NRL

Pat Carrigan's return from suspension could force the Broncos to make the toughest selection call of their season ahead of the NRL grand final.

Brisbane have produced a remarkable second-half comeback against Penrith to advance to the NRL grand final.

Brisbane have progressed to their first NRLW grand final since 2020 after thrashing Newcastle in the second preliminary final at Suncorp Stadium.

Melbourne have given themselves a shot at grand-final redemption, with the club’s new big four booking a spot in the NRL decider with a 22-14 win over Cronulla.

Seven has yet to agree to a deal for the exclusive rights to the Rugby League World Cup despite reports the broadcaster had paid $12 million to televise and stream the tournament in Australia next October.

KIERSTEN DUKE: Female athletes are proving themselves a lucrative investment, it’s time Aussie brands woke up to that fact.

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: Cronulla have gone much further in the finals than anyone expected, but they are letting themselves down with this silly trait.

KIERSTEN DUKE: Toby Sexton was discarded mid-season in favour of a bright new NRL toy — now he holds the fate of the club that ditched him in his hands.

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: One thing became very clear after last Sunday's epic final, even though some of the league’s most important stakeholders may not like it.

‘I accept the sanctions in full and will work hard to earn back the trust and respect of everyone.’

Star NRL player Brandon Smith has finally fronted court where Victor Radley’s name came up straight away.

The playing future of the Rooster’s star is in serious jeopardy as more details of the claims about Souths star Brandon Smith come to light.

The CEO of the devastated footy club has spoken out amid reports about the Broncos’ star’s four-year-old daughter.

‘We couldn’t love you any more.’

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: It was as clear as day what the superstar did and letting him off with a fine is beyond a joke.