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2019 December
  • Thu, Dec 12, 2019
    Blues coach to meet with Latrell next week
    NSW coach Brad Fittler has attempted to smooth things over with centre Latrell Mitchell who suggested there was a racial element to his State of Origin axing.
  • Thu, Dec 12, 2019
    Titan James has Origin hopes despite snub
    Gold Coast front-rower Ryan James believes he can still break into NSW's State of Origin squad despite not being part of a two-day camp in Sydney this week.
  • Wed, Dec 11, 2019
    Bellamy admits NRL end may be near
    Premiership winning Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy admits he may walk away from the NRL when his current contract expires in two years.
  • Wed, Dec 11, 2019
    James backs no anthem call for All Stars
    Gold Coast's Ryan James says indigenous players are united in their desire for Australia's national anthem not be played at next year's NRL All Stars match.
  • Wed, Dec 11, 2019
    Mitchell not expected at Blues camp
    NSW Blues will hold a two-day camp in Sydney on Thursday and Friday but Latrell Mitchell is not expected to attend as he deals with speculation over his future.
  • Tue, Dec 10, 2019
    Storm confident of filling experience void
    Melbourne Storm have experienced a number of off-season departures but Dale Finucane is confident the NRL club can again find a way to replace key personnel.
  • Sat, Dec 07, 2019
    Latrell opens up on NRL contract saga
    Embattled Sydney Roosters star Latrell Mitchell claims he had been surprised to find out the club had pulled their offer to extend his NRL contract.
  • Fri, Dec 06, 2019
    NRL denies plans for four-quarter games
    The NRL has denied it has considered introducing four quarters to boost potential broadcast revenue when the current TV deal expires in 2022.
  • Fri, Dec 06, 2019
    NRL grants Souths cap relief for Burgess
    South Sydney Rabbitohs have been successful in having Sam Burgess' multi-million dollar contract made exempt from the salary cap in 2020 and beyond.
  • Fri, Dec 06, 2019
    NRL makes big rule changes for 2020 season
    Numerous NRL rule changes for 2020 include updating the mutual infringement law and introducing a 20/40 rule, while also recommending a "captain's challenge".
  • Wed, Dec 04, 2019
    Mbye wants best possible Tigers recruits
    Wests Tigers star Moses Mbye wants the club to chase the best available players, saying Matt Moylan or Latrell Mitchell would be a welcome addition to the team.
  • Wed, Dec 04, 2019
    Roosters players love Latrell: Keary
    Sydney Roosters five-eighth Luke Keary wants Latrell Mitchell to remain at the NRL club but encouraged the star centre to take time when deciding his future.
  • Wed, Dec 04, 2019
    Titans to host Mitchell, hopeful for Arrow
    Gold Coast may be about to make a play for Latrell Mitchell but are still hopeful of keeping in-demand forward Jai Arrow despite interest from South Sydney.
  • Tue, Dec 03, 2019
    McGuire excited by Holmes but misses Scott
    While excited by the arrival of Valentine Holmes, North Queensland's Josh McGuire says the Cowboys will never be able to find someone quite like Matt Scott.
  • Mon, Dec 02, 2019
    Croft welcomed as Broncos NRL leader
    Former Melbourne halfback Brodie Croft has been slotted straight into Brisbane's leadership group soon after arriving at the NRL club.
  • Mon, Dec 02, 2019
    Disgraced ex-NRL player to play in France
    Former Wests Tigers player Tim Simona has joined a French rugby league side with hopes of reviving his career after he was banned for gambling on NRL games.
  • Mon, Dec 02, 2019
    NQ's McGuire off social media after abuse
    North Queensland's Josh McGuire has abandoned social media after copping vile on-line threats but has vowed not to change his aggressive NRL on-field approach.
2019 November
  • Fri, Nov 29, 2019
    Storm confirm Addo-Carr staying put
    Melbourne have confirmed Josh Addo-Carr is staying with the Storm after chief executive Dave Donaghy met with the Test flyer in Sydney.
  • Thu, Nov 28, 2019
    Hornby re-unites with Bennett at Souths
    After almost 20 seasons playing and coaching at St George Illawarra, Ben Hornby will re-unite with Wayne Bennett at South Sydney next season.
  • Thu, Nov 28, 2019
    Papenhuyzen extends contract with Storm
    Dashing young fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has extended his NRL contract with Melbourne until 2022, saying the Storm can help him play his best football.
  • Thu, Nov 28, 2019
    Scott recovery may take two years: Parr
    North Queensland football boss Peter Parr says Matt Scott has been frustrated by his slow recovery from a mild stroke but is assured a role at the NRL club.
  • Thu, Nov 28, 2019
    Tigers drop out, GC in mix for Mitchell
    The Gold Coast Titans have emerged as serious contenders for Latrell Mitchell after Wests Tigers withdrew their lucrative offer to the NRL star.
  • Wed, Nov 27, 2019
    Hodges prefers Holmes on Maroons wing
    Queensland great Justin Hodges says the Maroons should keep Valentine Holmes on the wing despite the speedster's desire to play fullback this NRL season.
  • Wed, Nov 27, 2019
    Signing Mitchell will be tough: Cowboys
    North Queensland football boss Peter Parr has adopted a never say never attitude toward signing NRL star Latrell Mitchell but admits it will be difficult.
  • Wed, Nov 27, 2019
    Souths cap call could come next year: NRL
    South Sydney may not find out how much they'll have in next season's salary cap until next year, with the NRL yet to decide on Sam Burgess' medical retirement.
