PNG's Young pursuit on hold after salary-cap drama PNG's signing spree has met its first major hurdle, with the NRL to push back on the offer that was expected to be made to Canberra star Hudson Young. AAP · Sep 2
World Cup ticket sales boost Christchurch NRL hopes A match between New Zealand and Cook Islands looms as the first to sell out for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, in another case for NRL expansion. AAP · Sep 2
Dogs coach in plea to NRL over potential rule changes The six-again changes flipped the NRL upside down and sent the Dogs tumbling down the ladder. Now coach Cameron Ciraldo wants long-term clarity for 2027. AAP · Sep 2
Cruel Knights blow as injury toll claims fresh victim Trey Mooney's NRL season is over with the metre-eating prop ruled out of Newcastle's finals campaign. AAP · Sep 2
Not a yo-yo club: Tigers lock in Campbelltown as home Wests Tigers have declared they can have the best pathways in the NRL after locking in at least six home games in Campbelltown for the first time in 25 years. AAP · Sep 2
Roosters rest nine players including new halves duo The Sydney Roosters have rested players en masse ahead of the last round of the regular season, while Penrith have taken the opposite approach. AAP · Sep 1
Yeo reveals World Cup stance, contract timeline Isaah Yeo is nearing a return to full fitness for Penrith, and hopes to lock in a new deal and play in the World Cup. AAP · Sep 1
NRL hierarchy given rare refresh with last year’s top four all bombing out in 2026 Humbling seasons for proven greats the Broncos, Raiders, Storm and Bulldogs highlight the game’s rapid change The Guardian - AU · Sep 1
Raiders star admits lure in Chiefs signing blitz Canberra star Hudson Young says he will either be at the Raiders or PNG in 2028, with the challenge of joining the Chiefs and their big-name signings a lure. AAP · Sep 1
Cleary reveals contract stance after brother's NRL bow His contract talks will dominate the the NRL news cycle, but Nathan Cleary has expressed a desire to play with younger brother Jett at Penrith. AAP · Sep 1
Ditching Shark Park final would be typical NRL: skipper Cronulla are hopeful of playing their home elimination final at Shark Park rather than being moved by the NRL to another Sydney venue. AAP · Sep 1
Time zones, turnarounds cause finals headaches for NRL The NRL could be forced into a finals first in week one, while plans to play matches on Friday and Sunday in weeks two and three also have hurdles. AAP · Sep 1
Howzat: Australia funds Pacific sport on road to 2032 Australia lacked a sports diplomacy strategy leading into the 2000 Sydney Olympics but is set on maximising leverage from the upcoming Brisbane Games. AAP · Aug 31
Roosters lean on Cherry-Evans to end premiership wait Daly Cherry-Evans was brought to the Sydney Roosters to end their wait for an NRL premiership. But can he do it without Sam Walker? AAP · Aug 31
AAP · Aug 31 Broncos want Haas back after Rabbitohs stint Brisbane have not given up hope of Payne Haas one day returning to the Broncos, as CEO Dave Donaghy also weighed into coach Michael Maguire's future.
AAP · Aug 31 Knights prop ruled out of NRL finals with mammoth ban Jacob Saifiti's sole hope of playing in the NRL again in 2026 relies upon the Newcastle prop successfully contesting a reckless high contact charge.
AAP · Aug 31 Chief reasons why superstar Panther signed up with PNG For the first time, four-time premiership winner Brian To'o has opened up on his decision to swap Penrith for PNG.
AAP · Aug 30 'No malice' as Volkman faces Dragons for first time Ronald Volkman is not holding any grudges as he prepares to play against St George Illawarra for the first time since they bungled his contract.
AAP · Aug 30 'Idiots': Webster slams critics as Wahs eye first place Centre Adam Pompey was involved in a social media pile-on during the week, but coach Andrew Webster insists he wasn't affected by any hate.
AAP · Aug 30 Australian boxing great Tony Mundine dead at 75 Former champion Indigenous boxer Tony Mundine dead at 75.
AAP · Aug 30 Sharks squander top-four hopes with shock loss to Eels Cronulla are set to finish the regular season in either fifth or sixth place after a shock loss to Parramatta at CommBank Stadium.
AAP · Aug 30 Cleary shines, prop sent off as Warriors beat Knights The Warriors have overcome a spirited 12-man Newcastle to keep their hopes of claiming the NRL's minor premiership intact.
AAP · Aug 29 Channel Jai: Rabbitohs switch on finals wavelength South Sydney players continue to be inspired by the example of Jai Arrow whose role in the side's qualification for the NRL finals has proven integral.
AAP · Aug 29 'It's huge': Mitchell and Bennett set for finals first Latrell Mitchell's long-awaited return for South Sydney hinted at what a difference the strike weapon will make in the finals series.
AAP · Aug 29 'No sugar hit': Hannay won't buy Titans out of trouble Gold Coast are on track to finish 16th for the second season in a row but coach Josh Hannay has rubbished suggestions they should buy a quick fix.