Samoa's Hall makes instant impact
Fetu Samoa ended an 18-year wait for a Women's Rugby League World Cup win with a record 76-0 defeat of Wales. The result was the team's biggest-ever victory and a...
Newcastle teen McKay rises through grades
Newcastle is also monitoring Kade McKay's twin, Jett, whose progress as a five-eighth was disrupted by a knee injury this year. Despite the setback delaying his route to a deal...
Melbourne Storm's Grant eyes open market
Harry Grant has ruled out a move to the Perth Bears, not wanting to stand in the way of former teammate Tyran Wishart, who has signed a multi-year deal with...
PNG urged to unsettle Samoa
PNG have won 14 of their past 15 Tests in Port Moresby, but enter Saturday's World Cup clash as outsiders. Samoa, led by Jarome Luai, received a heroes' welcome on...
PNG's village-raised Voro faces Samoa test
Gairo Voro scored 32 tries in 25 games in England and was named the Championship player of the year. Now the 23-year-old Papua New Guinea five-eighth is preparing to face...
Tonga's Samoa clash carries semi-final stakes
Lebanon coach Michael Cheika said, "I'm super proud of the boys. I don't say that lightly." He said fatigue affected the finish and some part-time players handled the conditions well....
Samoa half seeks World Cup redemption
Papua New Guinea have lost just one of their last 15 Tests at home, giving Samoa a formidable challenge in Saturday's match in Port Moresby. The afternoon temperature is expected...
PNG Chiefs target NRL free agents
Nathan Cleary, recovering from a serious leg injury, remains the leading target. PNG reportedly offers up to $1.5 million tax-free; some estimates value him at $1.7 million. With November 1...
Sonny Bill Williams' near-fatal heart condition
Sonny Bill Williams says an undetected heart condition accompanied him throughout his sporting career, including premiership-winning campaigns with the Bulldogs and Roosters. The 41-year-old former NRL and All Blacks star...
Tonga's defence braces for Samoa showdown
A crowd of 25,065 watched Tonga shut out Lebanon 36-0 at CommBank Stadium on Friday night, keeping their record unbeaten. The win sets up a sold-out clash with Samoa next...
Cronulla fallout began with handshake snub
Chad Townsend and Paul Gallen are back on good terms after a year of silence, and recently marked the 10th anniversary of Cronulla's premiership together. The former teammates had played...
Brisbane hooker Mozer faces uncertain future
Blake Mozer has made 16 NRL appearances since his 2023 debut, all from the bench, and can now seek a move away from Brisbane. CODE Sports reported that the Broncos...
Family shapes Fainu's Wests Tigers future
Samuela Fainu said coach Benji Marshall's emphasis on family helped convince him to stay with the Wests Tigers. "The club has looked after me, my family, and my brothers very...
Newcastle's turnaround leaves stable squad
Newcastle have 20 players committed through 2028, giving the club room to be selective when free agency opens on November 1. That security follows a remarkable 2026 campaign under Justin...
PNG Chiefs emerge as NRL threat
Jarome Luai arrived in Port Moresby this week, ahead of Saturday's Samoa match and his first game in Papua New Guinea since signing with the Chiefs in April. The club...
St George Illawarra retain breakout prop
Ruby-Jean Kennard-Ellis earned a maiden Australian Prime Minister's XIII call-up at the end of the season after establishing herself in the St George Illawarra front row. The 23-year-old has signed...
England coach questions World Cup format
Postponed from its planned 2025 French staging, the World Cup moved to co-hosts Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea; the field fell from 16 teams to 10. England are...
North Sydney's Shibasaki gets Perth audition
Jamal Shibasaki scored five tries in 14 appearances for Wynnum Seagulls during the 2026 Queensland Cup season. The 21-year-old also made six line breaks and recorded 94.5 per cent tackle...
Australia expect tougher England test
England's 70-6 win over Wales was the biggest result of the tournament's opening round. Australia beat Samoa 40-0 and remain favourites for Saturday's Ashes rematch in Perth. Fullback Tamika Upton...
Koloamatangi balances Kangaroos and Tonga ties
Tonga coach Kristian Woolf accepted Keaon Koloamatangi's decision to represent Australia, the forward said, and told him he was grateful for their conversation. "I spoke to Woolfy and he was...
Folau confirms professional career is over
Israel Folau played 106 rugby league games for Melbourne Storm, Brisbane Broncos and Catalans Dragons, alongside five Queensland State of Origin appearances and eight Australia Tests. His rugby union career...
PNG Chiefs seek untapped talent
Joey Grima says the Junior Kumuls' first-ever win over Australia's schoolboys, achieved two weeks ago, does not mean he has found Papua New Guinea's best prospects. Roadless regions and boat...
Parramatta reward Tuivaiti's rapid NRL rise
Parramatta has retained 21-year-old Sam Tuivaiti on a three-year extension, keeping the forward at the club through the end of 2030. He had been due to enter the market on...
Wiki hopes to watch daughter's Kiwi Ferns debut
Mackenzie Wiki's Kiwi Ferns debut will extend a New Zealand jersey legacy across three generations of her family, her father Ruben said. The Raiders NRLW winger was left out of...