Premiership-winning five-eighth Widdop retires
Former Melbourne and St George Illawarra five-eighth Gareth Widdop has retired from professional rugby league.
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Dragons player stood down after hammer attack verdict
Dragons player Junior Amone and his father have been found guilty of assault after attacking a tradesman with a hammer near their Wollongong home.
Staggs’ turn to represent mum prompts Kangaroos call
Having honoured his father by representing Tonga, Kotoni Staggs has now set his sights on playing as many rugby league Tests as possible for Australia.
Tigers to keep Twal, Souths extend Koloamatangi
Wests Tigers have completed a 180-degree about-face over the future of Alex Twal, re-signing the previously unwanted prop until the end of 2027.
Cherrington relieved to get Jillaroos call after ban
Test forward Kennedy Cherrington says she is refreshed and relieved by her national call-up after battling some dark times during a four-match ban.
Samoa No.6 Crichton will keep Australia guessing: coach
Stephen Crichton's positional switch to five-eighth for Samoa against Australia is one his coach Ben Gardiner says will still allow him to showcase his best.
Meninga OK with players prioritising Samoa selection
Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga says players representing second-tier nations makes international rugby league stronger, as long as eligibility is clear.
Addo-Carr banned, fined by NRL for Koori knockout fight
Canterbury winger Josh Addo-Carr has received a two-game ban and $5000 fine for throwing a punch in a Koori Knockout fight.
Souths legend Merritt awakes from coma in hospital
South Sydney have confirmed that club favourite Nathan Merritt has awoken from a coma, one week after being rushed to hospital.
Upton stars as Jillaroos edge Kiwi Ferns in thriller
Tamika Upton scored two tries on debut as Australia beat New Zealand 16-10 in their Pacific Championships rugby league Test in Townsville.
Kangaroos beat Samoa, tyro Faalogo stars for losers
Australia beat Samoa 38-12 in the Pacific Cup clash in Townsville but not before debutant Samoan fullback Sua Faalogo announced himself as a rising star.
Lachlan Lam guides PNG to big win over Cook Islands
Papua New Guinea half Lachlan Lam was at his brilliant best in a 46-10 Pacific Bowl win over Cook Islands in Port Moresby.
Wigan want shot at Panthers for world-title glory
Wigan have regained their status as the best rugby league side in Europe, and now they're after Penrith's scalp in the World Club Challenge.
Rugby switch still an option for Eel Waqa Blake
Off-contract Parramatta NRL centre Waqa Blake could still make the move to rugby union, with a return home to Perth with the Western Force remaining an option.
Samoa’s Palasia relieved to play with Penrith ‘beast’
Samoa forward Keenan Palasia had enough of playing against Penrith in the NRL grand final and is glad to have Spencer Leniu on his side against Australia.
Manly young gun will ‘fear none’ in Samoa Test debut
Gordon Chan Kum Tong will debut for Samoa at No.9 against Australia, and the Manly young gun has revealed that a family motto will have him primed to deliver.
Four Kangaroos to debut v Samoa, Edwards on wing
Dylan Edwards, Kotoni Staggs, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Selwyn Cobbo have all been named to make their debuts in Australia's Pacific Cup Test against Samoa.
Isaako re-signs with Dolphins until end of 2026
Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako has inked a new upgraded and extended deal with the club after achieving a stunning record that hadn't been achieved in 33 years.
Merritt’s condition ‘improving slightly’ in hospital
The sister of South Sydney great Nathan Merritt has taken to social media to provide an update on the health of the hospitalised former Rabbitohs winger.
Titans lose renowned local school as NRL pathway
The renowned Keebra Park High School has walked away from their deal with local NRL club Gold Coast in a blow to the Titans' pathways program.
Ex-NRL player charged after AVO breach allegations
Former West Tigers centre James Roberts has been arrested outside a Sydney court where he was in the midst of a bitter legal battle with his wife.
Aussie Bevan French wins top Super League award
Former Parramatta Eels star Bevan French is the Super League's Man of Steel for 2023.
Maguire poised to take over as NSW Origin coach
Michael Maguire is in line to take over as NSW State of Origin coach, after being offered a one-year deal to replace Brad Fittler.
Rabbitohs legend Nathan Merritt on life support
South Sydney legend Nathan Merritt, who scored 146 tries for his beloved Rabbitohs, is in hospital on life support after being found unresponsive.
Crichton targets making more history with Samoa
Samoa lost last year's World Cup final to Australia but star centre Stephen Crichton has targeted a first ever win over the Kangaroos in Saturday's Test.
Frizell to honour mum with Tonga debut on historic tour
Newcastle forward Tyson Frizell has wanted to play for Tonga for a decade and will finally get his wish after representing Wales and Australia at the World Cup.
Nathan Cleary can’t see Ivan coaching NSW Origin
Nathan Cleary feels it would be unrealistic for his father Ivan to juggle the Penrith and NSW State of Origin head coaching jobs.
Knee pain no worry for Cleary in grand final heroics
Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary says he was not going to let pain from his injured left knee derail the greatest-ever NRL grand final comeback.
De Belin named for PNG’s end-of-year Tests
Jack de Belin has decided to play for Papua New Guinea in the end-of-season Pacific Championships, a year after shutting the door on representing the nation.
Haas wins historic fifth-straight top honour at Broncos
Payne Haas has gone past Brisbane great Allan Langer to become the first man to win five-straight Broncos' best and fairest awards.
Asofa-Solomona wants to influence Storm’s destiny
Nelson Asofa-Solomona says he's no longer happy to be a bit-part player for Melbourne, hellbent on leading the Storm back into NRL premiership contention.