New Zealand answer Tonga's first-half lead
Gusts exceeding 60km/h complicated play as New Zealand beat Tonga 34-10 in Newcastle on Saturday night to reach the World Cup final. Kalyn Ponga returned from a broken arm and...
New Zealand answer Tonga's first-half lead
Casey McLean and Jahrome Hughes scored five minutes apart after the break as New Zealand pulled clear of Tonga and secured a World Cup final place. The Kiwis won 34-10...
New Zealand faces Tonga's 65-second stare-down
Kalyn Ponga returned less than four weeks after breaking his left arm in the tournament opener, and now looms as a major threat in the World Cup final. He and...
Australia back Staggs as Mitchell waits
Latrell Mitchell will begin Australia's World Cup semi-final against Samoa on the bench, despite coach Kevin Walters calling him a potential match-winner. Mitchell has missed the past two games, with...
New Zealand's Waaka breaks Samoa resistance
New Zealand will face the winner of Sunday's Jillaroos-Fiji Bulikula semi-final in the World Cup final on November 15. The Kiwi Ferns booked their place with a 32-0 semi-final victory...
Sydney Roosters star's Golden Boot debate
A 2018 change to the Golden Boot rules has ruled Mark Nawaqanitawase out of contention, despite his extraordinary year in rugby league. International Rugby League now judges the award on...
Canberra's Hudson Young joins PNG Chiefs
Young has signed a two-year deal with the PNG Chiefs after visiting Port Moresby, CODE Sports reports. A contract fallout led Canberra to withdraw its extension offer; Young is expected...
Dolphins face Cowboys interest in Flegler
North Queensland are monitoring Tom Flegler as they look to add strength to their forward pack, CODE Sports reports. The Dolphins prop is off contract in 2028 and was eligible...
Wests Tigers' $9m Cleary-Fowler bid
The Wests Tigers reportedly considered a three-year package worth $9 million to bring Nathan Cleary and Mary Fowler to clubs owned by the same organisation. The Daily Telegraph reported that...
Manly weigh Jamal Fogarty's future
Manly's preseason return marks Kieran Foran's first full season in charge amid a roster shake-up. CODE Sports reports Manly have asked Wests Tigers about taking Jamal Fogarty, 12 months into...
Cronulla great Gallen's knockout sparks concern
Paul Gallen said he would never box again in a social media video posted Saturday morning. "Father Time is undefeated and that's it for me," he said. The 45-year-old had...
Wests Tigers' secret $9m Cleary bid
Mary Fowler was reportedly part of a Wests Tigers proposal that would have brought the Matildas star back to Australia to play for the Central Coast Mariners. The Daily Telegraph...
Tonga lose Toia before semi-final
New Zealand have added Kalyn Ponga to their bench for the Rugby League World Cup semi-final, replacing middle forward Leo Thompson. Ponga fractured his forearm in the tournament's opening match...
Melbourne Storm star explains post-fight charge
"I've not seen that since Khabib jumped out of the cage, but I think he regrets it," former World champion Danny Green told News Corp. Nelson Asofa-Solomona had height, weight...
Woolooware Sharks Leagues Club opens
The 2016 premiership trophy greets visitors to the new Sharks Leagues Club at Woolooware Bay, which opened to members and the public on Saturday 7 November. The venue is open...
Leigh-bound O'Donnell exits Cowboys after limited role
Kai O'Donnell played 25 matches for North Queensland Cowboys, including 18 in 2025 and seven in 2026, before leaving to return to Leigh Leopards. The 27-year-old will rejoin the English...
Tonga's Lolohea eyes full-circle Kiwi clash
A candid discussion with coach Kristian Woolf helped Tui Lolohea understand his prospects for Tonga's World Cup squad. The 31-year-old missed the 2025 Pacific Championships, while the emergence of Isaiya...
Cronulla join race for Liam Martin
Penrith's salary-cap strain puts Martin's future in doubt; he seeks up to $1 million a season. A Cleary extension is expected in coming weeks, while Yeo is understood to have...
New Zealand's Jones eyes World Cup redemption
Stacey Jones played 261 games for the Warriors, scored 674 points and captained them to the 2002 grand final. The halfback made his debut in the club's inaugural 1995 season,...
Manly's Pasifika culture draws young talent
Four Manly players featured in Tonga's 20-18 victory over Samoa: Haumole Olakau'atu, Tolu Koula, Lehi Hopoate and Taniela Paseka. Olakau'atu says the Sea Eagles' Pasifika culture is helping attract emerging...
Apps' 25th Test motivates Australia against Fiji
Kezie Apps is set to become the sixth Australian woman to reach 25 Test appearances when the Jillaroos face Fiji at Allianz Stadium on Sunday. Apps and Simaima Taufa made...
Tonga's Lolohea eyes another Kiwis upset
At 31, Tuimoala Lolohea sees Saturday's semi-final against New Zealand as a chance to bring his career full circle. He missed the 2025 Pacific Championships, and the emergence of Isaiya...
South Sydney's Fifita says criticism is unfair
David Fifita missed selection for Australia's semi-final against Samoa but hopes to earn a place in Kevin Walters' plans for a possible final and win a World Cup medal. The...
Cronulla's seven-year wait for leagues club
Cronulla's new Sharks Leagues Club opens on Saturday, marking the end of a seven-year wait. The project faced years of complications with developers and cost blowouts, making the opening a...