Sonny Bill Williams' hidden heart defect
Doctors found Sonny Bill Williams' congenital heart defect during a health assessment after neck surgery, despite the 41-year-old having played his entire sporting career unaware of it. Williams said he...
Canterbury Bulldogs let Burton test market
Burton was reportedly unhappy after Cameron Ciraldo shifted him into the centres mid-season, swapping places with Bulldogs captain Stephen Crichton. He still considers himself a five-eighth, a position that pays...
Sloan sticks with Castleford after Carr exit
Tyrell Sloan scored 10 tries in his final 11 NRL appearances, but will continue his career in England rather than pursue another opportunity in Australia. The Daily Telegraph confirmed he...
St Helens' Starling deal strains quota
St Helens must free an overseas-player spot for Tom Starling, whose arrival would take the club to 11 overseas players against Super League's limit of 10. The club confirmed the...
France-England clash reunites childhood mates
France and England meet on Saturday evening, putting former schoolmates Louis Grossemy and Hugo Savala on opposing sides in an international match. The pair attended Scots College in Sydney in...
PNG urged to make Samoa sweat
Papua New Guinea have won 14 of their 15 Tests in Port Moresby over the past decade, despite entering Saturday's World Cup clash as outsiders against Samoa. The match could...
Tonga face Samoa amid semi-final uncertainty
Lebanon coach Michael Cheika said his side deserved better from the 36-0 loss to Tonga, but fatigue proved costly late in the match. "I didn't want it to finish with...
Wests Tigers weigh Dunedin home game
Leichhardt Oval's $40 million renovation is expected to keep the Wests Tigers away until 2028. Campbelltown Stadium is expected to host six home games, while CommBank Stadium is tipped to...
Tonga's Fainu charged over high tackle
Lebanon halfback Alex Conti continued competing under Tonga's pressure and impressed ahead of his season in Bulldogs colours. Tonga beat Lebanon 36-0 on Friday night in the opening game of...
Los Angeles Chargers in early-season trouble
The Los Angeles Chargers' season is considered effectively lost less than two months into the campaign. That collapse is striking because, before the season began, they were seen as one...
Samoa's Hall makes instant impact
Fetu Samoa ended an 18-year wait for a Women's Rugby League World Cup win with a record 76-0 defeat of Wales. The result was the team's biggest-ever victory and a...
Newcastle teen McKay rises through grades
Newcastle is also monitoring Kade McKay's twin, Jett, whose progress as a five-eighth was disrupted by a knee injury this year. Despite the setback delaying his route to a deal...
Melbourne Storm's Grant eyes open market
Harry Grant has ruled out a move to the Perth Bears, not wanting to stand in the way of former teammate Tyran Wishart, who has signed a multi-year deal with...
PNG urged to unsettle Samoa
PNG have won 14 of their past 15 Tests in Port Moresby, but enter Saturday's World Cup clash as outsiders. Samoa, led by Jarome Luai, received a heroes' welcome on...
PNG's village-raised Voro faces Samoa test
Gairo Voro scored 32 tries in 25 games in England and was named the Championship player of the year. Now the 23-year-old Papua New Guinea five-eighth is preparing to face...
Tonga's Samoa clash carries semi-final stakes
Lebanon coach Michael Cheika said, "I'm super proud of the boys. I don't say that lightly." He said fatigue affected the finish and some part-time players handled the conditions well....
Samoa half seeks World Cup redemption
Papua New Guinea have lost just one of their last 15 Tests at home, giving Samoa a formidable challenge in Saturday's match in Port Moresby. The afternoon temperature is expected...
PNG Chiefs target NRL free agents
Nathan Cleary, recovering from a serious leg injury, remains the leading target. PNG reportedly offers up to $1.5 million tax-free; some estimates value him at $1.7 million. With November 1...
Sonny Bill Williams' near-fatal heart condition
Sonny Bill Williams says an undetected heart condition accompanied him throughout his sporting career, including premiership-winning campaigns with the Bulldogs and Roosters. The 41-year-old former NRL and All Blacks star...
Tonga's defence braces for Samoa showdown
A crowd of 25,065 watched Tonga shut out Lebanon 36-0 at CommBank Stadium on Friday night, keeping their record unbeaten. The win sets up a sold-out clash with Samoa next...
Cronulla fallout began with handshake snub
Chad Townsend and Paul Gallen are back on good terms after a year of silence, and recently marked the 10th anniversary of Cronulla's premiership together. The former teammates had played...
Brisbane hooker Mozer faces uncertain future
Blake Mozer has made 16 NRL appearances since his 2023 debut, all from the bench, and can now seek a move away from Brisbane. CODE Sports reported that the Broncos...
Family shapes Fainu's Wests Tigers future
Samuela Fainu said coach Benji Marshall's emphasis on family helped convince him to stay with the Wests Tigers. "The club has looked after me, my family, and my brothers very...
Newcastle's turnaround leaves stable squad
Newcastle have 20 players committed through 2028, giving the club room to be selective when free agency opens on November 1. That security follows a remarkable 2026 campaign under Justin...