Sydney Roosters withdraw Walker offer
The Perth Bears could be the strongest short-term rival for Sam Walker if the Roosters grant him an early release, rugby league reporter David Riccio said. Speaking on SEN's 'The...
Roosters reportedly eyeing Canberra's Ethan Strange
Tom Dearden and Ethan Strange are among the possible replacements for Sam Walker, The Daily Telegraph reports, with both currently in Kangaroos camp alongside him. The Roosters withdrew their contract...
Australia kicking delays prompt rule-change calls
Some supporters want Rugby League officials to impose a penalty when kickers exceed the allotted time, rather than simply allowing play to continue. One social media user suggested: "30 seconds...
Canberra Raiders, Sydney Roosters pull offers
The PNG Chiefs can begin recruiting the rest of their squad from November 1, adding pressure to a player market already expected to be the biggest signing period in the...
Canberra's fifth-year push for Hudson Young
Hudson Young's proposed deal would have kept him in Canberra until 2032, when the NSW backrower would be 34. Canberra officials had offered him a four-year contract worth $4.4 million,...
Canberra's Wagga 2027 match talks continue
Wagga Wagga has not hosted an NRL competition match since 2023, but discussions are continuing about bringing NRL content to the Riverina in 2027. The Canberra Raiders welcomed Wagga Wagga...
Sydney Roosters face Sam Walker standoff
Sam Walker made his Kangaroos debut on Sunday, helping Australia beat Fiji 36-22, weeks after winning the 2026 premiership with the Sydney Roosters. The Roosters withdrew their contract-extension offer on...
Sydney Roosters withdraw Walker extension
Roosters chairman Nick Politis is open to releasing Sam Walker immediately, The Courier Mail reported. The club confirmed on Monday night that it had withdrawn its contract extension offer to...
Jillaroos' Robinson Hit by Wrist Blow
Julia Robinson's dislocated wrist has ended her Rugby League World Cup campaign after last week's win over England. The Brisbane Broncos and Jillaroos back sustained the injury in that match....
Canberra Raiders eye Liam Martin
Second-row values are climbing: Jacob Preston and Samuela Fainu secured improved renewals, while Penrith's off-contract Liam Martin wants a seven-figure deal. Canberra may now pursue Martin after withdrawing its offer...
Sydney Roosters and Walker reach impasse
Sam Walker remains contracted to the Sydney Roosters for the 2027 season, despite the club ending talks over an extension. The Roosters have withdrawn their offer after months of negotiations...
New Zealand Warriors face finals questions
Wayde Egan's re-signing gives the Warriors less reason to target the hooker market heavily as November 1 approaches. Andrew Webster's team finished in the top two in 2026, but home...
Canberra withdraws Hudson Young offer
ARLC chairman Peter V'landys says players can challenge their official market value and submit their own case to the salary cap auditor. That process could affect the PNG Chiefs' pursuit...
Sam Walker's Sydney Roosters future uncertain
Sam Walker made his Australia debut at No. 7 in Sunday night's 36-22 win over Fiji, after helping the Sydney Roosters win the NRL premiership. He returned from a syndesmosis...
Canberra Raiders' Hudson Young future uncertain
Hudson Young has made 155 appearances for Canberra since his NRL debut in 2019, but his long-term future with the Raiders is now uncertain. The club has withdrawn a four-year...
Parramatta face fight to retain Samrani
Parramatta are keen to retain Jordan Samrani, but the outside back will test the open market from November 1 and is not guaranteed to stay beyond 2028. The former Canterbury...
Sydney Roosters' Nawaqanitawase wants union challenge
The Sydney Roosters say Mark Nawaqanitawase will be welcome back in the NRL, while the departing outside back plans to move to Japan next year. He has floated a possible...
Australia urged to recall Mitchell, bolster pack
Former premiership coach Shane Flanagan said Australia's forwards should be Kevin Walters' priority after the Kangaroos struggled physically against Fiji. Australia beat Fiji 36-22 on Sunday, but its reshuffled pack...
Australia's Tedesco-Walsh fullback dilemma
Australia face the Cook Islands in Townsville on Saturday, with Kevin Walters weighing which of James Tedesco and Reece Walsh should play fullback. The Kangaroos captain excelled in Sunday night's...
Sydney Roosters, Walker contract talks stall
By mid-October, the Sydney Roosters' reported proposal for Sam Walker had climbed to $1.3 million a season, with clauses potentially lifting it to $1.5 million through 2031. The club withdrew...
PNG Chiefs face salary-cap scrutiny
The NRL salary cap auditor rejected the PNG Chiefs' initial offer for Canberra forward Hudson Young, judging it below his assessed market value. NRL executive chairman Peter V'landys says the...
Port Moresby Chiefs weigh stadium expansion
The PNG Chiefs say their replica jersey will cost K99 ($32), aiming to keep merchandise affordable for local supporters. PNG's 2026 minimum wage is K5 ($1.59) an hour. The club's...
Canberra Raiders withdraw Hudson Young offer
Canberra's $4.4 million, four-year offer to Hudson Young was withdrawn by the Raiders on Monday. The second-rower remains contracted to the club for 2027, but the PNG Chiefs are set...
Canberra Raiders withdraw $4 4m Hudson Young offer
The PNG Chiefs reportedly targeted Hudson Young with a tax-free offer of $900,000 per season as they look to strengthen their forward pack. In response, the Canberra Raiders had tabled...