Melbourne and Munster no more? Star weighs his options
Cameron Munster knows he wasn't up to his best in 2026, but is looking to bounce back with a strong World Cup before future contract negotiations start.
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Parramatta sign four-time champ Leniu to lead the line
Parramatta have officially unveiled new star signing Spencer Leniu, who will reunite with his former Panthers teammate Jarome Luai in blue and gold for 2027.
Battle for use of Chiefs NRL team name headed for court
New Zealand Rugby has filed proceedings in the NZ High Court over the decision to name the NRL's Papua New Guinea expansion side the Chiefs.
‘Going to smash this bloke’: Gallen warns boxing foe
Two NRL greats will step into the ring for a five-round heavyweight blockbuster that comes down to experience versus an age, size, weight and reach advantage.
‘One of the greats’: Tupou signs off on Roosters career
The Sydney Roosters will be without dependable winger Daniel Tupou next season, after he confirmed he will retire with immediate effect.
Sidelined Eel earns Lebanon World Cup call-up
Mitchell Moses and Adam Doueihi's withdrawal from the Lebanon squad has led to Mohamed Alameddine earning a call-up for the Cedars' World Cup campaign.
Why sons of PNG legends were forced to skip World Cup
Cooper Bai and Lachlan Lam headline a depleted 23-man Papua New Guinea squad assembled by coach Jason Demetriou.
Long stays, North Sydney and charters in Bears’ plans
The Perth Bears are looking at training out of North Sydney between some games when they enter the NRL, as part of a mammoth logistical puzzle for year one.
Knights stars to make Kiwis debuts in squad of brutes
New Zealand have named four newcomers in their Rugby League World Cup squad, including two Queensland greats who have pledged their allegiance to the Kiwis.
Amone named for Tonga as big halves call looms
Tonga have named one of their strongest ever national teams for the World Cup with the imminent return of rare talent Junior Amone a focal point.
Uncapped NRL trio picked in England World Cup squad
Ben Talty, Hugo Savala and Max King headline a new-look England squad for the Rugby League World Cup.
Paulo to lead stacked Samoa, nears Eels resolution
Ben Gardiner has been denied the chance to call up Payne Haas, but Samoa's Rugby League World Cup squad remains filled with NRL talent.
Sign on the wall: Crichton’s Wallaby goal backed by mum
Angus Crichton's mum Pip reveals his 23-year aim to become a Wallaby and why the Brad Fittler fan deserved to finish his Sydney Roosters stint on a high.
Knights return to fanfare in Newcastle despite loss
The Knights have taken one final lap around their home stadium in front of thousands of fans who cheered on the team after a tough grand final loss.
Saifiti boosts Bati forward depth for World Cup
Newcastle prop Jacob Saifiti is set to play his first Test for Fiji in nine years after serving his four-game NRL suspension for Newcastle.
‘Coach’ Watson savours Robinson’s ring gift
Trent Robinson has rewarded Connor Watson with a premiership ring, despite the utility missing the grand final with concussion.
‘Upset’: Brigginshaw denied Jillaroos farewell
Coach Jess Skinner says the decision to drop Ali Brigginshaw from the Jillaroos squad is one of the hardest of her career.
Roosters party with fans after grand final double
Sydney Roosters fans rejoiced at the SCG as the men's and women's teams celebrated a historic dual premiership win before parading on an open-top bus.
Yeo makes World Cup call, Walker earns Kangaroos spot
With Isaah Yeo named captain, Sydney Roosters star Sam Walker is in line for an Australian Test debut as one of six debutants in Kevin Walters' World Cup squad.
‘Tough kid’: Walker credits Keary for Roosters title
Sydney Roosters No.7 Sam Walker played through pain on debut and continued that tradition in the grand final as he thanked a former halves partner on the win.
Roosters’ wing convert changed game: Robinson
Sydney Roosters star Mark Nawaqanitawase has made such an impact on the code that his coach says he will redefine what a winger can do in the NRL.
The heart of Newcastle: fans chant even in defeat
More than 22,000 Newcastle fans packed into the Knights' home stadium and watched the NRL grand final together, for an evening that ended in misery.
Gutted, proud Crossland warns Knights can fire in 2027
The Newcastle Knights are still reeling after their grand final loss but have vowed to use the experience to come back stronger and return to the big game.
‘Burning desire’: Tedesco conquers his final frontier
James Tedesco is a three-time premiership winner and says captaining the Roosters to an NRL title is one of the greatest honours of his career.
Roosters star in tug of war makes World Cup call
Rob Toia has been torn over his World Cup allegiance and the Sydney Roosters star has finally made a call on his eligibility.
Knights NRL final fairytale run suffers a cruel ending
Newcastle's energy-sapping run to the NRL grand final eventually caught up with them as the Knights fell to a 19-18 loss to the Sydney Roosters.
James Tedesco wins his first Clive Churchill Medal
James Tedesco has won the Clive Churchill medal as the player of the match in the NRL grand final as his Sydney Roosters defeated the Newcastle Knights 18-19.
Roosters beat Knights to claim sweet 16th in NRL
The Sydney Roosters are premiers again, after James Tedesco led the club to a 16th title with a 19-18 grand-final win over Newcastle.
‘Never seen before’: Mark genius secures Roosters title
Roosters winger Mark Nawaqanitawase's moment of soccer genius was a new trick and a much needed one as he leaves the NRL with a deserved premiership.
Newcastle fans revel in first grand final for 25 years
Frenzied Newcastle fans created a wild grand final atmosphere but they were denied the chance to celebrate a long-awaited NRL premiership.
NRL grand final show still strikes right note with fans
Pared back but popular, the NRL's grand final pre-match entertainment honoured Jai Arrow and Nathan Charles, who are both battling MND.