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Jack Bostock's World Cup debut could strengthen his negotiating position before NRL contracts can be signed on November 1. The St George Illawarra Dragons are already tracking the winger and...

NRL News

Australia's Tedesco returns amid Walsh pressure

Robbie Hamilton4:58, October 20, 20265:10, October 20, 2026

Walsh starred in Australia's two-point win over New Zealand, scoring a solo try and stopping Kalyn Ponga with a crucial tackle. James Tedesco will play his first Test in three...

NRL News

Munster defends Australia amid anthem row

Robbie Hamilton17:28, October 19, 202617:40, October 19, 2026

Reece Walsh said seeing his family watch him wear Australia's jersey for the first time made the anthem especially emotional. "It's the first time that they're watching me put on...

Brisbane Broncos

Brisbane Broncos add two outside backs

LeagueNews.co17:24, October 19, 202617:25, October 19, 2026

Wilson De Courcey scored 18 tries and averaged 130 metres per game in the NSW Cup during 2026, earning a two-year place in Brisbane's top 30. The Newcastle Knights centre...

NRL News

Kiwis' Dominance Still Leaves Questions

LeagueNews.co15:44, October 19, 202616:00, October 19, 2026

Tonga's victory over England sent an early warning to the rest of the World Cup, while England looked badly off the pace in a must-win game. England now need Tonga...

Cronulla Sharks

Cronulla face crucial roster decisions

LeagueNews.co14:02, October 19, 202614:15, October 19, 2026

William Kennedy's contract situation leaves Cronulla weighing its fullback options, with Liam Ison seen as the future but neither player having settled the question. The Sharks' projected 2028 side also...

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Fiji's Saukuru faces Staggs test

Robbie Hamilton12:26, October 19, 202612:40, October 19, 2026

Fiji's 40-12 win over Cook Islands in Newcastle on Sunday brought Solomone Saukuru his second Test appearance and two tries. The 21-year-old centre is now preparing for next Sunday's World...

NRL News

Tonga's title hopes hinge on Ponga's return

Robbie Hamilton12:14, October 19, 202612:25, October 19, 2026

Kalyn Ponga could return to play sooner than expected after breaking his arm in New Zealand's 24-22 loss to Australia, former Australia halfback Brett Kimmorley said. Kimmorley noted that Jahrome...

Gold Coast Titans

New Zealand captain calls win lucky

LeagueNews.co12:06, October 19, 202612:10, October 19, 2026

Fiji's 12-4 lead over New Zealand threatened an upset in the teams' Women's Rugby League World Cup opener at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle. The Kiwi Ferns recovered to win...

NRL News

Fiji prop Prest faces high-tackle charge

LeagueNews.co11:32, October 19, 202611:50, October 19, 2026

Fiji will face Australia at Suncorp Stadium, while the Cook Islands travel to Christchurch to play New Zealand in their next World Cup fixtures. The teams' upcoming matches follow Fiji's...

NRL News

Fiji's Saifiti scores on return

Robbie Hamilton10:46, October 19, 202611:00, October 19, 2026

The Cook Islands face New Zealand in Christchurch next Sunday, while Fiji meet defending champions Australia at Suncorp Stadium the day before. Fiji opened their World Cup Pool A campaign...

Canberra Raiders

Fiji forwards dominate Cook Islands early

Robbie Hamilton10:20, October 19, 202610:25, October 19, 2026

Fiji will meet the Kangaroos next, while Cook Islands face New Zealand, after the Bati opened their World Cup campaign with a 40-12 win. Fiji held 62 per cent of...

Wests Tigers

Wests Tigers represented across seven nations

LeagueNews.co10:08, October 19, 202610:10, October 19, 2026

Losana Lutu has developed as a playmaker and will help lead Fiji at its first Women's Rugby League World Cup, Wests Tigers Head of Women's Football Charmain Steventon said. The...

Gold Coast Titans

Family ties shape Fifita's Tonga debut

LeagueNews.co9:34, October 19, 20269:45, October 19, 2026

Tonga's 30-12 defeat of England at HBF Park in Perth has put the side in a strong position to reach the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals. After withstanding England's early...

Canberra Raiders

Australia set early World Cup pace

Robbie Hamilton8:40, October 19, 20268:45, October 19, 2026

Fiji threatened a major upset in Newcastle, leading New Zealand 12-4 after 30 minutes in their World Cup debut. Losana Lutu and Sienna Laing had scored for the Bulikula, but...

NRL News

Kangaroos Ratings Challenge Bledisloe Cup

LeagueNews.co8:10, October 19, 20268:19, October 19, 2026

The Jillaroos' 40-0 win over Samoa drew 41,000 more free-to-air viewers than the Bledisloe Cup, while the Wallaroos' match against Scotland attracted 123,000. The women's results accompanied a strong start...

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NZ could draw bigger Pacific crowds

Robbie Hamilton8:02, October 19, 20268:05, October 19, 2026

A sell-out crowd of 30,000 watched Tonga play England in a 2017 semi-final at Auckland's stadium, which was painted red. Former Warrior and Sport Nation commentator Blake Ayshford says more...

Canberra Raiders

Fiji debut tests New Zealand resolve

Robbie Hamilton7:50, October 19, 20268:05, October 19, 2026

Losana Lutu scored Fiji Bulikula's first World Cup try during their debut against New Zealand at McDonald Jones Stadium. After Stacey Waaka opened the scoring for the Kiwi Ferns in...

NRL News

Fiji push Ferns to the brink

Robbie Hamilton7:24, October 19, 20267:25, October 19, 2026

Fiji's World Cup debut drew attention ahead of the Bulikula's meeting with the PNG Orchids in Port Moresby next Saturday. The newcomers pushed New Zealand, three-time World Cup winners, before...

Brisbane Broncos

Brisbane face Willison contract déjà vu

LeagueNews.co7:20, October 19, 20267:25, October 19, 2026

Payne Haas is set to join South Sydney in 2027 on a three-year deal, after Brisbane failed to secure him before November 1 last year. The Broncos had planned to...

NRL News

Moses injury sparks Australia halfback dilemma

Robbie Hamilton5:36, October 19, 20265:40, October 19, 2026

Tonga could be backed for a maiden World Cup title, with a former tournament star endorsing the side's chances. Australia's halfback selection is also in focus after Mitchell Moses was...

NRL News

Fiji's Saukuru faces Australia test

Robbie Hamilton3:52, October 19, 20263:55, October 19, 2026

Fiji's next World Cup match brings centre Solomone Saukuru a likely contest with Australia's Kotoni Staggs at Suncorp Stadium next Sunday. Staggs, a NSW Origin player, has represented Tonga and...

NRL News

Anthony Maroon hospitalised after heart attack

Robbie Hamilton3:14, October 19, 20263:35, October 19, 2026

ABC radio commentator Andrew Moore suffered a heart attack last year and later made a full recovery. Anthony Maroon, 60, also suffered a heart attack last weekend and was hospitalised....

Gold Coast Titans

New Zealand's Kini ready to replace Ponga

LeagueNews.co21:54, October 18, 202621:55, October 18, 2026

Stacey Jones believes Keano Kini is the clear choice to replace Kalyn Ponga at fullback for New Zealand's match against the Cook Islands next week. "He's the obvious player to...