  • Tue, Nov 26, 2019
    How Brad Fittler turned his life around
    Rugby league legend Brad Fittler has revealed why he decided to give back after feeling empty during a low point in his otherwise glittering career.
  • Mon, Nov 25, 2019
    Holmes vows to reclaim NRL form with NQ
    Prized North Queensland recruit Valentine Holmes has rejected comparisons with Jarryd Hayne, vowing to recapture his best NRL form after a failed NFL stint.
  • Mon, Nov 25, 2019
    Latrell must copy Inglis blueprint: Mini
    Sydney Roosters legend Anthony Minichiello admits the Latrell Mitchell experiment at fullback didn't work at the NRL club but thinks it can work elsewhere.
  • Mon, Nov 25, 2019
    NRL consider golden point tweak
    The golden point system may receive a shake-up next season with a point given to the losing team, NRL boss Todd Greenberg says.
  • Mon, Nov 25, 2019
    Women's Origin may head to FNQ: NRL boss
    NRL boss Todd Greenberg says women's State of Origin matches may be taken to Townsville if the concept outgrows its new home at the Sunshine Coast.
  • Sun, Nov 24, 2019
    Cowboys sign Holmes on six-year NRL deal
    North Queensland have signed Valentine Holmes on a six-season NRL deal after the former Cronulla flyer's release by NFL outfit the New York Jets.
  • Sun, Nov 24, 2019
    Why Valentine Holmes quit the NFL
    Valentine Holmes was faced with months of no income and the prospect of another year on the New York Jets' practice squad if he stayed in the NFL..
  • Thu, Nov 21, 2019
    I'm ready for NRL captaincy role: McInnes
    St George Illawarra hooker Cameron McInnes is ready to take over the captaincy of the NRL club following the departure of former skipper Gareth Widdop.
  • Thu, Nov 21, 2019
    Smith excited about Storm 2020 prospects
    Officially confirming he will play on in 2020, Melbourne skipper Cameron Smith says he's excited to see his NRL team go to a new level in his final year.
  • Wed, Nov 20, 2019
    Dragons need mental toughness: Vaughan
    A number of changes were made to the St George Illawarra football department following their review, but Paul Vaughan reckons another change is needed.
  • Wed, Nov 20, 2019
    Holmes linked with Cowboys move
    The North Queensland Cowboys could be set to land Valentine Holmes for the 2020 NRL season in a multimillion-dollar contract, according to reports.
  • Wed, Nov 20, 2019
    New rankings a reality check for Kangaroos
    Australia have been displaced at the top of the rugby league world rankings with Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga keen for his revamped squad to learn from it.
  • Wed, Nov 20, 2019
    Storm lock in four NRL forwards
    Injured Queensland State of Origin forward Christian Welch is among four forwards to commit to Melbourne Storm for the 2020 NRL season and beyond.
  • Tue, Nov 19, 2019
    Pearce striving for stable Knights in 2020
    Newcastle halfback Mitchell Pearce has opened up on the disappointing end to 2019 and how the Knights are striving to improve under new coach Adam O'Brien.
  • Tue, Nov 19, 2019
    Scott urged to continue Storm NRL career
    Melbourne NRL skipper Cameron Smith says he hopes in-demand centre Curtis Scott sticks with the Storm given the departure of veteran Will Chambers.
  • Mon, Nov 18, 2019
    Latrell wants to play fullback: Robinson
    Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson believes Latrell Mitchell's desire to play fullback is a big factor in his decision to explore other NRL opportunities.
  • Sun, Nov 17, 2019
    Nervous Brailey settles in at Knights
    A coffee with new Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien assured Jayden Brailey about his place in the NRL team after originally being lured by Nathan Brown.
  • Sat, Nov 16, 2019
    Sea Eagles make contingency plan for Fainu
    Manly Sea Eagles have a contingency plan to replace Manase Fainu for the 2020 NRL season while he is stood down facing charges related to an alleged stabbing.
  • Fri, Nov 15, 2019
    Jamie Buhrer opts to retire from NRL
    Manly premiership winner and former Newcastle utility Jamie Buhrer has retired from the NRL, ending a career that also included one State of Origin for NSW.
  • Fri, Nov 15, 2019
    Sonny Bill closes NRL door but will box on
    Sonny Bill Williams is adamant he won't return to the NRL but he's keen to get his gloves on for a shot at the winner of the Paul Gallen-Barry Hall bout.
  • Thu, Nov 14, 2019
    Barrett reunion lured Koroisau to Penrith
    Api Koroisau admits the addition of assistant coach Trent Barrett at Penrith led to him returning to the foot of the mountains on a three-year NRL deal.
  • Thu, Nov 14, 2019
    Injury-plagued NRL hooker Griffin retires
    Hooker Slade Griffin has retired from rugby league, ending a career marred by injury but which included NRL grand final glory with Melbourne in 2017.
  • Thu, Nov 14, 2019
    Nathan Brown joins Warriors coaching staff
    The Warriors have made significant changes to their coaching staff, including the acquisition of former Newcastle head coach Nathan Brown in a specialist role.
  • Wed, Nov 13, 2019
    Barrett to fix Panthers attack in 2020
    Former Manly coach Trent Barrett has been put in charge of reviving Penrith's attack in 2020 as the club move into a new era after James Maloney.
  • Wed, Nov 13, 2019
    Kieran Foran's luckless NRL injury record
    Kieran Foran's NRL career has been hampered by a series of long-term injuries with another shoulder issue poised to rule him out of the Bulldogs' 2020 campaign.
