Holmes joins Cook Islands for World Cup
After beating South Africa late last year, the Cook Islands became the final side to qualify for the Rugby League World Cup. Valentine Holmes is in the squad for the...
Cronulla stars spread across five nations
Michael Gabrael will make his Lebanon debut at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, after making his NRL debut in Round 27. The 21-year-old has extended his Cronulla contract until...
Penrith honour eludes decorated Nathan Cleary
Edwards won Penrith's 2026 Merv Cartwright Medal as best and fairest for the second time. Nathan Cleary collected the Dally M, RLPA Players' Player, Wally Lewis and Brad Fittler medals....
Sydney Roosters face Tupou-shaped void
Daniel Tupou leaves the NRL with 198 tries from 307 games, placing him second on the all-time try-scoring list. The Sydney Roosters winger also belongs to the 57-player group to...
Sydney Roosters' Tupou retires after triumph
Daniel Tupou finished his Roosters career with 198 tries, the most scored by any player for the club. He retired after the Roosters defeated Newcastle in the grand final, playing...
Sydney Roosters' Tupou retires amid offers
Daniel Tupou is retiring with 307 appearances for the Sydney Roosters across 15 seasons, having spent his entire NRL career with the club. The veteran winger announced his immediate retirement...
New Zealand's McLean honours family roots
Casey McLean scored four tries on his New Zealand debut in 2024, and says representing the Kiwis has helped him understand his heritage. The 20-year-old Panthers centre said playing for...
Manly's Taufua gets surprise retirement tribute
Jorge Taufua's retirement from professional rugby league was announced for the first time during Sunday night's grand final retirees' parade. The 34-year-old finished a 15-year career with 194 top-level appearances....
Lebanon's Saab gets World Cup shot
Lebanon begin their 2026 Rugby League World Cup campaign against PNG on Saturday 17 October at Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby. The tournament will be Jason Saab's first...
Canterbury Bulldogs sign rising fullback Votano
Connor Votano recorded seven tries and 15 try assists in 17 NSW Cup matches, helping his side reach a Preliminary Final. The 20-year-old fullback has signed a two-year deal with...
Penrith lose three to Perth Bears
Perth Bears have signed three Panthers before their inaugural season. Penrith announced six exits Tuesday after its preliminary-final defeat to Newcastle. Nearly all are headed to Perth or Canterbury-Bankstown. Jack...
Papua New Guinea's World Cup absences
Papua New Guinea's World Cup campaign opens against Lebanon in Port Moresby on October 17, with coach Jason Demetriou facing several high-profile absences. Gold Coast forward Cooper Bai is out...
Matildas' Fowler withdraws, returns to Australia
Nathan Cleary underwent two operations last week to repair a broken left leg and a stress fracture in his right foot. On Tuesday night, Penrith reporter Nathan Taylor said Mary...
Lebanon's World Cup squad without Moses
Mitchell Moses will not return for Lebanon at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, having joined Australia's squad instead. The Cedars have named 23 players under Michael Cheika, who led...
Kiwis assistant Griffin gets second chance
Slade Griffin will join Stacey Jones as a Kiwis assistant coach for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, giving him another way to serve New Zealand. Griffin played one Test...
New Zealand hand Ponga, Gagai debuts
New Zealand will begin its Rugby League World Cup campaign against Australia on Thursday, October 15, at Allianz Stadium. Coach Stacey Jones has selected Kalyn Ponga and Dane Gagai to...
NZ Warriors seek to keep Berry
Rocco Berry has endured multiple major shoulder injuries, a hamstring strain and a brachial plexus nerve injury during his NRL career. Reports said talks with Melbourne Storm earlier this season...
Brisbane Broncos legend retires under suspension
Tarryn Aiken is expected to start at halfback when the Jillaroos open their World Cup campaign against Samoa on Friday 16 October at CommBank Stadium. The Roosters halfback was involved...
Brisbane's $4m Willison contract dilemma
Xavier Willison is Brisbane's key retention concern before November 1, when NRL clubs can negotiate with players whose contracts expire after 2027. All 17 teams have until that date to...
Wests Tigers pair selected for Kiwi Ferns
New Zealand open their 2026 Rugby League World Cup campaign against Fiji Bulikula at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle on Sunday 18 October at 1.50pm. Wests Tigers teammates Raecene McGregor...
England, New Zealand name Smithies, Sorensen
Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea will host the Rugby League World Cup, which begins on Thursday 15 October with Australia meeting New Zealand at Allianz Stadium. The final...
Gold Coast Titans' $5,000 holiday draw
Titans supporters who purchase or renew any 2027 Membership by Friday, October 9, will enter a draw for a $5,000 My Holiday travel voucher. Membership choices include 2-Game, 4-Game and...
Feledy gets Papua New Guinea call-up
Papua New Guinea begin their 2026 Rugby League World Cup campaign against Lebanon on Saturday 17 October at Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby. Josh Feledy has been named...
Sydney Roosters' Tedesco role questioned
Sam Walker and Daly Cherry-Evans each ran 17 times in the Roosters' 19-18 grand final win, while neither recorded a try assist or line-break assist. James Tedesco alone carried the...