Maroons search for new coach suffers double setback
Cameron Smith and Kevin Walters have ruled out replacing Billy Slater as Queensland State of Origin coach, leaving Matt Ballin and Ben Te'o as leading options.
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‘A better chance’: Raiders prepare to meet star’s agent
Canberra's chief executive has issued an impassioned plea for Hudson Young to stay at the club as the forward considers a bombshell move to the PNG Chiefs.
Canterbury, Brisbane NRLW players face two-game bans
The Bulldogs' Tamika Jones and the Broncos' Brianna Clark are facing two-game suspensions after the weekend's round of NRLW matches.
Raiders enforcer hangs up boots after glittering career
Josh Papali'i, the most-capped Canberra Raider, has announced his retirement from rugby league after knocking back offers from England for family reasons.
AFL kicking guru helps Dolphins star strike it Rich
Dolphins co-captain Isaiya Katoa is gearing up for his first NRL finals with the support of former Brisbane Lions defender and kicking expert Daniel Rich.
Fiji signs up to Pacific Rugby League Partnership
Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has signed his nation up to the landmark Pacific Rugby League Partnership.
Munster discusses Storm future amid PNG Chiefs links
Off contract next year, Cameron Munster says Melbourne's plans for life after Craig Bellamy will influence a decision on his NRL future.
Rising union star stays put, knocks back Chiefs offer
Kadin Pritchard has re-signed with the ACT Brumbies until the end of the 2030 season in a big win for Rugby Australia, but a loss for rugby league's new boys.
Rumoured Chiefs target addresses NRL axing, future
Recalled hooker Peter Mamouzelos wants to prove his worth at South Sydney after being frozen out of NRL action for three months.
Dragons pile more misery on Tigers to set up spoon race
St George Illawarra have pulled off back-to-back wins for the first time all year, holding on to hand Wests Tigers an eighth straight defeat.
What a difference a year makes: Walsh’s NRL season over
One year after setting the NRL finals alight, Reece's Walsh 2026 season will end with ankle surgery as the Brisbane fullback fights to be fit for the World Cup.
Sharpe to rescue as Knights keep top-four hopes alive
The NRL finalists are all but set but where they land remains up in the air, as the Knights kept their top-four aspirations alive with a win over the Titans.
Tigers, Raiders escape to enhance NRLW finals hopes
Canberra and the Wests Tigers have snared crucial victories to creep closer to maiden finals appearances.
Warriors gun learns fate after hip-drop tackle on Walsh
The Warriors will have two key vacancies to fill through their run to the NRL finals, with Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad facing a ban and Luke Metcalf injured.
‘A good sign’: hopes that Trindall injury’s not serious
Cronulla are sweating on Braydon Trindall being right for the NRL finals and the early signs are the playmaker's shoulder dislocation isn't serious.
Not right now: Storm job not in Slater’s sights
Billy Slater has left the door ajar to replace Craig Bellamy at Melbourne, but says he's more likely to go back to Queensland if he returns to coaching.
Payten ready for halves call with Dearden set to return
Jaxon Purdue has starred in the halves for North Queensland in Tom Dearden's absence, but a return to the centres looms ahead of the finals.
Metcalf, Walsh injured as Warriors thrash Broncos
Each side lost a key player to injury as the Warriors thrashed reigning NRL premiers the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium.
Cowboys call for common sense after falling in shootout
The door is ajar to the NRL's top eight after North Queensland were beaten 32-30 by Parramatta, with the Cowboys frustrated by a decisive late penalty call.
NRLW’s Roosters fly against Broncos amid controversy
Gold Coast and Parramatta have secured big NRLW victories, while the Roosters remain one win clear on top of the ladder.
‘Fingers crossed’: stumbling Sharks sweat on Trindall
Cronulla have missed the chance to return to the NRL's top four, losing not only at home to Canberra but also playmaker Braydon Trindall to a shoulder injury.
Mystery twin to thank for Dragons’ latest extension
Teenage gun Jacob Halangahu has shed 12kg and mentored five siblings in rugby league. But he doesn't know which Couchman twin helped inspire his new NRL deal.
Storm distance themselves from shock Slater Origin call
Melbourne boss Justin Rodski says Billy Slater's Queensland resignation is not linked to any approach from the Storm, as the Maroons consider their options.
Titans debutant tipped to be ‘200 to 300 game player’
Josh Hannay has heaped praise on young Gold Coast middle forward Bodhi Sharpley ahead of his NRL debut against Newcastle.
‘Not there yet’: Souths down Dogs to close in on finals
South Sydney have cruised past Canterbury in a 22-6 win that all but ends the Bulldogs' finals hopes and boosts their own.
Fozball flops: Dolphins sink Manly to 33-year low
Manly's dream mid-season run will officially amount to nothing, with the Sea Eagles out of finals contention after copping a 22-0 beating from the Dolphins.
Star Panther re-signs amid salary cap squeeze
Only days after the PNG Chiefs poached superstar winger Brian To'o, Penrith have re-signed another of their premiership-winning outside backs.
Legend reveals stance on Qld job as coach steps down
Queensland great Billy Slater has stood down as Maroons State of Origin coach, raising questions over both his next move and who will replace him.
Star rubbishes claim NRLW comp is two-horse race
NRLW heavyweights Brisbane and the Sydney Roosters meet at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, with the Broncos now in danger of losing their position in the top two.
Maguire vows to show ‘club legend’ respect he deserves
Champion Brisbane halfback Adam Reynolds is racing the clock to be fit in time for his Suncorp Stadium swansong.
Stuart addresses fiery post-game spat, prop’s future
After a week in the headlines following an ugly post-match press conference, Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has spoken to the media and put speculation to rest.