  • Wed, Nov 13, 2019
    Roosters rookie content to bide his time
    He's a premiership winner but Sam Verrills says he was simply filling in for Sydney Roosters veteran Jake Friend and doesn't expect to retain the No.9 jersey.
  • Tue, Nov 12, 2019
    Broncos boss tips Bali holiday rethink
    Brisbane CEO Paul White believes NRL players might think twice about an off-season holiday to Bali's party zone after two incidents in the past month.
  • Tue, Nov 12, 2019
    Cleary eager to step up for Panthers
    It may or may not involve the captaincy but Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary says he's ready to take on leadership at the NRL club following James Maloney's exit.
  • Tue, Nov 12, 2019
    Grateful Fifita's costly Bali lesson
    A grateful David Fifita says he's learnt from his ordeal in Bali after his release from a police station cell for allegedly assaulting a security guard.
  • Tue, Nov 12, 2019
    NRL teammate says Eagles are behind Fainu
    Manly young gun Reuben Garrick says the Sea Eagles are 100 per cent behind teammate Manase Fainu as the hooker prepares to return to training with the NRL club.
  • Tue, Nov 12, 2019
    Player misbehaviour annoys NRL boss
    Frustrated NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg has revealed his exasperation at repeated off-field drama involving players at a Magic Round launch in Brisbane.
  • Tue, Nov 12, 2019
    Wests Tigers' fullback to fight for spot
    A big-money move to lure Latrell Mitchell to Wests Tigers has been welcomed by Corey Thompson but he's not giving up his No.1 jersey without a fight.
  • Mon, Nov 11, 2019
    NRL integrity unit awaits freed Fifita
    Emerging star David Fifita has been released from a Bali police station and will face the NRL's integrity unit once he returns to Brisbane on Tuesday.
  • Sun, Nov 10, 2019
    Bali security guard forgives David Fifita
    David Fifita's Indonesian lawyer claims the teenage NRL star's alleged involvement in a Bali incident is "not really a big case" and can be quickly resolved.
  • Sun, Nov 10, 2019
    Kiwis tame Lions and improve their depth
    Kiwis coach Michael Maguire is set to have some positive selection headaches next year after his side swept the two-game series against the Great Britain Lions.
  • Sun, Nov 10, 2019
    Shaun Johnson finds redemption with Kiwis
    Kiwis halves Benji Marshall and Shaun Johnson combined for one of their best performances together as New Zealand beat Great Britain 23-8 in Christchurch.
  • Fri, Nov 08, 2019
    Fittler slams ridiculous Boot criteria
    NSW coach Brad Fittler says it is "ridiculous" that the prestigious Golden Boot award only acknowledges the best international of the season.
  • Fri, Nov 08, 2019
    Flanagan tipped to land Dragons position
    Cronulla's NRL premiership winning coach Shane Flanagan is expected to fill the final vacancy on St George Illawarra's new-look support staff after a review.
  • Fri, Nov 08, 2019
    Rabbitohs sign Mundine jnr to league deal
    Anthony Mundine's son CJ has joined South Sydney on a two-year league deal after two seasons playing five-eighth and fullback as a St George Illawarra junior.
  • Fri, Nov 08, 2019
    SBW on collision course with Kangaroos
    Mal Meninga wants Australia to play Toronto Wolfpack at the end of next year, putting the Kangaroos on a collision course with Sonny Bill Williams.
  • Thu, Nov 07, 2019
    Eels snatch Matterson from Tigers
    Ryan Matterson will play in the blue-and-gold of Parramatta in 2020 after signing a three-year NRL deal to join his junior club from Wests Tigers.
  • Thu, Nov 07, 2019
    Kiwis open to Sonny Bill RL comeback
    Sonny Bill Williams hasn't played for New Zealand in rugby league since 2013 but they say he'd be welcomed back if he signs for Toronto in the Super League.
  • Thu, Nov 07, 2019
    Kiwis star Isaako devotes Test to father
    Jamayne Isaako will be spurred to perform in front of his terminally ill father when the Kiwis face Great Britain in the second Test in Christchurch.
  • Thu, Nov 07, 2019
    Roosters is best place for Latrell: Daley
    Rugby league legend Laurie Daley has warned Sydney Roosters star Latrell Mitchell of moving out of a successful NRL club to be the star player in a rival team.
  • Thu, Nov 07, 2019
    Samoa to approach SBW for league team
    Samoa officials will approach Sonny Bill Williams to gauge his interest in playing for the country in rugby league once his return to the code is confirmed.
  • Thu, Nov 07, 2019
    Segeyaro confident of slashing drug ban
    James Segeyaro's legal team are confident the NRL star will serve a far shorter ban than the maximum four years despite testing positive to a banned substance.
  • Wed, Nov 06, 2019
    Kiwis star Johnson out for redemption
    Shaun Johnson is determined not to let down Kiwis coach Michael Maguire against Great Britain in his last game of a roller-coaster season.
  • Wed, Nov 06, 2019
    New Knights coach gets tough on day one
    New Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has started the pre-season with a bang, putting the players through some unexpected drills to test their mental resolve.
  • Wed, Nov 06, 2019
    Newcastle keep door open for Mitchell
    Amid mounting speculation Latrell Mitchell will leave Sydney Roosters in 2020, Newcastle have not ruled out making a play for the NRL superstar.
  • Wed, Nov 06, 2019
    Toronto eye more big names after SBW
    With Toronto set to confirm Sonny Bill Williams' signing, the newly promoted UK Super League outfit reportedly have more stars in their sights.
