri, Jun 11, 2021
    Holmes in Origin doubt after tackle report
    Valentine Holmes' availability for State of Origin II will hinge on whether he is charged for a shoulder charge in North Queensland's NRL loss to Manly.
  • Fri, Jun 11, 2021
    Manly claim rare NRL win without Turbo
    Manly have brushed off claims they rely too much on the rested Tom Trbojevic by piling on the points in a 50-18 NRL flogging of North Queensland.
  • Fri, Jun 11, 2021
    Mitchell to play as Souths rest four stars
    South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has revealed Latrell Mitchell and Jaydn Su'A will face Newcastle on Saturday, but all other Origin players will be rested.
  • Fri, Jun 11, 2021
    NRL bye a relief for struggling Raiders
    Canberra coach Ricky Stuart believes last weekend's bye couldn't have been more welcome for his NRL team as they look to reignite their 2021 campaign.
  • Thu, Jun 10, 2021
    Arrow takes aim at beaten Maroons pack
    Jai Arrow knows if Queensland are any hope of slowing down NSW's red-hot backline that the Maroons' State of Origin pack must lift for Game II.
  • Thu, Jun 10, 2021
    Green left to ponder record Origin loss
    Queensland coach Paul Green admitted his first Origin camp could have run differently after the side was beaten by a record margin in Townsville.
  • Thu, Jun 10, 2021
    Munster insists he has no discipline issue
    Cameron Munster has avoid a suspension after he was charged with contrary contact for kicking out at Liam Martin in Queensland's record State of Origin loss.
  • Thu, Jun 10, 2021
    NRL okays Cleary's bloody-injury treatment
    Nathan Cleary has worn five stitches in his face as a State of Origin badge of honour, but the 15 minutes of blood pouring from his face raised eyebrows.
  • Thu, Jun 10, 2021
    Origin flogging worth nothing yet to NSW
    NSW players have been told their record drubbing of Queensland will mean nothing if they don't finish the job in State of Origin II at Suncorp Stadium.
  • Wed, Jun 09, 2021
    Bowen soaks up Origin arrival in north Qld
    North Queensland will celebrate a production line of rugby league talent when Townsville hosts the first State of Origin game to be played in a regional city.
  • Wed, Jun 09, 2021
    Hunt aiming long-term with NRL comeback
    Nearing his first NRL appearance in almost 12 years, Karmichael Hunt has made it clear he views his Brisbane comeback as more than a one-game experience.
  • Wed, Jun 09, 2021
    Thompson, Duckworth advance in Stuttgart
    Jordan Thompson will meet compatriot Alex de Minaur for a place in the last eight of the ATP's Mercedes Cup where James Duckworth is also in contention.
  • Wed, Jun 09, 2021
    Warriors to play Bulldogs in NZ in August
    The Warriors will end an almost two-year wait to play an NRL match in New Zealand, with their round 22 clash against Canterbury to be held in Auckland.
  • Wed, Jun 09, 2021
    What you need to know from Origin I
    NSW centre Tom Trbojevic was outstanding with a hat-trick in the Blues' historic win over Queensland in the State of Origin opener in Townsville.
  • Tue, Jun 08, 2021
    Blues ganging up to stop Fifita in Origin
    Cameron Murray has enlisted the help of NSW defenders around him with the Blues see ganging up on David Fifita as the only way to stop him in State of Origin.
  • Tue, Jun 08, 2021
    Cowboys rookie Luki dropped; coach coy
    North Queensland coach Todd Payten has dropped popular rookie Heilum Luki, saying the young forward hadn't live up to club standards recently.
  • Tue, Jun 08, 2021
    Hunt to end 11-year NRL hiatus with Broncs
    Karmichael Hunt will draw on his time as a centre in rugby union as he prepares to return for the Broncos as five-eighth almost 12 years after leaving the club.
