Castleford sign injury-hit Jack Todd
Castleford are seeking a stronger 2027 after finishing second last this season with eight wins and 19 losses. Bulldogs forward Jack Todd has signed a two-year deal with the Tigers....
NZ Warriors train before top-30 return
Assistant coach Richie Agar pointed to Leka Halasima's progress as a rewarding example of the Warriors' investment in developing young players. Entering his fifth season with the club, Agar said...
2026 Golden Boot nominees revealed
The inaugural International Rugby League Hall of Legends ceremony will take place in Brisbane on Thursday night, alongside the 2026 Golden Boot presentation. The Men's and Women's Golden Boot winners...
Brisbane Broncos' Walsh teases union switch
Cameron Murray says a move to rugby union remains a possibility later in his career, as he prepares to watch teammate Angus Crichton's switch to the Waratahs. "It would be...
Kiwi Gagai eyes dual-nation World Cup first
New Zealand last lifted the World Cup in 2008, beating Australia in the final. Australia has won the tournament 12 times; another victory would make 13, while a New Zealand...
Dolphins eye Best amid centre uncertainty
Newcastle centre Bradman Best says he wants the Knights to have the first opportunity to retain him, despite interest from rival clubs. "I love the coach (at Newcastle). I want...
Australia's goal-kicking hinges on Walsh's fitness
Sunday's World Cup final at Suncorp Stadium could be decided by goalkicking, with New Zealand's Jamayne Isaako considered the game's best marksman. Australia's Cameron Munster has converted 11 of 15...
Australia-NZ fullbacks lead Golden Boot shortlist
Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga are both nominated for the 2026 IRL Men's Golden Boot before facing each other in Sunday's Australia-New Zealand World Cup final at Suncorp Stadium. Shortlists...
Manly's Waddell up for entrepreneur award
Corey Waddell's food business, Corey Eats, developed from Instagram posts about his dinners into a venture promoting healthy, uncomplicated meals. "It all started a few years ago when I began...
New Zealand's Waaka eyes elusive league crown
Stacey Waaka has scored nine tries at the Rugby League World Cup, including a hat-trick in New Zealand's 32-0 semi-final win over Samoa on Saturday. On Sunday, the dual international...
Fiji's Yaranamua shortlisted for Golden Boot
Fiji made its first appearance at a Women's Rugby League World Cup in 2026, with Rabbitohs five-eighth Luisa Yaranamua helping the Bulikula compete. Her performances earned her a place on...
New Zealand Warriors sign overlooked Fletcher
Kayliss Fatialofa, Marata Niukore and Morgan Gannon have moved on from the Warriors. The club has signed South Sydney forward Thomas Fletcher on a three-year deal starting in 2027. "Thomas...
Kangaroos pack faces Kiwi final test
Pat Carrigan led Australia's running statistics against Samoa, gaining 163 metres from 17 runs in 43 minutes off the bench. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui added 157 metres from 14 runs in 49...
Auckland Warriors sign South Sydney back-rower
Thomas Fletcher made seven first-grade appearances for South Sydney across the past two seasons before moving to Auckland. The 22-year-old back-rower has joined the One New Zealand Warriors on a...
NSW Blues start search for coach
The NSWRL will begin searching for a new NSW women's State of Origin coach before the Blues' March training camp. The camp will prepare the team for its series opener...
Toowoomba Bid Targets Wayne Bennett
The NRL wants to settle another expansion project around Christmas, as a Toowoomba bid gathers momentum for the competition's 20th licence. The Courier Mail reports the group is preparing to...
Australia's Munster waits on Walsh's fitness
New Zealand's Jamayne Isaako is the leading goalkicker ahead of Sunday's World Cup final at Suncorp Stadium, where points from the tee could prove decisive. Cameron Munster has converted 11...
South Sydney release Thomas Fletcher
South Sydney chief executive Blake Solly says Thomas Fletcher will always be welcome at the club. The 22-year-old second rower has been released from the final year of his NRL...
New Zealand's Waaka eyes league crown
New Zealand will face Australia on Sunday as Stacey Waaka pursues the major title still missing from her rugby league career. It will be her first rugby league World Cup...
Johnson's Samoa Refereeing Comments Divide Fans
Shaun Johnson will join Channel 7's coverage of Sunday's Rugby League World Cup final between Australia and New Zealand in Brisbane. The former New Zealand international confirmed he had kept...
Strange exits after reviving NSW women
The NSWRL will seek John Strange's successor before the Blues' March camp, ahead of their April 30 series opener in Newcastle. Strange's departure ends a two-year tenure that began in...
Australia, New Zealand's World Cup Divide
Shaun Johnson's passion was welcome, though the writer thought his referee comments went too far. Australia and New Zealand reached both finals; Tonga and Samoa exited the men's semi-finals. Samoa...
Parramatta cites loophole in Leniu ban
Angus Crichton served a tournament suspension during the pre-season before the 2022 World Cup, using an International Rugby League loophole, according to the article. The Roosters forward had received a...
Manly's Faulalo finally earns Samoa debut
Clayton Faulalo scored eight tries in 14 appearances for Manly last season, and is widely expected to play a major role in 2027. His breakout campaign, during which he filled...