Canterbury Move Early to Retain Jones
Canterbury has extended Alekolasimi Jones's contract through the end of 2029 after his rapid emergence in the NRL squad. The forward, known as 'AJ', was named the Bulldogs' 2026 Rookie...
Canberra's Blackwell Eyes Full-Circle Finals Moment
Wests Tigers will welcome Kezie Apps back from a leg injury when they meet Canberra in their first NRLW final at Campbelltown Sports Stadium on Friday. "She's the heart and...
Manly Weigh Trbojevic's Two-Year Extension
Expected salary-cap growth after Perth Bears and Papua New Guinea enter the NRL could push Tom Trbojevic's next contract towards $1 million annually. He is understood to earn about $1.3...
Underhill Reconsiders Bulldogs Future
Jack Underhill will remain with Canterbury after reconsidering whether to seek a release from the club. News Corp reports that the young Queensland-born forward recently met coach Cameron Ciraldo and...
Brisbane's Reece Walsh Joins Seahawks Amid Manager Suspension
The NFL's Australian push intensified with the San Francisco 49ers facing the Los Angeles Rams at Melbourne's MCG in the competition's historic opening round. Brisbane Broncos fullback Reece Walsh attended...
Sydney Roosters retain cross-code rising star
Seymour Stowers-Smith captained St Andrew's College to its first New Zealand First XV Championship in 2026. The Christchurch school defeated Tauranga Boys' College 34-24, strengthening the teenager's credentials across both...
New Zealand Warriors Unveil Inaugural Hall Inductees
Sir Peter Leitch, known as the "Mad Butcher," is among the first figures honoured in the New Zealand Warriors' new Hall of Fame. The Warriors recognised four inaugural inductees at...
Warriors Lock Clark's Reinvention Faces Newcastle
Clark has played 49 consecutive Warriors matches at lock, after one appearance from the bench last season. The 29-year-old will start at No.13 against Newcastle in Sunday's elimination final at...
South Sydney eye Walker extension at 36
South Sydney expects Cody Walker and Ashton Ward to form its preferred halves combination when the 2027 season begins. The plan follows Walker's impressive finish to 2026, despite the 36-year-old...
Blaize Talagi's Penrith Future In Doubt
Penrith's salary-cap pressure could contribute to Blaize Talagi leaving the club after the 2026 season, although no rival offer is confirmed. Talagi remains contracted through next year, but journalist Michael...
Flanagan Eyes Wests Tigers Assistant Role
Benji Marshall has won only 23 of 72 matches during his three seasons as Wests Tigers head coach. Although Marshall is not under obvious pressure, the club's board may have...
Cronulla's Jones Eyes Unlikely Finals Run
Riley Jones has gone from an overlooked 24-year-old to a Cronulla finals centre within four weeks. His opportunity followed injuries to Jesse Ramien and Mawene Hiroti, plus Michael Gabrael's suspension....
Newcastle Relish Hostile Warriors Atmosphere
Bradman Best believes Newcastle's finals clash with the New Zealand Warriors at Auckland's Eden Park will recreate the intensity of State of Origin. More than 40,000 Warriors supporters are expected,...
Manly's Pursuit of Raider Hits Roadblock
Owen Pattie is expected to retain Canberra's number-nine jersey, strengthening doubts over Tom Starling's future with the Raiders. Pattie limited Starling to about 20 minutes per match late in 2026,...
Penrith's Finals Record Tested by Cleary Injury
Nathan Cleary's stress-related right-foot injury has become central to Penrith's premiership hopes, but the Panthers expect their halfback to play next Sunday's preliminary final. He will undertake light duties and...
Snowden's Spark Fuels Newcastle's Hopwood
Newcastle forward Cody Hopwood will face James Fisher-Harris and Mitch Barnett in Auckland on Sunday, only a year after debuting in the Knights' wooden-spoon season. The 20-year-old has started just...
Penrith's Finals Record Faces Cleary Test
Isaah Yeo delayed surgery on a ruptured pec before returning for Penrith's final-round match. "It's just been a bit of see how it travels. So far it has given me...
Papenhuyzen Questions His Storm Role
Sua Fa'alogo's breakout performance made Ryan Papenhuyzen question his place at Melbourne, after Fa'alogo scored twice and assisted five line breaks in a 52-4 victory. Watching from New Zealand, Papenhuyzen...
Slater Unconvinced by Cronulla's Premiership Credentials
Jesse Trindall's return from a dislocated shoulder gave Cronulla a needed lift, with Billy Slater describing his display as "Physical courage to go after the game." Trindall's influence helped the...
Luai's Wests Tigers awards no-show criticised
Jarome Luai's absence from the Wests Tigers' end-of-season awards has triggered criticism from several former players and NRL commentators. The Tigers said Luai was in Samoa promoting his nation's Rugby...
Newcastle's Gagai Faces Fitness Race
Dane Gagai's contest with Latrell Mitchell left the Newcastle veteran struggling physically ahead of the Knights' semi-final against the New Zealand Warriors. Gagai, 35, had been outstanding against Mitchell last...
Penrith Prelim Timing Raises Fairness Questions
The NRL's preliminary-final schedule gives Friday's winner nine days before Sunday October 4, two more than Sunday's winner. Announced Thursday, the games are Friday September 25 at 7.50pm and Sunday...
Melbourne Storm secure five amid exits
Melbourne's 2027 backline changes could increase Moses Leo's opportunities after Warbrick and Meaney leave for the Warriors and Perth Bears. Melbourne Storm confirmed Leo, Hugo Peel, Stanley Huen, Trent Toelau...
Dolphins, Panthers Face Uneven Finals Schedule
The NRL's 2026 preliminary finals will be played on Friday, September 25, and Sunday, September 27. The Dolphins will face either the Sydney Roosters or Cronulla Sharks at Brisbane's Suncorp...