Sydney Roosters confident of keeping Walker
News Corp reports Sam Walker could earn $1.5 million a season if he helps the Roosters win their first title in seven years. The 24-year-old can negotiate with rival NRL...
Wests Tigers' Bryenton deal clouds Mason's future
David Bryenton has agreed to a two-year deal with the Wests Tigers, although he remains contracted to Canterbury. The Australian Schoolboys representative is expected to join Benji Marshall's set-up and...
Newcastle's Crossland gets four-game ban
Nathan Cleary urged people to stop sending Phoenix Crossland abuse and threats, calling the hip-drop tackle an accident and saying he had "nothing but respect for him." Newcastle forward Crossland...
Sydney Roosters await Watson's concussion clearance
Newcastle have retained the squad that defeated Penrith on Sunday, with coach Justin Holbrook keeping Francis Manuleleua and Jermaine McEwen as starting edge forwards instead of promoting Dylan Lucas. The...
Newcastle back Holbrook despite Dally M cutoff
Nathan Cleary remains the favourite for the Dally M player award, despite being unable to attend Wednesday's gala because of a serious ankle injury. Voting closed after round 12, leaving...
Sydney Roosters forged Crichton through adversity
The 2019 premiership could have a fitting bookend for Angus Crichton, who is aiming to leave the Sydney Roosters with another title. Sunday night's grand final against Newcastle will be...
Newcastle's Crossland handed four-match ban
Nathan Cleary is in hospital after suffering a compound ankle fracture that required surgery following a tackle by Phoenix Crossland on Sunday. The Newcastle Knights hooker received a four-match suspension...
Newcastle's Crossland faces hip-drop hearing
Knights hooker Phoenix Crossland said Nathan Cleary told him to "please stop apologising" when Crossland phoned the Panthers halfback on Monday afternoon. Cleary suffered a compound fracture to his lower...
Gold Coast's Tino declares for Australia
Australia will face New Zealand in Sydney on October 15, opening the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has chosen Australia and is expected to start...
Sydney Roosters' Walker in World Cup mix
Nathan Cleary's season-ending injury has created an opening in Australia's halfback contest, with Sam Walker and Mitchell Moses able to press their claims. Walker returned from an ankle injury to...
Brisbane Broncos Grand Final marks Brigginshaw's farewell
Brigginshaw is set to make her final NRLW appearance for the Broncos on Sunday, bringing her nine-season, 67-game stint with Brisbane to a close. Brisbane will meet the Sydney Roosters...
Crossland hearing clouds Newcastle Knights squad
Phoenix Crossland has been named at hooker for the Newcastle Knights' Grand Final, but faces an NRL judiciary hearing this evening. He was referred over a hip drop on Nathan...
Penrith name squad for Dolphins clash
The Panthers secured a place in the State Championship by winning the 2026 Knock-On Effect NSW Cup premiership on Saturday night. They claimed the title with a dominant 36-6 victory...
Newcastle tackle fuels NRL rules debate
Parramatta coach Jason Ryles warned in Round 3 that changes to NRL rules could contribute to player fatigue and more hip-drop tackles. He made the comments after J'maine Hopgood suffered...
Newcastle name Crossland amid judiciary uncertainty
Connor Watson's availability for Sunday's NRL premiership decider remains uncertain after he failed a head-injury assessment last Friday night. The Roosters player is due to see an independent neurologist on...
Canterbury-Bankstown extend Patterson through 2029
Hooker Kaawyn Patterson is pushing for an NRL debut in 2027 after Canterbury-Bankstown extended his contract through 2029. A development deal next season precedes his NRL Top 30 promotion in...
St George Illawarra leaders feel finals intensity
Since becoming St George Illawarra head coach in July, Dean Young has prioritised building the club's next generation of leaders while pursuing short-term success. During their off-season break, emerging players...
Newcastle's McEwen brings fearless edge
Mat Croker says Newcastle's young players have reached Sunday's grand final by playing without the burden of past finals defeats. "All they know is being excited for a game, to...
Sydney Roosters' Walker eyes World Cup spot
Nathan Cleary's season-ending injury has opened Australia's halfback contest to Sam Walker and Mitchell Moses, with Tom Dearden also in contention. Dearden co-captained North Queensland and impressed for Queensland in...
Sydney Roosters' Gee Record Looms Over Grand Final
The Sydney Roosters have won six of the seven NRL games Adam Gee has refereed in 2026, including three of their last four matches. Gee has been appointed to control...
Newcastle's stunning turnaround after wooden spoon
The Knights claimed the wooden spoon 12 months ago; now, after beating Penrith in Sunday's preliminary final, they are bound for the NRL grand final. It will be Newcastle's first...
Manly documentary celebrates architect Ken Arthurson
The Manly Sea Eagles are the only club to have won at least one premiership in five consecutive decades. Ken Arthurson helped establish that winning tradition through a career spanning...
Newcastle's plea leaves Crossland facing ban
Nathan Cleary has asked people to stop directing abuse at Phoenix Crossland, saying the tackle that injured him was accidental. "Please don't be one of those people writing comments like...
Newcastle's Crossland admits hip-drop charge
Nathan Cleary suffered a compound ankle fracture in a hip-drop tackle during Newcastle's preliminary-final win over Penrith. Cleary underwent surgery and said Monday that Phoenix Crossland had apologised after contacting...