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Dominic Brock

Dominic Brock is Desk Editor at the Sydney Morning Herald

Eels tryscorer Jordan Samrani.

Gritty Eels snap losing streak and dent Raiders’ finals hopes

Parramatta have put Canberra’s season on life support after inflicting a ninth loss of the season for the 2025 minor premiers on Saturday.

  • Dominic Brock

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The Dolphins celebrate a Kodi Nikorima try.

Dolphins leapfrog Roosters into top four with thumping win

Dolphins halfback Isaiya Katoa returned from NSW camp to star in a 48-10 thrashing of the Sydney Roosters and secure his side’s sixth win in a row.

  • Dominic Brock
Mark Nawaqanitawase scores against Canberra.

Nawaqanitawase scores hat-trick as Roosters shut out Raiders for first time

Mark Nawaqanitawase has made a triumphant return from ankle surgery, providing the fireworks as the Roosters shut out Canberra 26-0.

  • Dominic Brock
Sua Faalogo.

Faalogo steers Storm to crucial win over scratchy Roosters

There are nine Origin players backing up as the Roosters face the Storm in Melbourne. Follow the action live.

  • Dominic Brock
Blayke Brailey in action against Manly.

Blow for Sharks, NSW as Brailey suffers broken arm in win over Manly

Two days after his State of Origin debut, Cronulla co-captain Blayke Brailey suffered a broken arm as his team downed Manly.

  • Dominic Brock and Chris Barrett
Nathan Cleary and the Blues celebrate after Origin I.

State of Origin player ratings: How the Blues and Maroons fared in Game One

How we rated the performances of every player from the 2026 State of Origin series opener in Sydney.

  • Dominic Brock and Phil Mitchell
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Matt Burton makes a break against Melbourne.

Burton runs wild as Bulldogs chase down Storm to snap losing streak

Matt Burton was the star and the Bulldogs unearthed a new crowd favourite in a crucial comeback victory over Melbourne.

  • Dominic Brock and Christian Nicolussi
Rugby league finally returned on Saturday night.

Gould: Bulldogs ‘rethinking everything’ as six-again era hits hard

Phil Gould says the Bulldogs have failed to adapt to the high-scoring brand of football in the NRL this season.

  • Dominic Brock
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow celebrates his late try over the Rabbitohs.

Dolphins dominate Rabbitohs to move into top eight

The Dolphins led 20-0 at half-time on the way to a comfortable win over South Sydney after the Sharks smashed Canterbury in the first game of Magic Round.

  • Dominic Brock
Manly forward Siosiua Taukeiaho.

Manly’s rout of Broncos soured by cruel Taukeiaho blow

The Kieran Foran revolution at Manly continued with a dominant display against an injury-riddled and error-prone Brisbane side.

  • Dominic Brock