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Five and a Kick: Jeers turn to cheers as Knights rise from the dead to stun Sea Eagles with colossal comeback

1 day ago | theroar.com.au | Paul Suttor

Booed off at half-time, Newcastle rose from the dead to register one of the most remarkable wins in club history over Manly on Thursday night at McDonald Jones Stadium. Frustrated Knights fans booed their team off at half-time after conceding 16 unanswered points in another uninspiring performance from a club famous for its work ethic.
Vautin’s Origin miracle still as unbelievable now as it was 30 years ago when his 'Neville Nobodies' did the impossible

2 days ago | theroar.com.au | Paul Suttor

Thirty years on from Paul Vautin leading Queensland to arguably the greatest rugby league upset in history, it is still incomprehensible how they managed to pull off their famous State of Origin series whitewash. Billy Slater’s current squad could do with whatever magic Fatty stumbled upon from the ether to conjure up a 3-0 victory over a significantly stronger NSW line-up.
AFL News: Tassie team in limbo as Premier faces axe, umps consider legal action over greats' criticism, Ugle-Hagan eyes return

3 days ago | theroar.com.au | Tim Miller

Tasmania’s AFL team is in jeopardy as the state’s Premier faces an almighty struggle to retain his position.
Showpiece Lions match in danger of lacking star power after Test great pulls out, officials sweating on All Blacks star

3 days ago | theroar.com.au | Christy Doran

The AUNZ Invitational match could be short of some serious firepower and household names after Wallabies great Michael Hooper turned down an invitation to play in the match. It’s believed Hooper was officially asked to feature in the match last week, but the 33-year-old, who recently came out of retirement to play the second half of the Japanese League One season, turned down the opportunity.
The Roar's mid-season All-Australian team: THIRTEEN first-timers, big Max equals legends

4 days ago | theroar.com.au | Tim Miller

It’s that time of year again: the winter chill has set in, the electrical fires are roaring, and all over the nation, footy fans are getting out their notepad and paper (or laptop computer) and jotting down their mid-season All-Australian teams. Who’s been the best key defender named Sam of the year: Taylor or Collins? How many ruckmen is too many ruckmen? Is Ben King worth a spot with the second-most goals in the AFL even if that’s literally all he does? All important questions that need answering.
Wallabies' hopes of beating Lions could come down to this weekend, the bolter to watch - five things

4 days ago | theroar.com.au | Christy Doran

The difference between beating the Lions or not could come down to the first weekend of Super Rugby finals. Already two of the four Australian sides are out, could all four be gone by Saturday night? It’s possible – and that’d be a huge blow ahead of the Lions.
Wallabies rising star ends NRL code switch speculation by signing up for World Cup campaign

4 days ago | theroar.com.au | Tony Harper

Wallabies hooker Billy Pollard has committed to the sport until after the 2027 Rugby World Cup, putting an end to speculation, for now at least, of a code switch to the NRL. Pollard, 23, made his Test debut in 2022 under exceptional circumstances as a late call-up in Argentina, but emerged as a leading option for Joe Schmidt last year, playing four Tests. He was recently linked to the Bears, a new NRL franchise based in Perth, which is seeking recruits.
AFL Power Rankings Round 12: Pies' old boys give everyone a pressure lesson as Freo finally look like a dangerous contender

4 days ago | theroar.com.au | Matt Russell

There was plenty of movement in the rankings this weekend, with some byes throwing in an extra dimension just to make it difficult. Hawthorn continued their slide with questions being asked if it’s a long-term or temporary slump, while the Saints returned to the winners list after the Demons couldn’t kick straight – and the “rabble” that is the Swans this year has nearly hit rock bottom. The Cats lead the pack coming for the Magpies, who just may be improving each week.
Buck stops with the coach: Seibold disaster deja vu for Broncos with Maguire hire blowing up in their faces

4 days ago | theroar.com.au | Paul Suttor

Twelve games into Michael Maguire’s much-hyped mission to turn the NRL’s biggest club around, the Broncos may just have another Anthony Seibold situation on their hands. Maguire’s first season at the helm in Brisbane is in danger of sinking without a trace after they have lost six of their past seven matches. His 5-7 record is the same as Seibold’s debut year in 2019 when they stammered, stuttered and spluttered their way to finishing eighth.
NRL News: The costly problem Marky Mark needs to eradicate, Panthers bullish about rising from last to finals

5 days ago | theroar.com.au | Paul Suttor

Trent Robinson is happy to wear the bruises of Mark Nawaqanitawase’s topsy turvy rugby league initiation as he backed the former Wallabies winger to become a “dominant player” in the NRL. In his first full season in the 13-man game, Nawaqanitawase has shown all the highlight reel attacking brilliance which has led to speculation Rugby Australia will attempt to lure the 24-year-old back ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.