England complete rugby league series win over Samoa
Herbie Farnworth has scored two tries as England fought back to beat Samoa 34-16 and clinch a series victory in the second rugby league Test in Leeds.
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Tonga hold on to beat New Zealand in Auckland epic
Tonga have beaten New Zealand 25-24 to qualify for the Pacific Cup final against Australia, in one of the greatest Test matches played in the 21st century.
Samoa break Fiji hearts to reach women’s RL World Cup
Brisbane prop Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausala has scored a late double to send Samoa's women to the Rugby League World Cup after beating Fiji 16-12.
Trindall signs on as Sharks begin solving roster puzzle
Cronulla appear to have the toughest recruitment puzzle to solve now the player market has opened but have retained a key player in Braydon Trindall.
May hits out at speculation that sparked Roosters exit
Terrell May has rubbished claims he is being pushed out of the Sydney Roosters because his face doesn't fit.
Canterbury sack Josh Addo-Carr over failed drugs test
Canterbury have sacked Josh Addo-Carr after the winger failed a roadside drugs test in the build-up to the club's biggest game in eight years.
Reece Walsh signs new Broncos deal until end of 2029
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has inked a four-year extension as he outlines why he is ready to lead a premiership challenge under new coach Michael Maguire.
Sharks risk feeling salary-cap bite in NRL silly season
Almost 190 NRL players will be able to negotiate with rivals from November 1, with Cronulla facing the biggest challenge to keep their squad together.
Roosters tell May he’s free to leave in shock move
The Sydney Roosters have made the surprise move to tell prop Terrell May he can leave the club, in the latest big move on the NRL transfer market.
Papenhuyzen looms as next big chip after Gutherson exit
Parramatta's decision to release Clint Gutherson from his contract will prompt change at the Eels and throw Ryan Papenhuyzen's future in the spotlight.
Bunnies’ Murray faces surgery that could impact 2025
South Sydney skipper Cameron Murray could face surgery on a wrist issue that has rubbed him out of the rest of the Kangaroos' Pacific Championships campaign.
Dolphins eye Hunt as Dragons rip up captain’s contract
St George Illawarra have terminated the contract of captain and star halfback Ben Hunt, with the Dolphins emerging as early front-runners for his services.
Koloamatangi out of Tonga’s Pacific Champs Test with NZ
Keaon Koloamatangi won't play in Tonga's must-win Pacific Championships Test with New Zealand.
Christchurch team could be as big as Warriors: Isaako
Local products Jamayne Isaako and Jordan Riki have been encouraged by the growth of rugby league in Christchurch.
Turbo puts aside disappointment in brother’s axing
Tom Trbojevic has excelled on return to the Kangaroos but hasn't been able to share his success with brother Jake, axed from the squad for the Pacific Cup.
Jordan Riki fulfils decade-old promise after NZ debut
The first thing Brisbane forward Jordan Riki did after his New Zealand debut was fulfil a long-standing promise to his grandfather Reginald.
Great Kiwis comeback won’t change Johnson’s mind
Shaun Johnson was pleased with his performance after backflipping on retirement for the Kiwis but that won't motivate him to extend his comeback to the NRL.
England’s NRL stars shine in win over Luai’s Samoa
England went head-to-head with Jarome Luai's Samoa in a dramatic pre-match challenge at Wigan before outplaying the visitors 34-18 in the first Test.
NZ will be ‘100 times better’ if they make final: Yeo
Australia comfortably defeated New Zealand in their Pacific Championships clash but captain Isaah Yeo expects a rematch would pose a bigger challenge.
Aussies into Pacific Cup final after revenge on Kiwis
Australia are through to the final of rugby league's Pacific Cup after Zac Lomax bagged two tries in a 22-10 defeat of New Zealand in Christchurch.
Jennings hat-trick fires Fiji to win over Cook Islands
Fiji have turned on the razzle dazzle in a 56-6 win over Cook Islands in the Pacific Championships as Viliame Kikau ran riot.
Fiji beat Cook Islands to keep World Cup dream alive
Fiji winger Vitalina Naikore has starred in an 18-6 Pacific Championships win in Suva over Cook Islands and are one win away from a maiden World Cup spot.
Pressure is already on Jillaroos: Ali Brigginshaw
Ali Brigginshaw's Jillaroos have travelled to Christchurch hoping to make amends for their loss to New Zealand in last year's Pacific Championships.
Captaining Aussies the highlight of Isaah Yeo’s career
Isaah Yeo has won four NRL premierships and two State of Origin series but holds captaining Australia in higher esteem than any other moment of his career.
Addo-Carr to front board as Bulldogs future in tatters
Josh Addo-Carr will front Canterbury's board in the wake of his drug-driving scandal and appears unlikely to represent the club in 2025.
NRLW’s Gallagher returns to A-League Women with Jets
Newcastle winger Sheridan Gallagher will spend her NRLW off-season playing for the Newcastle Jets in the A-League Women.
Calm before storm for Kangaroos forward Mitch ‘Wahnett’
Warriors and Australia forward Mitch Barnett has been given a new nickname and embraced by fans in Christchurch, but he expects that all to change on Sunday.
Broncos transform football department to drive change
Brisbane have already appointed a new football manager and will revamp their football department and recruit a GM of football to lift culture and performance.
Alamoti signs off on long-term Panthers deal
Paul Alamoti has penned a new deal with Penrith that will keep him at the reigning NRL premiers until the end of 2027.
Daley in NSW Blues’ sights ahead of board meeting
Laurie Daley and Paul McGregor will both have support as NSWRL board members meet for the first time since releasing Blues coach Michael Maguire.
Meninga wants shorter NRL season, bigger Test window
Mal Meninga has urged the NRL to dilute the regular season length in a bid to strengthen Test football.