The Fair Dinkum Department: NRL Finals Week 1 recap, Roosters injury crisis and Jack Wighton's biting incident

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The Fair Dinkum Department Round 27: NRL finals hopes, Brandon Smith's form and Rabbitohs halfback question

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The Fair Dinkum Department Round 26: JWH's suspension, Ricky Stuart's tantrum and Bulldogs woes

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The Fair Dinkum Department Round 26: Latrell Mitchell suspension, Josh Schuster axed and Knights finals hopes

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The Fair Dinkum Department Round 21: Sin-bin dramas, Payne Haas' contract and Melbourne's premiership hopes

Round 21 provided some major talking points, with two veteran enforcers lucky not to be sent off for ugly incidents, while the likes of South Sydney and Melbourne struggled. 

The Fair Dinkum Department Round 20: James Tedesco's holiday, Shaun Johnson's resurgence and RCG's dog shot

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State of Origin Game III: Betting preview

Tips, best bets, odds and prediction for State of Origin Game 3 between NSW and Queensland.

The Fair Dinkum Department Round 18: Tigers coaching future, Bulldogs struggles and Dragons captaincy

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The Fair Dinkum Department Round 14

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The Fair Dinkum Department Round 13: Damien Cook's rep status, Nathan Cleary's legacy and NRL pitch invaders

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The Fair Dinkum Department Round 12

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WATCH: The St George Illawarra Dragons can't give up on the NRL season just yet

Fair Dinkum Department Round 9: Dragons dilemma, Josh Schuster's struggles and the NRL in Las Vegas

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The Fair Dinkum Department Round 8: Jack Wighton's Rabbitohs move, hip-drop drama and Josh Hodgson's future

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The Fair Dinkum Department Round 4

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The Fair Dinkum Department Round 3

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Each NRL club's danger period

State of Origin, an unlucky run of top-eight opposition and consecutive away games: not all NRL draws are made equal.

The Fair Dinkum Department Round 2

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Fair Dinkum Department Round 1

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NRL 2023: Newcastle Knights season preview

NRL 2023: Cronulla Sharks season preview

Building for 2023 - or was 2022 a blip on the screen?

Brisbane Broncos set for early home ground advantage

It’ll be Milton Mangoes in one hand and a Broncos jersey in the other on Caxton Street with the release of the 2023 NRL draw.

It's the Glenn Phillips show in New Zealand's T20WC win

Will play havoc in Sydney as it has in Melbourne? We're at the SCG for match 27 of the T20 World Cup, with New Zealand looking to repeat their dominant win over Australia at this very ground.

How much alcohol can you actually take onto Mount Panorama?

DIY sampler packs aren’t allowed and - you can't tick off all of these options

How to watch Penrith v Parramatta if you can’t get to a TV

Will Rabs still commentate NRL Grand Finals?

The voice of rugby league will forever be the high water mark for footy commentary.

Top Ranked and Ellsberg share the honours in Epsom dead heat

Epsom Handicap: Top Ranked and Ellsberg share the honours in a dead heat

The good and the bad for Cronulla's 2022 season

Wear tested: UA's HOVR Machina 3

Erin Clark re-signs with Gold Coast Titans until 2025

Erin Clark made his NRL debut in 2017 and then had to wait until 2020 to play his second. After notching up his 50th game in round 21, he's now got further to celebrate.

Queensland's confirmed team for Game II

Queensland will field a largely unchanged team as they look to close out State of Origin 2022

Likes and dislikes for the Pacific Tests

International footy is back - and it feels damn good.

Haney outclasses Kambosos to victory

Devin Haney has defeated George Kambosos via unanimous decision to become the first undisputed lightweight champion in the four-belt era.

Lucas Browne delivers with shock first round KO

WATCH: Kambosos vs. Haney pre-fight press conference

NRL 2022: Nathan and Ivan Cleary re-sign until end of 2027

Dana confirms they'll be no 2022 UFC event in Australia

Volk does it again with clinical wwin

The best songs to play during a cricket rain delay: The definitive list

Take note: SCG PA crew.

