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Phil Gould says the Roosters' spine gives them a major advantage over Newcastle in Sunday's 2026 Grand Final. He says all four Roosters are Origin-experienced and Origin-class performers, while Kalyn...

Sydney Roosters

Sydney Roosters' 50-point loss looms over final

LeagueNews.co10:20, October 3, 202610:25, October 3, 2026

Newcastle reached the NRL grand final after beating Penrith in a preliminary final, despite playing more than half the match without Phoenix Crossland. Crossland was sent off for a hip-drop...

Brisbane Broncos

Brisbane's Brigginshaw calls for separate NRLW chief executive

Robbie Hamilton9:34, October 3, 20269:45, October 3, 2026

Roosters winger Jayme Fressard will have a late fitness assessment after injuring her shoulder against Canberra last week. Coach John Strange called her chances "50-50", with a decision due after...

Sydney Roosters

Sydney Roosters challenge Watson HIA ruling

Robbie Hamilton7:54, October 3, 20267:56, October 3, 2026

Back-up hooker Benaiah Ioelu is the leading candidate to replace Connor Watson on the Roosters' six-man bench for Sunday's NRL grand final against Newcastle. Watson, 30, was ruled out after...

Sydney Roosters

Sydney Roosters' Grand Final Means More

LeagueNews.co7:50, October 3, 20267:55, October 3, 2026

A field goal from Daly Cherry-Evans would be the perfect finish for one Sydney Roosters supporter ahead of the 2026 NRL Grand Final on October 4. The fan first fell...

NRL News

Savala returns to play for trophy

Robbie Hamilton7:46, October 3, 20267:55, October 3, 2026

In 2007, five-year-old Hugo Savala joined Jack Rayner and Darren Lockyer in carrying the Provan-Summons Trophy during a presentation about rugby league's past, present and future. Rayner represented the past,...

PNG Chiefs

PNG Chiefs resist paying Brimson's full salary

LeagueNews.co7:00, October 3, 20267:10, October 3, 2026

AJ Brimson and the Gold Coast Titans want to end their agreement before 2027, but he still needs a club for that season. Any signing team would need room on...

Sydney Roosters

Watson blow forces Sydney Roosters reshuffle

Robbie Hamilton16:50, October 2, 202617:00, October 2, 2026

Newcastle must choose a replacement for suspended hooker Phoenix Crossland before Sunday's NRL grand final against the Sydney Roosters. Harrison Graham has performed well off the bench, while coach Justin...

Cronulla Sharks

Cronulla's Trindall targets Round 1 return

LeagueNews.co16:02, October 2, 202616:18, October 2, 2026

Toby Rudolf is expected to spend three to four months out after undergoing an MCL reconstruction on Wednesday, 30 September 2026. The 133-game Cronulla Shark injured his knee during the...

Sydney Roosters

Sydney Roosters' Wong eyes title for parents

Robbie Hamilton16:00, October 2, 202616:16, October 2, 2026

Siua Wong's parents were often deployed while he was growing up, making a Sydney Roosters premiership especially meaningful to the 23-year-old. "They were all over the place - Iraq, Egypt,...

PNG Chiefs

PNG Chiefs face fan-behaviour concerns

LeagueNews.co15:56, October 2, 202616:15, October 2, 2026

Australia's Prime Minister's XIII will face Papua New Guinea this weekend in its annual match, ahead of the Chiefs' planned 2028 entry. Footage of a grandstand brawl at Santos National...

Newcastle Knights

Newcastle Knights' bid may revive Silverchair reunion

Robbie Hamilton15:08, October 2, 202615:10, October 2, 2026

Silverchair have not performed together since 2010, but a proposed NRL grand final appearance brought the Newcastle band close to reuniting. Matty and Andrew Johns pushed for the group to...

Wests Tigers

Wests Tigers sign utility Kurt Mann

LeagueNews.co15:04, October 2, 202615:10, October 2, 2026

Kurt Mann will join the Wests Tigers at Concord on a one-year deal, bringing experience from 235 NRL games and several positions across the forwards and at hooker. The 33-year-old...

Sydney Roosters

Watson blow reshapes Sydney Roosters bench

Robbie Hamilton14:56, October 2, 202615:10, October 2, 2026

Newcastle are weighing their hooker options for Sunday's NRL grand final, with Phoenix Crossland suspended. Sydney Roosters utility Connor Watson will also miss the decider against his former club after...

Wests Tigers

Wests Tigers sign utility Kurt Mann

LeagueNews.co14:32, October 2, 202614:40, October 2, 2026

"Kurt brings Origin experience and has played plenty of games in the NRL. He adds a lot of depth to the roster,'' Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall said. Marshall also...

Sydney Roosters

Sydney Roosters centres feared careers were over

Robbie Hamilton14:18, October 2, 202614:25, October 2, 2026

Trent Robinson says Billy Smith's persistence reflects the character of the Sydney Roosters, who have reached the grand final with both starting centres overcoming major injuries. "(Billy) is an inspiration...

South Sydney Rabbitohs

South Sydney extend Smith through 2028

LeagueNews.co14:14, October 2, 202614:25, October 2, 2026

Wayne Bennett's coaching has helped Brandon Smith enjoy his football at South Sydney, the hooker said. "Wayne Bennett as a coach has allowed me to enjoy my football," Smith said....

Sydney Roosters

Watson absence forces Sydney Roosters reshuffle

Robbie Hamilton14:12, October 2, 202614:25, October 2, 2026

Benaiah Ioelu is expected to step into the Sydney Roosters side for Sunday's NRL grand final against the Knights. The Samoan international has played five NRL games this season, and...

Newcastle Knights

Newcastle Knights shun Bash Brothers label

Robbie Hamilton13:28, October 2, 202613:40, October 2, 2026

Francis Manuleleua was mowing the grass outside Penrith's centre of excellence not long ago; now, at 22, he is preparing for the NRL grand final after 14 first-grade games. His...

South Sydney Rabbitohs

South Sydney extend Smith through 2028

LeagueNews.co13:06, October 2, 202613:10, October 2, 2026

Brandon Smith has committed to the South Sydney Rabbitohs through at least the end of the 2028 season, the club announced. The 30-year-old has appeared in 170 NRL matches since...

Newcastle Knights

Newcastle's Johns Fuels Grand Final Debate

Robbie Hamilton12:38, October 2, 202612:44, October 2, 2026

Andrew Johns was seen in tears in the commentary box last weekend after the Knights stunned the Panthers in their preliminary final. The grand final broadcast line-up has divided NRL...

St George Illawarra Dragons

Catalans sign injury-hit St George forward

LeagueNews.co12:34, October 2, 202612:44, October 2, 2026

Hame Sele managed only five NRL appearances for St George Illawarra in 2026, with an Achilles injury ending his season after Round 7. Catalans Dragons have signed the 29-year-old Tongan...

Newcastle Knights

Newcastle Knights' tears span generations

Robbie Hamilton12:30, October 2, 202612:44, October 2, 2026

Kalyn Ponga was overcome after Newcastle defeated the Warriors, telling viewers, "I feel like crying," as he struggled to hold back tears. The moment echoed emotions felt by Knights players...

Newcastle Knights

Newcastle duo reject Bash Brothers label

Robbie Hamilton12:26, October 2, 202612:30, October 2, 2026

Not long ago, Francis Manuleleua was mowing lawns outside Penrith's centre of excellence; now he is preparing for an NRL grand final. The 22-year-old and 21-year-old Jermaine McEwen have become...