New Zealand-Fiji clash boils over
Keano Kini scored New Zealand's opening and closing tries, gaining 260 run metres and beating seven tackles in the Kiwis' 78-0 defeat of Fiji. The 13-try victory at Cbus Super...
New Zealand sweat on Mulitalo ban
New Zealand secured a place in the World Cup semi-finals with a 78-0 defeat of Fiji, but winger Ronaldo Mulitalo may have played his last match of the tournament. Early...
Samoa's Fa'alogo thrives on wing
Samoa and Tonga will meet in a sold-out Parramatta clash on Sunday night, with the winner avoiding Australia in the World Cup semi-finals. Both sides have already qualified; the result...
Lebanon's World Cup future in doubt
Lebanon played only one Test between the 2022 and 2026 Rugby League World Cups, facing Italy in Sydney. Head coach Michael Cheika has selected no players from Lebanon's domestic competition,...
Fiji's Koroisau suffers suspected jaw break
New Zealand had scored six first-half tries with 13 minutes still to play, as Fiji Bati suffered another setback. Apisai Koroisau was removed from the field after an opposition defender...
Lebanon's World Cup future in doubt
The International Rugby League reduced Lebanon from full member to affiliate status in 2024, putting its future World Cup eligibility in doubt. Only full members that meet governance and domestic...
Manase Fainu's wary life behind bars
A jury found former NRL player Manase Fainu guilty of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after a 2019 stabbing in Sydney's south-west. Fainu was sentenced to eight...
England errors threaten World Cup hopes
England's place in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals now depends on Tonga beating Samoa by more than 46 points. Their 34-12 victory over Papua New Guinea in Wollongong fell...
Australia rest Murray against Cook Islands
Esom Ioka scored a rapid hat-trick against New Zealand last week, but the Cook Islands have lost to both the Kiwis and Fiji. Australia forward Cameron Murray was ruled out...
England win but semi-final hopes fade
George Williams said England's chances of reaching the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals were "Pretty rubbish, to be honest," despite a 34-12 win over Papua New Guinea on Friday. England...
Wests Tigers enter 2027 under pressure
The Tigers' strong start in 2026 raised hopes of ending their long finals drought, but their second-half form slumped. Injuries and off-field issues involving halves Jarome Luai and Adam Doueihi...
Sydney Roosters draw line on Walker
Nathan Cleary has yet to commit to Penrith beyond 2027, the year his father Ivan is due to finish coaching, while Sam Walker's Roosters future is also set to end...
Newcastle Knights eye Clune return
Jake Arthur is expected to take on a major playmaking role at Huddersfield in 2027, weakening Adam Clune's prospects of staying. Clune is contracted to the Giants until the end...
Samoa's Crichton shines amid ankle scare
England's defeat ended Jodie Cunningham's international career, while Samoa advanced to the women's Rugby League World Cup semi-finals for the first time. "This is really special and it's been an...
Cook Islands captain's choice changed career
The Cook Islands will face Australia for the first time on Saturday night in Townsville, a historic occasion captain KL Iro says makes him proud. "The population of Australia is...
Stowers-Smith's Kiwis debut represents Christchurch
A sell-out Christchurch crowd watched New Zealand beat the Cook Islands 82-16 in an electric, pride-filled Rugby League World Cup match. The game marked Tanner Stowers-Smith's Kiwis debut in his...
Dolphins face 2028 salary-cap squeeze
George Williams' move from Super League has raised questions about the Dolphins' plans at halfback, with Isaiya Katoa not off contract this time. The club reached the NRL finals for...
Brisbane Broncos confront halfback succession
Ben Hunt is expected to retire after the 2027 NRL season, almost 20 years after his debut. The 373-game veteran is likely to play only occasionally next year while helping...
Townsville Cowboys face Dearden exit speculation
The Sydney Roosters withdrew their offer to Sam Walker after he sought more money on Monday afternoon, near the club's deadline. Walker was close to finalising an extension, and a...
England's second-half stall limits margin
England completed only 60 per cent of their sets while chasing points in the second half against Papua New Guinea on Friday. Coach Brian McDermott blamed the lack of flow...
Bondi Roosters draw line on Walker talks
The Roosters appear set to back Toby Rodwell alongside Hugo Savala in the halves after Sam Walker's departure. Walker will be among the leading free agents when the NRL trade...
Australia's World Cup halves remain unsettled
Kevin Walters wants Australia to shore up its right-edge defence against Cook Islands after conceding several tries there in last week's 36-22 win over Fiji. For Saturday night's match, Cameron...
South Sydney's Elliot retires after ankle injury
Adam Elliott has retired from the NRL after an ankle injury ended his career at age 31, following 180 games and 18 tries. The South Sydney Rabbitohs forward joined the...
Wheelaroos captain flags brutal World Cup
Bayley McKenna was introduced to wheelchair rugby league by his father, Darren, who became an amputee in 2006, when McKenna was six. Now 26, McKenna was named captain of the...