New Zealand wicketkeeper Devon Conway out of World Cup final due to freak accident

Australia v Argentina preview: Can the Wallabies snare 2nd spot in TRC?

Short of funding, Olympian Tom O'Halloran's local brewery stepped in to help

The head brewer may have also assisted somewhat.

REVIEW: The talking points from Wild Wests: Tales from Tiger Town

NRL round 14: What we liked and disliked from every game

Brown confirms Warriors considering bringing Kiwi Test star back

Boyd Cordner forced into immediate retirement over concussion issues

NRL judiciary: Cameron Munster cited for kicking for the second time in a week

UFC 263: Brad Riddell dedicates biggest win of his career to fallen teammate

Aaron Woods' recruitment pitch to off-contract potential Sharks players

Robert Whittaker's finally fighting Kelvin Gastelum

UFC 260: Jamie Mullarkey unloads first round bomb to earn first UFC win

When Tom Trbojevic will return for Manly

Billy Magoulias open to bench role ahead of contract year at Cronulla

Tom Trbojevic felled by another hamstring injury

Australian Open to go ahead without fans as Victoria goes into lockdown

Yes, the KN logo is actually KIA’s new logo

How to avoid the dreaded WFH binge eating in 2021

You don’t have to train like an NRL player to stay healthy

Ottman Azaitar fired from UFC for breaching Fight Island's COVID-19 protocols

What the 'unbundling' of the Professional Leagues will means for Football in Australia

UFC 259: Israel Adesanya will chase two division gold in March against Jan Blachowicz

Australia vs India: Steve Smith's form dip against India a test of time, not technique

Tim Tszyu's incredible 2020 continues with first round KO win

Paul Gallen shocks Australia, beats Mark Hunt in six round slugfest

What we do - and don't - know about Josh Aloiai's contract situation at Wests Tigers

State of Origin Game One Player Ratings: Queensland

10 undeniable realities of watching the NRL at home

Like most things in 2020, it's not all bad - just different.

Tanah Boyd re-signs with the Titans for a further year

The day rugby league's biggest player rivalry went next level

Holes with charge, likely to miss Origin I

After an indifferent return to the NRL, Holmes caught fire in the final game of the season

Christian Welch stood down by Melbourne Storm over COVID breach

The Origin forward won’t play against the Wests Tigers

Josh Dugan's greatest bargaining chip for a contract extension may be his experience

Hard decisions will have to be made.

Dropping Matt Moylan is the Cronulla Sharks' line in the sand moment

An evolving timeline of the worst season in Brisbane Broncos history

The untold stories from Friday's press conferences

Mary backs assistant for full-time Dragons gig

Trent Robinson happy to give Boyd Cordner six week recovery

Ryan Papenhuyzen reveals NRL players also cop death threats from fans

Nathan Cleary's docked Dally M points is neither surprising nor unfair

Unpacking all the Dally M stats we have so far

The votes are behind closed doors now. Let's make idle chat and distort statistics.

Toby Rudolf wants to remain a Shark - but even he doesn't know what's happening

T20 Cricket World Cup postponed; rescheduled date unknown

Dally M: Harry Grant takes the lead, big men have a week out

Issac Luke hit with dangerous throw charge

Farah: Benji's not going anywhere

Flanno: Selection committee is strange, but it works

Shane Flanagan treats all players equally - except for Paul Gallen

Warriors players wear blame for sacking - but won't leave

Manly Sea Eagles v Brisbane Broncos: Live stats

NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro proposes BYO for NRL fans' return

John Morris speaks for first time on Bronson Xerri suspension

Jordan Rapana here to stay after brief rugby union switch

Storm star's compelling reason against one referee

NRL 2020: Gold Coast Titans star AJ Brimson unlikely to return until August with broken back

AJ Brimson unlikely to return until August with broken back

NRL coronavirus: NSW Deputy Premier wants Nathan Cleary banned for NRL season

NSW Deputy Premier wants Nathan Cleary banned for NRL season

NRL walkback points-stripping proposal

NRL Ladder: How the simulation season is progressing

NRL HQ to close, non-essential staff told to take annual leave

No jobs have been lost as yet, with around 200 staff encouraged to go into negative leave balance

AOC tell athletes to plan for 2021 Olympics

Possible shutdown won't delay NRL - for now, says Peter V'landys

These are rapidly developing times.