  • Tue, Nov 05, 2019
    Bulldogs to look at cap relief for Foran
    Canterbury are expected to make enquiries about NRL salary cap dispensation after star half Kieran Foran was injured while representing New Zealand.
  • Tue, Nov 05, 2019
    Roosters remove offer for Latrell
    The Sydney Roosters have confirmed they have pulled their offer of a contract to Latrell Mitchell for the 2021 NRL season and beyond.
  • Mon, Nov 04, 2019
    Holbrook gives no guarantees to Titans
    Gold Coast players have been told nothing is set in stone by new coach Justin Holbrook and the race is on to secure starting spots for next year's NRL season.
  • Mon, Nov 04, 2019
    Sponsor controversy no big deal for Titan
    Gold Coast captain Ryan James says he wasn't affected by a sponsor using his bungled Welcome to Country grand final speech to end their deal with the NRL club.
  • Sun, Nov 03, 2019
    NRL players to promote drug-free sport
    NRL fan favourite Sam Tagataese and former England international Chris Heighington are working with ASADA on anti-doping awareness programs for athletes.
  • Sun, Nov 03, 2019
    Professionalism helping minnows: DCE
    A rise in professionalism and more games against tier-one nations has helped rugby league's minnows close the gap on Australia, says halfback Daly Cherry-Evans.
  • Sun, Nov 03, 2019
    Ruck suffers with one referee: Maguire
    Michael Maguire and Wayne Bennett believe the one-referee system played a major role in Saturday's dour Test between New Zealand and Great Britain.
  • Sat, Nov 02, 2019
    Foran hurt as Kiwis edge Lions in RL Test
    New Zealand have held on for a gritty 12-8 rugby league Test win over Great Britain in Auckland but have lost Kieran Foran to a suspected shoulder dislocation.
  • Fri, Nov 01, 2019
    Bennett urges NRL to look at injuries
    Wayne Bennett believes shoulder injuries are the most common in rugby league at the moment and the issue needs to be looked at by the NRL.
  • Fri, Nov 01, 2019
    Tonga dreaming of Kangaroos Test upset
    A Tongan invitational team will look to become the first tier-two nation to defeat Australia when they face off at Eden Park on Saturday.
  • Fri, Nov 01, 2019
    V'landys confident on NRL TV bump up
    New ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys is confident the NRL will be able to secure an increase in TV rights revenue in the next broadcast deal.
2019 October
  • Thu, Oct 31, 2019
    ASADA boss responds to Gallen's sledge
    ASADA boss David Sharpe has taken former NRL player Paul Gallen's scathing assessment of drug testers as an endorsement of his organisation.
  • Thu, Oct 31, 2019
    Holbrook won't rush Arrow on Titans call
    He's desperate for him to stay with Gold Coast but new Titans coach Justin Holbrook isn't going to pressure Jai Arrow to finalise his NRL future.
  • Thu, Oct 31, 2019
    Knights preparing for gruelling pre-season
    With the NRL pre-season around the corner, David Klemmer believes incoming Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien can make the team "mentally tough" after a horror 2018.
  • Thu, Oct 31, 2019
    Manly table offers to Trbojevic brothers
    Manly are set to secure the long-term futures of Jake and Tom Trbojevic after tabling offers that will keep them at the NRL club until the end of 2026.
  • Thu, Oct 31, 2019
    Scarred Klemmer no longer NRL wild child
    Kangaroos prop David Klemmer has pinpointed the moment he transformed from wild child to mature man ahead of Saturday's Test against a Tonga invitational team.
  • Thu, Oct 31, 2019
    Tigers get NRL war chest amid departures
    Wetsts Tigers prop Ben Matulino has become the third NRL player to retire on medical grounds this week while Ryan Matterson has also been released by the club.
  • Thu, Oct 31, 2019
    Vunivalu vows to be at Storm in 2020
    Suliasi Vunivalu has left the door open for a move to rugby in 2021 once he completes the final year of his NRL deal with Melbourne next year.
  • Wed, Oct 30, 2019
    Burgess had no choice but to retire
    South Sydney have held casual talks with the NRL on how Sam Burgess' salary will be treated in the cap after injury left him with no choice but to retire.
  • Wed, Oct 30, 2019
    Grand finalists among off-contract stars
    Some of the biggest names in the NRL are yet to re-sign with their clubs beyond the 2020 season and on Friday will be free to negotiate with rival teams.
  • Wed, Oct 30, 2019
    Greenberg holds hope for transfer window
    The NRL remains hopeful of one day utilising a transfer window as the game prepares for more than 150 players to consider entering negotiations.
  • Wed, Oct 30, 2019
    Hodgson questions NRL block on Rapana
    Canberra co-captain Josh Hodgson can't see a problem with Jordan Rapana going to Japanese rugby and returning to the NRL mid-season.
  • Wed, Oct 30, 2019
    Lockyer hopeful Gillett won't retire
    Darren Lockyer is hopeful Matt Gillett will regain full fitness and avoid retirement, nominating the veteran NRL backrower as a possible Brisbane captain.
  • Wed, Oct 30, 2019
    Meninga leads Sam Burgess tributes
    Rugby league immortal Mal Meninga has rated Sam Burgess among the top two Englishmen to play in the NRL as the South Sydney captain's retirement looms.
  • Wed, Oct 30, 2019
    TV deal, NRL expansion on V'landys' agenda
    New ARLC chairman Peter V'landys will guide rugby league through an upcoming broadcast rights deal, starting with an expansion briefing by the NRL on Wednesday.
