Tonga star one of 42 inducted into Hall of Legends Current New Zealand coach Stacey Jones, former Australia captain Darren Lockyer and a suite of rugby league Immortals are now in the IRL Hall of Legends. AAP · 20h ago
'Great pickup': Storm signing says 'bye bye' to Titans Gold Coast forward Cooper Bai has become the first player to tour Port Moresby and knock back the PNG Chiefs after signing a three-year deal with Melbourne. AAP · Nov 11
Dual Olympic gold medallist on cusp of World Cup glory Code-hopping star Stacey Waaka, who has represented New Zealand a combined 199 times, has one final item to tick off the list in her illustrious career. AAP · Nov 11
'Kmart foamy' won't lure Storm skipper to Gold Coast A tongue-in-cheek recruitment drive to lure Harry Grant to the NRL's Gold Coast from Melbourne with a free surfboard hasn't impressed the Storm gun. AAP · Nov 10
US to host World Cup games but no guarantees of a spot The 2030 Rugby League World Cup will be a five-week tournament staged across different cities in the US and Pacific. AAP · Nov 9
Payne relief: Haas promises Souths fans 'special' times Prized South Sydney recruit Payne Haas is convinced the Rabbitohs have the playing roster to win the NRL premiership in 2027. AAP · Nov 9
Emotion gets better of Samoa as Australia begin to resemble their old selves The Kangaroos hit form in their semi-final win over Samoa, who arrived in a blaze of Pasifika passion but exited after being outplayed in Sydney The Guardian - AU · Nov 8
Reece Walsh hat-trick drives Australia past Samoa and into Rugby League World Cup final Three tries from Reece Walsh speared Australia past a battling, if ill-disciplined, Samoa side on Sunday The Guardian - AU · Nov 8
Jillaroos head for cup final, surviving a Fijian scare Australia have beaten Fiji to set up a women's Rugby League World Cup final against New Zealand. AAP · Nov 8
Australia 44-12 Samoa: men’s Rugby League World Cup semi-final – as it happened Minute-by-minute report: Led by Reece Walsh’s three tries, the Kangaroos dismantled Samoa at Allianz Stadium to book a place in the final The Guardian - AU · Nov 8
Going back generations: New rule for rugby league Tests Rugby league players will be able to represent the heritage of their great grandparents in new rules aimed at protecting the smaller nations. AAP · Nov 8
Abbi Church powers Australia to win over spirited Fiji as hosts reach Women’s Rugby League World Cup final Church scored four tries as Australia came from behind to defeat an inspired Fiji Bulikula and book a place in the final The Guardian - AU · Nov 8
Australia 30-14 Fiji: Women’s Rugby League World Cup semi-final – as it happened Minute-by-minute report: The Jillaroos took their time but eventually proved too good for a spirited Fiji Bulikula at Allianz Stadium The Guardian - AU · Nov 8
New Zealand down spirited Tonga to reach Rugby League World Cup final New Zealand came from behind to beat Tonga 34-10 to reach their first Rugby League World Cup final since 2013 The Guardian - UK · Nov 7
AAP · Nov 7 Hat-trick helps 'primed' Ferns secure Cup final spot Fetu Samoa's quest for a maiden Women's Rugby League World Cup final appearance has fallen short, with the Kiwi Ferns blowing them away 32-0 in Newcastle.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 6 Nations Championship, Rugby League World Cup and NFL action – follow with us Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports
AAP · Nov 6 Tonga history makers hunting another big-name scalp As one of the architects of Tonga's Pacific revolution, Tui Lolohea wants to end his time on a high by beating New Zealand to reach the World Cup final.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 6 Sports quiz of the week: red cards, records, retirement and relegation Have you followed the big stories in football, rugby league, tennis, cricket, rugby union, Formula One and athletics?
AAP · Nov 6 Golden Boot mockery as Nawaqanitawase's treble ignored Just as Reece Walsh missed out in 2025, code-hopping superstar Mark Nawaqanitawase won't be considered for the Golden Boot award because of a rule change.
AAP · Nov 5 'I pick, I stick': Asofa-Solomona explains Samoa snub NRL star-turned boxer Nelson Asofa-Solomona may have lost some Pacific Island fans after conceding he'd never play for Samoa after committing to New Zealand.
AAP · Nov 5 We're a happy group: Perth Bears get house in order The Perth Bears have struggled to attract big-name recruits ahead of the club's 2027 NRL debut, but a former Bears favourite son has hatched a plan.
AAP · Nov 5 Former Kiwis captain ready to take down NZ in Cup semi Dallin Watene-Zelezniak once captained New Zealand, but the winger is now primed to make history by guiding Tonga past his former team to a World Cup final.
AAP · Nov 5 Patience urged as next Titan off the rack declares love Zane Harrison says he wasn't tempted to test his NRL value before committing to the Titans, who hope the halfback will be their long-term playmaker.
AAP · Nov 4 'Significant loss': league world mourns for Langmack Triple premiership-winning Canterbury great and former Western Suburbs and Sydney Roosters star Paul Langmack has died, aged 61.
AAP · Nov 4 Bears royalty lands in Perth to lead new NRL club Tony Rea is a man who doesn't mince his words and has been entrusted as the Perth Bears' new chief executive as the club prepares to make its NRL debut.