England omit Man of Steel Connor
Jake Connor's omission is the most notable decision in England's 23-player squad for the Rugby League World Cup. The Leeds Rhinos player, the 2026 Super League Man of Steel, was...
Tonga's World Cup squad includes NRL stars
Tonga's squad includes Cronulla Sharks player Addin Fonua-Blake and New Zealand Warriors teammates Dallin Watene-Zelezniak and Demitric Vaimauga. Also named are Haumole Olakau'atu of the Manly Sea Eagles, Isaiya Katoa...
Sydney Roosters' Crichton eyes Wallabies switch
Angus Crichton will join the NSW Waratahs in 2027, pursuing a place in Australia's side for next year's home Rugby World Cup. The 30-year-old lifted the NRL premiership trophy with...
Tonga's Frizell poised for third-country first
Daniel Tupou is the biggest name missing from Tonga's 24-player squad list for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. Coach Kristian Woolf must cut one player before the tournament begins...
Roosters farewell hints at Leniu exit
Brent Read said on NRL 360 that Spencer Leniu is expected to sign a four-year contract with Parramatta. The move appears likely to happen next season, although Leniu has another...
Fiji's Saifiti boost awaits clearances
Fiji's World Cup opener against Cook Islands is scheduled for Newcastle on October 18, with Jacob Saifiti available after completing his suspension. Saifiti was named in the 23-man squad coached...
Canterbury Bulldogs clarify two player futures
Kade Dykes scored six tries across his final four NSW Cup matches in 2026, running at least 132 metres in each game. Despite that late-season form, Canterbury Bulldogs general manager...
Newcastle finals boost Fiji's Saifiti hopes
Fiji meets Cook Islands in Newcastle on October 18, with Jacob Saifiti available after serving his suspension. Saifiti was named in Mick Potter's 23-man squad, which was leaked on social...
Newcastle Knights welcomed home amid tragedy
Chris Clancy and a five-year-old girl remained in hospital after a car struck 10 fans farewelling the Knights' bus to Sydney. The girl was in a serious condition and faced...
Newcastle confirm Frizell's final game
Tyson Frizell has represented New South Wales in 16 State of Origin games and Australia in 14 Tests. The Newcastle Knights confirmed he played his 129th and final match for...
Manly greats reassess DCE's Roosters win
Peter V'landys is prepared to put the NRL grand final out to tender, with Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Auckland and Christchurch among possible bidders. According to people familiar with his...
Tedesco's final Sydney Roosters captaincy goal
James Tedesco made 25 carries for 305 metres in the Roosters' grand-final victory, despite enduring a barrage of high kicks from Newcastle. The Roosters won 19-18 at Accor Stadium on...
Newcastle confirm Frizell exit after defeat
"I've never seen a gutsier performance," Newcastle coach Justin Holbrook said after his side's 19-18 grand final loss to the Roosters on Sunday. Holbrook revealed that Tyson Frizell played through...
Newcastle's Frizell plans hit salary-cap wall
Newcastle have only two roster places available for 2027, and salary-cap limits have prevented the Knights from using one to keep Tyson Frizell. The club confirmed at a fan event...
Sydney Roosters coach gifts Watson ring
Connor Watson will leave the Sydney Roosters with a premiership ring from coach Trent Robinson, who gave him his NRL debut in 2016. The ring is inscribed "coach", a detail...
Fiji squad missing key stars
Fiji's 23-man Rugby League World Cup squad will be led by dummy-half Apisai Koroisau. Injuries rule out Canterbury Bulldogs second-rower Viliame Kikau and Wests Tigers fullback Jahream Bula, described as...
Sydney Roosters' Tedesco in World Cup shootout
Reece Walsh is set to have been sidelined for 61 days when Australia face New Zealand at Allianz Stadium next Thursday, leaving the fullback position open to competition. James Tedesco,...
Sydney Roosters celebrate landmark double
Mark Nawaqanitawase drew the loudest cheers at the Roosters' celebration after scoring twice in his final game before returning to rugby union. After two standout seasons, the winger heard fans...
Ponga charged before New Zealand opener
The Roosters edged the Knights by one point in a grand final watched by more than 80,000 fans. Kalyn Ponga remains available for New Zealand's Rugby League World Cup opener...
Four Newcastle Knights fans remain hospitalised
Chris Clancy suffered fractures to his ribs, spine and foot, as well as a broken collarbone, when a car struck football fans at Wallsend. "The next thing, this car stops...
Sydney Roosters celebrate historic NRL double
The Roosters became only the second club to win both the NRL and NRLW grand finals in one year, following Brisbane's double last year. The women completed an undefeated season...
Brisbane Broncos send six to World Cup
Tamika Upton, the 2026 Dally M medalist, is among six Broncos selected for Australia's squads at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. Upton joins Jillaroos teammates Jesse Southwell and Julia...
New Zealand Warriors' Barnett misses World Cup squad
Former Warriors fullback Reece Walsh is among the 23 players named in Australia's Rugby League World Cup squad. Coach Kevin Walters' team begins its campaign against New Zealand at Sydney's...
Wests Tigers trio make Jillaroos squad
The Jillaroos will open their 2026 Rugby League World Cup campaign against Fetu Samoa at Sydney's CommBank Stadium on Friday, 16 October. Wests Tigers players Kezie Apps, Sarah Togatuki and...