  • Tue, Oct 29, 2019
    Foran can find best form again: Maguire
    Recalled New Zealand playmaker Kieran Foran can find the form that made him one of the best playmakers in the game, according to coach Michael Maguire.
  • Tue, Oct 29, 2019
    Greenberg wants Burgess to play on in NRL
    NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg hopes South Sydney star Sam Burgess will play on in 2020 as he battles a potential career-ending shoulder injury.
  • Tue, Oct 29, 2019
    Kiwis axe Shaun Johnson for Kieran Foran
    New Zealand have made two changes for Saturday's rugby league Test against Great Britain, including dropping playmaker Shaun Johnson for Kieran Foran.
  • Tue, Oct 29, 2019
    Rapana inks deal with Japanese rugby
    Jordan Rapana has signed with Japanese rugby club Panasonic Wild Knights, calling into question if he will play for the Raiders in the NRL in 2020.
  • Tue, Oct 29, 2019
    Toronto's $9m league play for SBW: report
    Sonny Bill Williams is reportedly considering a massive deal from Toronto Wolfpack to return to rugby league when his Rugby World Cup commitments are over.
  • Mon, Oct 28, 2019
    Haas's unstoppable mindset for Kangaroos
    Australia prop Payne Haas has credited his upbringing for a competitive mindset which has helped him make his State of Origin and Test debuts this year.
  • Sun, Oct 27, 2019
    Frizell warns Roos of fired-up Tongans
    Tyson Frizell knows just how fired up Tonga will be for Saturday's Test with Australia, having grown up with Tongan heritage on his mother's side.
  • Sat, Oct 26, 2019
    Cordner humbled by rugby league trifecta
    Boyd Cordner has achieved history as the first New South Wales player to win an NRL premiership, State of Origin series and a Test match as captain.
  • Sat, Oct 26, 2019
    GB will be better against Kiwis: Burgess
    Great Britain forward Tom Burgess predicts his side will be more dangerous next weekend against New Zealand after losing 14-6 to a Tongan Invitational side.
  • Sat, Oct 26, 2019
    Tonga stun GB Lions in league Test
    An invitational Tonga team has spoiled James Graham's 50th rugby league Test, Great Britain going down 14-6 in Hamilton.
  • Sat, Oct 26, 2019
    Tongan teen tipped for big things: Woolf
    It's been a big fortnight for Tongan teen Tesi Niu and a big future in rugby league is predicted following his efforts in the Nines and Test against the Lions.
  • Fri, Oct 25, 2019
    Cherry-Evans feared for rep league future
    Daly Cherry-Evans feared he would never play for Australia again given the future Immortals that were ahead of him in the representative pecking order.
  • Fri, Oct 25, 2019
    Graham up with the best of them: Bennett
    James Graham will become just the eighth player to record 50 rugby league Tests when he leads Great Britain against an invitational Tonga team on Saturday.
  • Fri, Oct 25, 2019
    Kangaroos' future 'scary' good after win
    Australia's least experienced Test side in 16 years have easily accounted for New Zealand, with Mal Meninga labelling the Kangaroos' future "scary" good.
  • Fri, Oct 25, 2019
    Ponga has six appeal for Junior Kangaroos
    Kalyn Ponga has starred at five-eighth for the Junior Kangaroos, but says the 62-4 flogging of France can't be considered any kind of NRL trial in the position.
  • Thu, Oct 24, 2019
    Cherry-Evans laughs off Broncos rumours
    Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans has laughed off rumours he is poised to make a move to Brisbane, saying he is comfortable and happy with the Sea Eagles.
  • Thu, Oct 24, 2019
    Cordner eyes unique rugby league history
    Australia captain Boyd Cordner is eyeing off a piece of rugby league history if he can lead the Kangaroos to victory over New Zealand on Friday night.
  • Thu, Oct 24, 2019
    Jillaroos hit back at 'cocky' Kiwi sledge
    Australia skipper Ali Brigginshaw has defended the Jillaroos after they were labelled "cocky" by a New Zealand rival ahead of their rugby league Test on Friday.
  • Wed, Oct 23, 2019
    Josh Papalii in doubt for Kangaroos Test
    Kangaroos prop Josh Papalii is in doubt to play the Kiwis in Wollongong despite scans clearing the Test and Origin star of a serious chest injury.
  • Wed, Oct 23, 2019
    NZ league Test debut for Zane Tetevano
    Sydney Roosters forward Zane Tetevano narrowly avoided jail time five years ago, but has changed his life around and will now make his New Zealand Test debut.
  • Wed, Oct 23, 2019
    Panthers release Egan to join Warriors
    Hooker Wayde Egan has been released from the final two years of his NRL contract with Penrith to pursue an opportunity with the Warriors.
  • Wed, Oct 23, 2019
    You've got to know your NRL worth: Manu
    Sydney Roosters centre Joseph Manu is hoping to sort his NRL future before he returns for pre-season but is open to listening to offers from rival clubs.
  • Tue, Oct 22, 2019
    Bronco Boyd backs Lodge captaincy claims
    Darius Boyd is almost certain to be stripped of the Brisbane Broncos captaincy following a poor 2019, but he says the move won't worry him one bit.
  • Tue, Oct 22, 2019
    RL World Cup to introduce pay parity
    Organisers of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup have announced all players will receive equal payment, including female and wheelchair athletes.
  • Tue, Oct 22, 2019
    Storm teammate tips Smith to play on
    Melbourne Storm skipper Cameron Smith is toying with the idea of retirement from the NRL, however, his understudy Brandon Smith thinks it's all a ruse.
