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...
Penrith trio named, Jenkins shadow pick
Tom Jenkins' record-setting 2026 NRL campaign has earned him a place as a shadow player in Australia's extended squad for the Rugby League World Cup. The Panthers winger scored 30...
Sydney Roosters ring rules face scrutiny
Eligibility for NRL premiership rings is being questioned after Roosters coach Trent Robinson gave his ring to Connor Watson. The Roosters defeated Newcastle 19-18 on Sunday night to win the...
Australia captain Yeo delays surgery for World Cup
Latrell Mitchell has returned to Australia's Test side after injury troubles in recent seasons, as Kevin Walters named a 23-player squad for the Rugby League World Cup. Sam Walker is...
Australia name four South Sydney players
Australia's campaign begins against New Zealand at Allianz Stadium on Thursday, 15 October, when the 2026 Rugby League World Cup opens. Four South Sydney players are included in the Kangaroos'...
North Queensland Cowboys earn dual call-ups
The Kangaroos are set to face the Kiwis in Sydney on Thursday, October 15, as the World Cup begins. Before then, the Prime Minister's XIII event will take place in...
Manly's Trbojevic returns to Kangaroos World Cup squad
Isaah Yeo will captain Australia at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, with six players in line to make their Kangaroos debuts. The potential debutants are Bradman Best, Jack Bostock,...
Melbourne Storm duo picked for Kangaroos
Australia's 2026 Rugby League World Cup campaign starts against New Zealand in Sydney on Thursday, 15 October. Kevin Walters' squad will then meet Fiji Bati in Brisbane on Sunday, 25...
Sydney Roosters' Toia deals Kangaroos blow
Australia opens its Rugby League World Cup campaign against New Zealand in Sydney on October 15, with coach Kevin Walters facing key selection decisions. Roosters centre Robert Toia has chosen...
Australia's World Cup surprises: Mitchell, Trbojevic
Australia named its 23-player squad for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, with Isaah Yeo appointed captain despite a ruptured pectoral muscle. Latrell Mitchell and Tom Trbojevic were surprise selections;...
Sydney Roosters' Leniu hints at farewell
Spencer Leniu spoke as though the Roosters' 19-18 win over Newcastle on Sunday would be his final game for the club. The 26-year-old has a year remaining on his contract...
Australia's Halfback Race Remains Wide Open
Bradman Best, Jack Bostock, David Fifita, Sam Walker, Jacob Preston and Blayke Brailey are the six debutants in Kevin Walters' 23-man World Cup squad. With Nathan Cleary injured, Walker and...
Sydney Roosters' Walker follows Keary's path
Ben Walker expected his son to return for the grand final, but not the preliminary final a week earlier. Sam Walker came back from a syndesmosis injury after 27 days...
Parramatta's Leniu deal awaits announcement
Parramatta are expected to strengthen their forward pack by signing Spencer Leniu for the 2027 season, with a four-year contract through to the end of 2030 likely. News Corp reports...
Sydney Roosters' Whyte sparks medal debate
Naufahu Whyte emerged as an alternative Clive Churchill Medal choice after the Roosters edged the Knights 19-18 in Sunday's grand final. James Tedesco won the award after gaining 388 metres...
Bondi Roosters move to secure Foketi
The Roosters reportedly kept news of Salesi Foketi's deal under wraps until after Sunday's grand-final win, their first premiership in seven years. News Corp reports Foketi has agreed to a...
Sydney Roosters' Walker follows Keary's lead
Sam Walker made his debut with a grade-three AC joint injury and went on to play 21 consecutive games with needles, his father Ben told AAP. On Sunday, the 24-year-old...
Sydney Roosters' Tedesco moved by captaincy
Tedesco earned the Clive Churchill Medal after running for almost 400 metres in the Sydney Roosters' one-point grand final win over the Newcastle Knights on Sunday night. After lifting the...
Newcastle's Ponga could miss World Cup opener
Kalyn Ponga's tackle on Victor Radley in Sunday's NRL grand final could affect his availability for the World Cup opener. The Newcastle star was placed on report for a high...
Sydney Roosters marvel at Nawaqanitawase's impact
Mark Nawaqanitawase ended his Sydney Roosters career with 47 tries in 47 games, including two in their 19-18 grand final win over Newcastle. The 26-year-old is heading back to rugby...
Newcastle must earn 2027 title bid
Tyson Frizell played through a busted rib as Newcastle's grand-final campaign ended in a 19-18 defeat to the Sydney Roosters. The Knights were also without suspended Phoenix Crossland and Dylan...
Sydney Roosters' Leniu delivers under scrutiny
Newcastle's campaign ended in a narrow 19-18 defeat, but the Knights earned respect after a demanding preliminary-final victory the previous weekend. The Roosters' grand final win also provided a fitting...
Sydney Roosters coach expects Nawaqanitawase return
Mark Nawaqanitawase missed only one tackle across four finals appearances, a turnaround that impressed Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson. He also ran 237 metres from 26 carries in the 19-18...