Australia's World Cup best 19 takes shape
James Tedesco, Tom Trbojevic, Latrell Mitchell and Bradman Best are the first four players named in a prospective World Cup line-up. The tournament was due to begin in seven days,...
Perth Bears' Meninga rejects CEO claims
The ARL Commission, rather than the Perth Bears board, controls appointments such as the club's chief executive, head coach and head of football under the constitution, as the NRL owns...
Sydney Roosters Equal Favourites Despite Losses
Sportsbet has priced Perth Bears at $2 to finish last in their first season, making them the clear wooden-spoon favourites for 2027. Wests Tigers and Gold Coast Titans are next...
Which Clubs Supply Most 2026 World Cup Players?
The 2026 Rugby League World Cup's 23-player squads show how international talent is distributed among clubs in both hemispheres. Seven clubs have three players each, while six have two and...
Canberra's Sanders agrees one-year deal
Sanders featured in 23 games, setting up 18 tries, scoring three and forcing nine dropouts. He averaged 45 metres per match during a strong second half of the season. News...
World Cup adopts NRL rules
The Video Review Bunker will feature at the Rugby League World Cup for the first time, alongside other technology used in the NRL and NRLW. The system, which has cost...
Sydney Roosters great Daniel Tupou retires
At 35, Daniel Tupou retired after 15 NRL seasons, ending his one-club career with the Roosters' grand final win over Newcastle. Across 307 games, he scored 198 tries, third-most in...
Samoa name lone NZ Warriors player
Jazz Tevaga joins Samoa following Wakefield Trinity's Super League grand final triumph. He will reunite with former Warriors teammates Chanel Harris-Tavita and Eels halfback Ronald Volkman. Harris-Tavita, 27, is the...
Australia unveil World Cup title-defence squad
Tonga and Samoa are scheduled to meet at CommBank Stadium on November 1, one of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup's marquee fixtures. The tournament begins on October 15, when...
Illawarra Dragons span World Cup squads
Australia's reigning champions named Dragons forward Hamish Stewart a shadow player on Monday. At 22, he was the youngest Dally M Team of the Year player and youngest male Dragon...
Fiji select Lutu for historic World Cup
Fiji Bulikula's first Rugby League World Cup appearance will include Wests Tigers playmaker Losana Lutu. The 22-year-old was selected for the 2026 tournament after featuring in nine of Wests Tigers'...
New Zealand selection reignites eligibility debate
New Zealand's decision to select Dane Gagai has stirred fresh objections over international eligibility, after the International Rugby League board approved his change of allegiance. The 35-year-old has represented Australia...
Lebanon select sidelined Parramatta back Alameddine
Lebanon begin their Rugby League World Cup campaign against Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby on October 17, followed by matches against Tonga and France. Coach Michael Cheika has named...
Holmes joins Cook Islands for World Cup
After beating South Africa late last year, the Cook Islands became the final side to qualify for the Rugby League World Cup. Valentine Holmes is in the squad for the...
Cronulla stars spread across five nations
Michael Gabrael will make his Lebanon debut at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, after making his NRL debut in Round 27. The 21-year-old has extended his Cronulla contract until...
Penrith honour eludes decorated Nathan Cleary
Edwards won Penrith's 2026 Merv Cartwright Medal as best and fairest for the second time. Nathan Cleary collected the Dally M, RLPA Players' Player, Wally Lewis and Brad Fittler medals....
Sydney Roosters face Tupou-shaped void
Daniel Tupou leaves the NRL with 198 tries from 307 games, placing him second on the all-time try-scoring list. The Sydney Roosters winger also belongs to the 57-player group to...
Sydney Roosters' Tupou retires after triumph
Daniel Tupou finished his Roosters career with 198 tries, the most scored by any player for the club. He retired after the Roosters defeated Newcastle in the grand final, playing...
Sydney Roosters' Tupou retires amid offers
Daniel Tupou is retiring with 307 appearances for the Sydney Roosters across 15 seasons, having spent his entire NRL career with the club. The veteran winger announced his immediate retirement...
New Zealand's McLean honours family roots
Casey McLean scored four tries on his New Zealand debut in 2024, and says representing the Kiwis has helped him understand his heritage. The 20-year-old Panthers centre said playing for...
Manly's Taufua gets surprise retirement tribute
Jorge Taufua's retirement from professional rugby league was announced for the first time during Sunday night's grand final retirees' parade. The 34-year-old finished a 15-year career with 194 top-level appearances....
Lebanon's Saab gets World Cup shot
Lebanon begin their 2026 Rugby League World Cup campaign against PNG on Saturday 17 October at Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby. The tournament will be Jason Saab's first...
Canterbury Bulldogs sign rising fullback Votano
Connor Votano recorded seven tries and 15 try assists in 17 NSW Cup matches, helping his side reach a Preliminary Final. The 20-year-old fullback has signed a two-year deal with...
Penrith lose three to Perth Bears
Perth Bears have signed three Panthers before their inaugural season. Penrith announced six exits Tuesday after its preliminary-final defeat to Newcastle. Nearly all are headed to Perth or Canterbury-Bankstown. Jack...