Coronavirus: NRL and state bodies announce length of rugby league postponement

NRL 2020: The Cronulla Sharks are in the dark about season 2020 as much as we are

Pendlebury NOT YET cleared of COVID-19

The Magpies are due to open their season against the Western Bulldogs on Friday night

Prime Minister Scott Morrison hoses down suggestions of NRL bailout

V’landys, who secured $234 million in government assistance for the horseracing industry in the wake of 2007’s equine influenza, called on the government to prop up the NRL.

Toronto Wolfpack cancels training, tells four players to self-isolate

Currently in England, the squad will self-isolate with a home game not requiring them back in Toronto until April 18.

Dally M 2020: Cameron Smith continues doing Cameron Smith things

Mitchell Moses reveals what made the Eels trust RCG's captain's challenge

The Warriors may disagree the captain’s challenge is all bad

NRL season to go ahead with round 2 in front of empty stadiums

New Zealand Warriors elect to stay in Australia to avoid compulsory self-isolation measures

Warriors CEO Cameron George confirmed the decision on Sunday morning.

Dugan reveals what really happened with the medical retirement rumours

The Sharks will need Dugan to fire if they’re a hope of landing in the eight.

Tonga expelled from International Rugby League, given a week to appeal

It’s been a frenetic 12 months for Mate Ma'a.

NRL Nines: The referees were wrong - but you need to breathe

NRL Nines: In-goal touch judge misses game deciding call, reminds everyone why we have a video ref

Alexis Rocha's trainer absolutely rinses him before crucial 10th round

There's real venom in that spray.

Johnson: Round one is more important than the nines

Shaun Johnson reveals what Cronulla is like post-Paul Gallen

Hooper steps down at Waratahs captain

Rob Simmons, a 100-Test Wallaby, will become the 172nd captain of the NSW Waratahs

No rift with Sharks' star centre pairing, claims teammate

Sharks coach John Morris clearly has big plans for the pair for the next decade

The biggest sports stars in Australia are leading the bushfire relief donation charge

Even projected NBA number one draft pick LaMelo Ball is in on the action

How bad is the bushfire smoke for the SCG Test?

Day two is looming as the worst of the lot.

Volkanovski will take the super fight money - but he won't be following McGregor's lead

Australia's featherweight champ is now in an elite company of two to take down Jose Aldo and Max Holloway.

Dana White keen on Alexander Volkanovski defending his UFC title in Australia

Do it. Book it now.

Marnus Labuschagne's grittiness key to breakout year, says Allan Border

Labuschagne, fresh off scores of 162 and 185 in back-to-back Tests has rocketed up the batting rankings.

If you just stole the 2017 Melbourne Cup, we have some bad news for you

The replica Cup – 2017 winner Rekindling had multiple owners, necessitating replica Cups – was stolen.

NRL grand final: Trainer interference decision by referee the correct call

Painful? Yes, but it's the rule.

One Republic announced as NRL grand final pre-game entertainment

More singalongs, less ballads: sounds like a winning strategy.

AFL legends: GWS need to replenish ruck stocks if they're to keep progressing

Is the grand final the last we’ll see of 33-year-old Shane Mumford?

Free Papi: Papalii cleared by the MRC for NRL grand final

Tonga's World Cup 9s invitation withdrawn after board suspension

The NRL’s decision was made after the Tongan Government wrote to the RLIF.

Politis: Jealousy fuels Sydney Roosters jibes

Nick Politis knows numbers - especially when it comes to the Roosters' success at developing players.

Vison of Tyrone Peachey training with Penrith isn't the former Origin star

Gus: Souths have overachieved by reaching a preliminary final

In an oscillating 80 minutes that, at times, threatened to disappoint, South Sydney got the job done, winning 34-26.

Three players charged after spiteful South Sydney v Manly semi final

There was some real feeling in this game.

