Three clubs in three years for NRL’s Davvy Moale
South Sydney prop Davvy Moale has signed a one-year deal to join NRL rivals Melbourne for the 2026 season.
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‘One foot in the grave’: ex-Rooster opens up about jail
Former Sydney Roosters captain and grand finalist John Tobin has opened up on a harrowing fall from grace and eight years spent in prison for cocaine smuggling.
NRL bans agents, fines clubs and gives Tonga more time
The NRL has handed down close to $100,000 in fines, banned four agents, sanctioned two clubs and breached a player in a frantic end to the working year.
Storm star admits he’s in the sights of Perth Bears
Nick Meaney is weighing up a move to Perth Bears, but he has no desire to shift to fullback as Melbourne mull how to fill the big void left by Ryan Papenhuyzen.
Marshall concedes results don’t justify new Tigers deal
A candid Benji Marshall has spoken on the Wests Tigers' dramas, his new five-year coaching deal and the club's chances of keeping Jarome Luai and Jahream Bula.
Raiders recruit former Wallabies star to coaching staff
Canberra have turned to Matt Giteau, a local product turned international rugby star, with the former Wallabies playmaker signing on as pathways coach.
Interim Tigers boss issues own rally cry to fans
Shaun Mielekamp says he is experienced enough to handle the challenges of Wests Tigers, after being appointed as the club's new interim CEO.
Storm look in-house to cover Katoa injury blow
While Eliesa Katoa is already back running, the Storm won't budge on him playing in 2026, with teammate Josh King saying they have depth in the second row.
‘Fans in revolt’: what’s next after Tigers’ rally rage
The local mayor has created a new fan group tasked with overhauling Wests Tigers' board as the state government vowed not to intervene in the escalating stoush.
Bears eye big-money maiden jersey after landmark deal
Perth can already lay claim to being an off-field success, with the club on track to be among the NRL's biggest commercial hitters.
Eels make long-term call in No.1 jersey
Parramatta have made Isaiah Iongi the longest-contracted player on their 30-man roster, offering a clear sign that they view him as the club's permanent No.1.
Bears beat out rivals to land first big coup
Penrith prop Liam Henry has become the first player signed with an NRL club for 2026 to join the Perth Bears for their inaugural season in 2027.
Mitchell could take centre stage in Souths backline
Latrell Mitchell has trained at centre for South Sydney, in a move that would allow for Jye Gray to wear the No.1 jersey for the Rabbitohs in 2026.
O’Farrell to return alongside sacked Tigers directors
Barry O'Farrell is expected to reclaim his role as Wests Tigers chairman after the club's owners bowed to pressure from the NRL to have the board reinstated.
Surprise Golden Boot winner named, Dylan Brown denied
Dylan Brown has missed out on rugby league's prestigous Golden Boot award, despite being named man of the match in all three of the Kiwis' Pacific Cup games.
Departing Richardson urges NRL to protect Tigers fans
Shane Richardson has resigned as Wests Tigers CEO, while backing Benji Marshall as coach and saying he only wanted to work for an independent board.
Tonga’s medical staff face bans over Katoa head knocks
Three of Tonga's medical staff face possible two-year bans and another a formal warning under NRL breach notices concerning head knocks to Eliesa Katoa.
NRL sets itself as unity force against China in PNG
With a team set to join the NRL in 2028, Papua New Guinea is walking a delicate tightrope between ties to Australia and economic opportunities abroad.
Tigers’ next CEO won’t be a stranger to political drama
Wests Tigers are without a chairman and CEO after a week of turmoil, but the joint venture's next man at the helm would have experienced it all before.
New deal keeps Bulldogs behemoth out of Bears’ clutches
Viliame Kikau has signed a new deal that keeping him at Canterbury until at least the end of 2028.
Another Sea Eagles star to swap Manly for the Roosters
After Daly Cherry-Evans confirmed his move to the Sydney Roosters, another high-profile Manly ace is following suit.
Richardson’s white knight dream at Tigers appears over
Shane Richardson had arrived at Wests Tigers as the man capable of rescuing the club but it's now hard to see him co-existing with the joint-venture's owners.
Night in custody for NRL legend over bizarre street act
Australian rugby league and union international Wendell Sailor has been warned he might not be released again after breaching bail during a late-night incident.
Perth land a halfback and centre as first two signings
Former Canterbury halfback Toby Sexton and Englishman Harry Newman have officially become the Perth Bears' first two NRL signings for their 2027 entry.
Brain fart: Ousted Tigers chair hits back at owners
The NRL are monitoring the Wests Tigers' situation, after chairman Barry O'Farrell was one of four independent directors removed by the club's owners.
Bears land two more NRL expats after English gap year
Perth have signed forwards Luke Smith and Emarly Bitungane for their maiden NRL season, after the pair debuted in Australia in 2025 before moving to England.
Rally called as fans demand NRL intervention on Tigers
Beau Ryan and Aaron Woods have joined calls for the NRL to step in and intervene at Wests Tigers, with a rally launched to demand the club's owners resign.
Golf the only sport on former Storm star’s horizon
Ryan Papenhuyzen says the only sport he's contemplating playing next year is golf, with the former Melbourne star satisfied with his decision to quit the NRL.
I can’t be DCE: Fogarty ready to be own man at Manly
New Manly No.7 Jamal Fogarty says he is unfazed by the fact he'll constantly be compared to Daly Cherry-Evans, conceding he is not as talented as the old half.
Tigers confident Bula will stay on long-term extension
Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson is confident Jahream Bula will sign a multi-year deal at the NRL club, with talks moving beyond a one-year option for 2026.
‘Can’t keep everyone’: Sharks battle to retain squad
Cronulla have 17 players coming into the final year of their contract and coach Craig Fitzgibbon concedes it will be tough to keep them all in the Shire.