Australia-NZ fullbacks lead Golden Boot shortlist
Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga are both nominated for the 2026 IRL Men's Golden Boot before facing each other in Sunday's Australia-New Zealand World Cup final at Suncorp Stadium. Shortlists...
Manly's Waddell up for entrepreneur award
Corey Waddell's food business, Corey Eats, developed from Instagram posts about his dinners into a venture promoting healthy, uncomplicated meals. "It all started a few years ago when I began...
New Zealand's Waaka eyes elusive league crown
Stacey Waaka has scored nine tries at the Rugby League World Cup, including a hat-trick in New Zealand's 32-0 semi-final win over Samoa on Saturday. On Sunday, the dual international...
Fiji's Yaranamua shortlisted for Golden Boot
Fiji made its first appearance at a Women's Rugby League World Cup in 2026, with Rabbitohs five-eighth Luisa Yaranamua helping the Bulikula compete. Her performances earned her a place on...
New Zealand Warriors sign overlooked Fletcher
Kayliss Fatialofa, Marata Niukore and Morgan Gannon have moved on from the Warriors. The club has signed South Sydney forward Thomas Fletcher on a three-year deal starting in 2027. "Thomas...
Kangaroos pack faces Kiwi final test
Pat Carrigan led Australia's running statistics against Samoa, gaining 163 metres from 17 runs in 43 minutes off the bench. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui added 157 metres from 14 runs in 49...
Auckland Warriors sign South Sydney back-rower
Thomas Fletcher made seven first-grade appearances for South Sydney across the past two seasons before moving to Auckland. The 22-year-old back-rower has joined the One New Zealand Warriors on a...
NSW Blues start search for coach
The NSWRL will begin searching for a new NSW women's State of Origin coach before the Blues' March training camp. The camp will prepare the team for its series opener...
Toowoomba Bid Targets Wayne Bennett
The NRL wants to settle another expansion project around Christmas, as a Toowoomba bid gathers momentum for the competition's 20th licence. The Courier Mail reports the group is preparing to...
Australia's Munster waits on Walsh's fitness
New Zealand's Jamayne Isaako is the leading goalkicker ahead of Sunday's World Cup final at Suncorp Stadium, where points from the tee could prove decisive. Cameron Munster has converted 11...
South Sydney release Thomas Fletcher
South Sydney chief executive Blake Solly says Thomas Fletcher will always be welcome at the club. The 22-year-old second rower has been released from the final year of his NRL...
New Zealand's Waaka eyes league crown
New Zealand will face Australia on Sunday as Stacey Waaka pursues the major title still missing from her rugby league career. It will be her first rugby league World Cup...
Johnson's Samoa Refereeing Comments Divide Fans
Shaun Johnson will join Channel 7's coverage of Sunday's Rugby League World Cup final between Australia and New Zealand in Brisbane. The former New Zealand international confirmed he had kept...
Strange exits after reviving NSW women
The NSWRL will seek John Strange's successor before the Blues' March camp, ahead of their April 30 series opener in Newcastle. Strange's departure ends a two-year tenure that began in...
Australia, New Zealand's World Cup Divide
Shaun Johnson's passion was welcome, though the writer thought his referee comments went too far. Australia and New Zealand reached both finals; Tonga and Samoa exited the men's semi-finals. Samoa...
Parramatta cites loophole in Leniu ban
Angus Crichton served a tournament suspension during the pre-season before the 2022 World Cup, using an International Rugby League loophole, according to the article. The Roosters forward had received a...
Manly's Faulalo finally earns Samoa debut
Clayton Faulalo scored eight tries in 14 appearances for Manly last season, and is widely expected to play a major role in 2027. His breakout campaign, during which he filled...
New Zealand's Australia-fuelled 2008 push
Simon Mannering says New Zealand's 2008 Rugby League World Cup win came through hard work and hitting form at the right time, rather than resentment of Australia. Before the final,...
Melbourne Storm sign Cooper Bai
Cooper Bai has already represented Papua New Guinea twice, making his international debut in 2025 after a promising start to his NRL career. The 20-year-old forward also played for the...
Samoa, Tonga elevation reshapes eligibility
Canberra fullback Kaeo Weekes could represent the Cook Islands under a new great-grandparent eligibility rule for future internationals. Although his heritage through his parents and grandparents is Māori, Weekes qualifies...
New Zealand's Crossland revisits dark month
New Zealand will face the Kangaroos at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium for the 2026 title of the world's best rugby league nation. Phoenix Crossland returned from suspension off the bench for...
Gagai's New Zealand World Cup quest
When Dane Gagai received his first New Zealand jersey, his mother, Tania, presented it to him in front of family. Gagai said the moment was emotional, recalling how his mother...
Brisbane Broncos No 9 race tests Paix
Brisbane's hooker position is set for a crowded contest in 2027, with Cory Paix determined to retain the No.9 role despite his recovery from shoulder surgery. The 26-year-old started in...
Broncos Duffy targets 2027 halfback spot
Duffy recorded six try assists and averaged 196.66 kicking metres per game in 2026 as he set his sights on Brisbane's halfback role for 2027. Adam Reynolds held the position...