Penrith's Jenkins Builds Kangaroos Case
Thomas Jenkins has scored 30 tries in 24 matches for Penrith in 2026, matching South Sydney's Alex Johnston at the top of the NRL tally. The winger began with 12...
Roosters' Whyte Warns of Dolphins Rematch
Naufahu Whyte says the Sydney Roosters' forwards will stand together if Friday's preliminary final against the Dolphins becomes heated at Suncorp Stadium. Four players were sin-binned during the Roosters' 64-12...
Canberra's Banned Captain Leads From Sidelines
Canberra will face the undefeated Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, seeking a club-first NRLW preliminary-final victory and a place in their first grand final. The Raiders are drawing...
Trindall Breaks Sharks' Dream Team Drought
James Tedesco has made RLPA Players' Dream Team history, becoming the first player chosen by his peers six times. The 2026 team also includes Payne Haas for a fifth appearance...
Cronulla's Gallen Returns to Fight Asofa-Solomona
Nelson Asofa-Solomona has begun his professional boxing career with three victories over former NRL forwards Jeremy Latimore, Jarrod Wallace and George Burgess. His next opponent will be Paul Gallen, with...
Canterbury NSW Cup Coaching Change Looms
Manly Sea Eagles confirmed David Penna's return as NSW Cup coach on Monday, ending Brett Kimmorley's 2026 stint on the Northern Beaches. Canterbury-Bankstown will make a similar change, with Jason...
Bay of Plenty's Playoff Push Tested
Bay of Plenty will restore All Blacks Pasilio Tosi, Emoni Narawa and Fehi Fineanganofo for Thursday's decisive NPC meeting with Tasman Mako. Tasman also regains Noah Hotham and Timoci Tavatavanawai...
South Sydney's Duncan Earns Peers' Honour
James Tedesco, Nathan Cleary, Herbie Farnworth and Payne Haas are among the stars named alongside South Sydney's Tallis Duncan in the 2026 Players' Dream Team. NRL players selected Duncan as...
Manly's Olakau'atu Joins Players' Dream Team
Haumole Olakau'atu's 2026 season included nine tries, 3,598 running metres and 128 tackle breaks in 21 appearances. The Manly forward averaged 171 metres per match and was recognised by his...
Newcastle Target Cleary Amid Fitness Doubt
Newcastle are chasing their first preliminary-final appearance since 2013 after consecutive victories over South Sydney and the Warriors in Auckland. The Knights now face Penrith at Accor Stadium on Sunday,...
Roosters' Tedesco Sets RLPA Nomination Record
RLPA chief executive Clint Newtown congratulated the 14 players chosen by their fellow players for the 2026 Players' Dream Team. Sydney Roosters fullback James Tedesco made history as the first...
Hawke's Bay Backed for NPC Title
Sky Sport commentator Ken Laban has backed Hawke's Bay to win the NPC title, which would be the province's first championship. Laban said, "They've been a form horse, they're experienced,...
Katoa Grows Into Dolphins Captaincy
Isaiya Katoa became a father three weeks before the Dolphins' first finals victory, adding a new perspective during the busiest stage of his career. "To be able to welcome my...
Dolphins' Finefeuiaki's diet fuels finals push
Finefeuiaki made his Queensland State of Origin debut this year, after starting all 22 of his matches for the Dolphins and playing every minute. The 22-year-old has now committed to...
Dragons' Drinkwater Signing Raises Defensive Questions
St George Illawarra's planned rebuild for 2027 begins with two major recruits: Scott Drinkwater and Keaon Koloamatangi. Drinkwater, 29, offers the attacking creativity the Dragons lacked during 2026, while Clint...
Bulldogs Still Have Nine Spots Open
Freddy Lussick is expected to join Canterbury for 2027, although the Bulldogs have not formally announced his signing. His arrival could give Canterbury a specialist starting hooker after Bailey Hayward...
Dolphins' Finefeuiaki faces Woolf's greens test
Kulikefu Finefeuiaki's transformation into an 80-minute second-rower has helped earn him a Dolphins contract through 2029 and a Queensland State of Origin debut. The 22-year-old has started all 22 of...
Newcastle Target Cleary Amid Fitness Doubts
Newcastle's unlikely finals campaign has reached a preliminary final against Penrith, despite the Knights finishing seventh during the regular season. Wins over South Sydney and the Warriors in Auckland secured...
Warriors pair earn peer-voted honours
The 2026 Players' Dream Team features Nathan Cleary at halfback and James Tedesco at fullback, alongside two NZ Warriors players. Wayde Egan was voted the competition's leading hooker, while Erin...
South Sydney Weighs Mitchell's Next Contract
The NRL salary cap could reach $16 million by 2028, although negotiations with the Rugby League Players' Association have not begun. That possible increase may give clubs greater flexibility when...
Penrith Prop's Post-Final Parkinson's Challenge
Penrith prop Liam Henry will attempt 10 laps of a 6.5-kilometre route across the Nepean River on October 10. The challenge, roughly one-and-a-half marathons, will raise money and awareness for...
Klein Dropped After Warriors' Auckland Controversy
The NRL has admitted a penalty should have been awarded to the New Zealand Warriors during their 12-10 finals loss to Newcastle at Eden Park on Sunday. Tyson Frizell appeared...
Newcastle Victory Clouds Klein's Future
9News reporter Danny Weidler says referee Ashley Klein will be dropped from the preliminary finals after Newcastle's controversial victory. The Knights defeated the Warriors 12-10 in a semi-final shaped by...
Crichton Wants Roosters' Winning Farewell
Angus Crichton will join Roosters assistant Michael Cheika at the NSW Waratahs in 2027, targeting selection for the Wallabies' Rugby World Cup squad. Before that move, the 30-year-old wants to...