HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - Caught on Camera

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

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

NRL makes big change to integrity unit process

The NRL will have an independent figure to decide sanctions for most off-field matters, in the biggest change since the 2013 introduction of the integrity unit.

AAP · Feb 18

NRL 'really comfortable' with unprecedented finals draw

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has defended the league's decision to schedule its preliminary finals further apart than usual.

AAP · Sep 16, 2025

Carrigan out of prelim after Broncos accept ban

Brisbane have accepted a one-match ban for lock Pat Carrigan but have towering prop Xavier Willison available for selection for their preliminary final.

AAP · Sep 16, 2025

NRL eye crucial judiciary change in post-season review

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has revealed it could be made easier for players to challenge match suspensions in the future, with Harry Grant leading the call for change.

AAP · Sep 9, 2025

NRL open to another Sunday shift in finals schedule

The NRL have moved a week-two semi-final to a Sunday for the first time since 2007, and a day-time preliminary final in week three remains a possibility.

AAP · Sep 8, 2025

Storm want judiciary overhaul as Crichton cops fine

While Bulldogs star Stephen Crichton has been charged three days post-game, Melbourne want clubs to be able to challenge gradings without risking matches.

AAP · Aug 25, 2025

Harsh and unfair: Coach Cleary responds to trainer ban

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has launched a passionate defence of under-fire trainer Corey Bocking after the NRL banned him for running in front of a goalkicker.

AAP · Aug 6, 2025

Hard call barring 'Marky Mark' from rookie gong: Watson

Mark Nawaqanitawase had been considered a leading candidate for the NRL's Dally M Rookie of the Year award until a mid-season rule change.

AAP · Aug 5, 2025