Canterbury mates compete for No 7
Repeated hamstring injuries have slowed Mitchell Woods' progress over the past couple of years, after he was considered the more promising prospect as a youngster. Woods and Alex Conti are...
PNG Chiefs' kit prompts Warriors comparisons
PNG Chiefs chief executive Lorna McPherson described the club's identity reveal as a milestone ahead of its 2028 debut. "Today marks one of the most significant milestones in the journey...
Cheika backs Farah for Lebanon job
Cheika is set to leave Lebanon after the Rugby League World Cup and return to rugby union as NSW Waratahs coach. He has backed Robbie Farah as a future Cedars...
Tonga's Olakau'atu leads first Sipi Tau
Tonga's 30-12 victory over England in Perth on Saturday began with a first for Haumole Olakau'atu: leading the Sipi Tau at the World Cup. Co-captains Jason Taumalolo and Addin Fonua-Blake...
Manly face 2027 roster pressure
Three consecutive home defeats opened Manly's 2026 season and led the board to part ways with Anthony Seibold. Kieran Foran sparked an unexpected improvement after taking charge, but the Sea...
New Zealand Warriors in World Cup squads
Twenty-one NZ Warriors feature in round-two squads at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, including 11 selected for the Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns. A sold-out Christchurch doubleheader on Sunday, October...
PNG Chiefs unveil logo amid name uncertainty
The PNG Chiefs' home jersey is predominantly black, while the away strip is white. The club unveiled both kits and its logo today at a major event in Port Moresby,...
Newcastle's Croker draws rival NRL interest
Newcastle have 19 players already signed for 2028, among the most of any NRL club, but the crowded roster could make it harder to keep Mat Croker. Rival teams are...
Tonga's Olakau'atu makes Sipi Tau debut
Tonga beat England 30-12 in Perth on Saturday, with Haumole Olakau'atu playing all 80 minutes and scoring twice. The Manly forward was asked by co-captains Jason Taumalolo and Addin Fonua-Blake...
Wests Tigers near Fainu extension
The Wests Tigers are redirecting money from Jarome Luai's release from his 2027 contract to retain Samuela Fainu, who will not test the market in November. The Daily Telegraph reports...
Sydney Roosters set Sam Walker deadline
Code Sports reports the Roosters have asked Sam Walker's management for a decision by next Monday, and the halfback is willing to respond. Walker has told his agent, Clinton Schifcofske,...
Tonga seek World Cup redemption
Tonga's 30-12 victory over England strengthened its claims as a World Cup heavyweight. Isaiya Katoa called the result redemption after poor performances and heavy defeats to New Zealand and Samoa...
PNG Chiefs await Hudson Young valuation
The NRL now allows players to challenge their market value in particular circumstances, but its salary cap auditor must approve every contract figure. Previously, market value was based on what...
North Queensland Cowboys' Dearden earns Australia start
All second-week Rugby League World Cup matches will be shown live on Channel 7's 7mate. Fourteen North Queensland Cowboys players have been selected, including winger Sione Katoa, who is set...
Jillaroos debut Paki, Weale against England
Jocelyn Kelleher launched her international career with player-of-the-match honours in the Jillaroos' 40-0 round-one win over Samoa. Australia face England in Perth on Saturday night, with Sariah Paki and Makenzie...
Kiwi Ferns start all five Warriors
Tenika Willison and Chantay Kiria-Ratu are set to make their Kiwi Ferns debuts against France in Sunday's Rugby League World Cup match. All five NZ Warriors players in the squad...
Penrith set seven-year finals benchmark
Across two stints at Penrith, Daine Laurie offered reliable fullback cover, particularly when Dylan Edwards was absent. His pace helped recreate Edwards' backfield carries, and he could cover other backline...
Taufa feared ban could cost Jillaroos spot
Australia opened its 2026 World Cup campaign with a 40-0 win over Samoa, but captain Simaima Taufa said the Jillaroos still had work to do. After five first-half tries, Australia...
Sydney Roosters eye Manu's 2027 return
The premiership-winning Roosters face a significant loss of experience in 2027. According to The Mole, the club will begin formal steps to sign Joseph Manu that season. Manu is expected...
South Sydney sign John Morris's son
John Morris has confirmed his departure from the Wests Tigers, where he served as an assistant coach under Benji Marshall. The former multi-club half spent three seasons at the club...
South Sydney forward's 2027 future uncertain
Adam Elliott has not been named among South Sydney's departing players after the club's finals defeat to Newcastle, despite lacking a contract for 2027. The 32-year-old joined the Rabbitohs on...
South Sydney's Fifita earns Kangaroos chance
James Tedesco returns as Australia's starting fullback against Fiji, his first Kangaroos appearance in three years. He will captain the side, with regular skipper Isaah Yeo rested. David Fifita, Sam...
Sydney Roosters give Walker Monday deadline
Sam Walker's strong late-season performances helped persuade the Sydney Roosters to consider paying him more than $1 million annually from 2028, with an extension expected to run three to five...
Canberra Raiders farewell three NRLW players
Mounties' 2026 NSW Women's Premiership title capped a strong season for three players departing the Canberra Raiders' NRLW program. Madison Bartlett returned from injury to play an important role in...