  • Mon, Oct 21, 2019
    Chris Lawrence re-signs with Wests Tigers
    The Wests Tigers have re-signed veteran Chris Lawrence until the end of the 2020 NRL season, making him the longest-serving one-club player in their history.
  • Sun, Oct 20, 2019
    Moses shows he has it on big stage again
    Mitchell Moses' player-of-the-series performance at the World Cup nines again showed he has what it takes to perform on the big stage ahead of a massive 2020.
  • Sun, Oct 20, 2019
    RL boss eyes nines in USA, Middle East
    International rugby league boss Nigel Wood sees the nines format as the ideal form of the game to take to the USA, Europe and Middle East.
  • Sun, Oct 20, 2019
    Storm forward changes nations overnight
    Melbourne NRL second-rower Tino Faasuamaleaui will represent both Samoa and Australia in the space of a week as he prepares to run out for the Junior Kangaroos.
  • Sat, Oct 19, 2019
    Kukis rookie made of good stock: Iro
    The son of former New Zealand international Kevin Iro scored two tries in the Cook Islands' shock World Cup nines win over Tonga.
  • Sat, Oct 19, 2019
    Lebanon nines dream turns to nightmare
    Lebanon's dream run at the World Cup Nines has ended in farcical scenes that included a 17-year-old being denied a debut after warming up with the team.
  • Sat, Oct 19, 2019
    Moses at home as Aussies win maiden nines
    Mitchell Moses love affair with Bankwest Stadium continued as he scored a hat-trick in the Kangaroos' 24-10 World Cup Nines grand final win over New Zealand.
  • Fri, Oct 18, 2019
    Andrew Fifita missing, Tongan 9s in crisis
    Star-studded Tonga's World Cup nines campaign is hanging by a thread after being flogged 30-7 by the lowly ranked Cook Islands with Andrew Fifita watching on.
  • Fri, Oct 18, 2019
    Kangaroos beat Kiwis to start league nines
    David Fifita has starred in his first senior game for Australia, who've beaten New Zealand to avoid joining a long list of shock losers at the World Cup nines.
  • Fri, Oct 18, 2019
    Storm's Asofa-Solomona to miss Kiwi Tests
    Nelson Asofa-Solomona has been suspended for New Zealand's three upcoming Tests as punishment for his Bali brawl but can he play in round one of the NRL.
  • Fri, Oct 18, 2019
    Titans sponsor apologises for James gaffe
    Gold Coast sponsor TFH have reaffirmed their commitment to the NRL club after causing a stir when captain Ryan James was implicated in talks to end the deal.
  • Thu, Oct 17, 2019
    Meninga urges league 9s to be given time
    Mal Meninga wants organisers to persist with the Nines at an international level, believing it will only increase in skill and as a showcase of rugby league.
  • Thu, Oct 17, 2019
    Meninga wary of underdog Nines threats
    Having seen first-hand how dangerous underdog teams can be at international Nines tournaments, Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga is wary ahead of the World Cup.
  • Wed, Oct 16, 2019
    Fifita ready to make impact at Nines
    Jason Taumalolo reckons Andrew Fifita's body doesn't say halfback, but the Tongan star is adamant he can make an impact in the Nines.
  • Wed, Oct 16, 2019
    Greenberg urges NRL stars to avoid trouble
    NRL boss Todd Greenberg says players should walk away from trouble and not react, as the league continue to investigate Nelson Asofa-Solomona's Bali brawl.
  • Wed, Oct 16, 2019
    Titans sponsor "weak" on James: Meninga
    Gold Coast official and rugby league immortal Mal Meninga has labelled a call by a Titans sponsor to drop the club over Ryan James' grand final gaffe as "weak".
  • Wed, Oct 16, 2019
    Williams wants to bring style to Canberra
    Canberra No.7 George Williams is ready to end the long line of English backs and halves who have failed the shine in the NRL after moving from the Super League.
  • Tue, Oct 15, 2019
    Sergis stunned by breakout 2019 season
    Jess Sergis played just six games in 2018 but has made up for lost time after adding the NRLW Players' champion award to her Dally M Medal.
  • Tue, Oct 15, 2019
    Tedesco eyes golden boot to cap year
    James Tedesco is eying one of the few individual prizes not in his trophy cabinet as he chases a big international finish to his dominant year.
  • Tue, Oct 15, 2019
    Women's nines stars see just reward in pay
    Jillaroos coach Brad Donald says the equal pay in the Nines World Cup for female players is a reminder to his players of the women who came before them.
  • Mon, Oct 14, 2019
    Cowboys sign Marsters on three-year deal
    North Queensland have confirmed the signing of NRL centre Esan Marsters, adding vital strength to a backline that has become depleted in the past year.
  • Mon, Oct 14, 2019
    Kiwis wait on NRL over Asofa-Solomona
    New Zealand will wait on the NRL integrity unit's investigation into Nelson Asofa-Solomona's alleged Bali incident before deciding if he will play next week.
  • Mon, Oct 14, 2019
    Nines can boost global game: Maguire
    New Zealand rugby league coach Michael Maguire says this weekend's World Cup Nines is the perfect format to strength the code's developing nations.
  • Sat, Oct 12, 2019
    Banned Tonga board fires back at NRL stars
    Tonga's suspended rugby league board claims the star-studded side shouldn't be permitted to wear the nation's colours while administrators remain suspended.
