Australia's unteachable 1992 World Cup pass
Australia completed an unbeaten run through eight World Cup matches before earning the right to host the 1992 final. The campaign had begun in 1989, with teams meeting home and...
Parramatta sign Roosters forward Spencer Leniu
Spencer Leniu is currently with Samoa as the team prepares for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, before joining Parramatta's pre-season training later this year. The 26-year-old will move from...
South Sydney's Mitchell Sidesteps Future Questions
The Perth Bears have emerged as a possible destination for Latrell Mitchell, with the club understood to be prepared to offer him more than $1 million a season. Mitchell is...
Roosters' Talau eyes bigger role
The Roosters face major changes to their backline before the 2027 NRL season, with Mark Nawaqanitawase departing for rugby union and Daniel Tupou retiring. Hugo Savala is likely to return...
V'Landys hits back over PNG Chiefs
New Zealand Rugby has launched legal action against the PNG Chiefs over the NRL club's planned name. The Hamilton-based Super Rugby Chiefs hold intellectual property rights to their name and...
Wallabies weigh Nawaqanitawase Test return
Les Kiss expects to speak with Mark Nawaqanitawase about a possible Wallabies return before Australia's November Tests against England, Scotland and Wales. The 26-year-old had said he planned to wait...
Waikato Chiefs challenge PNG team's name
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape announced the name "Chiefs" for the country's new National Rugby League franchise in 2025. New Zealand Rugby has filed proceedings in New Zealand's...
World Cup's impact on 2027 NRL clubs
With all ten Rugby League World Cup squads confirmed, attention turns to how international selections may affect clubs before the 2027 NRL season. Mandatory annual leave could keep players out...
Canberra Raiders span World Cup squads
Canberra Raiders players will feature across men's and women's international squads at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. New Zealand captain Joe Tapine is set to play his third World...
Parramatta sign Leniu for bigger role
Spencer Leniu ran for 92 metres in 24 minutes during the grand final and is now set for a more prominent role at Parramatta. The Eels confirmed the four-time premiership-winning...
NZ Warriors retain Berry for 2027
Berry has played 52 NRL games and scored 13 tries, but did not appear in the competition during 2026. The injury-prone outside back managed six NSW Cup matches while trying...
NZ Warriors extend injury-hit Rocco Berry
All six of Rocco Berry's appearances in 2026 came for the New South Wales Cup side, after injury sidelined the 25-year-old centre for much of the season. The Warriors have...
PNG Chiefs' Kumuls contingent takes shape
Rhyse Martin will represent Papua New Guinea at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup as he prepares to end his playing career. Martin, who made his international debut in 2014,...
Panthers injury prompts World Rugby hip-drop ban
Professional rugby union will classify hip-drop tackles as dangerous play from November 1, World Rugby announced Thursday. The ban will begin before the remaining Nations Championship Tests, following discussion at...
PNG Chiefs name faces legal challenge
A Super Rugby franchise based in New Zealand's Waikato region has long used the Chiefs name, prompting objections to the NRL's choice of branding for its incoming team. New Zealand...
Catalans sign veteran Manly prop Brown
Catalans Dragons finished ninth in Super League this season and are adding experienced NRL players as coach John Cartwright reshapes the squad for 2027. Nathan Brown, 33, will join the...
Dolphins' Farnworth leads awards night
Selwyn Cobbo's debut campaign with the Dolphins earned him the Wahl Fan MVP award, while several teammates were also honoured at the club's 2026 Presentation Ball. The awards followed a...
Canterbury Bulldogs linked in Brimson's fullback hunt
Canterbury Bulldogs general manager Phil Gould said on X that the club had not discussed signing AJ Brimson for 2027. The Titans fullback is seeking a release, which the club...
South Sydney's five-nation World Cup contingent
South Sydney will send 12 players to the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, with eight men and four women selected. Across the two competitions, the Rabbitohs will represent five nations:...
Sydney Roosters face seven-player turnover
The Roosters confirmed seven departures at their awards night after their premiership campaign. Leniu joined in 2024, was contracted through 2027, and could seek regular starting opportunities. He is understood...
Penrith's Edwards rewarded for resilient campaign
Dylan Edwards played through a ruptured posterior cruciate ligament for more than 50 minutes in Penrith's preliminary final against Newcastle, despite severely limited lateral movement. The injury ended his hopes...
Sydney Roosters face wing reshuffle
Mark Nawaqanitawase is leaving rugby league to pursue a Wallabies place at the upcoming World Cup, creating another wing vacancy for the Roosters. Daniel Tupou's immediate retirement means coach Trent...
Gold Coast Titans reward Clarke's rise
Laikha Clarke is set to represent Samoa in the nation's first Rugby League World Cup campaign after a standout season for the Gold Coast Titans. The 24-year-old has signed an...
Australia's World Cup opener selection shake-up
Walters has picked Manly fullback Tom Trbojevic and Dolphins centre Jack Bostock as Australia's wing options. The Kangaroos open their Rugby League World Cup campaign against New Zealand on October...