Newcastle teen eyes Grand Final debut
Eddie Lockhart, a Balmain Tigers centre, was the last player to make a grand final debut before the match in 2026, when his side lost 32-12 to Eastern Suburbs at...
Wakefield's unlikely title bid after relegation
Tyson Smoothy has become only the second player to win NRL and Super League titles in consecutive years, and the first to do so since 2005. He won with Brisbane...
Edwards injury shifts Kangaroos fullback race
Isaah Yeo appears set to play through a pectoral injury and represent Australia at the Rugby League World Cup. Meanwhile, a reported knee injury has strengthened Reece Walsh's chances of...
Penrith's Edwards out of World Cup
Isaah Yeo is expected to be available for Australia's World Cup campaign after postponing surgery, according to further reports from News Corp. Penrith teammate Dylan Edwards, however, will miss the...
Peking Duk deny grand final performance
More than 80,000 fans were expected to honour South Sydney Rabbitohs player Jai Arrow at the NRL grand final between the Knights and Roosters. Arrow, who was diagnosed with Motor...
Newcastle legend Matty Johns' medical scare
The cause of Matty Johns' severe pain was later confirmed to be nerve problems around his spine and sternum, not a heart attack. The Newcastle Knights legend was taken to...
Rabbitohs' Arrow set for musical tribute
Jai Arrow's MND diagnosis has prompted support across rugby league, and he received the 2026 Dally M Awards' Provan-Summons Medal for embodying the game's spirit. Sunday's NRL grand final pre-game...
Penrith eye Cleary's Round 1 return
Nathan Cleary shared a recovery photo on Saturday after his second operation on his right foot, watching the Australian PX XIII play PNG. The Panthers and NSW halfback broke his...
Fiji lose Fainu brothers for World Cup
Fiji will meet Australia and New Zealand in the World Cup group stage, making the loss of three potential players a significant setback. Wests Tigers brothers Siona, Samuela and Latu...
Sydney, Newcastle eye World Cup spots
Rob Toia's World Cup choice is contested by Australia and Tonga, with the Roosters centre among 24 players with international ambitions in the grand final. Australian coach Kevin Walters could...
Sydney Roosters face Knights' upset challenge
Newcastle's bid to become the NRL era's first champions from outside the top four follows three finals upsets. The Knights face heavily favoured Sydney, which is playing its first grand...
Sydney Roosters' Toia caught between nations
The 2026 Rugby League World Cup opens on October 15 with Australia facing New Zealand at Allianz Stadium. The Daily Telegraph reported both nations received Toia's commitment, but neither has...
Wakefield's Smoothy Chases Historic Double
Wakefield Trinity have completed a rapid rise from the second tier to Super League champions, beating Warrington 23-10 at Old Trafford on Saturday. The fourth-placed side secured their first title...
Wakefield's unlikely rise reaches grand final
Wakefield Trinity rose from promotion last season to claim their first Super League title, beating Warrington 23-10 on Saturday. The Wildcats finished fourth in the regular season, then defeated Leigh...
Sydney Roosters winger considers NRL return
Mark Nawaqanitawase has considered returning to rugby league over the past six weeks, despite signing a two-year deal with Japan's Saitama Wild Knights. His Japanese contract is worth around $1.4...
Newcastle Knights support injured fans
Knights captain Kalyn Ponga and teammate Bradman Best were among the players who sent messages of support to injured fans on Saturday afternoon. The messages followed an Instagram update about...
Dragons target Fien for coaching staff
The Dolphins reached their first finals campaign in 2025, finished in the top four and secured a home preliminary final against the Roosters last week. The Daily Telegraph reports Dean...
Sydney Roosters' Kelleher seeks redemption
Tarryn Aiken's return to the halves has given Jocelyn Kelleher renewed confidence ahead of Sunday's NRLW grand final against Brisbane. Kelleher played halfback in last year's decider after Aiken ruptured...
Sydney Roosters' Toia poses overlooked threat
Robert Toia's 2026 numbers make the 22-year-old a major threat Newcastle must track in the grand final: 15 tries, 13 try-assists and 18 line breaks. The Roosters centre has also...
Newcastle great's grand final memory battle
Since retiring, Newcastle fullback Robbie O'Davis has dealt with symptoms of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). In a 2023 interview, he said he could not remember either of his two grand...
Australia's Jillaroos hopefuls impress in PNG
Papua New Guinea completed 85 per cent of its sets but had only 37 per cent possession in Saturday's Prime Minister's XIII match. Australia won 66-6 at Santos National Football...
Newcastle's Grand Final Bus Diverted
The Newcastle Knights' team coach did not leave as scheduled for Sydney on grand final day, then took a different route from the one planned. Hundreds of supporters had gathered...
Australia's World Cup hopefuls audition against PNG
Jada Taylor's hat-trick powered Australia to a 66-6 win over Papua New Guinea in Saturday's women's Prime Minister's XIII match in Port Moresby. Australia scored 12 tries to one at...
Sydney Roosters accept Watson HIA ruling
Newcastle are targeting a leap from last place in 2025 to first in 2026, a turnaround achieved only once before in NRL or NSWRL history. The Roosters, meanwhile, enter Sunday...