Newcastle's Ponga reflects on commitment doubts
Kalyn Ponga broke down in tears after Newcastle's 22-14 win over Penrith, embracing Sandon Smith as the final siren sounded. "It was just nine years of work at this club,...
South Sydney lock in versatile Duncan
Tallis Duncan earned a place in the RLPA Dream Team of the Year's second row for 2026 after fellow NRL players voted for him. South Sydney have extended the 24-year-old's...
Newcastle's Crossland tearful over Cleary tackle
New Zealand will be without Phoenix Crossland for its first three World Cup pool matches after the Newcastle hooker received a four-game suspension. The ban follows his guilty plea over...
Newcastle's Smith avoids Johns comparison
Andrew Johns won premierships as Newcastle's No. 7 in 1997 and 2001. Now 23-year-old Sandon Smith is aiming to become only the second halfback to represent the Knights in a...
South Sydney to honour Jai Arrow
Jai Arrow was forced to retire in May, aged 31, after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. At Sunday's NRL grand final at Accor Stadium, the former South Sydney player...
Newcastle's Smith plays down Roosters revenge
Newcastle's 2026 premiership campaign includes three figures who came from the Sydney Roosters in 2025: Sandon Smith, England international Dom Young and head coach Justin Holbrook. Holbrook is the unbackable...
Newcastle's Smith faces Roosters reunion
Sandon Smith will meet the Sydney Roosters in Sunday's Grand Final after helping Newcastle reach the decider with a two-try display in the preliminary final. According to nine.com.au, Smith had...
Newcastle erupts over Knights' grand-final return
Newcastle tattoo artist Dave Ross has cancelled all his appointments this week to make room for Knights fans seeking commemorative tattoos. He says he "can't keep up with the demand"....
Newcastle's Ponga confronts doubts over commitment
Ponga's tears after Newcastle's 22-14 win over Penrith reflected the importance of the club's grand-final place. At the siren, he embraced Sandon Smith, interrupting the half's preparation for a shot...
Sydney Roosters' Toia faces Tonga-Australia tug-of-war
Jojo Fifita has committed to the 2026 World Cup but has not chosen whether to represent Australia, New Zealand or Tonga. AAP reported that Fifita, Sydney Roosters centre Robert Toia...
Penrith's Cleary faces career uncertainty
Jharal Yow Yeh's 2012 injury remains a stark example of a compound fracture in the NRL: his tibia and fibula broke severely, and his ankle was dislocated. The former Brisbane...
Jai Arrow tribute replaces pre-game show
Jai Arrow is expected to circle Accor Stadium during Sunday's grand final as Australian artists perform "You'll Never Walk Alone", according to sources familiar with the plans. The 31-year-old, diagnosed...
Penrith dynasty faces an uncertain future
Hewat said Brian To'o's failure to chase Sandon Smith stood out: "Sandon Smith was gassed." Gelling said the defeat was "symbolic of this as like the end of the Penrith...
Canberra urged to rebuild forward pack
Scott Pryde says Canberra should target experienced forwards when the player market opens on November 1, warning that the Raiders have major work ahead on their squad. The club has...
Newcastle's Crossland handed four-game ban
Harrison Graham may make his NRL debut in Sunday's grand final after Phoenix Crossland's four-game suspension left Newcastle needing a replacement at hooker. If selected, the 19-year-old would be the...
Newcastle's Frizell eyes long-awaited premiership
Tyson Frizell has played more than 300 NRL games, but Sunday's Grand Final against the Roosters will be his first. The 34-year-old Newcastle forward has spent 16 years pursuing a...
Newcastle's Crossland rues costly tackle
Phoenix Crossland's suspension puts him among players who have missed grand finals after disciplinary bans. Cameron Smith sat out Melbourne's 2008 decider, Latrell Mitchell missed South Sydney's 2021 final, and...
2026 Dally M Team of the Year predictions
The NRL did not announce the positional contenders for its 2026 Dally M Team of the Year, unlike in previous years. Foxsports.com.au has put forward its own predicted team, naming...
Sydney Roosters confident of keeping Walker
News Corp reports Sam Walker could earn $1.5 million a season if he helps the Roosters win their first title in seven years. The 24-year-old can negotiate with rival NRL...
Tonga's World Cup selection tug-of-war
National teams are expected to name their final 23-man World Cup squads on Monday, leaving several eligible players facing imminent decisions. Robert Toia has told Tonga he intends to represent...
Wests Tigers' Bryenton deal clouds Mason's future
David Bryenton has agreed to a two-year deal with the Wests Tigers, although he remains contracted to Canterbury. The Australian Schoolboys representative is expected to join Benji Marshall's set-up and...
Warrington wary of grand final drought
Wakefield Trinity reached its first Super League grand final by beating Wigan 33-6, setting up Saturday's match against Warrington Wolves. The game kicks off at 0300 Sunday AEST, with more...
Newcastle's Crossland gets four-game ban
Nathan Cleary urged people to stop sending Phoenix Crossland abuse and threats, calling the hip-drop tackle an accident and saying he had "nothing but respect for him." Newcastle forward Crossland...
Sydney Roosters await Watson's concussion clearance
Newcastle have retained the squad that defeated Penrith on Sunday, with coach Justin Holbrook keeping Francis Manuleleua and Jermaine McEwen as starting edge forwards instead of promoting Dylan Lucas. The...