  • Fri, Oct 11, 2019
    Fisher-Harris injured, out of Kiwi Tests
    Penrith prop James Fisher-Harris will be sidelined for four months after tearing his pectoral muscle, ruling him out of New Zealand's end-of-year Tests.
  • Fri, Oct 11, 2019
    Gutherson hat-trick, PM's XIII beat Fiji
    Clint Gutherson has scored a hat-trick but Payne Haas and Scott Morrison have stolen the show in a 52-10 flogging of Fiji by the Prime Minister's XIII in Suva.
  • Thu, Oct 10, 2019
    Lebanon cleared for World Cup Nines
    Lebanon have been given the all clear to compete in next weekend's World Cup Nines, allaying fears the NRL would act if they named an understrength team.
  • Thu, Oct 10, 2019
    Matterson won't be at Tigers in '20: Farah
    Retiring Wests Tigers legend Robbie Farah has criticised Ryan Matterson over the handling of his contract and says he can't see him at the club next year.
  • Thu, Oct 10, 2019
    Reborn Hastings chasing Super League glory
    Jackson Hastings is looking to end a year to remember with a starring role in the English Super League grand final for surprise packages Salford on Sunday..
  • Wed, Oct 09, 2019
    Cronk in running for Hall of Fame award
    Retired NRL star Cooper Cronk is among a star field in the running for The Don award at the Sport Australia Hall of Fame ceremony on Thursday night.
  • Wed, Oct 09, 2019
    Manly NRL forward injured while drinking
    Manly NRL player Joel Thompson is in a stable condition in hospital after smashing his head into rocks in an alcohol-fuelled incident during the long weekend.
  • Wed, Oct 09, 2019
    Rooster Cronk may be a coach, life member
    Cooper Cronk's two years at the Sydney Roosters will be enough to make him a life member as work begins on keeping him at the NRL club as a coach in 2020.
  • Tue, Oct 08, 2019
    Glad-again Kiwis skipper's fight to be fit
    New Zealand captain Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has credited Canterbury for helping him find his love for rugby league again after a messy start to the NRL season.
  • Tue, Oct 08, 2019
    Kiwi Tapine suspended for Kangaroos clash
    Canberra lock Joe Tapine will miss a Test for the Kiwis after pleading guilty to making a high tackle in the NRL grand final against the Sydney Roosters.
  • Tue, Oct 08, 2019
    Rapana missing at Raiders GF fan day
    Canberra winger Jordan Rapana has been heavily linked with a move to Japanese rugby and was the only squad member missing from a post-grand final fan day.
  • Tue, Oct 08, 2019
    Storm's Chambers to rugby, Smith undecided
    Melbourne Storm centre Will Chambers confirmed he will leave the NRL club for Japanese rugby while Cameron Smith will mull over his future while on holiday.
  • Mon, Oct 07, 2019
    Boyle set to become dual international
    Jillaroos coach Brad Donald has named a strong squad for their Test against New Zealand in Wollongong with Millie Boyle set to become a dual international.
  • Mon, Oct 07, 2019
    Cronk to ponder life beyond league
    While he's still in demand in the NRL as a coach or commentator, retired superstar Cooper Cronk says he's undecided about life beyond rugby league.
  • Mon, Oct 07, 2019
    Grateful Jack Wighton repays faith
    Canberra five-eighth won the Clive Churchill Medal in a losing NRL grand final side and then 12 hours later was named in his first Australia squad.
  • Mon, Oct 07, 2019
    Joe Tapine cited in NRL grand final
    Canberra lock Joe Tapine has been cited for a high shot on his Sydney Roosters opposite number Victor Radley in the 19th minute of Sunday's NRL grand final.
  • Mon, Oct 07, 2019
    Keary battled syndesmosis to play GF
    Luke Keary's ankle injury was far worse than the Sydney Roosters five-eighth let on, and he wouldn't have played in Sunday's decider had it been a round game.
  • Mon, Oct 07, 2019
    Meninga eyes Nines, junior pathway
    Kalyn Ponga, Ryan Papenhuyzen and Josh Addo-Carr will be given the chance to light up the Nines World Cup for Australia.
  • Mon, Oct 07, 2019
    NRL time-out fuelled rise of Bronco Haas
    A club sanction delayed Payne Haas' entry into the NRL season but the Test hopeful says that time out helped him reach the heights he's since climbed.
  • Mon, Oct 07, 2019
    NRL vow to support under-fire Cummins
    ARL Commission chairman Peter Beattie says the game will support under-fire referee Ben Cummins amid ongoing criticism over the grand final.
  • Mon, Oct 07, 2019
    Re-signed Meninga has Europe vision
    Mal Meninga can turn an eye to the 2021 Rugby League World Cup after being re-signed as Kangaroos coach for the next two years.
  • Mon, Oct 07, 2019
    Robinson gifts Tetevano his winning ring
    Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson gave his premiership ring to Zane Tetevano just hours after confirming the prop would miss the NRL grand final.
  • Mon, Oct 07, 2019
    Robinson told Roosters to seize key moment
    Trent Robinson told his Sydney Roosters they had to go after their next chance just second before they laid on their premiership-winning try against Canberra.
  • Mon, Oct 07, 2019
    Roosters plans start early for three-peat
    Not one for wasting time, Trent Robinson is already thinking about how the Sydney Roosters can become the first team in 37 years to win three straight titles.
  • Mon, Oct 07, 2019
    Roosters ready for Cronk bin says JWH
    Sydney Roosters prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves says his team prepared for the sin-binning of halfback Cooper Cronk in their NRL grand final win.
