Koloamatangi explains Australia's World Cup appeal
Tonga's 30-12 opening-round win over England has put them in contention for the World Cup semi-finals and a possible clash with Australia. Keaon Koloamatangi says he hopes Tonga succeed if...
PNG Chiefs in three-way Cooper Bai race
Cooper Bai is being pursued by three clubs. News Corp says Melbourne, which previously came close to signing him, and Sydney are competing with the PNG Chiefs. Both NRL clubs...
North Queensland Cowboys weigh Taumalolo extension
Jason Taumalolo's 2026 campaign offered the Cowboys a strong reason to consider keeping him beyond his current deal. He played 24 of North Queensland's 25 matches, averaged more than 150...
Walters puts Australia's World Cup first
Kevin Walters will join English Super League club St. Helens after the World Cup, but his attention is firmly on Australia's campaign. Asked whether future Kangaroos planning influenced selection, including...
Wests Tigers' Fainu attracts PNG interest
At 22, Samuela Fainu has played 65 NRL games since making his debut in 2023. After beginning his career in the middle third, he has developed into a high-minute, productive...
Newcastle centre hints ex-boss stalled deal
Bradman Best will make his Kangaroos debut against Fiji at the World Cup this weekend, with his next club contract also in focus. The 25-year-old centre has a year remaining...
Tonga lose Katoa for Lebanon clash
Jack Bostock and Kurt Donoghoe will face off when Australia meets Fiji at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, closing Round 2. Bostock scored a hat-trick and earned Player of the...
Melbourne Storm face 2028 contract questions
Craig Bellamy is expected to coach Melbourne for the final time next season before retiring, ending an era of more than two decades. The Storm have yet to clarify who...
Flanagan floats Burton move to Penrith
Canterbury moved Matt Burton from five-eighth to centre in 2026, swapping him with Stephen Crichton as the Bulldogs reshaped their halves. Danny Weidler reported that the club now sees Burton...
New Zealand Kiwis seek reset with debutants
Tanner Stowers-Smith and Jacob Laban are poised to make their Kiwis debuts after being named on the interchange for Sunday's Pool A match against the Cook Islands. The Warriors youngsters,...
Bai explains rift, PNG Chiefs beckon
Marcus Bai could step aside from the PNG Chiefs board if his son Cooper signs for the club's inaugural NRL season in 2028. The move would bring the family back...
Perth Bears urged to embrace criticism
Tom Gilbert's experience with the Dolphins offers the Perth Bears a lesson in handling doubts about a new club. Perth is due to join the NRL as its 18th team...
Weale set for Jillaroos debut
Makenzie Weale will make her Jillaroos debut from the bench against England in Perth this Saturday, with family travelling from Brisbane to watch. The 24-year-old forward told AAP she texted...
Newcastle's late bid to keep Best
Newcastle have put forward a four-year offer worth about $4 million to keep Bradman Best, according to News Corp. The proposal would start at roughly $820,000 a season, with clauses...
Australia's Fullback Dilemma: Walsh or Tedesco
Australia's fullback choice is a major talking point, with Kevin Walters weighing up Reece Walsh and James Tedesco. Walsh impressed in the Kangaroos' opening match against New Zealand, while Tedesco...
PNG Chiefs unveil logo amid legal dispute
A $600 million Australian government package helped launch the PNG Chiefs, with $290 million allocated to support the club over 10 years. A further $60 million is for NRL licence...
Kangaroos debut caps Fifita's revival
David Fifita will make his first appearance for the Kangaroos against Fiji in Brisbane on Sunday, after captaining the Prime Minister's XIII to a 60-10 victory over Papua New Guinea...
Wests Tigers close to Fainu extension
Wests Tigers are preparing for Samuela Fainu to remain at Concord, with a two-year extension reportedly close. Code Sports reports the deal would keep the 22-year-old back-rower at the club...
Gold Coast's Bai holds PNG talks
Cooper Bai arrived in Port Moresby on Wednesday after holding a secret meeting with the PNG Chiefs, as he prepares to leave the Gold Coast Titans after the 2027 season....
Canberra plan targets Raiders' ageing stadium
Christchurch's One New Zealand Stadium, which opened in March this year, can hold 30,000 spectators for sport and 37,000 for concerts and other events. Canberra Airport has proposed a similar...
South Sydney's Fifita reflects on career crossroads
David Fifita will make his Kangaroos debut against Fiji at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, after a difficult year at the Titans. In 2025, a recurring ankle injury drew criticism,...
Gold Coast Titans' Bai in secret PNG talks
Cooper Bai met the PNG Chiefs in Port Moresby on Wednesday before his planned exit from the Gold Coast Titans at the end of 2027. A possible four-year, $3 million...
North Queensland sign two NRLW halves
Ash Quinlan has played eight Tests for the Kiwi Ferns and 42 NRLW matches before agreeing to join North Queensland for 2027. The Cowboys have signed Quinlan for two seasons...
PNG Chiefs coach addresses tax-free criticism
Jarome Luai, Alex Johnston, Matty Lees, Connor Watson, Brian To'o, Zac Lomax and Joseph Manu have signed with the PNG Chiefs. Sean O'Sullivan is expected to become Chiefs player "008"....