Forget the grand final, this is the hardest week in rugby league

The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 20, 2026

NRL players are hyper-aware that one tiny slip-up in the preliminary final could end their season days short of what could have been a premiership.

Read full article

More News

Zverev powers Germany into Davis Cup Final 8

Sep 20, 2026

Zverev powers Germany into Davis Cup Final 8

Alexander Zverev has built on his US Open-winning form to send Germany through to the Davis Cup Final 8 with Spain and Great Britain also through.

Inglis, Ellis steer Aussies to tense win over Zimbabwe

Sep 20, 2026

Inglis, Ellis steer Aussies to tense win over Zimbabwe

Australia have beaten Zimbabwe by one wicket in the third ODI to wrap up a 3-0 series clean sweep in Harare, with Josh Inglis smacking a fine century.

Chinese 13-year-old swimmer Yu seals win at Asian Games

Sep 20, 2026

Chinese 13-year-old swimmer Yu seals win at Asian Games

China's 13-year-old swimming star Yu Zidi has won the women's 200m butterfly at the Asian Games in Tokyo.

Asian Games 200m butterfly gold just the start for Chinese swimming sensation Yu Zidi, 13

Sep 20, 2026

Asian Games 200m butterfly gold just the start for Chinese swimming sensation Yu Zidi, 13

The sky is the limit for Chinese swimming starlet Yu Zidi after the teenage girl stormed to her maiden Asian Games gold medal on her regional multi-sport games debut on Sunday. Yu powered to the women’s 200 metres butterfly crown, leading from start to finish at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre before touching the wall first in a Games-record time of two minutes and 5.08 seconds, taking over the honour from compatriot Zhang Yufei, who set the time in Hangzhou three years ago. Yu, 13, was already three...

Toure blasts edge of the area stunner

Sep 20, 2026

Toure blasts edge of the area stunner

Australian striker Mo Toure sends home another goal for Norwich.

Tassie smash WA in One-Day Cup

Sep 20, 2026

Tassie smash WA in One-Day Cup

Australia allrounder Beau Webster and fast bowler Riley Meredith have speared Tasmania to a comfortable nine-wicket win over WA in the One-Day Cup.

Fremantle frenzy drives business for tattoo artist Nathan Richards as Dockers fans predict flag success

Sep 20, 2026

Fremantle frenzy drives business for tattoo artist Nathan Richards as Dockers fans predict flag success

Designs inspired by a courageous Wharfie Time win has business booming for tattoo artist Nathan Richards, as the Freo faithful line up to get inked — leaving space in case they go the distance.

Sydney Kings thump Cairns to launch NBL title defence in style

Sep 20, 2026

Sydney Kings thump Cairns to launch NBL title defence in style

Kendric Davis continued where he left off last season for the defending champions in a statement win.

AFL to hit bottle throwers with years-long stadium ban after preliminary final furore

Sep 20, 2026

AFL to hit bottle throwers with years-long stadium ban after preliminary final furore

Victoria Police have given an update as they investigate a number of incidents after the preliminary final.

AFLW round six: Bombers beaten up at Windy Hill; Demons claim top spot

Sep 20, 2026

AFLW round six: Bombers beaten up at Windy Hill; Demons claim top spot

Gold Coast’s band of youngsters have strengthened their grip on a third AFLW finals berth, beating Essendon by 41 points at Windy Hill.

Sydney thump Cairns to launch NBL title defence

Sep 20, 2026

Sydney thump Cairns to launch NBL title defence

The Sydney Kings made a shaky start to their title defence before stamping their authority in style, as Kendric Davis starred in a comfortable win over Cairns.

Neale facing ban for brain explosion

Sep 20, 2026

Neale facing ban for brain explosion

Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale could miss the AFL grand final for a punch on Hawthorn's Jack Ginnivan.

Recommended

ABOUT US
NEWSLETTER
Ultimate Sports Daily

Get your 24/7 live and latest sports news updates including the scores and highlights of the game from all regions.

Copyright © 2015 - 2026 Ultimate Sports Daily. All Rights Reserved.