Flanagan floats Burton move to Penrith
Canterbury moved Matt Burton from five-eighth to centre in 2026, swapping him with Stephen Crichton as the Bulldogs reshaped their halves. Danny Weidler reported that the club now sees Burton...
Bai explains rift, PNG Chiefs beckon
Marcus Bai could step aside from the PNG Chiefs board if his son Cooper signs for the club's inaugural NRL season in 2028. The move would bring the family back...
Perth Bears urged to embrace criticism
Tom Gilbert's experience with the Dolphins offers the Perth Bears a lesson in handling doubts about a new club. Perth is due to join the NRL as its 18th team...
Newcastle's late bid to keep Best
Newcastle have put forward a four-year offer worth about $4 million to keep Bradman Best, according to News Corp. The proposal would start at roughly $820,000 a season, with clauses...
PNG Chiefs unveil logo amid legal dispute
A $600 million Australian government package helped launch the PNG Chiefs, with $290 million allocated to support the club over 10 years. A further $60 million is for NRL licence...
Wests Tigers close to Fainu extension
Wests Tigers are preparing for Samuela Fainu to remain at Concord, with a two-year extension reportedly close. Code Sports reports the deal would keep the 22-year-old back-rower at the club...
Gold Coast's Bai holds PNG talks
Cooper Bai arrived in Port Moresby on Wednesday after holding a secret meeting with the PNG Chiefs, as he prepares to leave the Gold Coast Titans after the 2027 season....
Canberra plan targets Raiders' ageing stadium
Christchurch's One New Zealand Stadium, which opened in March this year, can hold 30,000 spectators for sport and 37,000 for concerts and other events. Canberra Airport has proposed a similar...
South Sydney's Fifita reflects on career crossroads
David Fifita will make his Kangaroos debut against Fiji at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, after a difficult year at the Titans. In 2025, a recurring ankle injury drew criticism,...
Gold Coast Titans' Bai in secret PNG talks
Cooper Bai met the PNG Chiefs in Port Moresby on Wednesday before his planned exit from the Gold Coast Titans at the end of 2027. A possible four-year, $3 million...
North Queensland sign two NRLW halves
Ash Quinlan has played eight Tests for the Kiwi Ferns and 42 NRLW matches before agreeing to join North Queensland for 2027. The Cowboys have signed Quinlan for two seasons...
PNG Chiefs coach addresses tax-free criticism
Jarome Luai, Alex Johnston, Matty Lees, Connor Watson, Brian To'o, Zac Lomax and Joseph Manu have signed with the PNG Chiefs. Sean O'Sullivan is expected to become Chiefs player "008"....
Canterbury mates compete for No 7
Repeated hamstring injuries have slowed Mitchell Woods' progress over the past couple of years, after he was considered the more promising prospect as a youngster. Woods and Alex Conti are...
PNG Chiefs' kit prompts Warriors comparisons
PNG Chiefs chief executive Lorna McPherson described the club's identity reveal as a milestone ahead of its 2028 debut. "Today marks one of the most significant milestones in the journey...
Manly face 2027 roster pressure
Three consecutive home defeats opened Manly's 2026 season and led the board to part ways with Anthony Seibold. Kieran Foran sparked an unexpected improvement after taking charge, but the Sea...
New Zealand Warriors in World Cup squads
Twenty-one NZ Warriors feature in round-two squads at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, including 11 selected for the Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns. A sold-out Christchurch doubleheader on Sunday, October...
PNG Chiefs unveil logo amid name uncertainty
The PNG Chiefs' home jersey is predominantly black, while the away strip is white. The club unveiled both kits and its logo today at a major event in Port Moresby,...
Newcastle's Croker draws rival NRL interest
Newcastle have 19 players already signed for 2028, among the most of any NRL club, but the crowded roster could make it harder to keep Mat Croker. Rival teams are...
Wests Tigers near Fainu extension
The Wests Tigers are redirecting money from Jarome Luai's release from his 2027 contract to retain Samuela Fainu, who will not test the market in November. The Daily Telegraph reports...
Sydney Roosters set Sam Walker deadline
Code Sports reports the Roosters have asked Sam Walker's management for a decision by next Monday, and the halfback is willing to respond. Walker has told his agent, Clinton Schifcofske,...
PNG Chiefs await Hudson Young valuation
The NRL now allows players to challenge their market value in particular circumstances, but its salary cap auditor must approve every contract figure. Previously, market value was based on what...
North Queensland Cowboys' Dearden earns Australia start
All second-week Rugby League World Cup matches will be shown live on Channel 7's 7mate. Fourteen North Queensland Cowboys players have been selected, including winger Sione Katoa, who is set...
Kiwi Ferns start all five Warriors
Tenika Willison and Chantay Kiria-Ratu are set to make their Kiwi Ferns debuts against France in Sunday's Rugby League World Cup match. All five NZ Warriors players in the squad...
Penrith set seven-year finals benchmark
Across two stints at Penrith, Daine Laurie offered reliable fullback cover, particularly when Dylan Edwards was absent. His pace helped recreate Edwards' backfield carries, and he could cover other backline...