Blaize Talagi's uncertain Penrith future
Jack Cogger's hold on Penrith's five-eighth role has added uncertainty to Blaize Talagi's future at the club. Talagi has spent two seasons with the Panthers after joining to replace Jarome...
Australia's Spine Selections Remain Unsettled
The Cook Islands led 6-4 before Australia completed an unbeaten pool campaign with a 66-6 win in Townsville on Saturday. Reece Walsh was preferred to James Tedesco at fullback, while...
New Zealand await Mulitalo's fate
Kalyn Ponga has resumed training two weeks after breaking his arm against Australia, and New Zealand coach Stacey Jones said he could play in next weekend's semi-final. "He trained this...
Perth Bears eye Burton-Sexton reunion
Perth's incoming Bears will have a 20 per cent marquee salary-cap allowance when free agency opens on November 1, enabling an existing club sponsor to top up one player's pay....
Samoa's Fa'alogo faces Tonga wing test
Samoa coach Ben Gardiner says Sua Fa'alogo brings a strong connection to the country's traditions and heritage into the World Cup camp. "It is pretty cool to have a player...
New Zealand Ferns battle Orchids
The Kiwi Ferns will meet Fetu Samoa in a semi-final in Newcastle next Saturday after beating the PNG Orchids 40-12. Played in slippery conditions at Cbus Super Stadium on Saturday,...
PNG captain's final Test falls short
Rhyse Martin will join the PNG Chiefs as Football Operations Manager before the club's inaugural NRL season in 2028, rather than play for the team as some fans urged. The...
Tonga's Utoikamanu eyes Samoa rematch
Stefano Utoikamanu says he is eager to face Samoa again, a year after his Tonga debut ended almost as soon as it began. The 26-year-old has little recollection of last...
Australia's Walsh presses No 1 claim
Reece Walsh strengthened his claim to Australia's fullback spot for next week's World Cup semi-final. Australia defeated the Cook Islands in its final match before the World Cup finals. Walsh...
New Zealand-Fiji clash boils over
Casey McLean scored four tries as New Zealand overwhelmed Fiji 78-0 at Cbus Super Stadium, finishing with 13 tries and securing a semi-final place. The centre has now scored 15...
Tonga's Sipi Tau fuels pre-match adrenaline
Tongan halfback Isaiya Katoa says performing the Sipi Tau connects him with his family and heritage before a match. "When you're doing the Sipi Tau it goes by in a...
New Zealand-Fiji clash boils over
Keano Kini scored New Zealand's opening and closing tries, gaining 260 run metres and beating seven tackles in the Kiwis' 78-0 defeat of Fiji. The 13-try victory at Cbus Super...
New Zealand sweat on Mulitalo ban
New Zealand secured a place in the World Cup semi-finals with a 78-0 defeat of Fiji, but winger Ronaldo Mulitalo may have played his last match of the tournament. Early...
Samoa's Fa'alogo thrives on wing
Samoa and Tonga will meet in a sold-out Parramatta clash on Sunday night, with the winner avoiding Australia in the World Cup semi-finals. Both sides have already qualified; the result...
Lebanon's World Cup future in doubt
Lebanon played only one Test between the 2022 and 2026 Rugby League World Cups, facing Italy in Sydney. Head coach Michael Cheika has selected no players from Lebanon's domestic competition,...
Fiji's Koroisau suffers suspected jaw break
New Zealand had scored six first-half tries with 13 minutes still to play, as Fiji Bati suffered another setback. Apisai Koroisau was removed from the field after an opposition defender...
Lebanon's World Cup future in doubt
The International Rugby League reduced Lebanon from full member to affiliate status in 2024, putting its future World Cup eligibility in doubt. Only full members that meet governance and domestic...
Manase Fainu's wary life behind bars
A jury found former NRL player Manase Fainu guilty of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after a 2019 stabbing in Sydney's south-west. Fainu was sentenced to eight...
England errors threaten World Cup hopes
England's place in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals now depends on Tonga beating Samoa by more than 46 points. Their 34-12 victory over Papua New Guinea in Wollongong fell...
Australia rest Murray against Cook Islands
Esom Ioka scored a rapid hat-trick against New Zealand last week, but the Cook Islands have lost to both the Kiwis and Fiji. Australia forward Cameron Murray was ruled out...
England win but semi-final hopes fade
George Williams said England's chances of reaching the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals were "Pretty rubbish, to be honest," despite a 34-12 win over Papua New Guinea on Friday. England...
Wests Tigers enter 2027 under pressure
The Tigers' strong start in 2026 raised hopes of ending their long finals drought, but their second-half form slumped. Injuries and off-field issues involving halves Jarome Luai and Adam Doueihi...
Sydney Roosters draw line on Walker
Nathan Cleary has yet to commit to Penrith beyond 2027, the year his father Ivan is due to finish coaching, while Sam Walker's Roosters future is also set to end...
Newcastle Knights eye Clune return
Jake Arthur is expected to take on a major playmaking role at Huddersfield in 2027, weakening Adam Clune's prospects of staying. Clune is contracted to the Giants until the end...