Newcastle great's grand final memory battle
Since retiring, Newcastle fullback Robbie O'Davis has dealt with symptoms of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). In a 2023 interview, he said he could not remember either of his two grand...
Australia's Jillaroos hopefuls impress in PNG
Papua New Guinea completed 85 per cent of its sets but had only 37 per cent possession in Saturday's Prime Minister's XIII match. Australia won 66-6 at Santos National Football...
Newcastle's Grand Final Bus Diverted
The Newcastle Knights' team coach did not leave as scheduled for Sydney on grand final day, then took a different route from the one planned. Hundreds of supporters had gathered...
Australia's World Cup hopefuls audition against PNG
Jada Taylor's hat-trick powered Australia to a 66-6 win over Papua New Guinea in Saturday's women's Prime Minister's XIII match in Port Moresby. Australia scored 12 tries to one at...
Sydney Roosters accept Watson HIA ruling
Newcastle are targeting a leap from last place in 2025 to first in 2026, a turnaround achieved only once before in NRL or NSWRL history. The Roosters, meanwhile, enter Sunday...
Newcastle's Crossland barred from trophy handover
On Monday, Nathan Cleary accepted Crossland's apology for the hip-drop tackle that left him needing emergency surgery the previous Sunday. Cleary later asked social media users to stop abusing Crossland,...
Newcastle Knights' relaxed run recalls 2001
Newcastle lifted their regular-season scoring average by 12 points per game in 2026, after finishing as the NRL's least effective attacking side last year. The Knights scored 35 tries from...
Newcastle winger's reluctant Roosters switch
Dominic Young scored 20 tries in 22 matches for the Roosters in 2024, as they finished third and reached the preliminary finals. He returned to Newcastle in 2025 after losing...
Roosters coach resists grand final break
Five members of Sydney Roosters' 2019 premiership side remain as Trent Robinson targets a fourth title, but Connor Watson will miss Sunday's grand final. Watson suffered a head knock in...
Holbrook's vision stood out to Newcastle
When Adam O'Brien and Newcastle parted ways in August 2025, the club assembled a strong group of candidates to interview. Blake Green and Brian McDermott, both members of O'Brien's coaching...
Sydney Roosters' Cherry-Evans faces grand-final test
A Roosters victory would make 37-year-old Daly Cherry-Evans the oldest premiership winner in 93 years. He would also surpass Lote Tuqiri for the longest gap between titles. Sunday's grand final...
Gagai cleared for New Zealand switch
Recent changes to international eligibility rules helped clear Dane Gagai to represent New Zealand, after an appeals committee found he had not been given the same options as other players....
Canterbury Bulldogs confirm four 2027 arrivals
Newcastle fullback Connor Votano will move to Belmore after an impressive 2026 NSW Cup campaign. The 20-year-old played 17 matches, scored seven tries, averaged 127 metres and recorded 15 try...
Newcastle teen nears historic Grand Final debut
Diesel Hagan could become the first NRL Grand Final debutant since Eddie Lockhart in 1936, 90 years ago. Phoenix Crossland's suspension has opened a place for Hagan on Newcastle's six-man...
Sydney Roosters' Toia seeks Origin payback against Best
Bradman Best has built a reputation for high-pressure performances, scoring a hat-trick on his State of Origin debut, producing a powerful match-winner in the 2024 decider and starring again this...
Australia's World Cup lock dilemma
Isaah Yeo's Penrith career includes four premierships, five grand final appearances and a place in each of the past seven preliminary finals. But his fitness and representative record leave uncertainty...
Sydney Roosters resist bye after Watson blow
The Roosters chose not to seek an exemption for Connor Watson, despite NRL rules allowing the club to request reclassification or an exemption on independent medical advice. Watson was upgraded...
Sydney Roosters veterans chase final title
Sunday's 2026 NRLW Grand Final against the Brisbane Broncos will be the last match for Roosters veterans Corban Baxter and Millie Elliott. The pair could finish their careers with another...
Newcastle's Gagai eyes Kiwis spot
Gagai heads into Sunday's Grand Final after helping Newcastle beat Penrith last week. The International Rugby League approved his Tier 1 switch to New Zealand on Saturday, ahead of the...
Gould questions Newcastle's Grand Final credentials
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' 50-point loss looms over final
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's Brigginshaw calls for separate NRLW chief executive
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 challenge Watson HIA ruling
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' Grand Final Means More
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...