Cheika’s Lebanon book Kangaroos clash
Michael Cheika will face off against Australia in a World Cup quarter-final after his Lebanon side smashed Jamaica in a 74-12 win.
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Trbojevic sticks loyal to Manly, backs DCE
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Samoa coach bristles at Origin comparison
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Halfback headache a dream scenario for Mal
Australia have thrashed Italy 66-6 in St Helens to book themselves a spot in the Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals and give Mal Meninga more to think about.
WA lines up to back state-based NRL team
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Mitchell stands in the shadows of Meninga
Latrell Mitchell knows he is some way off reaching Mal Meninga's status - but with the aim of conquering the World Cup, he hopes he can get there.
Panthers announce new NRL assistants
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Meninga braces for brutal Kangaroos calls
Mal Meninga knows a decision on his first-choice halfback is looming as Australia prepare for their final World Cup group game.
Why Hetherington inked new Broncos deal
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Tamou shelves NRL retirement for Cowboys
Premiership-winning prop James Tamou will return to North Queensland on a one-year contract that will likely be his last as an NRL player.
Bulldogs captain Jackson retires from NRL
Canterbury captain Josh Jackson has announced his immediate retirement from the NRL after 241 first-grade games and two grand final appearances.
Jojo Fifita commits to NRL’s Titans
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Cotter keen to make impression on Meninga
Reuben Cotter hopes to put himself in the frame for a place in the Kangaroos side for the World Cup's knockout stages after recovering from a concussion.
Staffer Fulton opens up after Manly axing
Recently ousted elite pathways manager Kristie Fulton has opened up on her "great pride" in seeing the Manly Sea Eagles' junior program develop under her watch.
Robinson ‘riding a wave’ with Jillaroos
Jillaroos winger Julia Robinson will contest the World Cup as one of the game's best players, but when the 2017 tournament was on she had not played league.
Brigginshaw backs RLPA call on CBA
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Knights’ Clifford signed by Super Lge Hull
Super League outfit Hull FC's new coach Tony Smith has snapped up Australian playmaker Jake Clifford from Newcastle Knights.
Cleary, DCE side by side for the Kangaroos
Mal Meninga will unite Daly Cherry-Evans and new Kangaroo Nathan Cleary for the first time for Australia, with the pair sharing organising duties against Italy.
‘Irreplaceable’ Fifita retires from NRL
Cronulla veteran Andrew Fifita has made the call to retire from the NRL, two months after confirming he was exiting the Sharks.
Cherrington backs Jillaroos’ engine room
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I won’t wear pride jersey in 2023: Aloiai
Manly prop Josh Aloiai says he won't play in a pride jersey in 2023 after the botched rollout of the 2022 edition derailed their season.
Prop Eisenhuth set to remain at Penrith
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Jolliffe and Kamikamica cop bans in RL WC
Jaimin Jolliffe and Tui Kamikamica have been suspended for a match but Tom Burgess escaped a ban following Rugby League World Cup disciplinary processes.
Tonga stutter to RLWC win over Wales
Tonga have edged closer to topping group D by beating a valiant Wales side 32-6 at the Rugby League World Cup.
Tigers forced to push back suburban shift
Plans for the Wests Tigers to play all Sydney home NRL games at Campbelltown and Leichhardt have been pushed back to 2024 due to the FIFA Women's World Cup.
Crichton’s Roosters deal finally complete
Angus Crichton's two-year extension at the Sydney Roosters has finally been rubber-stamped, with the club also signing Jaxson Paulo and Jake Turpin.
Samoa bounce back with big win over Greece
Samoa have bounced back from their opening round defeat by inflicting a 72-4 defeat on Greece at the Rugby League World Cup.
Cheika’s Lebanon down Ireland at RLWC
Michael Cheika-coached Lebanon have claimed a 32-14 win over Ireland to bolster their hopes of meeting Australia in the Rugby League World Cup knockout stages.
Josh Curran charged over alleged assault
Warriors forward Josh Curran has been charged over an alleged assault on a teenager on the night of the NRL grand final.
Panthers swap Staines for Tigers’ Peachey
Penrith winger Charlie Staines has signed with Wests Tigers as part of a swap deal that sees the Panthers welcome Tyrone Peachey back to the club.
Life of Brian gives Farnworth WC boost
England and Broncos centre Herbie Farnworth reunites with his uncle Brian Foley to do same training drills with six poles on a village green he did as a child.