  • Tue, Jun 08, 2021
    Jarome Luai's hot form to face Origin test
    Nathan Cleary and Jarome Luai have an outstanding record as a halves combination but Queensland coach Paul Green says State of Origin is another challenge.
  • Tue, Jun 08, 2021
    Maroons' Green plays Origin underdog tag
    Paul Green cut a relaxed figure on the eve of his Queensland State of Origin coaching debut, claiming underdog status given NSW "had the better team on paper".
  • Tue, Jun 08, 2021
    NSW place Origin faith in teenage dreamers
    Penrith's former Harold Matthews Cup coach knew Nathan Cleary and Jarome Luai were special teenagers but he could never have predicted State of Origin honours.
  • Tue, Jun 08, 2021
    Origin diving likely with sin-bins
    Queensland coach Paul Green has admitted that players are likely to milk penalties in State of Origin as statistics show just how vital sin-bins are in the NRL.
  • Tue, Jun 08, 2021
    Raiders duo rally around stood down Scott
    Canberra players Josh Papalii and Josh Hodgson have rallied around Curtis Scott while he is stood down for his alleged involvement in a fight at a nightclub.
  • Tue, Jun 08, 2021
    Storm 1-1 at NRL judiciary hearings
    Melbourne's Nelson Asofa-Solomona is suspended for one-match after an NRL judiciary guilty finding while teammate Reimis Smith got his charge reduced to a fine.
  • Tue, Jun 08, 2021
    Tedesco ready to lead NSW without Cordner
    NSW Blues skipper James Tedesco feels more comfortable leading the side into the State of Origin series this year but misses the presence of Boyd Cordner.
  • Mon, Jun 07, 2021
    Cleary gets Kangaroos Test shot in Origin
    Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga says State of Origin will largely decide Test selections, giving Nathan Cleary a shot at Daly Cherry-Evans' No.7 jersey.
  • Mon, Jun 07, 2021
    Key issues to decide State of Origin I
    The State of Origin series opener looms as one of the most unpredictable in memory amid a foul-play crackdown and a new Queensland venue.
  • Mon, Jun 07, 2021
    Knee surgery derails Milford's NRL career
    Brisbane playmaker Anthony Milford's hopes of forcing his way back into the starting side have taken a major hit with the five-eighth requiring knee surgery.
  • Mon, Jun 07, 2021
    NRL great Brett Morris formally retires
    Widely considered the finest winger of his generation, Sydney Roosters star Brett Morris hopes to remain in the NRL as a coach after officially retiring.
  • Mon, Jun 07, 2021
    NRL players getting the message: Annesley
    NRL head of football Graham Annesley says figures show that the crackdown on high tackles is working with players adapting to avoid serious contact.
  • Mon, Jun 07, 2021
    Penrith combos impress Blues at training
    Penrith's six NSW stars have made their mark on NSW Blues training this week with skipper James Tedesco saying their form will translate into the Origin arena.
  • Mon, Jun 07, 2021
    Ponga may have hurt Origin hopes: O'Brien
    Queensland star Kalyn Ponga may have jeopardised his State of Origin II hopes by not remaining at his NRL club for treatment, Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien says.
  • Mon, Jun 07, 2021
    Storm fight bans at NRL judiciary
    Melbourne have opted to challenge Nelson Asofa-Solomona and Reimis Smith's bans at the NRL judiciary, in a bid to allow them play in round 14 of the NRL.
  • Sun, Jun 06, 2021
    Highs and lows of NRL round 13
    All the details of round 13 of the NRL including man of the round, injuries, suspensions and controversies.
  • Sun, Jun 06, 2021
    Mahoney injury sours Parramatta NRL rout
    Parramatta have spoiled Newcastle's Old Boys Day celebrations with a 40-4 NRL rout but lost Queensland reserve hooker Reed Mahoney to a shoulder injury.
  • Sun, Jun 06, 2021
    Storm's Bellamy keen to keep Finucane
    Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says the Storm will do 'whatever we can' to re-sign Dale Finucane after Nicoh Hynes' Cronulla defection.
