Melbourne move recalls Xerri's four-year ban
Bronson Xerri will return to building-site work next week, part of Melbourne's demanding pre-season for recruits and a reminder of his four-year absence from the NRL. "I got that (working...
Australia's Upton plays down Nichols duel
Upton missed Australia's victorious 2022 World Cup campaign after opting out with a calf issue late in the season. The five-time NRLW champion will face New Zealand fullback Apii Nichols...
Warriors' Waaka wins women's Golden Boot
New Zealand won both Golden Boot awards at the International Rugby League ceremony at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium on Thursday, the third time in five seasons the country has achieved the...
New Zealand Golden Boot timing sparks backlash
Kalyn Ponga claimed the 2026 Golden Boot despite playing only two matches at the Rugby League World Cup, prompting calls to change how the award is decided. The New Zealand...
South Sydney extend Keebra Park partnership
Payne Haas, David Fifita and Jai Arrow are among the Keebra Park graduates in South Sydney's squad, CEO Blake Solly said. The Rabbitohs have extended their elite pathways partnership with...
New Zealand's Ponga defies broken-arm odds
Stacey Waaka scored nine tries in four matches, helping New Zealand reach the women's World Cup final and securing the centre the women's Golden Boot. The Warriors NRLW player, who...
Sydney Roosters enter Bostock race
Reported interest from the Sydney Roosters has intensified the contest for Jack Bostock, with the Dolphins and St George Illawarra also hoping to secure the outside back. Bostock is preparing...
Newcastle's Ponga's 150-minute Golden Boot bid
Kalyn Ponga received international rugby league's Golden Boot in Brisbane on Thursday night, with the New Zealand squad present to celebrate. The 28-year-old edged Reece Walsh for the award, which...
New Zealand's Isaako out to stop Bostock
New Zealand will pursue its second World Cup title, and first since 2008, against Australia at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday. The Kangaroos have won nine of the past 10 tournaments,...
Kiwi Ferns legend's emotional Hall moment
The Kiwi Ferns have won three Rugby League World Cups, with Honey Hireme-Smiler part of two of those campaigns. On Thursday, Hireme-Smiler joined 40 pioneers inducted into the International Rugby...
Australia's Slater, Smith named Hall of Legends inductees
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 monitor Addo-Carr's future
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...
New Zealand urged to give everything
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...
Australia forwards face Kiwis test
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 hopeful of Burton signing
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's Taumalolo honoured for Tonga impact
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...
Addo-Carr's Parramatta future in doubt
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...
Australia value Southwell's unseen impact
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...
New Zealand's Ponga eyes World Cup glory
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 greats named IRL legends
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...
New Zealand's Gagai and Mato chase world first
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...
New Zealand's Ponga shines after injury
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 greats enter international legends hall
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...
Australia's Staggs aims to repay Walters' faith
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...