Sydney Roosters' US Push Reaches Compton
Project Blue, a community initiative in Los Angeles, is backed by US sports teams the LA Rams and Los Angeles Lakers. The Sydney Roosters will send Sam Walker, Mark Nawaqanitawase...
Manly's Navale camp rejects contract offer
Manly is also pursuing extensions for Tom Trbojevic and fullback succession candidate Lehi Hopoate, with two-year deals reportedly on the table. Salary-cap concerns have surfaced, but chief executive Jason King...
Kiwis' Golden Boot Timing Draws Fire
Denan Kemp called the timing of the Golden Boot announcement "bizarre" and said it undermined efforts to grow international Rugby League. The award, recognising the best international player, was announced...
NRL Fullbacks Enter a Golden Age
With the 2026 finals complete, the annual positional rankings turn attention to the season's leading performers. The NRL's fullbacks are enjoying an exceptional era, with top players regularly justifying contracts...
England questions World Cup format
Lebanon's 24-20 win over France produced one of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup's most compelling finishes. Neither side was chasing a place in the finals, but both wanted a...
South Sydney face Dufty cap squeeze
Sydney may be a difficult destination for Matt Dufty, with most clubs already stocked at fullback. Penrith have Dylan Edwards and Jaxen Edgar; Parramatta have Isaiah Iongi and Joash Papali'i;...
Walters eyes continued Kangaroos role
Tom Dearden says Kevin Walters' confidence is a model for the Kangaroos ahead of Sunday's World Cup final against New Zealand at Suncorp Stadium. Dearden said Walters brings the team's...
Australia's Paki eyes title treble
Stacey Waaka has scored nine tries at the World Cup, making the New Zealand centre a key concern for Australia in Sunday's final at Suncorp Stadium. Jillaroos forward Sariah Paki...
England-France trade leads in Wheelchair final
Australia claimed the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup bronze medal with a 70-24 victory over Ireland, scoring 12 tries to five. Captain Bayley McKenna scored three tries and seven conversions...
Australia's Upton downplays Nichols duel
Tamika Upton sat out Australia's successful 2022 World Cup campaign after managing a calf problem late in the season. The five-time NRLW champion said the break proved right for her...
Canberra's Martin-Young swap faces injury doubts
Hudson Young is expected to join the PNG Chiefs in 2028 on a lucrative million-dollar deal, meaning a move to Penrith could last only one season. The Daily Telegraph reports...
South Sydney meet Roosters' Sam Walker
South Sydney does not have room under its salary cap to take on Sam Walker's deal, which is worth about $1 million a year. Even so, the Rabbitohs are willing...
South Sydney need star exit for Walker
South Sydney may have to release an established player to sign Sam Walker immediately. The Daily Telegraph reports Campbell Graham, Latrell Mitchell or Jack Wighton must leave if the Rabbitohs...
Parramatta recruit faces probe over alleged abuse
Spencer Leniu has accepted a two-game suspension for a gesture made during Samoa's World Cup semi-final defeat to Australia. The Parramatta recruit, a four-time premiership-winning prop, was sin-binned by referee...
Gold Coast demand player for Bai release
Cooper Bai played 23 matches for the Gold Coast in 2026, starting at lock or coming off the bench, scoring twice and making 13 tackle breaks. His tackle efficiency exceeded...
Australia's spine still chasing peak form
New Zealand's 30-0 win in the 2023 Pacific Championships final remains Australia's most recent Test defeat. Isaah Yeo played in that loss but says it is not driving him into...
Parramatta's Addo-Carr faces uncertain NRL future
Josh Addo-Carr has scored 167 tries in 224 games, a record that could help him find another NRL club after Parramatta decided not to re-sign him beyond 2027. The Eels...
Tallis: Australia's resilience could prove key
Gorden Tallis believes the playmaking duel between Kalyn Ponga and Reece Walsh could decide a close World Cup contest between Australia and New Zealand. "Let's just say whoever plays the...
IRL Hall Names Inaugural Legends
An international committee selected the inaugural IRL Hall of Legends class from more than 240 nominees. The 42 inductees comprise 10 players from before 1954, 26 male players from the...
Belmore Bulldogs eye off-contract Navale
Canterbury are seeking a stronger option at lock for 2027, with off-contract Manly forward Caleb Navale attracting the Bulldogs' interest. Navale is regarded as one of the game's leading young...
Kangaroos' Preston fires when provoked
At 25, Jacob Preston has become one of the Kangaroos' surprise performers at this World Cup. He arrived at the tournament unsure he would play a game. Last Sunday night,...
PNG Chiefs sign Putt for 2028
NRL development players can now be selected from Round 1, instead of having to wait until Round 12 under the previous rule. The change applies to PNG Chiefs signings Nixon...
Parramatta sign Schiller for backline depth
James Schiller will join Parramatta's pre-season training later this year as the club prepares for the 2027 NRL season. The Eels have signed the outside back on a two-year contract...
Melbourne move recalls Xerri's four-year ban
Bronson Xerri will return to building-site work next week, part of Melbourne's demanding pre-season for recruits and a reminder of his four-year absence from the NRL. "I got that (working...