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...
Sydney Roosters' Naividi eyes grand final debut
Taina Naividi suffered her second ACL tear during the Roosters' captain's run before the 2025 grand final against Brisbane. The 25-year-old had already endured a reconstruction at Parramatta in 2022,...
Brisbane Broncos' finals edge over Roosters
Brisbane have won five consecutive matches since a 28-20 loss to Gold Coast in round eight, and will meet Sydney Roosters for the NRLW title. The undefeated minor premiers beat...
Penrith injuries threaten World Cup hopes
Penrith lost 22-14 to Newcastle in a preliminary final that the Knights finished with 12 players after Phoenix Crossland was sent off. The Panthers' injury toll also threatens Australia's World...
Sydney Roosters' Naividi eyes grand final debut
Fiji selected Taina Naividi for its initial 40-player World Cup group, and she hopes her versatility earns a place in the final squad. Fiji opens against New Zealand at Newcastle's...
Newcastle battle Penrith with 12 men
Sandon Smith intercepted a Liam Martin pass and ran 80 metres to score with a minute remaining, sealing Newcastle's 22-14 win over Penrith. The Knights reached their first grand final...
Manly bring Hopoate back as manager
Will Hopoate is returning to Manly as its Wellbeing, Careers and Education Manager, News Corp reported. He left the Northern Beaches after Manly's 2011 Grand Final victory, a breakout year...
Newcastle send-off sparks hip-drop debate
Phoenix Crossland became the first player sent off for a hip-drop tackle in NRL history during Sunday's preliminary final. His 35th-minute tackle broke Nathan Cleary's leg, ending the Penrith star's...
Penrith Yeo's Kangaroos captaincy uncertain
Nathan Cleary is likely to miss the World Cup after a compound fracture and dislocated ankle in Penrith's preliminary-final loss to Newcastle. His father, Ivan Cleary, said Nathan started with...
Penrith's Cleary faces double foot surgery
Newcastle booked a grand-final place with a 22-14 win over Penrith, recovering from a 14-6 halftime deficit. Sandon Smith's late try from an interception sealed the result as the Panthers...
Newcastle Knights' 12-man fightback
Twelve months after finishing with the NRL wooden spoon, Newcastle are through to their first Grand Final since 2001. The Knights beat Penrith 22-14 in a remarkable preliminary final and...