Perth Bears boss vows long haul
Tony Rea's North Sydney side lost 30-14 to Canberra in the 1991 preliminary final, with Mal Meninga among the players who made the difference. Now Rea is preparing to work...
Melbourne Storm sign Cooper Bai amid release talks
Marcus Bai's role in Melbourne's 1999 premiership gives his son Cooper's planned move to the Storm a family connection. "Ideally, Cooper doesn't want to sign with two clubs in two...
Penrith's Martin hopes rise as PNG nears Young
The incoming PNG Chiefs are closing in on Canberra Raiders second-rower Hudson Young, a move that could make Liam Martin an unlikely signing for the expansion side. Martin's agent, Allan...
Tonga's Watene-Zelezniak faces former Kiwis
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak expects his family to be divided when Tonga meet New Zealand in Saturday's World Cup semi-final. "My family is going to be split down the middle on the...
Tonga's Taumalolo and the defection fallout
Isaiya Katoa has said Kristian Woolf's contribution to Tonga's rise went "unnoticed". Jason Taumalolo's decision to represent Tonga rather than New Zealand preceded a historic World Cup win over the...
Gold Coast urged patience with Harrison
Moses Mbye believes Zane Harrison can become "a leader at the club" and says the Gold Coast Titans must give him time to grow. Mbye, a former NRL halfback who...
Tonga's Watene-Zelezniak faces Kiwis
A Tonga victory in Saturday's Newcastle semi-final could be one of the nation's greatest sporting results. Tonga has never reached a World Cup final in any sport. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 31,...
North Queensland name Dunn NRL assistant
The Cowboys' 2027 changes include a reshaped high-performance unit. Paul Bowman, the club's long-serving head of performance, will become general manager of elite player development. Pat Kenny returns to take...
Newcastle coach backs big-game ban deferrals
Nathan Cleary needs multiple surgeries for a leg fracture suffered in the tackle that sent Phoenix Crossland off during Newcastle's preliminary final against Penrith. The Panthers halfback is targeting a...
Cronulla's Nikora draws PNG Chiefs interest
The PNG Chiefs have spent over $4 million, a third of their cap, yet still need a halfback, hooker and forwards. They see Cronulla second-rower Briton Nikora starting beside Hudson...
Dolphins teammates become World Cup rivals
Samoa have changed their halves ahead of a World Cup semi-final, naming Ronald Volkman at five-eighth after Chanel Harris-Tavita suffered a hamstring injury. Four nations remain in contention, with Saturday's...
Kiwis cautious over Ponga's return
Kalyn Ponga has trained well this week, but New Zealand coach Stacey Jones says the fullback must clear more checks before Saturday's semi-final. Jones has also sought advice from Jahrome...
Manly offer Trbojevic two-year deal
Tom Trbojevic has scored seven tries for Australia at the World Cup, tying him for the tournament lead. Despite being eligible to negotiate with rival NRL clubs for 2028, the...
Canberra Raiders open to Young release
The NRL will count Hudson Young at $1 million against the salary cap, even if the second-rower agrees to a $900,000 deal with the PNG Chiefs. "the salary-cap auditor has...
Canterbury Bulldogs great Paul Langmack dies
Paul Langmack captained Canterbury 13 times and played a club-record 84 consecutive first-grade games for the Bulldogs. The three-time premiership winner died suddenly on Thursday morning, aged 61; he reportedly...
Canterbury Bulldogs legend Paul Langmack dies
Paul Langmack played 311 NSWRL first-grade matches, including 174 for Canterbury between 1982 and 1990, when he won three premierships. He later made 137 appearances for Western Suburbs, represented the...
London Broncos or Hunters for Voro?
Gairo Voro has signed a development deal with the PNG Chiefs for 2028, with a possible upgrade to a Top 30 role if he progresses quickly. For 2027, PNG Kumuls...
Kangaroos coach answers culture claims
Kotoni Staggs said his choice not to sing Australia's anthem did not diminish his gratitude or pride in representing the Kangaroos. "I'm a proud Wirajudri boy and I'm proud of...
Canterbury great Paul Langmack dies aged 61
Paul Langmack won premierships with Canterbury in 1984, 1985 and 1988, playing 174 games for the club during its 'Dogs of War' era. He also made 137 appearances for Western...
Canterbury Bulldogs mourn Langmack's sudden passing
Langmack played 174 first-grade games in eight Canterbury seasons, winning titles in 1984, 1985 and 1988. He died on Thursday morning aged 61, reportedly from a massive heart attack. His...
Perth Bears appoint Rea as CEO
The full NRL draw for 2027 is scheduled to be announced on Monday, November 16. Perth Bears are tipped to host South Sydney in Round 1. As the club's first...
Bulldogs legend Langmack dies at 61
The Bulldogs confirmed on Thursday morning that Paul Langmack had died of a heart attack, aged 61. His first-grade career spanned 1983 to 1999 with the Bulldogs, Magpies and Roosters....
New Zealand face tougher Tonga test
Stacey Jones praised Tonga's performance against Samoa last week, calling the Pacific rivals' encounter a compelling spectacle. The Kiwis coach expects another step up when New Zealand meets Tonga in...
Australia's Strange handed surprise lock role
John Strange handed his son Ethan his Australian jersey in the Townsville sheds before the 22-year-old's international debut. "My dad's not a very emotional person, so to see him in...