Rugby League

Skipper sackedPumas strip Matera of rugby captaincy

Argentina have sensationally stripped Pablo Matera of the captaincy and stood him down from Saturday’s final Tri Nations clash with the Wallabies as they investigate racist social media posts.

Melissa Woods

TricksWill Addo-Carr pull a rabbit out of his hat?

While his manager wants everyone looking at Canterbury, Josh Addo-Carr could be preparing for a stunning move to a rival.

Phil Rothfield, Sports Editor-at-large

Surprise recruit?NRL legend targeted for shock code swap

Melbourne Storm captain Cameron Smith is being keenly sought by AFL clubs should he retire from the NRL as expected.

Jay Clark and Gilbert Gardiner

Darkest days‘That was the day I would have killed myself’

Broncos legend Jharal Yow Yeh has revealed how injury sparked a downward spiral, and how the actions of a neighbour saved him.

Robert Craddock

NRL fixturesNRL premiers set for Perth showdown

The Melbourne Storm’s match-up with Canterbury headlines two huge games headed to HBF Park, as the NRL’s 2021 fixture release reveals a win for Perth’s league community.

Pamela Whaley

‘One of biggest games ever’Eels to take on Broncos in Darwin in NRL’s Anzac round

THE Parramatta Eels will take on the Brisbane Broncos at Darwin’s TIO Stadium in ‘one of the biggest rugby league matches ever played in the Territory’

NATHANIEL CHAMBERS

League showcaseState of Origin returns to mid-year fixture

While nearly 50,000 watched Queensland clinch the State of Origin series at Suncorp Stadium, the event recorded its worst-ever television ratings to make it a straightforward call for the ARL.

Murray Wenzel

Vale Keith‘Rest easy brother’: Manly player dead at 20

Rising NRL player Keith Titmuss has died just hours after falling ill at Manly training on Monday.

Catherine Healey

Signing newsBroncos poach veteran playmaker, target 32-year-old back

The Broncos recruitment drive is in full swing with one big name playmaker spotted at Red Hill on the first day of pre-season.

Chris Honnery

NEW DEALBroncos vow to make Kevvie proud

Brisbane playmaker Tom Dearden says he’s intent on emulating the feats of his new coach as the Broncos start their rebuild under club legend Kevin Walters.

Chris Honnery

EXCLUSIVEGallen’s plan to floor Hunt in four rounds

Paul Gallen has boldly declared he’ll knock out Mark Hunt in four rounds and has a defiant message for his haters. Here’s how he plans to maintain his unbeaten boxing record.

Jamie Pandaram

Locker RoomHayne turns to leading lawyer ahead of trial

In a never-more-obvious indication of his intent to clear his name, Jarryd Hayne has sought the counsel of one of Australia’s leading criminal silks to aid his defence.

David Riccio

ExclusiveTransfer Market: Two sons of guns depart Rabbitohs

The transfer market is picking up pace and South Sydney now have two holes in their roster following the departure of two young guns.

Paul Crawley, Phil Rothfield

Rugby LeagueKorbin Sims leaves Dragons for ESL

Former Knights, Broncos and Dragons forward Korbin Sims will call England home for the next two seasons after signing for Super League strugglers Hull KR.

Scott Bailey

LEAGUE LEGEND‘It’s heartbreaking’: Carl Webb opens up on MND battle

Queensland Origin great Carl Webb was known for his strength, passion and pride. And while his shock MND diagnosis may be weakening him physically, it’s those attributes that will carry him through this battle. READ HIS STORY HERE

Rikki-Lee Arnold

ExclusiveCheika lands rugby league head coach role

Michael Cheika has landed his first head coach role in rugby league ... will an NRL top job be the next for the former Wallabies and Waratahs coach.

Fatima Kdouh, EXCLUSIVE

LegendsMaroon miracle: Download your printable souvenir poster now

Queensland has taken out the greatest State of Origin series win in 25 years. Commemorate the amazing achievement by downloading your printable souvenir poster now.

Mea culpaDean Ritchie: ‘Sorry Queensland, I was wrong’

Dean Ritchie labelled this Queensland’s worst side in 40 years, now he’s here to eat some humble pie and acknowledge greatness.

Dean Ritchie

ReportBetter than 1995: Queensland's greatest ever victory

It's official, Queensland - the biggest underdogs in 40 years - has scored its greatest series win under the great Wayne Bennett. RE-LIVE THE ACTION HERE.

Peter Badel

State of OriginBaby Maroons lead Queensland to series victory

Queensland, who haven’t coughed up a State of Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium in 15 years, kept that record in tact tonight with a 20-14 victory to seal the series.

Catherine Healey

Maroon feverIt’s on! Crowd is ‘95% maroon’ for Origin blockbuster

Suncorp Stadium will be a sea of maroon tonight as 50,000 mad footy fans pack Queensland’s spiritual home of rugby league for tonight’s big State of Origin decider.

Danielle O'Neal, Jesse Kuch

QWEEKENDCronk v Smith: The icy thread to mystery fallout

Queensland legend Cam Smith has previously played down any suggestion there is a major rift between himself and his long-serving teammate Cooper Cronk – but there is a mysterious icy thread to the story he cannot explain.

Robert Craddock