NRL clubs' defining 2026 what-if moments
Supporters of one of the 17 clubs can claim a 'one-up' over their friends for the next 12 months as the 2026 season ends. Fans of the other 16 are...
Ponga's long-awaited New Zealand debut
Kalyn Ponga is set to represent New Zealand for the first time in Thursday's Rugby League World Cup opener against the Kangaroos at Sydney's Allianz Stadium. The New Zealand-raised fullback...
Bondi's Tedesco eyes one last season
James Tedesco is backing the Roosters' young talent to sustain their premiership success after several senior players left the club. Spencer Leniu is joining Parramatta, Angus Crichton and Mark Nawaqanitawase...
Fiji World Cup side missing stars
Fiji meet the Cook Islands, Australia and New Zealand on October 18, 25 and 31, respectively, in Newcastle, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Fiji will miss Jahream Bula and Viliame...
Tonga clear Amone, cut Fotuaika
Talatau Amone, deregistered from the NRL after an off-field incident, has been cleared to represent Tonga at the Rugby League World Cup. He began his comeback in Queensland Cup this...
NRL plans summit on hip-drop tackles
World Rugby moved on Thursday to ban hip-drop tackles in the 15-player code for the first time. The NRL outlawed the tackle in 2020, but it continues to happen weekly....
Rugby World Cup gives Sydney NRL final edge
Brisbane's bid to host the 2027 NRL Grand Final faces a major obstacle from Rugby World Cup scheduling. Suncorp Stadium has 10 World Cup matches, including fixtures on October 2...
Walsh's Kangaroos dream comes full circle
Reece Walsh is nearing his first World Cup after experiencing international football for the first time in last year's Ashes series. The 24-year-old will represent the Australian Kangaroos as they...
Australia's unteachable 1992 World Cup pass
Australia completed an unbeaten run through eight World Cup matches before earning the right to host the 1992 final. The campaign had begun in 1989, with teams meeting home and...
Wallabies weigh Nawaqanitawase Test return
Les Kiss expects to speak with Mark Nawaqanitawase about a possible Wallabies return before Australia's November Tests against England, Scotland and Wales. The 26-year-old had said he planned to wait...
World Cup's impact on 2027 NRL clubs
With all ten Rugby League World Cup squads confirmed, attention turns to how international selections may affect clubs before the 2027 NRL season. Mandatory annual leave could keep players out...
Australia's World Cup opener selection shake-up
Walters has picked Manly fullback Tom Trbojevic and Dolphins centre Jack Bostock as Australia's wing options. The Kangaroos open their Rugby League World Cup campaign against New Zealand on October...
Australia's World Cup best 19 takes shape
James Tedesco, Tom Trbojevic, Latrell Mitchell and Bradman Best are the first four players named in a prospective World Cup line-up. The tournament was due to begin in seven days,...
Which Clubs Supply Most 2026 World Cup Players?
The 2026 Rugby League World Cup's 23-player squads show how international talent is distributed among clubs in both hemispheres. Seven clubs have three players each, while six have two and...
World Cup adopts NRL rules
The Video Review Bunker will feature at the Rugby League World Cup for the first time, alongside other technology used in the NRL and NRLW. The system, which has cost...
New Zealand selection reignites eligibility debate
New Zealand's decision to select Dane Gagai has stirred fresh objections over international eligibility, after the International Rugby League board approved his change of allegiance. The 35-year-old has represented Australia...
Holmes joins Cook Islands for World Cup
After beating South Africa late last year, the Cook Islands became the final side to qualify for the Rugby League World Cup. Valentine Holmes is in the squad for the...
New Zealand's McLean honours family roots
Casey McLean scored four tries on his New Zealand debut in 2024, and says representing the Kiwis has helped him understand his heritage. The 20-year-old Panthers centre said playing for...
Papua New Guinea's World Cup absences
Papua New Guinea's World Cup campaign opens against Lebanon in Port Moresby on October 17, with coach Jason Demetriou facing several high-profile absences. Gold Coast forward Cooper Bai is out...
Matildas' Fowler withdraws, returns to Australia
Nathan Cleary underwent two operations last week to repair a broken left leg and a stress fracture in his right foot. On Tuesday night, Penrith reporter Nathan Taylor said Mary...
Lebanon's World Cup squad without Moses
Mitchell Moses will not return for Lebanon at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, having joined Australia's squad instead. The Cedars have named 23 players under Michael Cheika, who led...
Kiwis assistant Griffin gets second chance
Slade Griffin will join Stacey Jones as a Kiwis assistant coach for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, giving him another way to serve New Zealand. Griffin played one Test...
New Zealand hand Ponga, Gagai debuts
New Zealand will begin its Rugby League World Cup campaign against Australia on Thursday, October 15, at Allianz Stadium. Coach Stacey Jones has selected Kalyn Ponga and Dane Gagai to...
New Zealand's World Cup squad: four debutants
The Kiwis open their 2026 World Cup campaign against Australia in Sydney on October 15. The final is scheduled for Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium on November 15. Stacey Jones selected 23...