Samoa lose Marzhew to injury
Samoa opens against France, then faces Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby and Tonga in Sydney. It could need three wins to qualify for the semi-finals. The top two across...
Lebanon captain Twal leans on passion
Lebanon reached the quarter-finals at both the 2017 and 2022 World Cups, and Alex Twal is targeting a first semi-final appearance. The Wests Tigers player of the year will captain...
Australia's big World Cup selection calls
Kalyn Ponga will remain at fullback for New Zealand, despite speculation he could move into the halves to make room for another option at No. 1. The Kangaroos and Kiwis...
New Zealand fans eye Sydney record
The last sellout for a Sydney rugby league Test came in 1974, when 55,505 spectators watched Australia play Great Britain at the SCG. Thursday's World Cup opener is on course...
Xerri explains his Bulldogs struggles
Xerri is leaving Canterbury for Melbourne Storm on a three-year deal, a move presented as the fresh start he needs. After being dropped following the Bulldogs' Las Vegas opener, he...
Sydney Roosters pair face selection squeeze
Isaah Yeo says Australia's World Cup opener should not be treated as a final verdict on James Tedesco and Sam Walker's selection prospects. Yeo told the Daily Telegraph that the...
Perth Bears seek CEO after resignation
Gareth Holmes, the Perth Bears' General Manager of Football, will serve as interim chief executive until a permanent appointment is made. The club's board has begun seeking a successor to...
NRL deal could revive French rugby league
France, ranked 11th in the world, face NRL-loaded Samoa on Friday in their World Cup opener at CommBank Stadium. Trent Robinson is assisting France coach Laurent Frayssinous as director of...
Kiwi Hughes fueled by 2022 heartbreak
Thursday night's World Cup opener in Sydney could decide first place in Group A, which also includes Fiji and Cook Islands. The group winner will face a runner-up from the...
Lebanon captain Twal banks on passion
Lebanon's World Cup campaign begins against Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby on Saturday, and Alex Twal is aiming to lead the Cedars beyond the quarter-finals. The Wests Tigers forward...
Wests Tigers seek leadership from Frizell
After finishing 15th in 2026, Wests Tigers have signed Tyson Frizell on a one-year deal for 2027, adding an experienced forward to Benji Marshall's squad. Marshall said Frizell's preparation would...
Tedesco injury clouds Australia's fullback choice
Reece Walsh and James Tedesco took turns at fullback in training, giving Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters a choice to make over the No. 1 spot. Code Sports reported on Sunday...
Penrith Yeo extension faces cap scrutiny
Penrith are not concerned rival clubs could persuade Nathan Cleary to leave, despite just one contract-extension discussion with him in September. Chief executive Matt Cameron said early talks with Cleary's...
Tedesco hopes for Sydney Roosters extension
James Tedesco won the Clive Churchill Medal after the Sydney Roosters claimed the 2026 NRL premiership. The 34-year-old, still regarded as the competition's leading No.1, is contracted to the Roosters...
Australia's fullback choice: Walsh or Tedesco
New Zealand's forward pack will put Australia's middle defence under pressure in Thursday's World Cup opener, Kangaroos lock Isaah Yeo said. The Kiwis have James Fisher-Harris, Joseph Tapine and Naufahu...
Penrith Cleary puts contract talks aside
Nathan Cleary's management has told the publication that club negotiations are not the priority while the Penrith halfback recovers. Penrith have spoken with his representatives and know his expected salary...
Melbourne Storm face Munster pay standoff
Talks between Cameron Munster and the PNG Chiefs were paused during the season so the Storm could focus on its campaign. Munster has since ruled out more than half the...
Australia's Walsh-Tedesco fullback battle
New Zealand have not beaten Australia on Australian soil since 2014, but Isaah Yeo expects a tough middle contest. The Kiwis bring James Fisher-Harris, Joseph Tapine and Naufahu Whyte to...
England, France World Cup breakout hopefuls
Junior Nsemba is contracted to Wigan Warriors until at least the end of 2030, but has left open the possibility of a future move to the NRL. The 22-year-old England...
Newcastle lock Holbrook in through 2030
The Brisbane Broncos signed Newcastle recruitment manager Peter O'Sullivan for next season on a deal reportedly worth $2.5 million, prompting the Knights to secure coach Justin Holbrook through 2030. Holbrook...
Cleary injury delays Penrith contract talks
Mary Fowler withdrew from Australia's friendlies against Germany and Haiti, citing "personal circumstances" without giving further details. Nathan Cleary, her boyfriend, wrote a tribute to the Matildas star. Cleary's dramatic...
Fiji's Donoghoe inspired by late grandmother
Voted the RLPA's best bench player of 2026, Kurt Donoghoe offers Fiji several options across the field. The 24-year-old Dolphins player has featured at lock, hooker and in the halves;...
Penrith contract talks await Cleary's recovery
Nathan Cleary's management says his health comes before contract negotiations as he works towards a full recovery from two surgeries. The representatives have told Penrith that talks with the club,...
Newcastle extend Holbrook after grand final
Newcastle fell 19-18 to the Sydney Roosters in this year's grand final, but the run to the decider has secured coach Justin Holbrook a longer stay. The Knights have extended...