Jillaroos' Kelleher stars on debut
Fetu Samoa returned to the Women's Rugby League World Cup for the first time since 2008, opening with a 40-0 defeat to Australia. The Jillaroos scored seven tries to launch...
PNG Chiefs name fight remains unresolved
An injunction could have undermined the PNG Chiefs' recruitment before the NRL expansion club's planned 2028 debut, the court heard. On Friday, a judge rejected New Zealand Rugby's request for...
Samoa's Fa'alogo fuels France blitz
Samoa set a national scoring record with a 78-4 defeat of France, their biggest points total and winning margin. The result was built on a blistering start: Samoa crossed five...
Manly re-sign Large brothers to 2029
Ashton Large won Manly's junior male player of the year award in 2026, while his older brother Onitoni made his NRL debut late that season. The Sea Eagles have re-signed...
PNG Chiefs' trademark fight continues
The PNG Chiefs plan to unveil their first logo and supporter jersey in Port Moresby on Wednesday, October 21, after winning a New Zealand High Court ruling. On Friday, the...
Newcastle Jets chase trophies after Knights' near-miss
Joe Lolley is the headline addition to the Newcastle Jets, joining former Sydney FC teammates Patrick Wood and Alex Grant. Thirteen players departed during the off-season, including striker Lachie Rose,...
Smith bolsters South Sydney's finals push
Brandon Smith scored three tries for South Sydney during the 2026 NRL season. In his first full season at the Club, he appeared in 17 matches and started 16 times...
Australia's Yeo leads despite ruptured pec
Australia's 24-22 comeback victory over New Zealand unfolded before Sydney's biggest Test rugby league crowd in more than 50 years. Captain Isaah Yeo said the atmosphere made the tournament opener...
Belmore NRLW players learn lash lifting
Ten players from the Bulldogs' 2026 NRLW squad have gained a Lash Specialist qualification after training at Belmore. SEIR Beauty School delivered the lash lifting and tinting course. The Club's...
Australia's Walsh explains Haka tears
Reece Walsh says vomiting during matches has been a problem since he was 12, and the Rugby League World Cup opener was no exception. "I've been doing it (throwing up)...
Canterbury Bulldogs' 2028 roster calls loom
Max King is expected to re-sign with Canterbury, but the futures of the club's other off-contract players remain uncertain. The Bulldogs have named 18 players in their projected 2028 19,...
Mason's tough call on Today role
Friday was Alex Mason's final shift on Today, as she prepares to welcome her first child with former NRL player Liam Knight. Her maternity leave began a week early on...
Leeds sign Greig after Cowboys spell
Brad Arthur will reunite with Wiremu Greig at Leeds Rhinos after the forward agreed to join the English club for the 2027 Super League season. Leeds announced the signing on...
PNG Chiefs name faces legal fight
Justice Karen Grau rejected New Zealand Rugby's bid for an urgent injunction after a two-hour hearing in Wellington's High Court on Friday. The decision gives the NRL an early win...
New Zealand await Ponga's World Cup fate
Jack Bostock's late try completed a debut hat-trick and secured Australia a 24-22 win over New Zealand in the Rugby League World Cup opener at Sydney's Allianz Stadium on Thursday....
Walsh sharpens Australia's fullback dilemma
Mitchell Moses' fitness is a concern for Australia after the Kangaroos edged New Zealand 24-22 in their World Cup opener. The Parramatta halfback, Australia's strongest last-tackle kicker in Nathan Cleary's...
New Zealand's Ponga faces World Cup blow
Keano Kini is expected to replace Kalyn Ponga at fullback after Ponga broke his arm against Australia on Thursday. Friday scans confirmed the fracture, which requires surgery; Ponga had played...
New Zealand's Ponga surgery clouds return
Jahrome Hughes returned to play just 22 days after breaking his wrist in 2025, offering a possible recovery precedent for Kalyn Ponga. Hughes was injured against the Broncos on September...
Samoa's Tevaga Nearly Quit World Cup
At 31, Jazz Tevaga did not expect Samoan coach Ben Gardiner to select him for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. He had ended a nine-year NRL career with the...
New Zealand rue costly errors
Isaiah Papali'i said New Zealand felt it had controlled much of the match, despite losing 24-22 to Australia in Thursday's Rugby League World Cup opener. The Kiwis had more possession...
Australia's Walker replaces injured Moses
Kalyn Ponga is expected to miss the rest of the World Cup after sustaining a suspected fractured arm during Australia's opening match. Mitchell Moses' tournament is also in doubt after...
Australia confirm Fiji trio, Moses doubtful
Mitchell Moses' fitness is Australia's main concern after the Kangaroos came from behind to beat New Zealand in their tournament opener on Thursday. Coach Kevin Walters suggested the Parramatta halfback...
Australia's Walsh praises rival Tedesco
James Tedesco is expected back for Australia against Fiji at Suncorp Stadium next Sunday, after coach Kevin Walters rested him for the World Cup opener. Walsh credited Tedesco with helping...
New Zealand's Ponga defies suspected arm break
Australia defeated New Zealand 24-22 at Allianz Stadium in the Rugby League World Cup opener, after a remarkable contest between fullbacks Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga. Walsh prevented Ponga scoring...