New Zealand eye Ponga's miracle return
Phoenix Crossland is available again after serving a four-game suspension and could feature in New Zealand's World Cup semi-final against Tonga on Saturday night. The Newcastle hooker was suspended for...
Australia's Jillaroos wary of Fiji test
Fiji's performances have put the Jillaroos on alert ahead of their World Cup semi-final on Sunday. Fiji beat Papua New Guinea 40-4 and France 54-6, and pushed New Zealand before...
Roosters-Broncos Tokyo opener gains momentum
Buzz Rothfield told Triple M NRL that Las Vegas is expected to retain a Round 1 fixture in 2028. Tokyo is also emerging as a host that season under the...
Newcastle's Best amid million-dollar contract rumours
Bradman Best is set to start for the Kangaroos against Samoa in Sunday's World Cup semi-final. His Knights contract runs to the end of 2027, and he can negotiate with...
Kangaroos' Staggs: anthem stance honours elders
Patrick Carrigan backed players' right to express their beliefs, saying the anthem debate could prompt discussion beyond football. The issue has drawn criticism during the tournament, with Kotoni Staggs and...
Australia's fullback choice revives Ponga-Walsh rivalry
Reece Walsh has been selected ahead of James Tedesco at fullback for Australia's Rugby League World Cup semi-final against Samoa in Sydney on Sunday. Coach Kevin Walters chose Walsh after...
Canberra Raiders deny Paseka interest
News Corp reports this week pointed to a Manly "fire sale" at Brookvale, potentially reshaping the Sea Eagles' roster. Kieran Foran is heading into his first season in charge after...
Warrington extend Burgess amid Rabbitohs links
Warrington have extended Sam Burgess's contract as head coach through 2028, making a return to South Sydney appear less likely after speculation about him coaching the Rabbitohs. Since joining the...
Melbourne Storm chase Bai amid swap talks
Melbourne Storm may reunite with the Bai family, with 19-year-old Cooper reportedly set to leave the Gold Coast Titans for the club. The Daily Telegraph reports Cooper will turn down...
Kiwi Ferns' Wiki embraces wing switch
The Kiwi Ferns will meet Fetu Samoa in the World Cup semi-finals on Saturday at McDonald Jones Stadium, and Mackenzie Wiki expects a tough contest. "They're going to bring everything,...
New Zealand warned of Tonga threat
Lance Hohaia says New Zealand must take Tonga seriously when the teams meet in this week's Rugby League World Cup semi-final. Tonga's thrilling contest with Samoa last weekend reinforced the...
Manly consider Harry Grant bid
Manly are considering a major bid for Melbourne hooker Harry Grant, nine.com.au reported. Grant declined to activate his Storm player option for 2028, giving rival clubs an opportunity to make...
PNG Chiefs near Hudson Young signing
Canberra withdrew Hudson Young's extension offer last week. "The offer that was made was the largest in club history. As a club, we believe we have done all we can...
PNG Chiefs Loom Over NRL Free Agency
Uncertainty over the salary cap has led some player agents to delay contract decisions, according to manager Gillis. "I don't think it was done specifically, but I think the new...
New Zealand await Ponga fitness call
Phoenix Crossland has completed his four-game suspension and could return alongside Kalyn Ponga for New Zealand's World Cup semi-final against Tonga. Both Newcastle players are on the extended bench for...
Kangaroos' Grant urges shorter NRL season
France and the Cook Islands were the only teams to finish the World Cup without a win, a concern Australia hooker Harry Grant linked to the need for more international...
New Zealand Ferns recall Hufanga for semifinal
Fetu Samoa have reached the Rugby League World Cup semifinals for the first time after beating England 24-6, following a 76-0 win over Wales. They will face the Kiwi Ferns...
Melbourne's Grant urges shorter NRL season
France and the Cook Islands are the only teams without a win at this World Cup, and Harry Grant says they need more chances to face elite opponents. The Kangaroos...
Canterbury Bulldogs dismiss Walker-Burton trade rumours
Roosters coach Trent Robinson said Sam Walker's future with the club was settled after the halfback declined to sign through 2028. "No-one's on a lifelong contract. He's signed until the...
Kenny-Dowall switches Knights for Bondi Roosters
Shaun Kenny-Dowall will return to the Sydney Roosters in 2027 as the club's Academy and Harold Matthews head coach. He confirmed the appointment on LinkedIn after working as a pathways...
New Zealand utility shifts to wing
Tonga head into Saturday's Rugby League World Cup semifinal on a three-match winning run, having beaten England, Lebanon and Toa Samoa. New Zealand have named Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad on the wing...
Dolphins pursue Su'a amid rival interest
The Dolphins extended Selwyn Cobbo until 2031, while Kulikefu Finefeuiaki and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow are contracted until 2029. Retaining Herbie Farnworth before his current deal expires remains a major priority. Forward...
New Zealand name Ponga for Tonga semi
Kalyn Ponga is listed in New Zealand's squad as a possible returnee for its Rugby League World Cup semi-final against Tonga. New Zealand's players, in listed order, are Keano Kini,...
New Zealand's late swap draws scrutiny
Phoenix Crossland could return for New Zealand's Rugby League World Cup semi-final against Tonga after serving a four-game suspension. The hooker was banned for the tackle that broke Nathan Cleary's...