Dolphins get Farnworth, Averillo pre-season boost
Injuries that prevented Herbie Farnworth playing for England won't delay his pre-season start with the Dolphins, while Jake Averillo will hit training early.
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Raiders land Manly’s Weekes to fill Wighton void
Canberra have signed Kaeo Weekes in their bid to find a long-term replacement for Jack Wighton, while Newcastle will retain Phoenix Crossland through 2026.
Foran named to start at No.9 as Kiwis target Australia
Kieran Foran's versatility will be on show for New Zealand against Australia after the veteran five-eighth was named at hooker for Saturday's Test.
Hynes won’t let Origin define him as Kangaroos utility
Nicho Hynes is ready to brush aside his 12-minute stint as NSW bench utility when he debuts off the interchange for Australia against New Zealand.
Forward Corey Waddell returns to Manly Sea Eagles
Canterbury forward Corey Waddell will return to Manly on a one-year deal in 2024.
RTS to build on Warriors’ revival under Webster
The Warriors welcome back former captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck to pre-season training next month, as CEO Cameron George reveals the coach's role in his signing.
Merritt back speaking, able to get out of bed
Nathan Merritt is speaking again and sitting up as the South Sydney club favourite continues to show signs of improvement from his life-threatening collapse
Webster re-signs as Warriors coach until 2028
Andrew Webster will become the Warriors' equal longest-serving head coach after agreeing a three-year extension following a stellar first year in charge.
Woolf’s Tonga go down battling in England Test
Kristian Woolf's Tonga team have battled courageously in their historic Test match against England before going down 22-18 at St Helens.
Kiwis crush Samoa to book Pacific RL final with Aussies
Australia will meet New Zealand for Pacific Nations rugby league championship honours after the Kiwis crushed Samoa 50-0 to book their place in the final.
Jacob Kiraz re-signs with NRL’s Bulldogs
Rebuilding NRL side Canterbury have tied promising outside back Jacob Kiraz to a long-term contract extension.
Woolf hungry to make Tonga Tests more than symbolic
Tonga coach Kristian Woolf will return to St Helens, scene of many of his greatest triumphs, for the first of a history-making three Tests against England.
Premiership-winning five-eighth Widdop retires
Former Melbourne and St George Illawarra five-eighth Gareth Widdop has retired from professional rugby league.
NRL hopeful’s brother also accused of underworld murder
The brother of an NRL junior is the second man charged with the shooting murder of Sydney underworld figure Dejan Radulovic.
Katoa ready to fire for Tonga after Bennett message
Tonga and Dolphins playmaker Isaiya Katoa is ready to take his game to new heights after Wayne Bennett told him a home truth.
Parramatta’s Davey retires after multiple concussions
Journeyman Parramatta forward Andrew Davey has retired following multiple concussions in the 2023 season.
Wests Tigers junior charged with shooting murder
A 19-year-old man accused of murdering Sydney underworld figure Dejan Radulovic has been revealed as Wests Tigers junior player Masei Tavui.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.