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Sydney never grew tired of Lance Franklin: Longmire

Sydney coach John Longmire has dismissed media reports suggesting the club had a falling out with Lance Franklin before the legendary key forward retired.

Canberra, Jets must get ownership deals done: APL chair

The Australian Professional Leagues will not come to the rescue of Newcastle Jets or Canberra United if deals for new ownership fall through.

Red-hot Hosking happy for bench role on Whitehead return

After two of the best games of his NRL career, Canberra's Zac Hosking won't complain if he is shifted to the bench to get Elliott Whitehead back in the side.

Wallabies have the ingredients to bake rivals: Schmidt

New Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt believes Australian rugby has all the ingredients to cook up a successful national team on his watch.

Raiders dominate Tigers to continue perfect start

Canberra have moved to 2-0 for the NRL season after claiming a 32-12 win against the Wests Tigers, marring Benji Marshall's first game as the Tigers' coach.

Brumbies roll home for Super win over Highlanders

The ACT Brumbies have broken their drought in Dunedin, turning in a big second half to secure a 27-21 Super Rugby Pacific victory over the Highlanders.

Out-of-form Brumbies to ‘keep chipping away’ in NZ trip

The ACT Brumbies might have a 2-1 Super Rugby Pacific record, but coach Stephen Larkham knows just how much improvement his side will need to find.

Axed Cotric has future in ‘special’ Raiders side: Stuart

Ricky Stuart admits the decision to axe former representative winger Nick Cotric was a hard one, but says it's the type of tough call that could make his Canberra team "special". Instead of...

Wighton not the Messiah for ‘dumb’ Rabbitohs: Demetriou

South Sydney will give Jack Wighton his club debut next week against the Sydney Roosters but coach Jason Demetriou says he alone won't solve the side's issues.

Former Brumbies coach Laurie Fisher back into Wallabies’ camp

Joe Schmidt has brought veteran Brumbies coach Laurie Fisher back into the Wallabies' fold as one of his assistants.

2024 NRL round 2: Raiders vs Tigers match day guide and preview

The Raiders return to GIO Stadium for their first home match of 2024 when they take on the rested Wests Tigers.

2024 Super Rugby round 4: Brumbies vs Highlanders preview

Following a shaky start for both the Brumbies and Highlanders, this weekends contest between the two sides shall prove to be a real test for the men from the ACT.

Education must lift to stop NRL racism: Jamal Fogarty

Raiders No.7 and Mununjali man Jamal Fogarty says Spencer Leniu's racial slur was "poor", and wants society to learn more about the impacts of racism.

Teen Tiger Lachlan Galvin named for NRL debut against Canberra

Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has dropped a round two selection bombshell, naming 18-year-old Lachlan Galvin in the halves.

Canberra silenced doubters in Newcastle raid: Levi

Canberra hooker Danny Levi put a roller coaster 2023 NRL campaign behind him with a strong showing in his side's upset opening-round win against Newcastle.

Greyhounds NSW apologies for Ezra Mam comment

Greyhounds NSW has apologised for a comment in its online form guide that referenced the NRL's recent racism saga.

Spencer Leniu banned for eight games for racial slur on Ezra Mam

Spencer Leniu said he thought his slur against Ezra Mam was just "one brown man saying something to another brown man", before he was banned for eight matches by the NRL judiciary. The...

Proud Cummins in no mood to shake up Test team

Pat Cummins is "in no rush to make rash changes" to Australia's Test side after their narrow second Test escape against New Zealand.

New Raider Morgan Smithies extends Canberra’s British empire

New recruit Morgan Smithies has already made an impact with Canberra and is relishing the chance to test himself against one-time idol John Bateman.

GWS slam Mason Cox’s ‘bizarre’ pre-match stunt

GWS forward Brent Daniels has called out Collingwood's Mason Cox's pre-match stunt with Giants ruck coach Shame Mumford as "bizarre".

GWS forwards fire in giant win over Collingwood

Callum Brown, Jesse Hogan and Brent Daniels all hit the scoreboard regularly to help GWS to a decisive 32-point win over AFL premiers Collingwood.

ACT Brumbies bounce back to thwart Western Force

The ACT Brumbies are back in the winners' circle, getting out of an early 14-0 hole to beat the Western Force 22-19 at GIO Stadium in Canberra.

Nic White prepares for emotional Brumbies return with Force

Nic White admits facing off against the ACT Brumbies for the first time will be emotional, but says he can't let the occasion distract him from getting the job done for his...

Hudson Young avoids ban over late shot on Ponga

Canberra have breathed a huge sigh of relief with star backrower Hudson Young able to accept a fine for his late shot on Kalyn Ponga.

Ricky Stuart revels in first glance at new-look Raiders’

They lack star power but Ricky Stuart is banking on his Canberra side of unlikely lads to give the Raiders a sniff in the NRL this season.

Grundy, Swans surge past Melbourne in AFL season opener

Isaac Heeney starred and Brodie Grundy got one over his old side as Sydney opened the new AFL season with a 22-point victory over Melbourne.

Raiders run rampant over Knights in 28-12 NRL win

Canberra have shown they will be no pushovers in the NRL this year, opening their season with a hard-fought 28-12 win away to Newcastle.

Roosters prop Leniu facing ban after admitting to racial slur

Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu has admitted he levelled a racial slur at Brisbane's Ezra Mam during their clash in Las Vegas.

Police officers deny attacking Raiders player Tom Starling

Two cops deny assaulting NRL player Tom Starling in a brawl, with their lawyer saying they only only went to Shady Palms restaurant to help people.

Baffled Larkham looking for answers from his Brumbies

The ACT Brumbies have conceded their most points in a game since 2017 with a hammering from the Chiefs and now coach Stephen Larkham is looking for improvement.
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