Cronulla Sharks extend 2019 debutant Will Kennedy's contract

Kennedy is now the final 2019 debutant to sign on for next year

NRL rule out amending interchange rule in wake of Joey Leilua incident

Leilua was treated on the sideline before kick-off for Saturday’s Canberra v Melbourne qualifying final

Smith not fazed by stories from 'up north'

The Storm have gone full siege mentality, with Cameron Smith declaring that criticisms over Melbourne’s tactics won’t force him into retirement.

Josh Dugan denies he'll make way for Jesse Ramien at Cronulla

It looks like the Sharks will have a surplus of centres in 2020.

How Robbie Farah's inclusion for the Wests Tigers will affect preparation

Farah has been named in the 21 for the Wests Tigers’ must-win game against Cronulla on Sunday – but only just.

Ash Barty moves one win away from world number one ranking

Aussie Ash is hitting form ahead of the US Open.

Lose the phones, not Mad Monday says Peter Sterling

Technology has evolved and, with that, exposure has increased.

NRL Integrity Unit to investigate online abuse of Latrell Mitchell, fellow NRL players

Ordinary behaviour by online trolls shouldn't be tolerated.

Sam Verrills is the latest product of Sydney Roosters' 'indoctrination'

Verrills and the Roosters return to the SCG on Sunday to take on the Warriors.

The NRL strip rule is forcing referees to guess

The original was better.

Jake Turpin re-signs with Brisbane Broncos on three-year deal

Building for the future.

Dana White says UFC will release Cris Cyborg from contract after fighter alleges 'bullying'

Only one thing is clear: White doesn't want to deal with this situation anymore

Melbourne Storm confirm Christian Welch's ACL injury

Welch crossed in the 29th minute, with 14 runs for 141 metres in 27 minutes of work during the Storm’s dominant 40-4 performance.

Wigan coach Adrian Lam reveals why he signed George Burgess, Bevan French

Burgess is currently serving a nine-game suspension after being charged with an eye-gouge

Reports: Rhyce Shaw to be named as North Melbourne coach

The job had been heavily linked with Swans coach John Longmire

Kalyn Ponga escapes suspension for shoulder charge on Michael Chee-Kam

The collision and resulting whiplash left Chee-Kam knocked out for minutes

Graham Annesley defends NRL officials: 'Contentious doesn't always mean wrong'

Annesley has been critical of match officials – not scathing, but critical – yet went into bat on Monday for the under-fire whistle-blowers.

State of Origin: The moment that proves Mitchell Pearce is a new man

This story could have been so, so different.

State of Origin: Which clubs have won - and lost - the Origin period?

Historically, Brisbane are decimated throughout Origin and the Origin-free Warriors capitalise on their advantage.

George Williams is heading to the Canberra Raiders on a three-year deal

Jack Wighton and Williams in the halves will make for interesting viewing.

Manu Ma'u is officially heading to the Super League on a two-year deal

Robert Whittaker v Israel Adesanya confirmed for NRL grand final day

Nigerian-born Kiwi Adesanya is undefeated since getting his UFC papers

Why Tariq Sims is prepared to run the judiciary gauntlet, risk Origin ban

One positive to come out of the charge for Sims is the backing of NSW coach Brad Fittler.

What role should Michael Morgan's injury play in Tariq Sims' punishment?

Michael Morgan played no further part in the Cowboys loss after Sims' shot.

NRL backtracks over three crucial calls during Warriors v Panthers game

Human error strikes again.

State of Origin: Nathan Cleary firming to be selected in NSW extended squad

Tariq Sims facing two-game ban for late shot on Michael Morgan

Replays appeared to show Sims' shoulder impacting Morgan's head

Is this the end for George Burgess' NRL career?

It was the act of a player whose head’s not in the game.

Cameron Smith's 400 games milestone will kill off any Origin comeback

No chance.

The Lurker: How much Wests Tigers will have to fork out to Josh Reynolds

It will cost then plenty.

