Penrith controversially denied world title by Wigan
Wigan Warriors are World Club Challenge winners for a record-equalling fifth time, after beating NRL premiers Penrith 16-12 in England.
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Free-to-air, tempting talent: how NRL can crack the USA
Rugby league officials stateside are pushing for the NRL to stream the competition free as the sport bids for a foothold in the lucrative US market.
Dolphins brace for NRL season without injured Gilbert
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett expects scans on Monday to confirm forward Tom Gilbert's season-ending knee injury in a massive blow to the club's NRL campaign.
Cowboys take out Raiders trial behind Feldt hat-trick
North Queensland have given their stars a decent hit-out ahead of the NRL season, beating Canberra 36-26 in a Queanbeyan trial game.
V’landys sees $1 billion export business for NRL in US
Peter V'landys has celebrated his re-election as ARL Commission chairman by laying out his plan for the NRL's finances to rapidly grow in overseas ventures.
Seibold sparks feud with Demetriou over Las Vegas plans
Manly coach Anthony Seibold has taken a shot at his Souths opposite number Jason Demetriou, accusing the Rabbitohs of failing to promote the NRL's Vegas jaunt.
Stacey Jones pips Wayne Bennett to land Kiwis job
Stacey Jones has seen off stiff competition from Dolphins mentor Wayne Bennett to be named the new coach of New Zealand's national rugby league team.
Kneesy does it: rehabbing Piakura to join Broncos in US
Brisbane second-rower Brendan Piakura will travel with his teammates to the US after getting through his rehab running at training following a knee strain.
Size doesn’t matter in NRL for lightweight Dogs: Mann
Kurt Mann believes Canterbury's lighter and more mobile pack can be a hand not a hindrance as they aim to rebound from last year's disastrous NRL campaign.
NRL eye tax-free status for players with PNG-based team
Peter V'landys' preference is now for a mooted PNG NRL team to be based in the country, and will push for a tax-free status to encourage players to join.
Tedesco laments loss of Young as Roosters head to Vegas
Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco says Dom Young's absence will be felt in their round-one Las Vegas clash against Brisbane Broncos.
Sharks keep Hamlin-Uele in crucial NRL re-signing
Braden Hamlin-Uele toyed with the idea of leaving Cronulla but has opted against a return to New Zealand and signed a two-year NRL deal with the Sharks.
Broncos will handle loss of ‘Fab Four’ in 2024: Walters
Brisbane have lost four key players from last year's grand final side but coach Kevin Walters insists they have the quality replacements to fill the void.
Crichton replaces Mahoney, Burton as Bulldogs captain
Reed Mahoney and Matt Burton have been replaced by Stephen Crichton as Canterbury captain ahead of the 2024 NRL season.
Fiji, Samoa and Tonga all options for future NSW Cup
NSW Rugby League CEO David Trodden has outlined long-term plans to one day having teams from Fiji, Samoa and Tonga all playing in the NSW Cup.
Offload king Haas eyes Broncos title ahead of Las Vegas
Brisbane prop Payne Haas has set benchmarks at the Broncos that may never be broken and says better is to come, insisting the club can win the 2024 NRL title.
Maguire keeps door open on Utoikamanu for Origin
Michael Maguire insists the fact he picked other props ahead of Stefano Utoikamanu does not mean the door is closed on him for NSW State of Origin in 2024.
Paseka out to impress brother he never knew he had
Manly prop Taniela Paseka is eager to impress his older brother Junior, whose existence the 26-year-old NRL forward was unaware of until he was in his teens.
Queensland rugby league mull PNG Cup games after unrest
Player safety will be paramount in deciding if PNG Hunters can host Queensland Cup games following deadly unrest in the nation, the state's governing body says.
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves calls time on NRL career
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves will go down as one of the Sydney Roosters greatest ever players, says coach Trent Robinson, after the prop announced his retirement.
Crichton named in centres for Bulldogs’ final NRL trial
Off-season recruit Stephen Crichton is increasingly unlikely to start the year at fullback for Canterbury after being named at centre for their final trial.
Herbie goes bananas over new Dolphins combo with Isaako
Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth can't wait to forge a devastating right-side attacking liaison with winger Jamayne Isaako after their first hit-out together.
Jarryd Hayne’s mate to get $38k over spitting story
A friend of Jarryd Hayne will receive "nominal" defamation damages over a Seven report that claimed he stared down and spat at the ex-NRL star's rape victim.
Schuster left off plane for Manly’s Las Vegas trip
Injury-plagued forward Josh Schuster has been ruled out of Manly's NRL season-opener against South Sydney in Las Vegas.
NRL gives bunker power to step in on field-goal shots
The NRL's bunker will review all field-goal shots in 2024, encouraging it to step in and penalise teams for using kick blockers or markers who are not square.
Knee strain leaves Bronco Piakura in Vegas doubt
A knee injury suffered in an otherwise impressive NRL trial game performance has Brendan Piakura in doubt for Brisbane's Las Vegas season opener.
Confident teen Stewart eyes Canberra’s fullback spot
Spurred on by his first pre-season hit-out, Chevy Stewart says he's ready to become Canberra's fullback this NRL season.
‘No soft moments’: Dragons’ Sloan a work in progress
Shane Flanagan is working to iron out the "soft moments" from Tyrell Sloan's game and help the Dragons finally harness the fullback's potential.
Cogger ‘a new player’ in race for Knights’ No.6 spot
In his last stint at Newcastle Jack Cogger had three wins from 20 games, but the playmaker says he is a different animal now as he fights for the No.6 jersey.
Farnworth stars on Dolphins debut in win over Titans
Dolphins recruit Herbie Farnworth scored a try and was a constant threat in his side's trial win over a Gold Coast side in which several young guns stood out.
Haas on report, Piakura injured as Broncos beat Cowboys
Brisbane prop Payne Haas was put on report and second-rower Brendan Piakura shone before injuring a knee in the Broncos' 46-20 trial win over North Queensland.