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.
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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.
Young ‘all good’ after crusher, Sipley to miss Vegas
Dom Young has assured NRL fans he is "all good" after being taken to hospital in a neck brace following a crusher tackle from a now-suspended Toff Sipley.
Manly’s Sipley takes three-game ban for Young crusher
Tof Sipley has accepted a three-game ban for his crusher tackle on the Roosters' Dom Young, ruling the Manly prop out of the NRL season opener in Las Vegas.
Hasler likes teen Keano Kini as fill-in Titans fullback
Coach Des Hasler has identified Keano Kini as the man most likely to start the NRL season at fullback for Gold Coast in place of the injured Jayden Campbell.
Reynolds, Carrigan cop breach notices for public scrap
Brawling Brisbane pair Adam Reynolds and Pat Carrigan are set to face NRL punishment following their public scuffle that blew up on social media.
Chapman double helps Indigenous women post massive win
The Indigenous women have smashed their Maori opponents 26-4 to win the annual All-Stars clash in Townsville.
Indigenous grit their way to All-Star win against Maori
The Indigenous All-Stars have relied on their defence to beat their Maori opponents 22-14 in Townsville.
Walters won’t let Walsh leave Broncos’ stable again
Kevin Walters says superstar fullback Reece Walsh will definitely stay at Brisbane, as the Broncos look to lock down the next piece of their long-term puzzle.
Dom Young taken to hospital after crusher tackle
Roosters winger Dom Young has been stretchered into an ambulance and taken to hospital for neck scans after a crusher tackle in a pre-season win over Manly.
Cogger makes case for Knights’ No.6 jersey in trial win
Jack Cogger has kicked a 40/20 and scored a try in a 44-18 win over Cronulla to push his case to claim the Newcastle No.6 jersey ahead of Tyson Gamble.
Dragons’ Flanagan era starts with Charity Shield loss
The Shane Flanagan era is underway at St George Illawarra but it was South Sydney who left Jubilee Stadium with the Charity Shield, winning 28-6.
Raiders belt Eels in trials but spine questions remain
Canberra have comfortably accounted for Parramatta 38-16 in an NRL pre-season trial, but uncertainty lingers as to their spine for 2024.
South Sydney’s Cody Walker firming for Las Vegas
Injured five-eighth Cody Walker is firming for inclusion when South Sydney open their NRL campaign against Manly in Las Vegas.
Robinson confident Manu will return after code switch
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says it is clear Joey Manu will leave the NRL for rugby union, but expects the star centre to one day return to his club.
Pain washes away for ‘still speedy’ Bulldog Xerri
Bronson Xerri felt four years of pain wash away with a try on his return from a doping ban, and insists he still has pace to burn at Canterbury.