New Zealand league faces visibility challenge
Kings College, a school Gelling described as "the rugby union diehard school", competed in championship grade at this year's New Zealand Rugby League Nationals. Former Warrior and Sport Nation host...
Tonga's Katoa faces World Cup race
Isaiya Katoa is scheduled for ankle scans on Saturday, with Tonga's World Cup campaign beginning in mid-October. The 22-year-old Dolphins half could miss the tournament if scans show a syndesmosis...
Hastings Mile revives Melody Belle memories
The Gr.1 Howden Insurance Mile (1600m) returns to Hastings on Saturday after a two-year hiatus, following track repairs prompted by a first-race slip. Fortuna Racing's John Galvin welcomes the return...
Australia name Prime Minister's XIII squads
Ben Te'o will coach the Australian men's Prime Minister's XIII, while Jillaroos coach Jess Skinner will lead the women's team. Both sides will face Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister's XIII...
Australia's PM's XIII get World Cup auditions
The World Cup begins October 15 in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. The ARLC confirmed both Prime Minister's XIII teams will face Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby...
Leuluai Discusses Auckland FC Move
Auckland FC signing Marley Leuluai discusses joining the A-League club and his impressive first appearance against Spurs. Leuluai, the son of rugby league great Kylie Leuluai, explains how the move...
Who Will Win NRL Club Awards?
Following the completion of the 2026 NRL home-and-away season, clubs are holding end-of-year awards ceremonies, with honours still to be decided. The listed major player awards are the Paul Morgan...
NRL Flags Grand Final Entertainment Surprise
Shannon Noll has offered to perform at the NRL Grand Final next Sunday, saying he wants to honour Australian rock singer Angry Anderson. Anderson, a close friend of Noll's, died...
Castleford Consider Morris After Coaching Turmoil
John Morris has emerged as a candidate to lead Castleford Tigers after leaving the Wests Tigers coaching staff earlier this month. Castleford have been without a head coach since Ryan...
Western Clydesdales' Woodbridge Eyes NRL Chance
Western Clydesdales coaches Ben and Shane Walker believe fullback Chris Woodbridge could become an NRL halfback because of his unusual attacking instincts. Woodbridge, 25, won the Petero Civoniceva Medal after...
Crichton's Waratahs Switch Starts With Cheika
Angus Crichton is due to begin his return to rugby on November 7, when he joins the NSW Waratahs after more than a decade away from the 15-man game. The...
V'Landys Leaves Racing NSW for NRL
Peter V'Landys has left Racing NSW after 22 years to become the NRL's permanent chief executive, while continuing as Australian Rugby League Commission chairman. NRL clubs approved the appointment, which...
Wallabies Brace for Springboks' Aerial Assault
The two-time defending champions made 13 changes Tuesday for Sunday's one-off Test against Australia at Optus Stadium. Veterans Pieter-Steph du Toit and Damian de Allende were sent home for family...
Australia Vow to Match Springboks' Power
Australia will enter Sunday night's Perth Test ranked No. 7, while world No. 1 South Africa remains favoured despite the Wallabies' home advantage. New coach Les Kiss is shifting Joseph-Aukuso...
PNG Kumuls Lose Johnston to Surgery
Papua New Guinea's Kumuls will host Lebanon and Samoa in Port Moresby during the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, but Alex Johnston will not play. The South Sydney winger requires...
V'landys' Racing Exit Clears NRL Path
Racing NSW says Peter V'landys' initiatives secured $3.5 billion in new funding. "Peter V'landys has been, without doubt, the most effective and successful administrator in the history of Australian sport,"...
Preliminary Finals: Glory Or Nothing
Roy Masters examined the preliminary final in the Sydney Morning Herald this week, highlighting its uniquely severe pressure. Players and coaches know one error could end their season only days...
Wigan, Leeds Aussies Vie for Man of Steel
Brad O'Neill is favourite for Super League's Steve Prescott Man of Steel Award after winning the Rugby League Writers and Broadcasters Association Player of the Year prize. O'Neill, Wigan teammate...
NRL Grand Final Entertainment Search Continues
Peter V'landys said the $1 million earmarked for an 11-minute Grand Final pre-game show will instead support grassroots and junior Rugby League. The decision followed failed negotiations between the NRL...
V'landys' Racing Exit Clears NRL Path
Peter V'landys is set to become the NRL's first full-time chairman and executive since the independent ARL Commission was created in 2012. The appointment is expected to be confirmed as...
Tones and I Decline NRL Offer
The NRL grand final will proceed on October 4 without a headline pre-game performer after negotiations failed to secure an entertainment act. The development was reported on Tuesday, with the...
Australia Face Tough Prop Selection Call
Australia's Rugby League World Cup campaign begins against New Zealand on October 15, but Kevin Walters still faces difficult decisions at prop. The forwards from last year's Ashes tour remain...
Kirwan Challenges New Zealand's Franchise Model
John Kirwan says New Zealand rugby should learn from the NRL, whose crowds and competition have strengthened because supporters care about it. The All Blacks great believes New Zealand's domestic...
NRL Grand Final Act Falls Through
Peter V'landys says the NRL will redirect the planned $1 million performance budget to junior rugby league after Tones and I withdrew. The Australian singer was due to headline the...