Knights stars to make Kiwis debuts in squad of brutes New Zealand have named four newcomers in their Rugby League World Cup squad, including two Queensland greats who have pledged their allegiance to the Kiwis. AAP · Oct 6
The moments that mattered in grand final for the ages The drama, highlights, lowlights of an epic grand final. Newcastle Herald · Oct 4
Sydney Roosters hold off brave Newcastle Knights to win thrilling NRL grand final The Roosters overturned a 12-point deficit to break Newcastle hearts and claim a 16th premiership after a thrilling grand final in Sydney The Guardian - AU · Oct 4
Cleary completes golden set with Dally M triumph Star Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary has claimed the cherished honour that had long eluded him, the Dally M Medal, in comfortable fashion. AAP · Sep 30
Big Dog: how cleanskin Rooster replaced JWH as top prop Following in the footsteps of Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is no simple task, but Naufahu Whyte has stepped up as the leader of the Sydney Roosters' pack. AAP · Sep 24
Grudge match: Roosters prop ready for more fire Sydney Roosters prop Naufahu Whyte has made it clear he won't back away from another fight with the Dolphins, after being sin-binned against them in 2025. AAP · Sep 22
Bred not bought is mantra for new-age Roosters Previously criticised for buying players rather than developing them, Salesi Foketi's emergence is proof the Sydney Roosters do invest in youth. AAP · Sep 12
Tigers stun Roosters, blow NRL top-four race wide open Struggling Wests Tigers have thrown the NRL's top-four complexion on its head by defeating one of the competition heavyweights, the Sydney Roosters, 25-24. AAP · Aug 23
Roosters star eyes title before double club move Sydney Roosters utility Connor Watson will have three clubs in the next three years but insists the Tricolours can give him the perfect send-off in 2026. AAP · Jun 27
Teo's 'tough love' takes Tawha from scaffold to Broncos Late blooming enforcer Aublix Tawha admits it is "crazy" he is now a Brisbane Bronco after a career that has taken him from Amsterdam to Yass to chase a dream. AAP · Mar 5
'I'm not that strong': Roosters' forward pack enforcer Naufahu Whyte says heart and hard work have made him the star player he is today, not the brute strength typically associated with NRL middle forwards AAP · Mar 5
Wiki peaks: Tawha gives Broncos coach welcome headache New Brisbane signing Aublix Tawha has been such a force at pre-season training that coach Michael Maguire is considering him for the World Club Challenge. AAP · Jan 24
New Zealand beat Samoa 36-14 to win Pacific Championships Sunday’s triumph marked the perfect send-off for Kiwi veteran Kieran Foran and made a statement ahead of next year’s World Cup The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025
Kiwis a sleeping giant no more as Foran exits a winner New Zealand have beaten Samoa 36-14 to win the Pacific Cup, proving they remain every bit a challenger to Australia for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. AAP · Nov 9, 2025
AAP · Nov 2, 2025 Kini stars for Kiwis as Tonga's Katoa taken to hospital New Zealand fullback Keano Kini cut loose in a 40-14 Pacific Cup demolition of an awful Tonga at Eden Park to storm into the final against Samoa.
AAP · Aug 18, 2025 Whyte 'took it personally' to replace Roosters great Naufahu Whyte had the daunting task of stepping into Jared Waerea-Hargreaves' shoes at the Sydney Roosters, but the Kiwi prop has excelled.
AAP · Aug 15, 2025 Roosters put NRL on notice by stunning Bulldogs The Sydney Roosters have claimed their biggest scalp of the NRL season, stunning Canterbury to continue their quest for a top-eight finish.
AAP · Aug 13, 2025 GOAT gruff over lesson Dolphins must learn fast Dolphins prop Mark Nicholls put the onus on the team to get back to winning footy games rather than being distracted by emotion ahead of the Brisbane derby.
AAP · Aug 10, 2025 Cronulla star set for long ban as Dolphins' woes mount Cronulla's push for a top four spot has taken a hit with Briton Nikora facing a three-match ban as the Dolphins prepare to lose another prop to suspension.
AAP · Aug 9, 2025 'Shoosh!': Leniu adds vim to villainy after sin bin Sydney Roosters props Spencer Leniu and Naufahu Whyte showed real character after being sin-binned, going on to inspire a thrashing of the Dolphins.
AAP · Aug 9, 2025 Four sin-binned as Roosters wallop Dolphins The Sydney Roosters have given the Dolphins a 64-12 thrashing in a fiery encounter where both sides played with 11 men after four sin-binnings.
AAP · Mar 3, 2025 Leniu's frustration over social-media exit rumours Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu has shut down social media rumours that he wants out of the club, telling teammates he is more than happy at Moore Park.
AAP · Oct 4, 2023 Kiwis' depth tested amid injuries and withdrawals A spate of end-of-season injuries and unavailabilities have left New Zealand without a regular top-level hooker in their squad for the Pacific Championships.