Newcastle eye Holbrook deal after surge
Newcastle faces a recruitment challenge after Brisbane signed away head of recruitment Peter O'Sullivan, a key figure in the Knights' resurgence. The club is now expected to offer coach Justin...
Samoa lean on Paulo after heartbreak
Jarome Luai will draw attention as Samoa begin their Rugby League World Cup campaign next Friday against France, followed by matches against Papua New Guinea and Tonga. The half was...
New Zealand's Hughes seeks Kangaroos revenge
In the 73rd minute of the 2022 semi-final, Jahrome Hughes tried to turn a New Zealand attack into a match-winning chance. Jordan Rapana had broken through Valentine Holmes' tackle and...
Gagai's New Zealand World Cup bid
The ARLC's February change lets players represent any country while keeping NSW or Queensland State of Origin eligibility. Previously, Origin players could not represent New Zealand or England. That enabled...
New Zealand's Whyte carries mentor's legacy
New Zealand open their World Cup campaign against Australia in Sydney on Thursday, with Naufahu Whyte expecting to face Roosters teammates James Tedesco and Sam Walker. Asked who he would...
Newcastle Knights face recruitment shake-up
News Corp reported on Friday that Peter O'Sullivan had agreed to a five-year deal to become Brisbane's next Head of Recruitment. The Broncos won the 2025 Grand Final but are...
Paulo backs Luai, Leniu at Parramatta
Junior Paulo has backed Jarome Luai and Spencer Leniu to make an impact at Parramatta in 2027, while preparing with them for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. Speaking at...
Perth Bears coaching relationship under scrutiny
Perth Bears have begun searching for a chief executive before playing their first match, after Anthony De Ceglie resigned on Friday night. Appointed in May 2025, De Ceglie left amid...
Luai joins Parramatta before PNG Chiefs move
Samoa captain Junior Paulo has welcomed Jarome Luai to Parramatta, where the five-eighth is set to play next season before moving to Port Moresby. The reception contrasts with the likely...
Dragons close to finalising coaching staff
Dave Howlett, Cronulla's pathways coach and leader of Endeavour Sports High's rugby league program, is joining Dean Young's Dragons staff for 2027. Widely respected as a communicator, Howlett will bring...
Gold Coast Titans eye record-breaking speedster
Christopher Woodbridge clocked 38.8km/h, the fastest speed recorded in an Australian professional rugby league game, according to the article. The 25-year-old's standout season for the Western Clydesdales earned him Hostplus...
Fiji Bulikula eye World Cup legacy
Teenager Naomi Tegu's World Cup selection reflects the Fiji Bulikula's efforts to develop pathways for girls in the Pacific nation, assistant coach Tony Herman said. Fiji will make its first...
Parramatta coach's deal carries hidden clause
Parramatta chairman Matthew Beach says the club is pleased with coach Jason Ryles and wants to extend his contract, despite a conditional final season. "We haven't extended Jason, but we're...
Titans skipper urges Harrison to stay
Zane Harrison won four of his first 11 NRL games before a hamstring injury ended his season after an outstanding upset victory over Penrith. Titans captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui believes the...
Manly secure Large brothers until 2029
Onitoni Large moved quickly through Manly's ranks, joining its Top 30 at 18 before making his NSW Cup debut in Round 11 and NRL debut in Round 26. The playmaker,...
V'landys downplays Perth Bears tensions
The Perth Bears are again without a chief executive after Anthony De Ceglie resigned on Friday night, having lost the backing of the club's board. The NRL-owned expansion side is...
Perth Bears CEO quits amid board rift
Perth Bears general manager of football Gareth Holmes will serve as interim chief executive after Anthony De Ceglie resigned Friday evening, weeks before preseason training. The departure followed a breakdown...
V'landys targets 22-team NRL expansion
NRL revenue reached $845.6 million this year, with more than $900 million forecast next year. It could exceed $1 billion in 2028, when a $5.3 billion broadcast deal begins. The...
Perth Bears face leadership void
The Perth Bears' inaugural squad begins pre-season next month, and chief executive Anthony De Ceglie's resignation leaves the club facing a leadership vacancy. NRL boss Peter V'landys appointed De Ceglie...
Manly coach says side underachieved
Manly ended 2026 in ninth place, two wins short of the finals, after taking only two victories from its final nine regular-season games. Foran told SEN's The Run Home with...
Penrith face Cleary free-agency fight
The PNG Chiefs will enter their first free-agency period with tax-free dollars available, as major NRL names approach the market. Clubs are preparing to spend ahead of November 1, when...
Ponga's New Zealand debut follows rule change
February's State of Origin eligibility changes opened the way for Kalyn Ponga to represent New Zealand while remaining eligible for Queensland or New South Wales. The 28-year-old said he was...
Brisbane's Walsh seeks lessons from Tedesco
James Tedesco's premiership and Clive Churchill Medal last week strengthened his standing as Australia's first-choice fullback for the upcoming World Cup. The 33-year-old Sydney Roosters captain's late-season form leaves Reece...
Perth Bears CEO lacked board support
The Australian Rugby League Commission owns the Perth Bears franchise, and its chairman, Peter V'landys, appointed Anthony De Ceglie. De Ceglie has now stepped down as the club's chief executive,...