  • Sun, Jun 06, 2021
    Tedesco warns on Origin play for penalties
    Playing for penalties has started to creep into the NRL in recent weeks but NSW captain James Tedesco doesn't want to see it anywhere near State of Origin.
  • Sun, Jun 06, 2021
    Tonsillitis has Gagai in Origin doubt
    Queensland centre Dane Gagai has tonsillitis and didn't train on Sunday, however officials are confident he will still feature in Wednesdays's Origin opener.
  • Sun, Jun 06, 2021
    Trbojevic OK with being an Origin target
    Tom Trbojevic looms as NSW's biggest X-factor in State of Origin I, but he's not fazed by Queensland claims he will be easier to shut down than two years ago.
  • Sat, Jun 05, 2021
    Broncos exit sparks Origin forward's rise
    Joe Ofahengaue has reflected on his full-circle NRL journey since leaving the Broncos last season as he prepares to return to the State of Origin arena.
  • Sat, Jun 05, 2021
    Cleary heckled by fierce Tigers crowd
    Penrith's State of Origin players were hammered by supporters on the sidelines at Leichhardt Oval on Friday night with Nathan Cleary copping the worst of it.
  • Sat, Jun 05, 2021
    Fulton's influence lingers in NSW Origin
    Some of NSW's State of Origin squad weren't even born when Bob Fulton coached his last NRL game, but they have quickly learned his influence on the game.
  • Sat, Jun 05, 2021
    NSW's Origin pairing nine years in making
    Jarome Luai and Nathan Cleary have spent nine years as a halves pairing, leaving them certain they can execute Penrith's style for NSW in State of Origin.
  • Sat, Jun 05, 2021
    Storm hang on to down Titans in NRL
    Melbourne Storm have survived some anxious moments to defeat Gold Coast 20-14 on the Sunshine Coast to record their 10th straight NRL win.
  • Sat, Jun 05, 2021
    Trbojevic bounces back as Blues prop
    State of Origin and NSW were the furthest things from Jake Trbojevic's mind during a poor start to 2021, the Sea Eagles star revealing how low things got.
  • Fri, Jun 04, 2021
    All good with Panthers and Raiders' Blues
    Penrith and Canberra lay claim to the NRL's most fierce rivalry but Blues brothers Jarome Luai and Jack Wighton say they are all good in the NSW Origin camp.
  • Fri, Jun 04, 2021
    Bird tells Dragons to re-sign Dufty
    St George Illawarra centre Jack Bird has urged the club to reconsider their decision not to re-sign Matt Dufty, saying he is the man they need at No.1.
  • Fri, Jun 04, 2021
    Fulton the ultimate pro until the end
    Bob Fulton has been farewelled with a state funeral at St Mary's Cathedral, with his everlasting professionalism and desire to lead shining through.
  • Fri, Jun 04, 2021
    Injury to sharpen Munster's Origin mindset
    Queensland playmaker Cameron Munster says an ongoing foot issue will sharpen his focus for next week's State of Origin opener, declaring he's fit to play.
  • Fri, Jun 04, 2021
    Pressure off Bronco Haas in NSW camp
    Payne Haas has spoken of how he feels the weight lift off his shoulders when in NSW State of Origin camp compared to with a struggling Brisbane side.
  • Fri, Jun 04, 2021
    Storm coach desperate to retain Finucane
    Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has made it clear he is desperate for the Storm to re-sign Dale Finucane, despite up to five NRL rivals showing interest.
  • Thu, Jun 03, 2021
    Big Tino won't temper Origin aggression
    Queensland forward Tino Fa'asuamaleaui won't look to reignite his State of Origin feud with NSW's Payne Haas but has promised to maintain his aggression levels.
  • Thu, Jun 03, 2021
    Blues have edge of discipline over Maroons
    NSW might not get a home game until Origin III but they have the advantage of better discipline over Queensland coming into Wednesday night's series opener.
