Warriors' First Eden Park Finals Match
The Newcastle Knights reached the Warriors' second finals opportunity by defeating South Sydney 20-10 in Friday night's elimination play-off. That match will be played at Eden Park on Sunday, September...
Watene-Zelezniak Eyes Warriors Finals Return
The Warriors' only previous finals meeting with Newcastle came in 2023, when they recovered from a first-week loss to Penrith and won 40-10. The teams will meet again in Sunday's...
Dolphins Schedule Fuels Seven-Day Debate
Aaron Woods has criticised the NRL's preliminary-final arrangement as "unfair" to the team reaching the grand final from the later match. The Dolphins will meet either the Roosters or Sharks...
Brisbane Forward Plans Hit Another Snag
Jack Underhill will remain at Canterbury after coach Cameron Ciraldo persuaded the promising forward to abandon plans for a possible Queensland return. The Daily Telegraph reported on Thursday that the...
Twal: Luai Situation Distracted Wests Tigers
Wests Tigers finished 2026 in the bottom half after an encouraging start. Forward Alex Twal called Jarome Luai's contract a distraction, but also blamed injuries, poor form and lost confidence....
Wests Tigers Star Admits Luai Distraction
Benji Marshall reportedly acknowledged that Jarome Luai's signing announcement affected the Wests Tigers, despite earlier claims it would not disrupt the team. Andrew Voss, who co-hosted the club's presentation night,...
Cronulla's Brotherhood Faces Final Premiership Push
Talakai, a former NSW State of Origin representative, starred from the bench as Cronulla defeated North Queensland 26-16 last Saturday. "Sifa might have to backflip. He could take some of...
Roosters, Broncos Target Tokyo 2028 Opener
The Sydney Roosters have previously taken a premiership-era match to Japan, defeating Manly 34-30 in Tokyo after the 1996 season. That Revolution Cup exhibition was played at Komazawa Stadium by...
Dolphins secure Finefeuiaki through 2029
Finefeuiaki's 2026 season brought 23 appearances, three tries, five line breaks, 150 metres per match and 843 tackles. He debuted for North Queensland in 2023 before joining the Dolphins last...
Brisbane Broncos Star Joins Seahawks Push
CODE Sports reports that Seattle Seahawks have signed Reece Walsh as an ambassador to expand the Brisbane Broncos star's profile in the United States. Unveiled last week, the 24-year-old attended...
St George Illawarra Extend Plecas
Braith Plecas has agreed to remain with the Dragons until the conclusion of the 2027 season. The forward has led St George Illawarra's Jersey Flegg team as captain from lock...
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,...