NRL hopes Perth expansion will be a done deal ‘shortly’
The NRL has provided an update on its plans to establish a franchise in Perth on the same day it officially announced its Papua New Guinea expansion team.
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Papua New Guinea public to determine new NRL team name
The NRL is already home to Panthers, Broncos, Sharks and Warriors, but it will be up to the Papua New Guinean public to determine the nickname of the next team.
PNG entry reflects NRL expansion mindset at its best
The entry of a PNG NRL side in 2028 will take rugby league to a new frontier in another sign of how the game thrives on bold and visionary expansion decisions.
China benched, PNG takes field in sport-security pact
Australia is putting $600 million towards a team from Papua New Guinea joining the NRL but will pull its support if Port Moresby breaks "strategic trust".
Papenhuyzen sticks with Storm through 2026 season
Admitting Melbourne's initial offer was an ego blow, fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is comfortable about his Storm future after signing a contract extension.
NRL sure PNG team can be strong despite November 1 rule
A PNG-based team is set to enter the NRL in 2028, but current rules mean they must wait almost two years to begin negotiating with contracted players.
PM bets his ‘life’ NRL players will be safe in PNG
The NRL will feature a Papua New Guinea-based franchise from 2028 after two years of planning culminated in an official announcement in Sydney.
Isaah Yeo wins rugby league’s Golden Boot award
Penrith co-captain Isaah Yeo has been crowned international rugby league's player of the year, capping another stellar season for the lock forward.
PNG to get their Broncos moment in big time 40 years on
Brisbane Broncos founding director Barry Maranta highlights similarities between a PNG NRL side and the 1988 Broncos in terms of player opportunities.
Fermor targets Maroons as Titans’ double trouble return
Gold Coast forwards Beau Fermor and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui hope to play full seasons together for the first time in two years which will also boost Queensland.
Woolf puts ‘fear of God’ into Dolphins prop Josh Kerr
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf knows how to press prop Josh Kerr's buttons and he wouldn't have it any other way as he targets a contract extension.
Carney gives Broncos players pep-talk on NRL pitfalls
Broncos prop Payne Haas says players have benefited from listening to Todd Carney speak about making good choices as he relishes his time under Michael Maguire.
NRL convert among Australia’s latest NFL hopefuls
Newcastle development player and former North Queensland winger Laitia Moceidreke will join Wallaby Jordan Petaia in an international NFL talent camp.
May claims he’s still in dark on Roosters exit call
Terrell May has accused the Sydney Roosters of timing his exit so he could not move to a top team, with the Wests Tigers recruit frustrated at his old club.
PNG to turn pipeline NRL dream into bona fide reality
Papua New Guinea NRL officials will be able to begin plans for a club name and colours once NRL expansion is confirmed, along with a location for their village.
Champion halfback Dodd embraces pressure at Souths
Lewis Dodd knows he will face far more scrutiny as an NRL halfback than he did in the English Super League, and he is ready to embrace it at South Sydney.
Knights to land Vette-Welsh as Upton NRLW replacement
Botille Vette-Welsh has emerged as Newcastle's replacement for Tamika Upton, with the former Jillaroos No.1 agreeing to a three-year deal at the Knights.
Munster hoping for Origin rumble with Storm’s Bellamy
Recovering from hip surgery, Cameron Munster says he's driven by the prospect of another NRL title and also facing Storm coach Craig Bellamy in State of Origin.
The reason behind star Upton’s shock early NRLW release
Tamika Upton, the NRLW's best player, has revealed why she was released early from her contract at Newcastle.
Roosters prise Robson out of Cowboys on four-year deal
NSW State of Origin hooker Reece Robson has signed with the Sydney Roosters on a four-year deal, in a move that could have significant ramifications in the NRL.
NZ sevens ace out to follow Warbrick’s Storm success
Melbourne recruit Moses Leo is hoping to make the same impact in the NRL as his former New Zealand sevens teammate, star Storm winger Will Warbrick.
Eels hand Volkman NRL lifeline after year in limbo
Former Warriors playmaker Ronald Volkman spent 2024 in no-man's land, but has been handed an NRL lifeline by Parramatta.
Demetriou lauds PNG’s NRL entry but coy on coaching gig
Jason Demetriou has lauded PNG's imminent entry into the NRL but remains coy on his aspirations to coach the league's forthcoming franchise.
Upbeat Flanagan says early signs show improved Dragons
Dragons coach Shane Flanagan says that rather than being wooden spoon favourites, the signs point towards his team climbing the NRL ladder to play finals.
NRLW superstar Tamika Upton joins Brisbane
Brisbane have signed NRLW superstar Tamika Upton after she was granted a release from her Newcastle Knights contract.
Plath takes it to max in lock battle with Gilbert
Dolphins player of the year Max Plath is ready to beat second year syndrome and challenge Tom Gilbert for the coveted No.13 jersey.
Titans deny release request for gun Pahulu to Bulldogs
Gold Coast refuse to be "bullied" and have denied a release for rookie-of-the-year Josiah Pahulu to join Canterbury.
Foran targets title with ‘new ankle’ after 17th surgery
Gold Coast veteran Kieran Foran has recovered from major ankle surgery and enters his 17th pre-season with no end to his stellar NRL career in sight.
No grudges but Dragons will regret letting me go: Bird
NRL premiership winner Jack Bird is beginning life at Wests Tigers after St George Illawarra allowed him to leave ahead of the 2025 season.
Future still in doubt for Bronco duo after Hunt signing
Brisbane want to keep star outside backs Selwyn Cobbo and Kotoni Staggs beyond 2025 but the signing of Ben Hunt has made that a trickier task.
Daley to prioritise form over incumbency for 2025 Blues
Returning NSW State of Origin coach Laurie Daley has indicated he will pick his 2025 side for Game I based on form, not incumbency from the 2024 series win.