  • Thu, Jun 03, 2021
    Dragons beat Brisbane in NRL points spree
    Jack de Belin showed St George Illawarra what they've been missing in their 52-24 win over Brisbane, but it was Matt Dufty who made the biggest statement.
  • Thu, Jun 03, 2021
    Rep stars on Walters' radar for Brisbane
    Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has confirmed interest in Queensland players Dane Gagai and Kurt Capewell as he attempts to rebuild the roster with rep stars.
  • Thu, Jun 03, 2021
    RLPA to submit key issues to NRL bosses
    Representatives of the Players' Union will meet with the NRL to discuss key concerns, with tensions escalating after the crackdown on foul play.
  • Thu, Jun 03, 2021
    Rules create Origin uncertainty for Welch
    Rugby league's new rules has Queensland front-rower Christian Welch fearing State of Origin could lose its grind, as Cameron Munster trained for the Maroons..
  • Thu, Jun 03, 2021
    Systems ready to uphold Penrith's streak
    Penrith coach Ivan Cleary is confident the systems he has in place across all grades will uphold their astonishing NRL winning streak against Wests Tigers.


2021 June
  • Fri, Jun 18, 2021
    Wallabies' Swinton escapes suspension
    Waratahs flanker Lachie Swinton is free for Wallabies selection against France next month, with no further penalty following his Super Rugby red card.
  • Wed, Jun 16, 2021
    Flanker Wells eyeing Wallabies selection
    Michael Wells says he's not in the Wallabies squad to make up the numbers and will be going all out to get picked for the first Test against France in Sydney.
  • Tue, Jun 15, 2021
    Force pull off raid on Brumbies young guns
    The Western Force have added four Brumbies players to their roster in the space of 24 hours, with playmakers Reesjan Pasitoa and Bayley Kuenzle among them.
  • Sun, Jun 13, 2021
    Ex-Waratahs blame mismanagement for woes
    Former title-winning coach Michael Cheika is urging the the NSW Waratahs to retain their faith in youth despite them enduring a winless Super Rugby season.
  • Fri, Jun 11, 2021
    Brumbies fall to Smith-led Highlanders
    The Brumbies have had a disappointing end to their Super Rugby Trans-Tasman campaign, falling to the Highlanders 33-12 in Canberra on Friday night.
  • Fri, Jun 11, 2021
    Foote puts hand up for Rebels coach role
    Interim coach Kevin Foote has one last chance to push his case to become Melbourne Rebels coach when they take on the Crusaders in Sydney on Saturday.
  • Fri, Jun 11, 2021
    Force aim to play party pooper role in NZ
    Western Force coach Tim Sampson says his side will throw the kitchen sink at the Blues when the two teams lock horns at Eden Park on Saturday night.
  • Thu, Jun 10, 2021
    Brumbies out to crash Highlanders' party
    The Brumbies and Queensland Reds may be out of the finals hunt but they can still play a part in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman title race on Friday night.
  • Thu, Jun 10, 2021
    Injured Vunivalu to miss France Tests
    Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has confirmed a hamstring injury will prevent former NRL flyer Suliasi Vunivalu from making his Test debut against France.
  • Wed, Jun 09, 2021
    Toomua injury rocks Rebels Super backline
    A neck injury means skipper Matt Toomua is set to miss Melbourne's final Super Rugby Trans-Tasman round against New Zealand champions, the Crusaders.
  • Tue, Jun 08, 2021
    Winless NSW Waratahs hit by more injuries
    The NSW Waratahs have 20 players on the injured list ahead of their final round Super Rugby Trans-Tasman clash against the Chiefs that will end a horror year.
  • Sun, Jun 06, 2021
    Cheika dismayed by shoddy Waratahs defence
    Former title-winning coach Michael Cheika has implored the NSW Waratahs to address their defensive issues following a record 12th consecutive Super Rugby loss.
