LeagueNews.co

David Bryenton has agreed to a two-year deal with the Wests Tigers, although he remains contracted to Canterbury. The Australian Schoolboys representative is expected to join Benji Marshall's set-up and...

NRL News

Warrington wary of grand final drought

Robbie Hamilton6:22, September 30, 20266:25, September 30, 2026

Wakefield Trinity reached its first Super League grand final by beating Wigan 33-6, setting up Saturday's match against Warrington Wolves. The game kicks off at 0300 Sunday AEST, with more...

Newcastle Knights

Newcastle's Crossland gets four-game ban

Robbie Hamilton4:30, September 30, 20264:45, September 30, 2026

Nathan Cleary urged people to stop sending Phoenix Crossland abuse and threats, calling the hip-drop tackle an accident and saying he had "nothing but respect for him." Newcastle forward Crossland...

Sydney Roosters

Sydney Roosters await Watson's concussion clearance

Robbie Hamilton3:02, September 30, 20263:15, September 30, 2026

Newcastle have retained the squad that defeated Penrith on Sunday, with coach Justin Holbrook keeping Francis Manuleleua and Jermaine McEwen as starting edge forwards instead of promoting Dylan Lucas. The...

Newcastle Knights

Newcastle back Holbrook despite Dally M cutoff

Robbie Hamilton0:32, September 30, 20260:45, September 30, 2026

Nathan Cleary remains the favourite for the Dally M player award, despite being unable to attend Wednesday's gala because of a serious ankle injury. Voting closed after round 12, leaving...

Sydney Roosters

Sydney Roosters forged Crichton through adversity

Robbie Hamilton20:34, September 29, 202620:45, September 29, 2026

The 2019 premiership could have a fitting bookend for Angus Crichton, who is aiming to leave the Sydney Roosters with another title. Sunday night's grand final against Newcastle will be...

Newcastle Knights

Newcastle's Crossland handed four-match ban

LeagueNews.co20:30, September 29, 202620:45, September 29, 2026

Nathan Cleary is in hospital after suffering a compound ankle fracture that required surgery following a tackle by Phoenix Crossland on Sunday. The Newcastle Knights hooker received a four-match suspension...

Newcastle Knights

Newcastle's Crossland faces hip-drop hearing

Robbie Hamilton19:36, September 29, 202619:40, September 29, 2026

Knights hooker Phoenix Crossland said Nathan Cleary told him to "please stop apologising" when Crossland phoned the Panthers halfback on Monday afternoon. Cleary suffered a compound fracture to his lower...

Gold Coast Titans

Gold Coast's Tino declares for Australia

LeagueNews.co18:50, September 29, 202618:55, September 29, 2026

Australia will face New Zealand in Sydney on October 15, opening the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has chosen Australia and is expected to start...

Sydney Roosters

Sydney Roosters' Walker in World Cup mix

Robbie Hamilton17:14, September 29, 202617:25, September 29, 2026

Nathan Cleary's season-ending injury has created an opening in Australia's halfback contest, with Sam Walker and Mitchell Moses able to press their claims. Walker returned from an ankle injury to...

Brisbane Broncos

Brisbane Broncos Grand Final marks Brigginshaw's farewell

LeagueNews.co16:46, September 29, 202616:49, September 29, 2026

Brigginshaw is set to make her final NRLW appearance for the Broncos on Sunday, bringing her nine-season, 67-game stint with Brisbane to a close. Brisbane will meet the Sydney Roosters...

Newcastle Knights

Crossland hearing clouds Newcastle Knights squad

LeagueNews.co16:42, September 29, 202616:49, September 29, 2026

Phoenix Crossland has been named at hooker for the Newcastle Knights' Grand Final, but faces an NRL judiciary hearing this evening. He was referred over a hip drop on Nathan...

Penrith Panthers Redcliffe Dolphins

Penrith name squad for Dolphins clash

LeagueNews.co16:32, September 29, 202616:35, September 29, 2026

The Panthers secured a place in the State Championship by winning the 2026 Knock-On Effect NSW Cup premiership on Saturday night. They claimed the title with a dominant 36-6 victory...

Newcastle Knights

Newcastle tackle fuels NRL rules debate

Robbie Hamilton16:24, September 29, 202616:35, September 29, 2026

Parramatta coach Jason Ryles warned in Round 3 that changes to NRL rules could contribute to player fatigue and more hip-drop tackles. He made the comments after J'maine Hopgood suffered...

Newcastle Knights

Newcastle name Crossland amid judiciary uncertainty

Robbie Hamilton16:16, September 29, 202616:35, September 29, 2026

Connor Watson's availability for Sunday's NRL premiership decider remains uncertain after he failed a head-injury assessment last Friday night. The Roosters player is due to see an independent neurologist on...

Canterbury Bulldogs

Canterbury-Bankstown extend Patterson through 2029

LeagueNews.co15:30, September 29, 202615:40, September 29, 2026

Hooker Kaawyn Patterson is pushing for an NRL debut in 2027 after Canterbury-Bankstown extended his contract through 2029. A development deal next season precedes his NRL Top 30 promotion in...

St George Illawarra Dragons

St George Illawarra leaders feel finals intensity

LeagueNews.co15:00, September 29, 202615:15, September 29, 2026

Since becoming St George Illawarra head coach in July, Dean Young has prioritised building the club's next generation of leaders while pursuing short-term success. During their off-season break, emerging players...

Newcastle Knights

Newcastle's McEwen brings fearless edge

Robbie Hamilton14:44, September 29, 202614:45, September 29, 2026

Mat Croker says Newcastle's young players have reached Sunday's grand final by playing without the burden of past finals defeats. "All they know is being excited for a game, to...

Sydney Roosters

Sydney Roosters' Walker eyes World Cup spot

Robbie Hamilton14:32, September 29, 202614:45, September 29, 2026

Nathan Cleary's season-ending injury has opened Australia's halfback contest to Sam Walker and Mitchell Moses, with Tom Dearden also in contention. Dearden co-captained North Queensland and impressed for Queensland in...

Sydney Roosters

Sydney Roosters' Gee Record Looms Over Grand Final

Robbie Hamilton13:54, September 29, 202613:55, September 29, 2026

The Sydney Roosters have won six of the seven NRL games Adam Gee has refereed in 2026, including three of their last four matches. Gee has been appointed to control...

Newcastle Knights

Newcastle's stunning turnaround after wooden spoon

Robbie Hamilton13:46, September 29, 202613:55, September 29, 2026

The Knights claimed the wooden spoon 12 months ago; now, after beating Penrith in Sunday's preliminary final, they are bound for the NRL grand final. It will be Newcastle's first...

NRL News

England select first heritage-eligible players

Robbie Hamilton13:42, September 29, 202613:55, September 29, 2026

Wales have named Bulldogs captain Tayla Preston and Cowboys rookie Sian Williams in their squad for the tournament in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. Former Parramatta Eels forward...

Manly Sea Eagles

Manly documentary celebrates architect Ken Arthurson

LeagueNews.co13:14, September 29, 202613:20, September 29, 2026

The Manly Sea Eagles are the only club to have won at least one premiership in five consecutive decades. Ken Arthurson helped establish that winning tradition through a career spanning...

Newcastle Knights

Newcastle's plea leaves Crossland facing ban

Robbie Hamilton13:04, September 29, 202613:20, September 29, 2026

Nathan Cleary has asked people to stop directing abuse at Phoenix Crossland, saying the tackle that injured him was accidental. "Please don't be one of those people writing comments like...