Family ties shape Fifita's Tonga debut
Tonga's 30-12 defeat of England at HBF Park in Perth has put the side in a strong position to reach the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals. After withstanding England's early...
Australia set early World Cup pace
Fiji threatened a major upset in Newcastle, leading New Zealand 12-4 after 30 minutes in their World Cup debut. Losana Lutu and Sienna Laing had scored for the Bulikula, but...
Kangaroos Ratings Challenge Bledisloe Cup
The Jillaroos' 40-0 win over Samoa drew 41,000 more free-to-air viewers than the Bledisloe Cup, while the Wallaroos' match against Scotland attracted 123,000. The women's results accompanied a strong start...
NZ could draw bigger Pacific crowds
A sell-out crowd of 30,000 watched Tonga play England in a 2017 semi-final at Auckland's stadium, which was painted red. Former Warrior and Sport Nation commentator Blake Ayshford says more...
Fiji debut tests New Zealand resolve
Losana Lutu scored Fiji Bulikula's first World Cup try during their debut against New Zealand at McDonald Jones Stadium. After Stacey Waaka opened the scoring for the Kiwi Ferns in...
Fiji push Ferns to the brink
Fiji's World Cup debut drew attention ahead of the Bulikula's meeting with the PNG Orchids in Port Moresby next Saturday. The newcomers pushed New Zealand, three-time World Cup winners, before...
Brisbane face Willison contract déjà vu
Payne Haas is set to join South Sydney in 2027 on a three-year deal, after Brisbane failed to secure him before November 1 last year. The Broncos had planned to...
Moses injury sparks Australia halfback dilemma
Tonga could be backed for a maiden World Cup title, with a former tournament star endorsing the side's chances. Australia's halfback selection is also in focus after Mitchell Moses was...
Fiji's Saukuru faces Australia test
Fiji's next World Cup match brings centre Solomone Saukuru a likely contest with Australia's Kotoni Staggs at Suncorp Stadium next Sunday. Staggs, a NSW Origin player, has represented Tonga and...
Anthony Maroon hospitalised after heart attack
ABC radio commentator Andrew Moore suffered a heart attack last year and later made a full recovery. Anthony Maroon, 60, also suffered a heart attack last weekend and was hospitalised....
New Zealand's Kini ready to replace Ponga
Stacey Jones believes Keano Kini is the clear choice to replace Kalyn Ponga at fullback for New Zealand's match against the Cook Islands next week. "He's the obvious player to...
Fiji prop finds redemption at home
The Cook Islands now face New Zealand in Christchurch next Sunday, while Fiji meet defending champions Australia at Suncorp Stadium the day before. Those tests follow Fiji's 40-12 victory over...
Fiji's forwards drive first-half blitz
Brandon Wakeham supplied three try assists, two line breaks and four tackle breaks, then added six goals as Fiji opened their World Cup campaign with a 40-12 win over Cook...
Moses injury shifts Kangaroos fullback race
Reece Walsh could take on both long-range kicking and goal-kicking duties for Australia after Mitch Moses was ruled out of the Rugby League World Cup. Moses injured his calf during...
St George Illawarra seek new sponsor
Six incoming players are expected to reshape the St George Illawarra Dragons before the 2027 NRL season: Keaon Koloamatangi, Scott Drinkwater, Luke Metcalf, Kodi Nikorima, Connor Watson and Phil Sami....
England reject huge-points game plan
Tonga coach Kristian Woolf called the 30-12 win over England special, but said his side still had work to do at the World Cup. "It's is a good position. We...
PNG Chiefs dispute threatens NRL schedule
The PNG Chiefs plan to reveal their inaugural logo and jersey next week before their scheduled 2028 entry as the NRL's 19th franchise. New Zealand Rugby and the Waikato-based Super...
South Sydney's Jye Gray fuels attack
Jye Gray strengthened his standing as a promising South Sydney talent in 2026, with pace, elusive footwork and inventive attacking play defining his season. He played 16 NRL matches, including...
Penrith's Martin draws Brisbane, Cronulla interest
Liam Martin's Panthers contract expires at the end of next year, and Brisbane and Cronulla are monitoring his situation. News Corp reports both clubs are interested if the Kangaroos forward...
South Sydney close on Walker extension
Cody Walker played 24 games for South Sydney in 2026, scoring nine tries and recording 26 try assists and 27 line-break assists. His performances addressed some of the Rabbitohs' concerns...
V'landys wants Sydney Roosters star back
Mark Nawaqanitawase joined the Australian Kangaroos' dressing-room celebrations after their victory over New Zealand, despite preparing to leave the NRL for Japan. The former Sydney Roosters winger, 26, is due...
Tonga Leave England's Hopes Hanging
England's route to the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals is now precarious after Tonga beat them 30-12 in Perth. The victory was Tonga's first over England and put Mate Ma'a...
PNG Chiefs' Hudson Young valuation rethink
The NRL and RLPA have agreed that exceptional circumstances may let players challenge their salary-cap market valuations, NRL executive chairman Peter V'landys said. The issue could affect Canberra Raiders forward...
Melbourne Storm start Bellamy succession planning
Penrith's planned handover from Ivan Cleary to assistant Peter Wallace offers Melbourne a possible model for managing its own coaching change. Wallace is expected to take on more responsibility during...