  • Sun, Jun 06, 2021
    McKellar reflects on difficult Super run
    While the Brumbies are pleased with their first win over New Zealand opposition, coach Dan McKellar says it's been a tough ride in the Trans-Tasman competition.
  • Sat, Jun 05, 2021
    Brumbies topple Hurricanes in nail-biter
    The Brumbies have ground out a brave win over the Hurricanes in Canberra, after Jordie Barrett missed two kicks to win the game in the dying stages.
  • Sat, Jun 05, 2021
    Thorn envious of Vunivalu's transition
    Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn is hopeful Suliasi Vunivalu's latest injury setback is only minor, admitting the code-hopper has made the move look easy.
  • Sat, Jun 05, 2021
    Young Rebel relishing time with Toomua
    Ahead of their Super Rugby Trans-Tasman clash with the Chiefs, Melbourne's Carter Gordon says he's learning a lot playing alongside Wallabies star Matt Toomua.
  • Fri, Jun 04, 2021
    Depleted Reds push Blues in Super loss
    Debutant Mac Grealy was a game-day call-up as an undermanned Reds lost Suliasi Vunivalu to another injury in a plucky 31-24 loss to the undefeated Blues.
  • Fri, Jun 04, 2021
    Home sweet home perks up the Brumbies
    The Brumbies host the Hurricanes in their first Super Rugby home game in a month and say they're desperate to post a first win in the Trans-Tasman competition.
  • Thu, Jun 03, 2021
    Milestone looms for Force captain Prior
    Western Force centre Kyle Godwin has described Ian Prior as the heart and soul of the team as the skipper gears up for his 100-game milestone.


2021 June
  • Fri, Jun 18, 2021
    Fresh pitches to be used for Aussie women
    CA have confirmed fresh pitches will be used for women's Tests this summer, after mass criticism of England's clash with India being played on a worn wicket.
  • Wed, Jun 16, 2021
    Big-name withdrawals hurt T20 Cup preps
    Steve Smith will miss Australia's two white-ball tours before the T20 World Cup with an elbow injury while David Warner and Pat Cummins are unavailable.
  • Mon, Jun 14, 2021
    Paine gets behind embattled coach Langer
    Australia coach Justin Langer has come under-fire for his leadership style in recent times, but Test captain Tim Paine believes the issues have been overblown.
  • Tue, Jun 08, 2021
    Christian in, Aussies call for T20 cover
    Veteran allrounder Dan Christian, Ben McDermott, Cameron Green, Ashton Turner, Wes Agar and Nathan Ellis have been called up to Australia's white-ball squad.
  • Thu, Jun 03, 2021
    Release sandpaper scandal report: Saker
    David Saker, Australia's bowling coach at the time of the sandpaper scandal, says Cricket Australia's secret report into the controversy should be released.
  • Thu, Jun 03, 2021
    Thunder snare coach Bayliss in BBL coup
    World Cup winning coach Trevor Bayliss has been named Sydney Thunder's mentor for the next three seasons in a huge boost for the BBL franchise.


2021 June
  • Fri, Jun 18, 2021
    Fitzgibbons ready for man-made surf battle
    Sally Fitzgibbons has hit a purple patch after winning the Rottnest Search and the World Surfing Games, but she knows she'll need to up her game at The Ranch.
  • Thu, Jun 17, 2021
    Battered Gallen weighing up his future
    Paul Gallen is considering his future in boxing after copping a brutal beating at the hands of Justis Huni in their Australian heavyweight title stoush.
  • Thu, Jun 17, 2021
    Huni can be a 'rock star' after Gallen win
    Tokyo Olympics gold medal contender Justis Huni could become a household name after retaining his Australian heavyweight title with victory over Paul Gallen.
  • Wed, Jun 16, 2021
    Huni out to expose Gallen as boxing fraud
    Australian heavyweight champion Justis Huni is planning to expose rugby league great turned pugilist Paul Gallen as a boxing 'fraud' on Wednesday night.
