Tonga wants to host Test match in 2026 Pacific Cup
Tonga is a powerhouse of international rugby league and seek to host a Test in Nuku'alofa in this year's Pacific Cup to build on their incredible following.
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Manly’s Sipley sent straight to judiciary for hip-drop
Manly, in the midst of a form slump and injury crisis, had those woes compounded with prop Toff Sipley referred directly to the judiciary for a hip-drop tackle.
Tedesco unburdened by Origin talk ahead of Edwards bout
As he goes head to head with Dylan Edwards, James Tedesco says he's playing with a clearer mind without constant speculation over his Origin credentials.
Seibold slams draw as Manly hit by fresh injury crisis
Coach Anthony Seibold says the NRL has to improve its draw scheduling as his Manly side face a fresh injury crisis.
Dragons condemn Manly to third-straight loss
Two tries from Tyrell Sloan have helped St George Illawarra defeat Manly 20-18.
Bennett to inject debutant Dodd but he’s in no hurry
Wayne Bennett will give Souths playmaker Lewis Dodd his NRL debut off the bench, but he doesn't want him on the field in the first half against Canterbury.
Fullback showdown key in Dolphins-Storm clash
Opposing fullbacks Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Ryan Papenhuzyen are set to light up Suncorp Stadium as the Dolphins lose hooker Jeremy Marshall-King to injury.
How NRL plans to get more PNG players onto club lists
Each club will be allowed to sign two cap-exempt players from PNG in an effort to build the Pacific nation's depth ahead of the new team's admission to the NRL.
‘We are not bullies’: Tigers defend Galvin pile-on
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall says his side have not bullied Lachlan Galvin after the outbound playmaker was criticised by teammates on social media.
Dolphins prepare to be without Flegler for rest of 2025
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf has cleared up confusion around the return date of injured prop Thomas Flegler, who is not expected to play again until 2026.
Eels stars hail Galvin’s possible arrival, Moses return
Parramatta players say Mitchell Moses's return will give the side an enormous boost as they welcome the prospect of Lachlan Galvin joining the Eels.
Dogs’ dark days over as NRL’s sleeping giants awaken
With more than 60,000 fans expected for their Good Friday clash, the buzz is back at Canterbury as they look to continue their Cameron Ciraldo-inspired revival.
‘Make it happen’: Dolphins boss keeps cap space for DCE
Dolphins boss Terry Reader will play a waiting game to sign Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans, with the club keeping a spot and salary-cap space for him in 2026.
500 reasons why Josh Kerr wants new Dolphins deal
A card game with Wayne Bennett led Josh Kerr to the Dolphins, and with a baby boy on the way he is seeking a new contract ahead of his 100th NRL match.
Broncos embrace wrestlemania, Riki’s call to ‘man up’
Brisbane forward Jordan Riki says a gruelling wrestling session has driven home coach Michael Maguire's call for more defensive dominance and physicality.
Manly coach tips Turbo over Galvin to fill halves role
Manly coach Anthony Seibold has had discussions with superstar fullback Tom Trbojevic about plans to fill his halves vacancy for the 2026 NRL season.
Galvin will leave ‘untenable’ Tigers drama early: Gould
Phil Gould has predicted Wests Tigers playmaker Lachlan Galvin will leave the club before his contract expires after falling out with the playing group.
Parramatta emerge as front-runners to sign Galvin
Parramatta will pull out all stops to sign Lachlan Galvin as club legend Brett Kenny urges his old club to get a deal done for 2027.
Moses returns from injury early, Dodd to make NRL debut
Parramatta halfback Mitch Moses will return from his foot injury two weeks ahead of schedule, as South Sydney name Lewis Dodd for his NRL debut.
Dolphins’ ‘Goat’ not ready to be put out to pasture yet
Off-contract Dolphins veteran Mark Nicholls will face his former club Melbourne while on a winning roll and with the mindset of wanting to play on in 2026.
‘Ridiculously good times’ were always temporary: Cleary
Ivan Cleary always knew Penrith's good times would one day come to a halt, but he still "absolutely" believes the Panthers' season is alive.
Concussion downgrade: NRL clears key Bronco to play
Brisbane winger Jesse Arthars will play the Warriors after he had category one HIA symptoms downgraded, with the verdict being he did not suffer a concussion.
Galvin opens up on his impending exit from Wests Tigers
Star five-eighth Lachlan Galvin has released a statement addressing his decision to leave Wests Tigers at the conclusion of the 2026 NRL season.
‘Start hurting blokes’: Legend revs up Broncos pack
Brisbane great Trevor Gillmeister wants the pack to show more dominance defensively as tyro prop Xavier Willison emerges as the man who can assert himself.
King of England? Bulldogs prop Max eyes Ashes berth
Bulldogs prop Max King wants to play in the Ashes. Who for? Even he doesn't know, with the front-rower open to representing both Australia and England.
NRL’s Bulldogs chasing 87-year first on Good Friday
Canterbury have the chance to post their equal-best start to a season when they host South Sydney for the NRL's Good Friday clash.
Warriors’ personnel issues deepen as Berry banned
The Warriors are set to lose another player for their NRL round-seven clash against Brisbane as Rocco Berry faces suspension for a late, high shot.
Tuipulotu’s money man NRL celebration on ice again
A hamstring injury will rule Dragons star Christian Tuipulotu out for at least a week, putting his money man celebration on ice again after its jubilant return.
Galvin to become hot property as Tigers exit confirmed
Superstar five-eighth Lachlan Galvin will leave Wests Tigers at the conclusion of the 2026 season, the NRL club has confirmed.
At least three Maroons to debut in women’s Origin I
Queenslanders Rory Owen, Jasmine Peters, Hayley Maddick, Jada Ferguson, Georgia Hannaway and Tavarna Papalii are all in the mix for State of Origin debuts.
Marshall sees good in Tigers winning while ‘average’
Coach Benji Marshall may have labelled his West Tigers' attack as "average", but he was encouraged by the side's defence in their win over Newcastle.