'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. AAP · Aug 29
Roosters cop huge title blow as Walker set for surgery Sam Walker's ankle injury is set to thrust Daly Cherry-Evans into the main-man role at the Sydney Roosters with NRL finals less than a fortnight away. AAP · Aug 29
NRL top eight sealed as calls overshadow Cowboys' win North Queensland have secured their spot in the NRL finals, despite some calls that Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall described as "outrageous". AAP · Aug 29
Broncos mourn death of former club chief executive Former Brisbane chief executive Shane Edwards has died after a brave battle with motor neurone disease (MND). AAP · Aug 29
'Emotional' Souths arrow into finals, Mitchell reported Jai Arrow's 99th match for South Sydney has coincided with a vital 42-22 win over Gold Coast, which secured the Rabbitohs their first finals berth since 2022. AAP · Aug 29
Emotional scenes as Jai Arrow appears for Souths three months after MND diagnosis Jai Arrow made a brief but heart-warming return to an NRL field on Saturday as the forward brought up his 99th game for the Rabbitohs The Guardian - AU · Aug 29
Cleary in with four Warriors halves now injured The table-topping Warriors have been forced into using their ninth different spine combination of 2026, after Chanel Harris-Tavita joined the injured brigade. AAP · Aug 29
'Do us a solid': Aussie-born Warrior's World Cup plea Wayde Egan is arguably the form hooker in the NRL right now. And there's growing speculation that he could be included in New Zealand's World Cup squad. AAP · Aug 29
Penrith leave Bulldogs' finals hopes hanging by thread Second-rower Liam Martin bagged two tries as Penrith defeated Canterbury, whose NRL finals hopes are now in major doubt. AAP · Aug 28
Cowboys star's season over as rugby union move beckons North Queensland coach Todd Payten has provided some mixed injury news as the Cowboys look to strengthen their grip on a top eight berth. AAP · Aug 28
Souths reveal Latrell plan as star cleared for take-off Latrell Mitchell will play his first NRL game in over three months as South Sydney look to lock in a finals spot with a win over Gold Coast. AAP · Aug 28
Stats reveal NRL heavyweights most sin-binned team One of the NRL's premiership heavyweights have lost 11 players to the sin bin across the first 25 rounds of the 2026 season. AAP · Aug 26
Raiders star pushing for Cup despite dodgy shoulder Simi Sasagi isn't ruling out playing for Samoa at the Rugby League World Cup despite dealing with a persistent shoulder injury that requires surgery. AAP · Aug 26
AAP · Aug 26 Dragon committed to England move despite coach drama The mysterious exit of an Australian coach from Castleford has plunged multiple players' futures into doubt, but Damien Cook will still join the English club.
AAP · Aug 25 Sportsbet accused of pushing man to lose $2.5 million Being coached on avoiding scrutiny for his excessive gambling to the point of losing his family is an example of a betting giant breaking the law, a man says.
The Independent UK · Aug 25 NRL makes a special rule change to help Jai Arrow reach 100 Rabbitohs games Jai Arrow's battle with motor neurone disease isn't stopping him from reaching for a career milestone in Australia's National Rugby League
AAP · Aug 25 Souths star named to make long-awaited NRL return South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell is set to play his first NRL game since mid-May, for the Rabbitohs against Gold Coast in round 26.
AAP · Aug 25 Players wait and see on controversial new NRL rule Senior NRL players are intrigued to see a controversial new rule undergo its first trial in the round 26 game between Melbourne and Brisbane.
AAP · Aug 25 Goosebumps: Arrow get 100th Rabbitohs game swansong Jai Arrow, who retired with motor neurone disease this year, will reach 100 South Sydney games as part of a unique initiative by the NRL and Rabbitohs.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 24 ‘Project Magic’: RFL in talks with NRL over radical changes to investment deal The Rugby Football League is to discuss a £50m loan package with the NRL after a £35m investment deal was rejected
AAP · Aug 24 Manu's talks with PNG PM helped lock in Chiefs deal Joey Manu's desire to be part of a team that represents the entire Pacific helped prompt his decision to be a foundation player at the PNG Chiefs.
AAP · Aug 24 Reynolds' return shelved in sad end to NRL career Adam Reynolds' bid to return to the field for Brisbane before the end of the season is over, meaning he has played his 323rd and final NRL game.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 24 Leeds deliver timely Super League showcase while NRL investment hangs in balance Wigan and Leeds tussle at the top but can all clubs come to an agreement over the investment the sport needs?
AAP · Aug 24 Time ticking as NRL veterans fight to extend careers More than 60 NRL players still face uncertain futures beyond October, with Jack de Belin among those adamant he is still good enough to play on into 2027.