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Former rugby league player Kane Evans became only the second NRL pro in Australian history to publicly come out as gay, sharing his emotional journey in hopes of helping others. Fellow athletes and advocates say his courage will save lives and create safer spaces in professional sports.
Pat Herbert was operating an excavator in Wollongong when the Wests Tigers called with an offer that would change his life. The former NRL player, three years removed from professional rugby league, is back in training camp fighting for another chance.
Sebastian Su'a is chasing NRL stardom with the Dolphins after his father became the first Samoan to play Test cricket for New Zealand. The 22-year-old overcame a year-long injury setback and is ready for his breakout 2026 season.
Queensland has locked in the NRL's Magic Round festival until 2032, securing six more years of the electric rugby event that brings 16 teams and tens of thousands of fans to Brisbane for four days. The deal protects the city from poaching attempts by Sydney, Perth, and New Zealand while delivering a $50 million annual boost to local businesses.
Tasmania could finally host its first regular season rugby league games after Melbourne Storm's CEO held promising talks with the state's Premier. The move would bring major sports action to Tasmania after Hawthorn's recent departure.
In a heart-stopping finale, NRL player Brent Woolf charged down a field goal attempt in the dying seconds to secure a 16-16 draw between Indigenous and Māori All Stars. The thrilling stalemate in Hamilton showcased incredible skill and determination from both sides.
Rugby league star Jai Arrow is facing his motor neurone disease diagnosis with determination and hope. The 30-year-old athlete plans to pursue every treatment option available while working to inspire others battling the same condition.
Former NRL standout Zac Lomax is starting over as a rugby union "novice" with his sights set on representing Australia at the 2027 home World Cup. Despite leaving the sport at his peak, the 26-year-old says he has zero regrets about testing himself in a completely new arena.
Former NRL player Kane Evans publicly came out as gay, becoming only the second male rugby league player to do so in 30 years. His brave decision is already inspiring others and showing the true power of acceptance in professional sports.
Rugby league great Kieran Foran stepped into his first NRL coaching role and led the Manly Sea Eagles to a historic 52-18 victory, matching records set over a century ago. Just days after taking over as interim coach, the former New Zealand international orchestrated one of the most dominant debut performances in league history.
Top rugby league player Angus Crichton is leaving the NRL's Sydney Roosters to pursue his lifelong dream of playing rugby union for Australia's Wallabies. The Kangaroos star signed a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Waratahs, targeting the next Rugby World Cup.
Wests Tigers five-eighth Jock Madden kicked two pressure penalties in the final moments to defeat Parramatta 22-20 in a sold-out Easter Monday thriller. The dramatic golden point victory moved the Tigers to second on the NRL ladder after one of the season's most memorable matches.
Queensland construction magnates pledged nearly $50 million to motor neurone disease research after witnessing tens of thousands rally at Melbourne's iconic charity event. Their generosity quadrupled after seeing the lasting impact of founder Neale Daniher and newly diagnosed NRL star Jai Arrow.
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory connected government scientists with private companies to fast-track breakthrough technologies from lab to warfighter. Over 1,100 innovations are now available for industry partners to help build and scale.
Australia's National Rugby League just became the country's first major sports league to limit how much physical contact players endure during practice. The groundbreaking safety rules aim to reduce concussions and brain injuries across both men's and women's teams.
Australian researchers have discovered how to target a previously mysterious immune receptor, potentially transforming Motor Neurone Disease from a terminal diagnosis into a manageable chronic condition within five years.
For the first time in 40 years, Australia's iconic State of Origin rugby league match will be played outside the country, and New Zealand is rolling out the welcome mat. Auckland's Eden Park will host one game of the 2027 series, marking a historic moment for the sport across the ditch.
South Sydney Rabbitohs forward Jai Arrow is stepping away from rugby league after a neurological diagnosis, asking for support and privacy as he focuses on treatment. His message isn't one of defeat but determination as he faces this new chapter with his medical team and family.
Jacky Hudson, a 75-year-old great-grandmother from Australia, will compete in lawn bowls at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this July. The vision-impaired athlete never played sports growing up but discovered her talent after retirement.
Rugby league player Jai Arrow walked through a guard of honor with his baby daughter after being forced to retire due to Motor Neurone Disease. His former team, the South Sydney Rabbitohs, responded with an emotional 48-6 victory dedicated to their beloved teammate.
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