Penrith's Cleary honoured amid injury
Nathan Cleary became only the third player to win the Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) Players' Champion award more than once, joining James Tedesco and Johnathan Thurston. His 2026 win...
Newcastle need Ponga to topple Roosters
The Roosters enter Sunday's grand final as clear favourites, but former Newcastle player Matty Johns sees Kalyn Ponga as the key to a Knights upset. Johns has called Ponga the...
Penrith's Cleary may miss Dally M
Nathan Cleary is expected to miss Wednesday night's Dally M Medal ceremony at Barangaroo, despite being the strong favourite to win the award for the first time. The Penrith halfback...
Cleary defends Newcastle's Crossland amid abuse
Newcastle's 22-14 win secured a grand final place, but hooker Phoenix Crossland was sent off for a hip-drop tackle on Nathan Cleary. Cleary suffered a compound fracture and dislocated ankle,...
PNG Chiefs' Coke deal overlaps Luai's Pepsi
The PNG Chiefs' Coca-Cola deal includes grassroots support, while Bank South Pacific will deliver financial-literacy education through the club's pathways. Confirmed Monday, Coca-Cola's sleeve sponsorship runs for the first three...
Brisbane NRLW's final Red Hill training
The NRLW team will train in front of supporters at Red Hill before travelling to Sydney to prepare for Sunday's Grand Final. The open session takes place on Tuesday, 29...
Coca-Cola backs PNG Chiefs' NRL build
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PNG has signed a multi-year premier partnership with the PNG Chiefs, whose NRL debut is set for 2028. Coca-Cola branding will appear on the playing sleeves, and...
Dolphins earn three Dream Team selections
Kurt Donoghoe has been voted the 2026 RLPA Players' Dream Team's Impact player, completing a three-player Dolphins presence in the 14-player side. Selwyn Cobbo and Herbie Farnworth also made the...
Newcastle's Smith targets Cherry-Evans fairytale
Newcastle's preliminary-final win was watched by 57,000 fans, most wearing the Knights' blue and red, as excitement built for the club's first grand final since 2001. Sandon Smith helped secure...
Newcastle Knights chase historic turnaround
The Western Suburbs Magpies went from last in 1933 to premiers in 1934, a turnaround no other first-grade side has matched in more than a century. Newcastle could make history...
Penrith's Cleary suffered severe compound fracture
Nathan Cleary is expected to face six months of recovery, barring setbacks, after emergency surgery for a compound fracture. He broke both lower-leg bones in a hip-drop tackle by Phoenix...
Wests Tigers re-sign Holli Wheeler
Wests Tigers reached their first NRLW finals series in 2026, with Holli Wheeler's leadership helping the team through the campaign. The club has re-signed the Australia and NSW representative until...
DCE Keeps Manly Coaching Door Open
South Sydney has suspended contract talks with Latrell Mitchell until next year, leaving open the possibility he departs after the 2027 season. Perth Bears coach Mal Meninga has shown interest,...
Newcastle's Crossland referred to judiciary
Phoenix Crossland's suspension could open the door for Harrison Graham to start at hooker in Newcastle's grand final against the Sydney Roosters on Sunday. Graham has mainly been used from...
Newcastle Knights Grand Final sells out
The Newcastle Knights and Sydney Roosters will meet in the men's NRL Grand Final at 7:30pm AEDT on Sunday, after the 2026 decider sold out. The NRL said all tickets...
Penrith stars criticised over controversial try
Cooper Cronk faulted Penrith's players for turning away as Newcastle took advantage of a penalty restart in their 22-14 preliminary-final win. On Fox, Cronk said: "The most disciplined team we've...
Penrith feared complications after Cleary's leg break
Several people at Penrith who knew about Nathan Cleary's injury called his double fracture the worst leg break they had ever seen. The account carries a warning that it contains...
South Sydney halfback's injury-interrupted rise
After starting at halfback against the Dolphins in round one, Ashton Ward suffered a syndesmosis injury that required surgery and sidelined him for up to eight weeks. He returned in...
Newcastle hip-drop reignites NRL debate
Newcastle beat the Sydney Roosters 22-14 despite Phoenix Crossland's dismissal in Sunday's preliminary final, securing a place in the grand final. Crossland was sent off after a hip-drop tackle caused...
Newcastle's Crossland referred to judiciary
Cleary suffered a compound fracture to his left foot and was stretchered off for ambulance transfer to hospital. Crossland's direct judiciary referral Tuesday night put his availability for Newcastle's NRL...
Newcastle hooker referred to NRL judiciary
Penrith's Nathan Cleary was taken by ambulance from Accor Stadium after breaking his ankle in a first-half tackle during Sunday's preliminary final. Newcastle hooker Phoenix Crossland was dismissed for the...
Newcastle send-off exposes NRL hip-drop confusion
Nathan Cleary suffered a compound fracture of his left leg and was stretchered from Accor Stadium in severe pain, as his father Ivan watched from the coaching box and his...
Newcastle's Crossland referred to NRL judiciary
Harrison Graham could start for Newcastle in Sunday's grand final against the Sydney Roosters after Phoenix Crossland was referred directly to the NRL judiciary. Crossland was sent off during the...
Canterbury's Spinks named NSW Cup Team of Year
Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Team of the Year selections were based on nswrl.com.au's assessment of performances during the regular season. Logan Spinks earned the second-row position after playing 21 games...