Tonga's Katoa returns for Samoa clash
Tonga and Samoa meet on Sunday with a semi-final place at stake, and both enter the clash unbeaten in the Rugby League World Cup. Dolphins halfback Isaiya Katoa returns from...
Penrith face looming contract decisions
November 1, 2026, looms as Ivan Cleary enters his final season as Penrith coach. Twelve Panthers are off contract at the end of 2027: Paul Alamoti, Zakauri Clarke, Jack Cogger,...
Frizell's final chapter at Wests Tigers
Tonga need a win over Samoa on Sunday to reach the World Cup semi-finals, a stage they have not made since 2017. Tyson Frizell, 35, is part of the side's...
Gold Coast Titans' Harrison dilemma
Zane Harrison is expected to stay with the Gold Coast Titans, complicating the PNG Chiefs' search for a halfback. Reports said he sought about $900,000 per season to renew his...
Sydney Roosters, Walker hit contract impasse
The Roosters privately rated Sam Walker behind James Tedesco, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Robert Toia and Naufahu Whyte among the club's talent, according to sources not authorised to speak publicly. Despite the...
Walker contract row shadows Kangaroos selection
Latrell Mitchell's absence from Australia's team to face the Cook Islands has prompted questions about the Kangaroos' left-edge and centre selections. Coach Kevin Walters named Kotoni Staggs and Bradman Best,...
Melbourne Storm offer deals to stars
Melbourne has opened extension discussions with winger Xavier Coates, who is recovering from a prolonged Achilles injury complicated by setbacks, CODE Sports reports. The club is also offering Cameron Munster...
Wheelchair Dragons span World Cup rivals
The Wheelchair Dragons narrowly missed out to South Sydney Rabbitohs in the NSW Cup Wheelchair Grand Final before several players earned World Cup selections. Cory Cannane will represent Australia at...
Sydney Roosters' Walker yet to call Robinson
Phil Rothfield stepped away from filming for five minutes after receiving a call from Roosters coach Trent Robinson, he later told a special Wednesday edition of NRL 360. Rothfield said...
Fiji's Prest faces World Cup exit
Mitchell Prest is set to leave Australia for a two-year deal with Warrington Wolves in the Super League next season, having played in the Queensland Cup for the Mackey Cutters....
New Zealand's bond faces World Cup pressure
New Zealand's leaders are urging the squad to stick together when tournament pressure rises, forward Tanner Stowers-Smith says. Reflecting on the Kiwis' performance against the Cook Islands, the 22-year-old pointed...
Perth Bears open Burton talks
South Sydney has offered Cody Walker a deal containing an option for a second season. If activated, it would make him the equal oldest player in NRL history. Meanwhile, the...
South Sydney's Sam Walker price dilemma
South Sydney's plans to bring Payne Haas to Heffron Park in 2027 have helped rule out a move for Sam Walker, whose expected asking price would stretch the club's budget....
Melbourne Storm offer Jake Slater pathway
Billy Slater scored a club-record 190 tries in 319 games for Melbourne Storm, then represented Queensland 31 times and Australia in 30 Tests. His son Jake, aged 16, has been...
Australia's World Cup focus amid contract talk
Tom Dearden, rather than Sam Walker, was selected to partner Cameron Munster in Australia's halves for Saturday's match against the Cook Islands. Walker was named in the No.20 jersey when...
Australia name Walsh, bench Tedesco
New Zealand have recalled several experienced players for Saturday's World Cup pool match against Fiji on the Gold Coast. Dane Gagai returns at centre after missing the 82-16 win over...
Injuries shorten Macdonald's St Helens stint
Nene Macdonald will line up at centre for Papua New Guinea against England in Wollongong on Friday, the Kumuls' final pool match before next week's semi-finals. He has represented PNG...
Sydney Roosters' $100k Walker contract gap
Sam Walker's reported contract impasse centred on an extra $100,000, after his management sought a slight increase to the Roosters' $1.2 million-per-season offer, according to the latest reports. Indications were...
Tonga-Samoa clash bigger than final
Speculation that a Pacific team is preparing a bid to become the NRL's 20th club, possibly playing home games in Hawaii, has emerged before Tonga's World Cup match against Samoa....
St George Dragons eye Burton amid uncertainty
Clinton Gutherson, Valentine Holmes and Moses Suli are due off contract after 2027, potentially opening space for St George Illawarra to strengthen its outside backs. Phil Rothfield reported on Triple...
Brisbane's centre gap puts Howarth in play
Brisbane should consider Storm player Howarth when NRL free agency opens on November 1, as the club faces uncertainty in its centres. Kotoni Staggs is currently the only recognised centre...
Australia's focus amid contract turmoil
Eleven Kangaroos players are set to become free agents on November 1, including Cameron Munster, Harry Grant, Latrell Mitchell, Bradman Best, Jack Bostock, Isaah Yeo and Liam Martin. Contract uncertainty...
Sydney Roosters' Sam Walker future uncertain
Sam Walker's value rose sharply in 2026 after his Queensland State of Origin debut, a premiership with the Roosters and selection for Australia's World Cup squad. He made his Kangaroos...
Redcliffe face Bostock exit threat
St George Illawarra have signed six elite players for 2027 and re-signed their young forwards after taking the wooden spoon this year. The Dragons could now target Dolphins player Jack...