Sydney Roosters' Tupou nears 200 tries
At 35, Tupou remains unsigned for next year, but the Roosters want him back and he has leaned toward playing on. He enters Sunday's grand final against Newcastle with 198...
Sydney Roosters await Watson fitness call
Newcastle captain Kalyn Ponga hopes Connor Watson will be cleared to play in the grand final against his former club. Ponga said Watson's injuries and adversity made him deserving of...
Canberra's Sanders rules out November talks
Ethan Sanders was named rookie of the year at Wednesday's Dally M Medal ceremony, beating Melbourne Storm debutant Cooper Clarke. After a slow start to his first-grade career in Canberra...
Newcastle stand by suspended Crossland
Newcastle's grand-final week has drawn a huge response, with 22,000 people expected at a McDonald Jones Stadium watch party after bookings filled within minutes. Another 14,000 attended a fan event...
Newcastle lock's farm roots fuel rise
Croker, 27, says helping his father Allan on the family dairy farm helped build the habits behind his work ethic. The family has farmed the same land near Nabiac, NSW,...
South Sydney secure Smith before deadline
South Sydney plans to delay a decision on Latrell Mitchell until after the Rugby League World Cup and the coming pre-season, assessing his fitness and value. The club expects to...
NZ Warriors' record season earns honours
Wayde Egan and Erin Clark earned Dally M Team of the Year honours, with Clark named loose forward for the second consecutive season. The awards recognised a record-setting 2026 campaign...
Penrith's Brooks rumours raise halves questions
Penrith have denied giving forward Luron Patea permission to pursue a deal elsewhere, according to reporter Peter Lang of The Western Weekender. The 21-year-old has made 21 first-grade appearances since...
South Sydney prepare three-year Fifita offer
South Sydney has restarted contract negotiations after pausing them to assess its salary cap and the futures of Tallis Duncan and Latrell Mitchell. Duncan has re-signed for three years, while...
Newcastle Knights' upset reveals town's deep bond
"I didn't realise the effect we can have on people's lives," Newcastle player Cody Hopwood said. His comments followed Newcastle's unprecedented upset win over Penrith last week, sealed when Sandon...
Roosters face Broncos in NRLW rematch
Millie Elliott, Corban Baxter and Ali Brigginshaw are set to retire after Sunday's NRLW grand final, which brings the Roosters and Broncos together again. The teams are meeting in a...
Sydney Roosters seek Watson concussion clearance
Benaiah Ioelu could take Connor Watson's place in the Roosters' grand final side if Watson is ruled out. "It's hard to put it into words, you always play the image...
Warren Smith's return pushed to 2027
Warren Smith will not return to calling football until the 2027 pre-season, after a setback extended his absence through the 2026 season. He had hoped earlier this year to return...
Melbourne confident despite Grant's 2028 option
Harry Grant, 28, has played 141 NRL matches, 17 State of Origin games and 14 Tests, and is expected to represent Australia at the Rugby League World Cup from October...
Sydney Roosters' instinctive on-field connection
Olivia Kernick says the Roosters' on-field understanding is difficult to explain. "I feel like we just have this connection on the field where ... I don't even know how to...
Sydney Roosters' Aiken eyes final redemption
Tarryn Aiken scored late in the Roosters' preliminary-final win over Canberra, earning them a third consecutive grand final appearance. The halfback is back after missing last year's decider against Brisbane,...
Cronulla's Trindall wins Dally M five-eighth award
Nathan Cleary finished atop the men's Dally M standings with 67 points, 14 clear of Braydon Trindall at the awards ceremony in Barangaroo. Trindall scored 53 points, ahead of Cleary's...
Sydney Roosters' Aiken seeks grand final redemption
Sydney Roosters halfback Tarryn Aiken and her teammates will try to send retiring players Corban Baxter and Millie Elliott out with a win against Brisbane on Sunday. The grand final...
Parramatta eye Bradman Best raid
Parramatta are expected to make a major offer for Bradman Best if he remains unsigned when the November 1 negotiating period opens. Journalist Michael Carayannis told Fox Sports' NRL 360...
Newcastle's rise tests hardline coaching
Justin Holbrook has taken Newcastle from last place to a grand final this season without intimidation, challenging the NRL's traditional preference for tough, hard-edged coaches. His success contrasts with Michael...
Dragons and Bulldogs divide Amone brothers
Api Amone has signed a long-term deal with Canterbury that keeps him at the Bulldogs through the 2029 season, his management confirmed. The 17-year-old captained Illawarra's Harold Matthews Cup team...
Penrith's Cleary praised for Dally M speech
Recovering from double leg surgery, Nathan Cleary accepted his first Dally M Medal from his parents' home in Penrith on Wednesday night. The Panthers halfback finished 14 points ahead of...
Canberra eye Pahulu amid salary hurdle
Canberra's forward ranks face major changes before 2027, with Josh Papalii retired and Morgan Smithies and Corey Horsburgh bound for the Perth Bears. Jayden Brailey is leaving for the Wests...
Newcastle's unlikely grand final test
Newcastle hooker Phoenix Crossland has received a four-game suspension for dangerous contact following his hip-drop tackle on Nathan Cleary in the preliminary final. Harrison Graham is the leading option to...