  • Mon, Oct 07, 2019
    Stuart backs Wighton against 'wombat' fans
    Canberra coach Ricky Stuart insists Jack Wighton was right to win the Clive Churchill Medal in a losing side, calling Roosters fans who booed him "wombats".
  • Mon, Oct 07, 2019
    Tech error causes GF medal confusion
    Jared Waerea-Hargreaves was told he'd won the Clive Churchill medal after he led the count before Darren Lockyer's votes had been counted on Sunday night.
  • Sun, Oct 06, 2019
    Broncos eye their own NRLW dynasty
    Brisbane see no reason why their NRLW dominance can't continue after smashing St George Illawarra 30-6 to win their second straight premiership.
  • Sun, Oct 06, 2019
    Cotric rides NRL rollercoaster to top
    Nick Cotric made his State of Origin debut in 2019 but missed most the series with injury. A grand final win for Canberra on Sunday will make up for that pain.
  • Sun, Oct 06, 2019
    Cronk bows out of the NRL a champion
    Halfback Cooper Cronk has retired from the NRL a champion after the Sydney Roosters held on while he was sin-binned during the grand final against Canberra.
  • Sun, Oct 06, 2019
    Fit Friend should play says Roosters great
    Two-time premiership player and Sydney Roosters great Anthony Minichiello says he'd definitely play a fit Jake Friend in the grand final despite his injury run.
  • Sun, Oct 06, 2019
    Murray ready for Tests if Kangaroos call
    Cameron Murray hopes his name is read out in the senior Kangaroos Test squad when coach Mal Meninga leads a bumper day of national selections on Monday.
  • Sun, Oct 06, 2019
    NRL grand-final tickets sold out
    All tickets have been sold for Sunday night's NRL grand final between Sydney Roosters and Canberra at ANZ Stadium, says NRL CEO Todd Greenberg.
  • Sun, Oct 06, 2019
    Raiders' Wighton claims Churchill medal
    Canberra's Jack Wighton has been named the Clive Churchill medallist despite the Raiders going down to the Sydney Roosters 14-8 in the NRL grand final.
  • Sun, Oct 06, 2019
    Slater credits Roosters for Tedesco's rise
    Retired superstar Billy Slater says James Tedesco's switch to the Roosters two years ago had given him the edge to take the title as the NRL's best fullback.
  • Sat, Oct 05, 2019
    Canberra confident of keeping NRL squad
    Canberra stars Jordan Rapana, Nick Cotric, Jarrod Croker, Joey Leilua, Aidan Sezer and Sia Soliola are all off contract either this year or next.
  • Sat, Oct 05, 2019
    Canberra's offer saved Lui's NRL career
    Canberra forward Dunamis Lui was set to return to Queensland and work as a mechanic after cycling through three NRL clubs and then the Raiders came knocking.
  • Sat, Oct 05, 2019
    NRLW grand final calls for 2020 vision
    Brisbane and St George Illawarra will face off in Sunday's NRLW grand final, but there are plans afoot to make the competition much bigger in 2020.
  • Sat, Oct 05, 2019
    Roosters fans to respond to Viking clap
    The Sydney Roosters fan group won't join in on the Viking clap, and are instead scheming up ways to drown out Canberra fans' pre-game tradition.
  • Sat, Oct 05, 2019
    Stuart bond put aside: Minichiello
    Sydney Roosters legend Anthony Minichiello says his NRL premiership bond with Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has been put aside for this week.
  • Sat, Oct 05, 2019
    Thurston has Cronk as role model halfback
    Johnathan Thurston has paid Cooper Cronk the ultimate compliment before his last NRL grand final, urging young halves to model their game on the Sydney Rooster.
  • Fri, Oct 04, 2019
    Dominant Broncos start NRLW mind games
    Defending premiers Brisbane have lost just one NRLW match in two years, but claim they are the underdogs in Sunday's grand final against St George Illawarra.
  • Fri, Oct 04, 2019
    I need to be cleaner: Roosters prop JWH
    Sydney Roosters enforcer Jared Waerea-Hargreaves admits he needs to be a cleaner player after being suspended from his side's NRL finals win over Melbourne.
  • Fri, Oct 04, 2019
    JT hopes Segeyaro's OK after positive test
    Former teammate Johnathan Thurston is concerned about James Segeyaro's welfare after the off-contract Brisbane hooker tested positive to a banned substance.
  • Fri, Oct 04, 2019
    No stopping Papalii raids: Roosters
    Roosters captain Boyd Cordner says there's no way to stop Canberra prop Josh Papalii, all they can hope to do is limit his impact during the NRL grand final.
  • Fri, Oct 04, 2019
    NRL: Who wins Canberra 1989 v 2019?
    Glenn Lazarus played in three grand finals for Canberra, including 1989, and believes there are plenty of similarities from that era in today's Raiders side.
  • Fri, Oct 04, 2019
    Payne Haas ready for Kangaroos call up
    Brisbane prop Payne Haas says he's ready to make his Test debut should he be called into the Kangaroos squad for matches with New Zealand and Tonga.
  • Fri, Oct 04, 2019
    Raiders go from faders to icemen at death
    Canberra got run down eight times last year while leading after the one-hour mark. Now they're one of the NRL's best in the final 20 minutes of games.
  • Fri, Oct 04, 2019
    The match-ups to decide the NRL decider
    Sydney Roosters pair James Tedesco and Latrell Mitchell, and Canberra duo Josh Hodgson and John Bateman are among the men to watch in Sunday's grand final.
  • Fri, Oct 04, 2019