South Sydney eye Walker extension at 36
South Sydney expects Cody Walker and Ashton Ward to form its preferred halves combination when the 2027 season begins. The plan follows Walker's impressive finish to 2026, despite the 36-year-old...
Blaize Talagi's Penrith Future In Doubt
Penrith's salary-cap pressure could contribute to Blaize Talagi leaving the club after the 2026 season, although no rival offer is confirmed. Talagi remains contracted through next year, but journalist Michael...
Flanagan Eyes Wests Tigers Assistant Role
Benji Marshall has won only 23 of 72 matches during his three seasons as Wests Tigers head coach. Although Marshall is not under obvious pressure, the club's board may have...
Cronulla's Jones Eyes Unlikely Finals Run
Riley Jones has gone from an overlooked 24-year-old to a Cronulla finals centre within four weeks. His opportunity followed injuries to Jesse Ramien and Mawene Hiroti, plus Michael Gabrael's suspension....
Newcastle Relish Hostile Warriors Atmosphere
Bradman Best believes Newcastle's finals clash with the New Zealand Warriors at Auckland's Eden Park will recreate the intensity of State of Origin. More than 40,000 Warriors supporters are expected,...
Manly's Pursuit of Raider Hits Roadblock
Owen Pattie is expected to retain Canberra's number-nine jersey, strengthening doubts over Tom Starling's future with the Raiders. Pattie limited Starling to about 20 minutes per match late in 2026,...
Cleary Injury Complicates Australia's Moses Call
Mitch Moses may choose Australia over Lebanon at the home World Cup if Nathan Cleary's foot injury removes the Penrith halfback from contention. Cleary suffered a bone-stress problem during the...
Penrith's Finals Record Tested by Cleary Injury
Nathan Cleary's stress-related right-foot injury has become central to Penrith's premiership hopes, but the Panthers expect their halfback to play next Sunday's preliminary final. He will undertake light duties and...
Snowden's Spark Fuels Newcastle's Hopwood
Newcastle forward Cody Hopwood will face James Fisher-Harris and Mitch Barnett in Auckland on Sunday, only a year after debuting in the Knights' wooden-spoon season. The 20-year-old has started just...
Fusitua Earns Shock Queensland Reds Call-Up
Injuries and Wallabies commitments have pushed Queensland Reds coach Vern Cotter to recall unlikely reinforcements for Super Rugby AUS. Former Warriors winger David Fusitua will start at outside centre against...
Penrith's Finals Record Faces Cleary Test
Isaah Yeo delayed surgery on a ruptured pec before returning for Penrith's final-round match. "It's just been a bit of see how it travels. So far it has given me...
Papenhuyzen Questions His Storm Role
Sua Fa'alogo's breakout performance made Ryan Papenhuyzen question his place at Melbourne, after Fa'alogo scored twice and assisted five line breaks in a 52-4 victory. Watching from New Zealand, Papenhuyzen...
Slater Unconvinced by Cronulla's Premiership Credentials
Jesse Trindall's return from a dislocated shoulder gave Cronulla a needed lift, with Billy Slater describing his display as "Physical courage to go after the game." Trindall's influence helped the...
Luai's Wests Tigers awards no-show criticised
Jarome Luai's absence from the Wests Tigers' end-of-season awards has triggered criticism from several former players and NRL commentators. The Tigers said Luai was in Samoa promoting his nation's Rugby...
Newcastle's Gagai Faces Fitness Race
Dane Gagai's contest with Latrell Mitchell left the Newcastle veteran struggling physically ahead of the Knights' semi-final against the New Zealand Warriors. Gagai, 35, had been outstanding against Mitchell last...
Penrith Prelim Timing Raises Fairness Questions
The NRL's preliminary-final schedule gives Friday's winner nine days before Sunday October 4, two more than Sunday's winner. Announced Thursday, the games are Friday September 25 at 7.50pm and Sunday...
Melbourne Storm secure five amid exits
Melbourne's 2027 backline changes could increase Moses Leo's opportunities after Warbrick and Meaney leave for the Warriors and Perth Bears. Melbourne Storm confirmed Leo, Hugo Peel, Stanley Huen, Trent Toelau...
Dolphins, Panthers Face Uneven Finals Schedule
The NRL's 2026 preliminary finals will be played on Friday, September 25, and Sunday, September 27. The Dolphins will face either the Sydney Roosters or Cronulla Sharks at Brisbane's Suncorp...
Papenhuyzen Regrets Messaging Storm Teammates
Ryan Papenhuyzen is pursuing life beyond the NRL, working as a professional golf caddie and joining Channel 7's coverage team for the Rugby League World Cup in October and November....
Panthers Selection Squeeze After Cogger Return
Blaize Talagi made a strong return at centre against the Roosters, rushing up on Hugo Savala and forcing the pass that Brian To'o turned into the decisive try. His position...
Dolphins' Dark Arts Face Finals Test
With six teams still alive, finals football is exposing which sides can manage pressure as well as produce attacking moments. Two teams disappear each week, while opponents become more familiar...
Dolphins Move Pays Off for Marshall-King
Jeremy Marshall-King's move from Canterbury to the Dolphins has taken him within one victory of an NRL grand final. The 30-year-old hooker finally won a final in his 168th NRL...
Injured Bukowski Faces Broncos No 9 Battle
At Easts Tigers, Pat Carrigan recently praised fellow Brisbane hooker Cameron Bukowski's progress. Carrigan said, "He's got a huge future at the club and I'm just really happy his hard...
Roosters Face Finals Turnaround Dilemma
The Sydney Roosters and Cronulla Sharks will play at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, September 19, with the winner meeting The Dolphins in Brisbane. The NRL has confirmed a second consecutive...