Paulo backs Luai, Leniu at Parramatta
Junior Paulo has backed Jarome Luai and Spencer Leniu to make an impact at Parramatta in 2027, while preparing with them for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. Speaking at...
Perth Bears coaching relationship under scrutiny
Perth Bears have begun searching for a chief executive before playing their first match, after Anthony De Ceglie resigned on Friday night. Appointed in May 2025, De Ceglie left amid...
Luai joins Parramatta before PNG Chiefs move
Samoa captain Junior Paulo has welcomed Jarome Luai to Parramatta, where the five-eighth is set to play next season before moving to Port Moresby. The reception contrasts with the likely...
Dragons close to finalising coaching staff
Dave Howlett, Cronulla's pathways coach and leader of Endeavour Sports High's rugby league program, is joining Dean Young's Dragons staff for 2027. Widely respected as a communicator, Howlett will bring...
Gold Coast Titans eye record-breaking speedster
Christopher Woodbridge clocked 38.8km/h, the fastest speed recorded in an Australian professional rugby league game, according to the article. The 25-year-old's standout season for the Western Clydesdales earned him Hostplus...
Fiji Bulikula eye World Cup legacy
Teenager Naomi Tegu's World Cup selection reflects the Fiji Bulikula's efforts to develop pathways for girls in the Pacific nation, assistant coach Tony Herman said. Fiji will make its first...
Parramatta coach's deal carries hidden clause
Parramatta chairman Matthew Beach says the club is pleased with coach Jason Ryles and wants to extend his contract, despite a conditional final season. "We haven't extended Jason, but we're...
Titans skipper urges Harrison to stay
Zane Harrison won four of his first 11 NRL games before a hamstring injury ended his season after an outstanding upset victory over Penrith. Titans captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui believes the...
Manly secure Large brothers until 2029
Onitoni Large moved quickly through Manly's ranks, joining its Top 30 at 18 before making his NSW Cup debut in Round 11 and NRL debut in Round 26. The playmaker,...
V'landys downplays Perth Bears tensions
The Perth Bears are again without a chief executive after Anthony De Ceglie resigned on Friday night, having lost the backing of the club's board. The NRL-owned expansion side is...
Perth Bears CEO quits amid board rift
Perth Bears general manager of football Gareth Holmes will serve as interim chief executive after Anthony De Ceglie resigned Friday evening, weeks before preseason training. The departure followed a breakdown...
V'landys targets 22-team NRL expansion
NRL revenue reached $845.6 million this year, with more than $900 million forecast next year. It could exceed $1 billion in 2028, when a $5.3 billion broadcast deal begins. The...
Perth Bears face leadership void
The Perth Bears' inaugural squad begins pre-season next month, and chief executive Anthony De Ceglie's resignation leaves the club facing a leadership vacancy. NRL boss Peter V'landys appointed De Ceglie...
Manly coach says side underachieved
Manly ended 2026 in ninth place, two wins short of the finals, after taking only two victories from its final nine regular-season games. Foran told SEN's The Run Home with...
Penrith face Cleary free-agency fight
The PNG Chiefs will enter their first free-agency period with tax-free dollars available, as major NRL names approach the market. Clubs are preparing to spend ahead of November 1, when...
Ponga's New Zealand debut follows rule change
February's State of Origin eligibility changes opened the way for Kalyn Ponga to represent New Zealand while remaining eligible for Queensland or New South Wales. The 28-year-old said he was...
Brisbane's Walsh seeks lessons from Tedesco
James Tedesco's premiership and Clive Churchill Medal last week strengthened his standing as Australia's first-choice fullback for the upcoming World Cup. The 33-year-old Sydney Roosters captain's late-season form leaves Reece...
Perth Bears CEO lacked board support
The Australian Rugby League Commission owns the Perth Bears franchise, and its chairman, Peter V'landys, appointed Anthony De Ceglie. De Ceglie has now stepped down as the club's chief executive,...
Bradman Best faces Kangaroos selection squeeze
Reece Walsh expects James Tedesco to have the advantage in Australia's fullback selection after Tedesco's NRL grand final performances. Walsh, who had a disappointing Broncos season but played in Australia's...
Dolphins' Plath misses Kangaroos selection
Plath's all-three-games Queensland State of Origin debut did not earn him a place in Australia's 23-man squad. The 25-year-old Dolphins utility made 21 NRL appearances, scoring four tries and averaging...
Dolphins' Ray Stone eyes boxing return
Ray Stone plans to return to bricklaying or labouring after retiring, while he considers what to do next. "I'm keen to get back on the tools - bricklaying or just...
Lebanon's World Cup halves depleted
Lebanon open their 2026 Rugby League World Cup campaign against Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby on October 17. They meet Tonga in Parramatta on October 23, then play France...
St George Illawarra's Ennis exit explained
The Dragons improved late in 2026, and Dean Young became permanent head coach after taking charge midseason. He replaced Shane Flanagan, sacked two months into the season after a 0-7...
New Zealand eligibility shift opens Ponga's path
A February change to State of Origin eligibility rules made it possible for Kalyn Ponga to represent New Zealand internationally while still playing for Queensland. The rule change allows players...