Ikin unveils plan for Slater's future as Maroons coach Off-contract Billy Slater is tipped to stay as Queensland coach beyond 2026 as QRL boss Ben Ikin confirmed talks have begun to make him a long-term mentor. AAP · Feb 26
What happens in Vegas need not stay in Vegas for NRL USA's Rugby League chair has urged the NRL to consider California and Texas for future matches, while pointing to the NFL model to grow the game in the US. AAP · Feb 26
Ex-Panther set for Dolphins debut as star tweaks groin The Dolphins are set to reward Brad Schneider with a club debut and remain confident half Isaiya Katoa will recover from a niggle to play South Sydney. AAP · Feb 25
Titans pocket battleship inspired by Panthers ace Gold Coast winger Sialetili Faeamani is set to make his NRL debut and, when he does, it'll be with a nod to Penrith dynamo Brian To'o who he wants to emulate. AAP · Feb 24
‘Landmark moment’: Emma Lawrence to become first woman to call NRL games Presenter joins Triple M’s play-by-play commentary team in a move hailed as win for women working in sport broadcasting The Guardian - AU · Feb 24
State of the Bears: Perth sets bold goal for first year Perth believe they could be the NRL's biggest commercial success in their first season with a big sponsorship base and high membership interest. AAP · Feb 23
Nathan Cleary free to play NRL round one Nathan Cleary has learned his fate at the NRL judiciary after the Penrith halfback fought to overturn a two-game ban. AAP · Feb 23
Cherry-Evans to play like a halfback wearing No.6 Daly Cherry-Evans is wearing a different number along with a different jersey in 2026, but he says it's unlikely his game will change as Sydney Roosters' No.6. AAP · Feb 23
NRL trumpets itself as No.1 show after record year The NRL has announced a record surplus and its biggest viewing numbers at the ARL Commission's AGM, in addition to claiming its best ever financial position. AAP · Feb 23
Walker wows, Fifita makes statement in Rabbitohs win South Sydney's new signing David Fifita had a cracking club debut in a 30-6 whipping of Manly as veteran playmaker Cody Walker had a ball in Mudgee. AAP · Feb 22
Another wing down: Sharks' pre-season win comes at cost Cronulla winger Sione Katoa has sent a scare through the Sharks after hurting his groin in a 48-6 pre-season trial win over Canberra. AAP · Feb 21
Cleary in doubt for round one as Tigers tame Panthers Nathan Cleary looks set to miss Penrith's NRL season opener after he was sin-binned in a trial loss to Wests Tigers. AAP · Feb 20
Warriors ace sinbinned in hectic trial loss to Dolphins Jackson Ford is the latest Warriors player whose NRL round one status is up in the air after he was sinbinned in a 38-34 trial loss to the Dolphins. AAP · Feb 20
Rule changes set to benefit Canberra recruit Laurie Canberra assistant coach Brock Shepperd believes the changes to the NRL's bench rules will play right into Daine Laurie's hands at the Raiders. AAP · Feb 20
The Guardian - AU · Feb 19 World Club Challenge fightback falls short as Broncos get glimpse of uncertain NRL season ahead Brisbane’s defeat to Hull KR posed more questions than answers in the aftermath of Payne Haas’s decision to switch to Souths
AAP · Feb 19 Hull KR win World Club Challenge after stunning Broncos Hull KR beat Brisbane 30-24 to win their first World Club Challenge title after holding off a late comeback at MKM Stadium.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 19 Hull KR on top of the world after resisting thrilling Brisbane fightback Hull KR held off a late rally from Brisbane Broncos to win 30-24 in the World Club challenge
AAP · Feb 19 Fresh Lomax twist as Melbourne Storm lose star winger Melbourne have suffered another blow in their nightmare off-season, with Xavier Coates to undergo achilles surgery and miss the first nine rounds of 2026.
AAP · Feb 19 Hammer to stay No.1 as Trai tables options for Dolphins Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf says Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will remain fullback when he returns from injury as he fine-tunes how best to use exciting Trai Fuller.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 18 Hull KR’s rollercoaster ride from the depths to chance of World Club Challenge glory Longstanding owner Neil Hudgell has revived Hull KR and the Super League champions take on Brisbane Broncos with the world crown up for grabs
AAP · Feb 17 Colquhoun keen to repay Sharks' faith after injury toll Jesse Colquhoun has been named in the No.13 jersey for the Sharks' final NRL trial against Canberra in Gosford on Saturday.
AAP · Feb 17 Roosters begin new era with Cherry-Evans in first start Daly Cherry-Evans, David Fifita and Jamal Fogarty are among the major off-season signings named to debut with their new clubs in pre-season trial matches.
AAP · Feb 16 'Be Batman': Tigers shake-up to bring out best in Luai Jarome Luai's decision to turn his back on being Wests Tigers' halfback is set to benefit one of the NRL's ultimate utilities.
AAP · Feb 15 More bad news for Bulldogs ahead of Vegas trip Canterbury's injury concerns have deepened with star recruit Leo Thompson pulling out of the All Stars clash a day after Matt Burton hurt his hamstring.
AAP · Feb 14 'Did that all right': tick for Brown's Knights debut Marquee recruit Dylan Brown found positives in his first hit-out for Newcastle, despite the Knights' big loss.