New Zealand Ferns chase fourth title
The Kiwi Ferns last won the World Cup at Suncorp Stadium in 2008, beating Australia 34-0 to claim their third consecutive title. They return to the Brisbane venue to meet...
New Zealand's Fisher-Harris faces biggest career test
Jamayne Isaako is poised to set a New Zealand Test scoring record in Sunday's Rugby League World Cup final, after drawing level with Shaun Johnson on 225 points. Isaako reached...
Melbourne Storm name Selwood leadership coach
Melbourne Storm have appointed Scott Selwood as their leadership coach, with club director of football Frank Ponissi saying the former AFL player had been on their radar for some time....
Brisbane hosts Australia-New Zealand final rematch
New Zealand's 34-20 win over Australia at Suncorp Stadium in 2008 remains the Kiwis' only Rugby League World Cup title. Eighteen years on, they return to the Brisbane venue for...
Souths' cap clouds Sam Walker move
South Sydney's ability to pursue Sam Walker for 2027 is in doubt, with the club reportedly struggling to retain Matt Dufty and re-sign Latrell Mitchell. The Rabbitohs have signed Payne...
Melbourne's Isaako eyes Test points record
Jamayne Isaako could break New Zealand's Test scoring record in Sunday's Rugby League World Cup Final, where he is level with Shaun Johnson on 225 points. The match between New...
Jillaroos make surprise halves call
Jesse Southwell will start at five-eighth for the Jillaroos in a surprise change, while Jocelyn Kelleher has been relegated to the reserves. Kelleher played in three of Australia's four matches....
New Zealand target Jillaroos' flaws
Isabelle Kelly expects Australia's 30-14 semi-final win over Fiji to give the Kiwi Ferns plenty to analyse before Sunday's World Cup final. Kelly said Fiji provided a physical challenge, and...
Perth Bears sign former Tigers fullback
The Bears have signed Heath Mason on a 12-month development deal for their first NRL season in 2027. At 21, the former Wests Tigers player has made 20 NRL appearances...
PNG Chiefs land youngest signing yet
"Having Papua New Guinean players like Zac representing the PNG Chiefs will be incredibly important to the identity, and he can help inspire the next generation of rugby league talent...
Gold Coast confirm Woodbridge trial contract
The Titans confirmed 13 train-and-trial players, including Queensland Cup standout Chris Woodbridge. Woodbridge won the Queensland Cup Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year awards, and the Petero...
Australia pack criticism draws Fa'asuamaleaui rebuke
Australia's 44-12 semi-final win over Samoa answered doubts about its forwards ahead of Sunday's World Cup final against New Zealand. Their tournament opener last month ended 24-22 to Australia. New...
South Sydney extend utility Humphreys
At South Sydney, Jamie Humphreys has played halfback, five-eighth, hooker, lock and centre. The Rabbitohs have announced that player number 1203 has extended his contract for the 2027 and 2028...
Melbourne's Grant puts football before surf
Melbourne captain Harry Grant remains in pursuit of an NRL premiership after the Storm finished 10th and missed the finals for the first time since 2010. Grant is on the...
Parramatta's Addo-Carr return faces NRL probe
The NRL has concluded its Integrity Unit investigation into Josh Addo-Carr, with his camp told on Tuesday that the case was closed, according to News Corp. The decision followed a...
PNG Chiefs sign Kumuls international Laybutt
Laybutt is the fifth Kumuls representative to sign with the PNG Chiefs, following Alex Johnston, announced as Player #002. The club's other named signings include development players Finley Glare, Gairo...
New Zealand aim to expose Jillaroos
Jillaroos captain Isabelle Kelly expects New Zealand to examine Australia closely after Fiji pushed the hosts in a 30-14 World Cup semi-final. "It's preparing for everything and we've done that...
RLPA backs Samoan star's pay criticism
Australian players are expected to earn almost 10 times more than players from other nations at the Rugby League World Cup, highlighting a major pay disparity. The Rugby League Players...
PNG Chiefs sign Zac Laybutt
Zac Laybutt will join the PNG Chiefs in 2028, signing a two-year deal when his North Queensland Cowboys contract ends after 2027. The 24-year-old will be the club's player No....
New Zealand's Ponga predicts Walsh brilliance
Ponga, Walsh and Grant are contenders for International Rugby League's Golden Boot, announced Thursday. Ponga meets Walsh in Sunday's Brisbane final at Suncorp Stadium, after returning 23 days after breaking...
Samoa's Leniu challenges World Cup pay disparity
Kangaroos and Jillaroos players are set to receive $40,000 each for the 2026 tournament, while players from other nations get $850 per match. That means a player from another nation...
South Sydney's Graham backs Walker move
The Roosters withdrew their 2028 offer to Sam Walker two weeks ago after contract-extension talks. The 24-year-old Queensland Maroons and premiership-winning halfback could leave early; he has no club beyond...
PNG Chiefs sign Zac Laybutt
Zac Laybutt has represented Papua New Guinea in eight Tests and will join the PNG Chiefs in 2028. He debuted for the Kumuls in 2023, helping them win the Pacific...
Melbourne Storm name Selwood leadership coach
Todd Lowrie will become Melbourne Storm's NSW Cup Head Coach in 2027, leaving the Leadership Coach position for Scott Selwood. Selwood will mentor the club's current and emerging leaders and...