RLPA wants more pay or no Thursday games in NRLW draw
The NRL is facing pressure from the Rugby League Players Association to compensate NRLW players for featuring in midweek matches.
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Mam on notice, must own his mistake says Broncos coach
Broncos coach Michael Maguire has refused to touch on whether Ezra Mam will be sacked as he goes on a fact finding mission about what led to his head-on crash.
Skipper Harry Grant to remain with Storm through 2026
Star hooker Harry Grant will remain with Melbourne until at least the end of the 2026 NRL season after taking up a player option in his contract.
‘Hurt the most’: Kelly hasn’t forgot Jillaroos’ NZ loss
Isabelle Kelly says the last time Australia played New Zealand ended as her hardest day in a Jillaroos jersey.
Quincy Dodd injured, out of Jillaroos’ clash with Kiwis
Starting hooker Quincy Dodd will miss Australia's clash against New Zealand, who ambushed the Jillaroos in the sides' last meeting.
‘I’d take his head off’: Tapine relishing Young battle
Joseph Tapine and Hudson Young have lined up together 103 times at NRL level, but will square off as opponents for the first time in the Pacific Championships.
Complacency a dirty word for Kangaroos rake Grant
Harry Grant will embrace playing big minutes as Kangaroos hooker against New Zealand, but he is not prepared to bank on being the long-term starting No.9 yet.
I didn’t do the jersey proud in last NZ clash: Collins
Sydney Roosters hard man Lindsay Collins is out for redemption after letting himself down the last time Australia played New Zealand.
Broncos CEO tells players it’s a ‘grow-up moment’
Brisbane CEO Dave Donaghy has told his players they must grow up and has refused to guarantee Ezra Mam's future at the NRL club.
Johnson like a kid with free tokens in Kiwis return
Shaun Johnson says he'll play without feeling pressure after coming out of retirement for injury-hit New Zealand in rugby league's Pacific Championship.
Jillaroos eye Brigginshaw boost in Kiwi Ferns rematch
Jillaroos players expect Ali Brigginshaw's early return from finger surgery to be crucial as they attempt to get revenge on New Zealand.
Papua New Guinea stun Fiji to crash Bati homecoming
Papua New Guinea's mix of Queensland Cup players and Super League journeymen have helped the Kumuls shock Fiji 22-10 in the Pacific Bowl opener in Suva.
Pelite stars as Samoa keep World Cup hopes alive
Evania Pelite has starred in her first match since switching from Australia to Samoa, leading her side to a 30-16 win over arch-rivals Tonga in Fiji.
Mam allegedly unlicensed before failing drug test
Brisbane five-eighth Ezra Mam is facing an NRL investigation after allegedly driving unlicensed and returning a positive drug test after being in a collision.
Brisbane star Mam facing investigation after drug test
Brisbane are seeking more information from police on star five-eighth Ezra Mam's roadside drug test, after he was involved in a head-on collision.
Talagi learning from Luai ahead of Panthers move
Penrith recruit Blaize Talagi will pick Jarome Luai's brain as he eyes the Panthers five-eighth spot once held by the Samoa captain.
Meninga ponders changes to new-look Roos against Kiwis
Mal Meninga will toss up his selection options to face New Zealand after the Kangaroos shut out Tonga 18-0 to begin the Pacific Championships in Brisbane.
Kangaroos down Tonga in Pacific Championships victory
Australia have shut out Tonga 18-0 in Brisbane to deny the visitors a fairytale second straight win against the Kangaroos.
Jillaroos winger stars in record 17-try PNG romp
The Jillaroos have piled on 17 tries, Julia Robinson notching a record six of her own, in an 84-0 romp over Papua New Guinea to begin the Pacific Championships.
Daley says no contact yet with NSW over coaching job
Laurie Daley says his passion still burns for NSW, with the Canberra legend viewed as a genuine option to return as Blues State of Origin coach in 2025.
Tuivasa-Sheck afraid he’d lost chance to play for Samoa
After making his return to the NRL, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is set to earn a maiden Samoan cap on the Test tour of England.
How help of Sam Burgess nurtured PNG’s next big star
Emerging PNG centre Rodrick Tai says Sam Burgess' coaching skills have helped him fulfil a dream of making it as a professional rugby league player.
Fast-tracked Kangaroos halves up to task: skipper Yeo
Tom Dearden and Mitch Moses have been tasked with pulling the strings of a Kangaroos side with plenty to prove in the Pacific Championships.
New-look Kangaroos can create own legacy: Yeo
First-time Kangaroos captain Isaah Yeo will lead a team featuring six debutants into battle against a confident Tonga to begin the Pacific Championships.
Pawa Meri: Orchids changing PNG perceptions
Original Orchid Cathy Neap sees the side's clash with Australia at Suncorp Stadium as another great leap for the fast-developing rugby league side.
Dolphins always keen on players like Ben Hunt: coach
Kristian Woolf says the Dolphins are always keen to negotiate with players like Ben Hunt but have not yet made contact with the St George Illawarra halfback.
Woolf savours Tongan farewell tour as 2019 vibes return
Long-time Tongan coach Kristian Woolf has had flashbacks to 2019 as he prepares his side for what will likely be his last campaign in charge.
Selectors, coach doubted Apps would be fit for rep duty
When he called Kezie Apps a month ago, Jillaroos coach Brad Donald was shocked to hear that the second-rower was tracking to play in the Pacific Championships.
Sharks winger Mulitalo to gauge worth on open market
Cronulla winger Ronaldo Mulitalo has informed the Sharks he will test his worth on the NRL's open market as clubs prepare for the November 1 deadline.
Kangaroo and Kumul: Meninga defends Coates’ PNG call
Australian coach Mal Meninga says Port Moresby-born Xavier Coates is just as proud of his "green and gold culture" ahead of his Kangaroos debut.
Nine-year wait: code hopper’s second shot as Jillaroo
Mahalia Murphy scored a hat-trick in her sole Test for Australia in 2015, now the code hopper is happy to risk her perfect try-scoring record for a second game.