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Eight nations are represented in the first group selected for the International Rugby League Hall of Legends: Australia, England, New Zealand, France, Wales, Fiji, Samoa and Tonga. More than 40...

Melbourne Storm

Melbourne Storm monitor Addo-Carr's future

LeagueNews.co9:34, November 13, 20269:40, November 13, 2026

Josh Addo-Carr won two premierships and the 2020 Dally M Winger of the Year award during five seasons with Melbourne from 2017 to 2021. Fox Sports reports that the Storm...

NRL News

New Zealand urged to give everything

Robbie Hamilton8:30, November 13, 20268:50, November 13, 2026

Kiwis assistant coach Adam Blair urged New Zealand to empty the tank against Australia in the World Cup final. The former 51-Test Kiwi said it was the season's final game...

NRL News

Australia forwards face Kiwis test

LeagueNews.co7:48, November 13, 20267:55, November 13, 2026

After Australia's victory over Fiji, Roosters coach Trent Robinson called for the Kangaroos to improve their physical performance. "Australia got outmuscled by Fiji and they did by New Zealand last...

Perth Bears

Perth Bears hopeful of Burton signing

Robbie Hamilton7:00, November 13, 20267:20, November 13, 2026

Australian Rugby League Commission chair Peter V'landys approved a 20 per cent salary-cap allowance for Perth Bears players earning above $1 million in August. The dispensation could let the club...

North Queensland Cowboys

North Queensland's Taumalolo honoured for Tonga impact

LeagueNews.co6:56, November 13, 20267:20, November 13, 2026

The new IRL Hall of Legends has 42 inaugural members: 26 post-1954 men, 10 pre-1954 men, and six women's-game greats. Jason Taumalolo is the only current international player inducted. The...

Parramatta Eels

Addo-Carr's Parramatta future in doubt

Robbie Hamilton6:10, November 13, 20266:15, November 13, 2026

Parramatta have signed former Newcastle and Canberra player James Schiller on a two-year deal, adding a winger who can also cover centre. Football manager Mark O'Neill said, "He has shown...

NRL News

Australia value Southwell's unseen impact

Robbie Hamilton20:56, November 12, 202621:04, November 12, 2026

Australia had to fight back against Fiji in the Women's World Cup semi-final, giving the team a useful test before Sunday's final against New Zealand. "The record-breaking games are probably...

NRL News

New Zealand's Ponga eyes World Cup glory

Robbie Hamilton20:44, November 12, 202620:50, November 12, 2026

Stacey Waaka's move to the NRLW earned her the women's Golden Boot after nine tries in four World Cup games. Kalyn Ponga claimed the men's award after two standout appearances...

South Sydney Rabbitohs

South Sydney greats named IRL legends

LeagueNews.co20:34, November 12, 202620:50, November 12, 2026

A selection panel drawn from coaches, players, administrators, journalists and commentators worldwide chose 42 inductees from more than 240 nominees for the International Rugby League Hall of Legends. The inaugural...

NRL News

New Zealand's Gagai and Mato chase world first

Robbie Hamilton18:26, November 12, 202618:40, November 12, 2026

Kiwi Ferns prop Shannon Mato could win a second consecutive women's World Cup on the same night Dane Gagai pursues a historic first. If New Zealand beat hosts Australia in...

NRL News

New Zealand's Ponga shines after injury

LeagueNews.co18:22, November 12, 202618:25, November 12, 2026

Kalyn Ponga will meet Reece Walsh and Australia again in the World Cup final at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium, with the trans-Tasman rivals competing to become world champions. The New Zealand...

Brisbane Broncos

Brisbane greats enter international legends hall

LeagueNews.co17:58, November 12, 202618:10, November 12, 2026

The first International Rugby League Hall of Legends class includes 42 players from eight nations: 10 pre-1954 greats, six women and 26 men from the post-1954 era. IRL chairman Troy...

NRL News

Australia's Staggs aims to repay Walters' faith

Robbie Hamilton16:46, November 12, 202617:05, November 12, 2026

Kotoni Staggs starred in Australia's 44-12 semi-final win over Samoa, his best World Cup display. The 28-year-old had missed six weeks before the tournament and needed time to find his...

Perth Bears

Perth Bears table Burton marquee offer

LeagueNews.co16:42, November 12, 202617:05, November 12, 2026

A special salary-cap allowance could help the Perth Bears offer Matt Burton more than $1.2 million a season, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. The expansion club can use an...

NRL News

Tonga's Taumalolo only active Hall inductee

Robbie Hamilton15:56, November 12, 202616:10, November 12, 2026

The International Rugby League has selected 42 players for its inaugural Hall of Legends, spanning several generations and national teams. The group includes 10 men from before 1954, 26 from...

South Sydney Rabbitohs

South Sydney confirm Milne's 2027 return

LeagueNews.co15:52, November 12, 202615:55, November 12, 2026

After representing Fiji at the World Cup, Taane Milne will stay in Australia and return to South Sydney for 2027. The 31-year-old has played 20 Tests for Fiji and will...

North Queensland Cowboys

North Queensland reward Goldthorp's growth

LeagueNews.co15:26, November 12, 202615:30, November 12, 2026

Fran Goldthorp averaged 148 running metres per game in 2026, the NRLW's ninth-highest figure. The 23-year-old English international also recorded four tries, five try assists and 31 tackle breaks across...

Canterbury Bulldogs

Bulldogs sign versatile half Rosie Kelly

LeagueNews.co15:12, November 12, 202615:30, November 12, 2026

Rosie Kelly recorded seven try assists, five forced drop outs, 19 goals and a try during the 2026 NRLW season. The 26-year-old former Black Ferns representative will join the Canterbury-Bankstown...

NRL News

Matt Noyen's World Cup final farewell

Robbie Hamilton14:16, November 12, 202614:30, November 12, 2026

Grant Atkins will referee Sunday night's Rugby League World Cup final between Australia and New Zealand, with Wyatt Raymond assigned to the Bunker. Matt Noyen and Tyson Brough have been...

NRL News

New Zealand's Isaako eyes Johnson record

Robbie Hamilton13:26, November 12, 202613:29, November 12, 2026

Shaun Johnson will join Channel 7's coverage of Sunday night's Rugby League World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia. The former Warriors star may also see Jamayne Isaako overtake...

Redcliffe Dolphins

Dolphins' Katoa slips in top ten

LeagueNews.co13:22, November 12, 202613:29, November 12, 2026

Eight members of the 2026 top ten also appeared in last year's top 50, but only three were top-ten players then. Four climbed from positions between 30th and 40th, while...

Parramatta Eels

Parramatta clear Addo-Carr, but future uncertain

Robbie Hamilton13:14, November 12, 202613:15, November 12, 2026

Josh Addo-Carr is due back at Parramatta's pre-season training next week, while his management searches for another NRL club. The Eels will not extend the former Test winger's contract beyond...

Wests Tigers

Jillaroos' Kezie Apps avoids retirement talk

LeagueNews.co12:50, November 12, 202613:05, November 12, 2026

Kezie Apps has extended her Wests Tigers contract through 2029, when she will be 38, but the 35-year-old is not planning her retirement. After Australia's 30-14 semi-final victory over Fiji...