Canterbury Bulldogs confirm four 2027 arrivals
Newcastle fullback Connor Votano will move to Belmore after an impressive 2026 NSW Cup campaign. The 20-year-old played 17 matches, scored seven tries, averaged 127 metres and recorded 15 try...
Newcastle teen nears historic Grand Final debut
Diesel Hagan could become the first NRL Grand Final debutant since Eddie Lockhart in 1936, 90 years ago. Phoenix Crossland's suspension has opened a place for Hagan on Newcastle's six-man...
Sydney Roosters' Toia seeks Origin payback against Best
Bradman Best has built a reputation for high-pressure performances, scoring a hat-trick on his State of Origin debut, producing a powerful match-winner in the 2024 decider and starring again this...
Australia's World Cup lock dilemma
Isaah Yeo's Penrith career includes four premierships, five grand final appearances and a place in each of the past seven preliminary finals. But his fitness and representative record leave uncertainty...
Sydney Roosters resist bye after Watson blow
The Roosters chose not to seek an exemption for Connor Watson, despite NRL rules allowing the club to request reclassification or an exemption on independent medical advice. Watson was upgraded...
Sydney Roosters veterans chase final title
Sunday's 2026 NRLW Grand Final against the Brisbane Broncos will be the last match for Roosters veterans Corban Baxter and Millie Elliott. The pair could finish their careers with another...
Newcastle's Gagai eyes Kiwis spot
Gagai heads into Sunday's Grand Final after helping Newcastle beat Penrith last week. The International Rugby League approved his Tier 1 switch to New Zealand on Saturday, ahead of the...
Gould questions Newcastle's Grand Final credentials
Phil Gould says the Roosters' spine gives them a major advantage over Newcastle in Sunday's 2026 Grand Final. He says all four Roosters are Origin-experienced and Origin-class performers, while Kalyn...
Sydney Roosters' 50-point loss looms over final
Newcastle reached the NRL grand final after beating Penrith in a preliminary final, despite playing more than half the match without Phoenix Crossland. Crossland was sent off for a hip-drop...
Brisbane's Brigginshaw calls for separate NRLW chief executive
Roosters winger Jayme Fressard will have a late fitness assessment after injuring her shoulder against Canberra last week. Coach John Strange called her chances "50-50", with a decision due after...
Sydney Roosters challenge Watson HIA ruling
Back-up hooker Benaiah Ioelu is the leading candidate to replace Connor Watson on the Roosters' six-man bench for Sunday's NRL grand final against Newcastle. Watson, 30, was ruled out after...
Sydney Roosters' Grand Final Means More
A field goal from Daly Cherry-Evans would be the perfect finish for one Sydney Roosters supporter ahead of the 2026 NRL Grand Final on October 4. The fan first fell...
Savala returns to play for trophy
In 2007, five-year-old Hugo Savala joined Jack Rayner and Darren Lockyer in carrying the Provan-Summons Trophy during a presentation about rugby league's past, present and future. Rayner represented the past,...
PNG Chiefs resist paying Brimson's full salary
AJ Brimson and the Gold Coast Titans want to end their agreement before 2027, but he still needs a club for that season. Any signing team would need room on...
Watson blow forces Sydney Roosters reshuffle
Newcastle must choose a replacement for suspended hooker Phoenix Crossland before Sunday's NRL grand final against the Sydney Roosters. Harrison Graham has performed well off the bench, while coach Justin...
Cronulla's Trindall targets Round 1 return
Toby Rudolf is expected to spend three to four months out after undergoing an MCL reconstruction on Wednesday, 30 September 2026. The 133-game Cronulla Shark injured his knee during the...
Sydney Roosters' Wong eyes title for parents
Siua Wong's parents were often deployed while he was growing up, making a Sydney Roosters premiership especially meaningful to the 23-year-old. "They were all over the place - Iraq, Egypt,...
PNG Chiefs face fan-behaviour concerns
Australia's Prime Minister's XIII will face Papua New Guinea this weekend in its annual match, ahead of the Chiefs' planned 2028 entry. Footage of a grandstand brawl at Santos National...
Newcastle Knights' bid may revive Silverchair reunion
Silverchair have not performed together since 2010, but a proposed NRL grand final appearance brought the Newcastle band close to reuniting. Matty and Andrew Johns pushed for the group to...
Wests Tigers sign utility Kurt Mann
Kurt Mann will join the Wests Tigers at Concord on a one-year deal, bringing experience from 235 NRL games and several positions across the forwards and at hooker. The 33-year-old...
Watson blow reshapes Sydney Roosters bench
Newcastle are weighing their hooker options for Sunday's NRL grand final, with Phoenix Crossland suspended. Sydney Roosters utility Connor Watson will also miss the decider against his former club after...
Wests Tigers sign utility Kurt Mann
"Kurt brings Origin experience and has played plenty of games in the NRL. He adds a lot of depth to the roster,'' Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall said. Marshall also...
Sydney Roosters centres feared careers were over
Trent Robinson says Billy Smith's persistence reflects the character of the Sydney Roosters, who have reached the grand final with both starting centres overcoming major injuries. "(Billy) is an inspiration...
South Sydney extend Smith through 2028
Wayne Bennett's coaching has helped Brandon Smith enjoy his football at South Sydney, the hooker said. "Wayne Bennett as a coach has allowed me to enjoy my football," Smith said....