Sydney Roosters' Walker in World Cup mix
Nathan Cleary's season-ending injury has created an opening in Australia's halfback contest, with Sam Walker and Mitchell Moses able to press their claims. Walker returned from an ankle injury to...
Brisbane Broncos Grand Final marks Brigginshaw's farewell
Brigginshaw is set to make her final NRLW appearance for the Broncos on Sunday, bringing her nine-season, 67-game stint with Brisbane to a close. Brisbane will meet the Sydney Roosters...
Crossland hearing clouds Newcastle Knights squad
Phoenix Crossland has been named at hooker for the Newcastle Knights' Grand Final, but faces an NRL judiciary hearing this evening. He was referred over a hip drop on Nathan...
Penrith name squad for Dolphins clash
The Panthers secured a place in the State Championship by winning the 2026 Knock-On Effect NSW Cup premiership on Saturday night. They claimed the title with a dominant 36-6 victory...
Newcastle tackle fuels NRL rules debate
Parramatta coach Jason Ryles warned in Round 3 that changes to NRL rules could contribute to player fatigue and more hip-drop tackles. He made the comments after J'maine Hopgood suffered...
Newcastle name Crossland amid judiciary uncertainty
Connor Watson's availability for Sunday's NRL premiership decider remains uncertain after he failed a head-injury assessment last Friday night. The Roosters player is due to see an independent neurologist on...
Canterbury-Bankstown extend Patterson through 2029
Hooker Kaawyn Patterson is pushing for an NRL debut in 2027 after Canterbury-Bankstown extended his contract through 2029. A development deal next season precedes his NRL Top 30 promotion in...
St George Illawarra leaders feel finals intensity
Since becoming St George Illawarra head coach in July, Dean Young has prioritised building the club's next generation of leaders while pursuing short-term success. During their off-season break, emerging players...
Newcastle's McEwen brings fearless edge
Mat Croker says Newcastle's young players have reached Sunday's grand final by playing without the burden of past finals defeats. "All they know is being excited for a game, to...
Sydney Roosters' Walker eyes World Cup spot
Nathan Cleary's season-ending injury has opened Australia's halfback contest to Sam Walker and Mitchell Moses, with Tom Dearden also in contention. Dearden co-captained North Queensland and impressed for Queensland in...
Sydney Roosters' Gee Record Looms Over Grand Final
The Sydney Roosters have won six of the seven NRL games Adam Gee has refereed in 2026, including three of their last four matches. Gee has been appointed to control...
Newcastle's stunning turnaround after wooden spoon
The Knights claimed the wooden spoon 12 months ago; now, after beating Penrith in Sunday's preliminary final, they are bound for the NRL grand final. It will be Newcastle's first...
England select first heritage-eligible players
Wales have named Bulldogs captain Tayla Preston and Cowboys rookie Sian Williams in their squad for the tournament in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. Former Parramatta Eels forward...
Manly documentary celebrates architect Ken Arthurson
The Manly Sea Eagles are the only club to have won at least one premiership in five consecutive decades. Ken Arthurson helped establish that winning tradition through a career spanning...
Newcastle's plea leaves Crossland facing ban
Nathan Cleary has asked people to stop directing abuse at Phoenix Crossland, saying the tackle that injured him was accidental. "Please don't be one of those people writing comments like...
Newcastle's Crossland admits hip-drop charge
Nathan Cleary suffered a compound ankle fracture in a hip-drop tackle during Newcastle's preliminary-final win over Penrith. Cleary underwent surgery and said Monday that Phoenix Crossland had apologised after contacting...
Newcastle's Graham poised to replace Crossland
Harrison Graham was left out of Newcastle's travelling squad for the Las Vegas season opener, but is now expected to replace Phoenix Crossland at hooker in Sunday's NRL grand final...
Penrith star honoured amid injury blow
Nathan Cleary had surgery on Monday for a compound fracture and double break in his left leg, sustained in Penrith's preliminary-final loss to Newcastle. That night, the Rugby League Players'...
Roosters' Crichton recalls unlikely NRL start
Peter O'Sullivan, once in charge of Roosters recruitment, has recently overseen Newcastle's roster rebuild from wooden-spooners to grand finalists. Years earlier, he received an email from Angus Crichton's Scots College...
Gee to referee Newcastle-Roosters grand final
Adam Gee last officiated a grand final in 2023, when the Panthers came back to defeat the Broncos. He has now been appointed referee for Sunday's Roosters and Knights decider,...
Newcastle's Sharpe urged to run more
Newcastle face the Roosters for the 2026 title on Sunday at 7:30 pm. Underdog Newcastle may rely on Sharpe, whom Johns sees as the spark to bring the Provan-Summons trophy...
Penrith hip-drop send-off divides NRL debate
Sandon Smith's tap-and-go, taken after the referee marked the spot, helped decide the Roosters' Finals win over Penrith. Penrith were caught off guard. Sydney and Newcastle now contest the NRL...
Newcastle's Crossland case clouds grand final prospects
Newcastle reached its first grand final in 25 years after winning the preliminary final with 12 players. Phoenix Crossland was sent off in the 36th minute for an illegal hip-drop...
Wales name two NRLW stars
Wales begin their 2026 Rugby League World Cup campaign against England at Perth's HBF Park on October 17. Coach Tom Brindle has selected a 23-player squad, captained by Wigan's Bethan...