Kangaroos make fullback call for last pool match Reece Walsh will have another chance to push his claims to start as Kangaroos fullback for the rest of the World Cup after being named to face the Cook Islands. AAP · 8h ago
Roosters teammate hopes Walker can stay with premiers Sydney Roosters teammate Salesi Foketi has dismissed talk that potentially losing star playmaker Sam Walker would be a "disaster" for the NRL premiers. AAP · 10h ago
Walker shock as Roosters pull contract extension offer Sam Walker's Sydney Roosters future is up in the air after the club pulled a contract extension offer to the star No.7 in the midst of his World Cup campaign. AAP · Oct 26
'Lots of pressure' on as Walters mulls spinal tap Australia coach Kevin Walters has an abundance of riches in the spine positions as the battle for fullback and halfback remains an open book in the World Cup. AAP · Oct 24
Hall powers Fetu Samoa to record World Cup win Sydney Roosters star Amber Hall unstoppable as Samoa's women record their largest-ever win by demolishing hapless Wales. AAP · Oct 23
Back to school: Cheika's league lessons for homecoming After helping lift the NRL trophy with the Roosters, Michael Cheika takes Lebanon to the World Cup before bringing fresh ideas back to the NSW Waratahs. AAP · Oct 22
'Redemption': Katoa's drive to keep firing for Tonga Tonga are ready to be considered a World Cup heavyweight after a stunning victory over England, but two stars need to overcome injuries to take on Lebanon. AAP · Oct 20
Roosters star Paki to make Jillaroos World Cup debut Coach Jesse Skinner is handing Jillaroos debuts to a Sydney Roosters premiership winner and a Dragons recruit in the World Cup clash with England. AAP · Oct 20
Fab four debut for Australia against Fiji in World Cup Australia will field four debutants against Fiji, with David Fifita to play his first game for the Kangaroos after previously representing Tonga. AAP · Oct 20
'Not a competition' as Tedesco takes reins from Reece James Tedesco will play his first Test for Australia since 2023 but is downplaying the battle for the Kangaroos' fullback jersey with Reece Walsh. AAP · Oct 19
The 110kg reason Leniu made Parramatta switch Spencer Leniu has discussed the motivations behind his move to NRL strugglers Parramatta after finishing his time at the Sydney Roosters with a premiership. AAP · Oct 19
'Lot to re-learn': Kiss's shock take on code-hopper In a development that will be music to Peter V'landys's ears, Wallabies coach Les Kiss isn't rolling out the red carpet for returning star Mark Nawaqanitawase. AAP · Oct 15
World Cup blow for England as injury scuppers NRL star England have suffered a blow to their rugby league World Cup hopes after Canberra forward Morgan Smithies suffered a tournament-ending injury. AAP · Oct 14
Women’s Rugby League World Cup shapes as tightest yet as gap closes on hosts Australia The three-time world champion Jillaroos maintain a strong edge but their title defence may be under threat from New Zealand and England The Guardian - AU · Oct 14
AAP · Oct 13 Tonga settle on spine for World Cup 'Game of Death' Tonga have named one of the most explosive benches at the World Cup, headed by Leka Halasima, as they prepare to take on England in a blockbuster.
AAP · Oct 13 Walsh wins Kangaroos nod as Kiwis reveal stacked pack Reece Walsh has edged out James Tedesco for Australia's fullback role as he goes head to head with New Zealand debutant Kalyn Ponga.
AAP · Oct 13 'Will be great for us': Suaalii welcomes Nawaqanitawase He looms as a rival for a Wallabies backline spot but Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii cannot wait to have fellow code-hopping superstar Mark Nawaqanitawase back in rugby.
AAP · Oct 13 How NRL's Super League bid could revive a fallen giant Trent Robinson is the architect of France's quest for international rugby league relevance and believes the NRL can play a major role in its renaissance.
AAP · Oct 10 'Make him proud': all black and Whyte for Kiwi enforcer The legacy of Jared Waerea-Hargreaves continues to drive New Zealand prop Naufahu Whyte as he eyes World Cup glory after a dream season for Sydney Roosters.
AAP · Oct 8 Parramatta sign four-time champ Leniu to lead the line Parramatta have officially unveiled new star signing Spencer Leniu, who will reunite with his former Panthers teammate Jarome Luai in blue and gold for 2027.
AAP · Oct 7 Sidelined Eel earns Lebanon World Cup call-up Mitchell Moses and Adam Doueihi's withdrawal from the Lebanon squad has led to Mohamed Alameddine earning a call-up for the Cedars' World Cup campaign.
The Conversation · Oct 6 How to build an expansion club: the challenges and opportunities for the new NRL and AFL teams The 2026 Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL) seasons have finished in a blaze of glory for the Brisbane Lions and Sydney Roosters.
AAP · Oct 5 Sign on the wall: Crichton's Wallaby goal backed by mum Angus Crichton's mum Pip reveals his 23-year aim to become a Wallaby and why the Brad Fittler fan deserved to finish his Sydney Roosters stint on a high.
AAP · Oct 5 Roosters party with fans after grand final double Sydney Roosters fans rejoiced at the SCG as the men's and women's teams celebrated a historic dual premiership win before parading on an open-top bus.
AAP · Oct 4 'Tough kid': Walker credits Keary for Roosters title Sydney Roosters No.7 Sam Walker played through pain on debut and continued that tradition in the grand final as he thanked a former halves partner on the win.