NRL deal could revive French rugby league
France, ranked 11th in the world, face NRL-loaded Samoa on Friday in their World Cup opener at CommBank Stadium. Trent Robinson is assisting France coach Laurent Frayssinous as director of...
Kiwi Hughes fueled by 2022 heartbreak
Thursday night's World Cup opener in Sydney could decide first place in Group A, which also includes Fiji and Cook Islands. The group winner will face a runner-up from the...
Lebanon captain Twal banks on passion
Lebanon's World Cup campaign begins against Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby on Saturday, and Alex Twal is aiming to lead the Cedars beyond the quarter-finals. The Wests Tigers forward...
Wests Tigers seek leadership from Frizell
After finishing 15th in 2026, Wests Tigers have signed Tyson Frizell on a one-year deal for 2027, adding an experienced forward to Benji Marshall's squad. Marshall said Frizell's preparation would...
Tedesco injury clouds Australia's fullback choice
Reece Walsh and James Tedesco took turns at fullback in training, giving Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters a choice to make over the No. 1 spot. Code Sports reported on Sunday...
Penrith Yeo extension faces cap scrutiny
Penrith are not concerned rival clubs could persuade Nathan Cleary to leave, despite just one contract-extension discussion with him in September. Chief executive Matt Cameron said early talks with Cleary's...
Tedesco hopes for Sydney Roosters extension
James Tedesco won the Clive Churchill Medal after the Sydney Roosters claimed the 2026 NRL premiership. The 34-year-old, still regarded as the competition's leading No.1, is contracted to the Roosters...
Australia's fullback choice: Walsh or Tedesco
New Zealand's forward pack will put Australia's middle defence under pressure in Thursday's World Cup opener, Kangaroos lock Isaah Yeo said. The Kiwis have James Fisher-Harris, Joseph Tapine and Naufahu...
Penrith Cleary puts contract talks aside
Nathan Cleary's management has told the publication that club negotiations are not the priority while the Penrith halfback recovers. Penrith have spoken with his representatives and know his expected salary...
Melbourne Storm face Munster pay standoff
Talks between Cameron Munster and the PNG Chiefs were paused during the season so the Storm could focus on its campaign. Munster has since ruled out more than half the...
Australia's Walsh-Tedesco fullback battle
New Zealand have not beaten Australia on Australian soil since 2014, but Isaah Yeo expects a tough middle contest. The Kiwis bring James Fisher-Harris, Joseph Tapine and Naufahu Whyte to...
England, France World Cup breakout hopefuls
Junior Nsemba is contracted to Wigan Warriors until at least the end of 2030, but has left open the possibility of a future move to the NRL. The 22-year-old England...
Newcastle lock Holbrook in through 2030
The Brisbane Broncos signed Newcastle recruitment manager Peter O'Sullivan for next season on a deal reportedly worth $2.5 million, prompting the Knights to secure coach Justin Holbrook through 2030. Holbrook...
Cleary injury delays Penrith contract talks
Mary Fowler withdrew from Australia's friendlies against Germany and Haiti, citing "personal circumstances" without giving further details. Nathan Cleary, her boyfriend, wrote a tribute to the Matildas star. Cleary's dramatic...
Fiji's Donoghoe inspired by late grandmother
Voted the RLPA's best bench player of 2026, Kurt Donoghoe offers Fiji several options across the field. The 24-year-old Dolphins player has featured at lock, hooker and in the halves;...
Penrith contract talks await Cleary's recovery
Nathan Cleary's management says his health comes before contract negotiations as he works towards a full recovery from two surgeries. The representatives have told Penrith that talks with the club,...
Newcastle extend Holbrook after grand final
Newcastle fell 19-18 to the Sydney Roosters in this year's grand final, but the run to the decider has secured coach Justin Holbrook a longer stay. The Knights have extended...
Illawarra Dragons name Fien, Howlett assistants
David Howlett has spent decades in junior and professional player development, including an assistant-coaching stint at Cronulla. He helped establish Endeavour Sports High School as a leading rugby league talent-development...
Wests Tigers Sign Frizell for 2027
Marshall praised Frizell's preparation as "the most professional player I've ever seen when it comes to preparation,'' after Wests Tigers confirmed the 35-year-old's 2027 signing. Frizell joins from Newcastle, whose...
Wallabies boss seeks out Kangaroos captain
Reece Walsh's appearance at fullback and James Tedesco's limited role as a spectator were early surprises at training on Monday. The session took place at Sydney Olympic Park, where the...
Wests Tigers sign Frizell for 2027
At 35, Tyson Frizell has played 306 NRL games and reached his first Grand Final with Newcastle against the Sydney Roosters in this season's premiership decider. The Wests Tigers have...
New Zealand's Hughes carries World Cup guilt
Jahrome Hughes has not represented New Zealand since helping the Kiwis beat Australia 30-0 in the 2023 Pacific Championships. Now 31, he is set to return for this year's World...
Fiji's Donoghoe inspired by late grandmother
Kurt Donoghoe was named the Rugby League Players Association's best bench player in 2026, after establishing himself as a versatile option for the Dolphins. The 24-year-old has played hooker, lock...
Australia's Walsh-Tedesco call divides fans
Mitchell Moses is reportedly set to start at halfback for Australia against New Zealand in Thursday's Rugby League World Cup opener. Code Sports says Kevin Walters may select Moses over...