Category: NRL News

Australia defeated New Zealand 24-22 at Allianz Stadium in the Rugby League World Cup opener, after a remarkable contest between fullbacks Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga. Walsh prevented Ponga scoring...

Kalyn Ponga and Reece Walsh produced a fullback contest that could shape Australia's future selection. Their duel may have answered who should wear the national No. 1 jersey, raising questions...

Trent Robinson said New Zealand should have pressed their advantage instead of settling for penalty goals in Thursday's Rugby League World Cup opener. The Kiwis lost 24-22 to Australia in...

Australia's 24-22 victory over New Zealand came despite the Kiwis dominating territory; two of the Kangaroos' five tries came from interceptions, and two more followed kicks. New Zealand could not...

Australia have won all seven Tests against New Zealand at Sydney Football Stadium. That record frames tonight's 2026 Rugby League World Cup opener in Sydney. Since 2000, the teams have...

England open their World Cup campaign against Tonga at HBF Park on Saturday night, a crucial test for captain George Williams. England are ranked third in the world, while Tonga...

Reece Walsh's performance against New Zealand has complicated the race for Australia's fullback spot at the 2026 World Cup. Kevin Walters has settled on his team for next weekend's match...

"That was probably the worst loss of my career," England captain George Williams told AAP after Thursday training, recalling the 2022 World Cup semi-final. England had opened that tournament with...

Mark Nawaqanitawase reportedly will earn $3 million over two seasons with Japan's Saitama Wild Knights. But Wallabies coach Les Kiss says the 26-year-old must rebuild his 15-a-side game before earning...

The NRL previously used a wildcard finals system in 1998, when the competition had 20 teams after the ARL and Super League merger. Ninth-placed Canterbury reached the Grand Final that...

Mitchell Moses left with a calf injury soon after halftime, giving Australia coach Kevin Walters a fresh concern during the 24-22 Rugby League World Cup 2026 opener. The Kangaroos beat...

Kallum Watkins could reach a fourth World Cup if he takes the field after joining England's squad in the coming days. England RL announced on Wednesday that Morgan Smithies had...

Moretti's maternal grandfather, Kevin Broadley, spent about a decade in Papua New Guinea in his twenties, working as a government lawyer before independence in 1975. Broadley played rugby union there...

Wayne Bennett nearly walked away from New Zealand's 2008 World Cup campaign before serving as assistant to head coach Stephen Kearney. The tournament ended with a major upset: Nathan Cayless'...

Kalyn Ponga will make his senior international debut for New Zealand after choosing the Kiwis earlier this season. The 28-year-old Newcastle captain helped take the Knights to this year's grand...

Parramatta prop Luca Moretti, 26, will debut for PNG against Lebanon in Saturday's World Cup opener in Port Moresby. Coach Jason Demetriou has named him to start in the front...

More than 40,000 fans are expected for the World Cup's opening match, and only single tickets remained, Jimmy Smith said. The Kiwis-Kangaroos clash begins at 10.05pm New Zealand time on...

Reece Walsh has been chosen to start against the Kiwis ahead of James Tedesco, this year's Clive Churchill winner. Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters explained his reasoning for the selection. Walters...

Kalyn Ponga will represent New Zealand for the first time at the World Cup after choosing his parents' homeland. The 28-year-old fullback joins the Kiwis after leading Newcastle to the...

Kiwis players are taking charge of post-training video reviews in their unit groups, easing the load on coaches, assistant coach Slade Griffin said. New Zealand open their Rugby League World...

Sydney Roosters centre Robert Toia chose Tonga over the Kangaroos, despite Australian interest. Australia's players receive a flat $40,000 under a deal between the Rugby League Players Association and Australian...