  • Wed, Jun 16, 2021
    Limited crowd allowed at Geelong AFL game
    Geelong and the Western Bulldogs can play in front of a small AFL crowd after the Victorian government announced plans to ease COVID-19 restrictions.
  • Mon, Jun 14, 2021
    I'll break your arm: Gallen's vow to Huni
    Rugby league great turned undefeated heavyweight boxer is vowing to ruin Justin Huni's Olympics dream in Wednesday night's boxing blockbuster in Sydney.
  • Sat, Jun 12, 2021
    Giants fall to Lightning super sub
    Sunshine Coast Lightning have replaced the Giants at the top of the Super Netball ladder after defeating them 58-52 in Sydney.
  • Sat, Jun 12, 2021
    Thunderbirds stun Swifts in Super Netball
    Led by Shamera Sterling, the Adelaide Thunderbirds have brought the heat from the opening whistle and beaten the NSW Swifts 58-53 in their Super Netball clash.
  • Fri, Jun 11, 2021
    Court date set for Folau's comeback bid
    A decision on Israel Folau's playing future will likely be made next month as he seeks an injunction against the Queensland Rugby League in the Supreme Court.
  • Sun, Jun 06, 2021
    Thunderbirds open netball season account
    Defensive desperation trumped attacking flair as the Adelaide Thunderbirds scored a 54-48 Super Netball win against the Melbourne Vixens at USC Stadium.
  • Sat, Jun 05, 2021
    Lockdown not stopping boxer Zerafa
    Melbourne boxer Michael Zerafa is hoping the lockdown won't lead to his fight next month against Tim Tszyu being postponed despite it affecting his preparation.
  • Fri, Jun 04, 2021
    Tszyu says champ Charlo can't ignore him
    While he's focused on finishing fellow Aussie Michael Zerafa next month Tim Tszyu says world champion Jermell Charlo won't always be able to ignore him.
  • Thu, Jun 03, 2021
    Gallen won't lay a hand on me, says Huni
    Australian heavyweight champion Justis Huni says he's planning to give rugby league great Paul Gallen a boxing lesson when they clash this month in Sydney.


2021 June
  • Fri, Jun 18, 2021
    Arnie would welcome Iran World Cup draw
    Socceroos coach Graham Arnold would welcome a long overdue chance for revenge if Australia are drawn with Iran in the next stage of World Cup qualifying.
  • Fri, Jun 18, 2021
    City to use A-L finals move as motivation
    Melbourne City captain Scott Jamieson has lamented the "disappointing" call to move their A-League semi-final to Sydney but says they'll embrace the challenge.
  • Fri, Jun 18, 2021
    Fit Le Fondre seeks history with Sydney FC
    Sydney FC striker Adam Le Fondre believes he's hitting top form as the Sky Blues' quest for a historic A-League three-peat goes on the line against Adelaide.
  • Thu, Jun 17, 2021
    Uncertainty for Mariners as Stajcic quits
    Central Coast are once again in A-League limbo after confirming coach Alen Stajcic has stepped down days after taking the Mariners back to the finals.
  • Thu, Jun 17, 2021
    Wilkinson says Sydney can handle absences
    Sydney FC captain Alex Wilkinson is confident the Sky Blues have the quality to complete a historic A-League three-peat despite Socceroos duty for three stars.
  • Wed, Jun 16, 2021
    Ange's Celtic to meet Danes in ECL tie
    Ange Postecoglou's first match in charge of Scottish soccer powerhouse Celtic will be against Denmark's Midtjylland in Champions League qualifying.
  • Wed, Jun 16, 2021
    Didulica named new Victory football boss
    Former PFA chief executive John Didulica has been named Melbourne Victory director of football as the A-League club attempts to turn its fortunes around.
  • Wed, Jun 16, 2021
    Glory re-sign evergreen goalkeeper Reddy
    Perth Glory goalkeeper Liam Reddy will be 42 years old by the time his new deal with the A-League club expires after signing a two-year contract extension.