Martin Taupau switches allegiance from New Zealand to Samoa

Taupau announced the move via Twitter on Friday

State of Origin: Rumoured Mitchell Pearce - Nathan Cleary pairing labelled 'absolutely crazy'

The Blues will name their squad for the game two after the NRL round concludes on Sunday.

State of Origin: Australian anthem saga passes without a hitch

Let's move on.

Hudson Young takes early plea, given five match ban by NRL judiciary

Young has taken the early plea and will miss five matches, with 62 carry over points.

Mitchell Pearce's incredible Dally M form continues for fifth consecutive week

Before round 7, Pearce hadn't caught the eye of Dally M judges.

Luke Keary and Mitchell Pearce ruled out of selection for New South Wales

Horrendous timing for Keary.

NRL concedes wrong call made on Josh Addo-Carr

Something we can all agree on.

WATCH: Danny Levi rediscovers Test form, exposes Eels' soft middle

Parramatta currently sport the worst ruck defence in the NRL.

NRL injury update: The latest on Luke Keary, Ryan James and Dean Whare

The Titans captain suffered what looks to be a season-ending knee injury in the Titans 38-14 win over Newcastle.

Ricky Stuart praises Canberra roster: 'They’re a lot more mature group of blokes'

Ricky’s Raiders currently sport a 5-1 record and equal top spot on the NRL ladder.

NRL Try-scorers leaderboard: Three Rabbitohs chase the lead in high-scoring round 5 action

Cody Walker was unstoppable on the weekend

With Guerra injury, NRL right the wrongs of Friday night

Read the room, mate.

Peter Sterling lauds Parramatta recruit Junior Paulo's impact

Paulo played 53 matches for the Eels between 2013 and 2016.

Conor McGregor announces retirement amid contract negotiations for next fight

Haven't we seen this before?

NRL injury update: Jason Taumalolo, Brett Morris and Joseph Tapine news

With the NRL season underway, injuries both major and minor are bound to pop up.

WATCH: MWZ magic gifts Frank Winterstein freakish try

Club debut tries have rarely come so easy.

WATCH: Andrew Fifita gets the assist in Titans defensive disaster

Exactly as they practised.

NRL rules need to be changed, says Stephen Kearney

While an ugly – and definitely dangerous – tackle, it’s not illegal.

Cronulla Sharks' salary cap sanctions handed down

That was unexpected.

The major talking points of the ARLC's new player misconduct policy

There's a lot to break down.

Josh Dugan got professional help - and he's not afraid to admit it

For now, balance is Dugan’s mantra.

Dragons v Knights forced to switch venues

The ground was inspected by the Dragons and the NRL on Thursday.

UFC 234: Robert Whittaker's injury 'could have been fatal'

"This is really serious".

UFC 234: How to get a refund for Whittaker v Gastelum

Terrible news for Robert Whittaker - and fight fans.

Australia name white-ball squad for India tour; Starc omitted

11 of the 14 players that lost to India have been retained.

NSW roll South Australia for 10 at Indigenous Cricket Championships

Domination.

With John Morris, the Sharks finally get something right

The heat will soon intensify for a club now accustomed to playing well into September.

Cricket World Cup: Australia to face England and Sri Lanka in tournament warm-up

That should help preparations.

Adam Ashley-Cooper confirmed to return for NSW Waratahs

Swoop is back in the sky blue.

Australian Open: Pablo Carreno Busta's outburst fuelled by controversial umpire call

That's an all-time outburst.

Cricket Australia: Selector Trever Hohns explains the main talking points ahead of Sri Lanka and Ashes series

Where's Glenn Maxwell and Matthew Wade?

Australia v India: Why cricketers are wearing black arm bands at the SCG

'Well played Sir and may you coach many more.'

UFC President Dana White is talking up Australian fight fans

“I’m flying over there for that one, I can’t wait."

UFC 232: Jon Jones wastes no time calling out Daniel Cormier for title fight

Would watch. Make it happen.

UFC 232: Amanda Nunes' epic KO sends UFC fighters wild

What just happened?

UFC 232: Alexander Volkanovski weathers Chad Mendes storm, calls out Max Holloway

"He’s a great fight but I’m Alexander the Great."