Four Kangaroos to debut v Samoa, Edwards on wing
Dylan Edwards, Kotoni Staggs, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Selwyn Cobbo have all been named to make their debuts in Australia's Pacific Cup Test against Samoa.
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Manly young gun will ‘fear none’ in Samoa Test debut
Gordon Chan Kum Tong will debut for Samoa at No.9 against Australia, and the Manly young gun has revealed that a family motto will have him primed to deliver.
Frizell to honour mum with Tonga debut on historic tour
Newcastle forward Tyson Frizell has wanted to play for Tonga for a decade and will finally get his wish after representing Wales and Australia at the World Cup.
Crichton targets making more history with Samoa
Samoa lost last year's World Cup final to Australia but star centre Stephen Crichton has targeted a first ever win over the Kangaroos in Saturday's Test.
Rabbitohs legend Nathan Merritt on life support
South Sydney legend Nathan Merritt, who scored 146 tries for his beloved Rabbitohs, is in hospital on life support after being found unresponsive.
Kamikamica to lead Fiji side that includes Bula, Turuva
Tui Kamikamica will captain Fiji during the Pacific Test series, with Jahream Bula, Sunia Turuva and Maika Sivo among the other NRL players in the squad.
Luai, Cleary eye uninterrupted NRL pre-seasons
Penrith's Jarome Luai and Nathan Cleary are used to disrupted pre-seasons amid four years of NRL dominance but they are looking forward to a restful summer.
Hasler tackles Sea Eagles in court stoush over sacking
Premiership-winning rugby league coach Des Hasler is taking his former club to court over its decision to terminate his contract early.
Addo-Carr out of Kangaroos squad, Edwards called in
Penrith's Dylan Edwards is on the cusp of a long-awaited Kangaroos debut after being chosen to replace Josh Addo-Carr in the squad for this month's Test series.
Asofa-Solomona wants to influence Storm’s destiny
Nelson Asofa-Solomona says he's no longer happy to be a bit-part player for Melbourne, hellbent on leading the Storm back into NRL premiership contention.
Haas wins historic fifth-straight top honour at Broncos
Payne Haas has gone past Brisbane great Allan Langer to become the first man to win five-straight Broncos' best and fairest awards.
Knee pain no worry for Cleary in grand final heroics
Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary says he was not going to let pain from his injured left knee derail the greatest-ever NRL grand final comeback.
De Belin named for PNG’s end-of-year Tests
Jack de Belin has decided to play for Papua New Guinea in the end-of-season Pacific Championships, a year after shutting the door on representing the nation.
Nathan Cleary can’t see Ivan coaching NSW Origin
Nathan Cleary feels it would be unrealistic for his father Ivan to juggle the Penrith and NSW State of Origin head coaching jobs.
Bevan French up for Super League Man of Steel honour
Wigan's Bevan French is in line to become the ninth Australian to win British rugby league's premier individual award, the Man of Steel.
Cleary ruled out of Kangaroos Tests, Hynes called in
Nicho Hynes is a chance to make his Australian Test debut after Panthers star Nathan Cleary was ruled out of the Pacific Championships with a knee injury.
Papenhuyzen to head to USA, eyes round-one NRL return
Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is planning for a another visit to renowned USA reconditioning expert Bill Knowles, as he eyes a round-one comeback in 2024.
Demetriou extends Souths deal, to lead defence as well
Signing a new deal to the end of 2026, South Sydney head coach Jason Demetriou will also head up the NRL's team defence following a staffing shake up.
Test rest never a consideration for Tedesco
James Tedesco says he couldn't sit out the Kangaroos' Test matches because of how many star fullbacks are in contention for his jersey.
Suaalii concussion causes selection headache for Samoa
The Sydney Roosters have ruled Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii out of the Pacific Championships due to concussion, with the rugby-bound star missing from Samoa's squad.
Newcastle star Upton set for Jillaroos bow
Tamika Upton will come straight into the Jillaroos squad for Tests against New Zealand after a dazzling year in the NRLW with Newcastle.
Brailey to stay as Crossland nears new Knights deal
Rising hooker Phoenix Crossland is set to remain at the Newcastle Knights until the end of 2026, with the club also keen to retain Jayden Brailey.
Addo-Carr, Holmes named in Kangaroos squad amid probes
Despite facing investigation by the NRL, Josh Addo-Carr and Valentine Holmes have been included in Australia's Test squad for the Pacific Championships.
Panthers’ Leota goes from washing cars to GF weapon
Moses Leota had a grand final to savour for Penrith, with a stunning display stamping the prop as one of the game's best after humble career beginnings.
Panthers keen to rise to World Club Challenge
Ivan Cleary says his three-time champion Panthers would love nothing more than a shot at redemption in rugby league's World Club Challenge.
Penrith just getting started as they eye four in a row
Penrith have made clear they are not content with stopping at three consecutive NRL premierships, eyeing history in taking out a fourth straight title in 2024.
Penrith’s Luai set to make crunch contract call
A choice between chasing more premierships with Penrith or a bank-balance boost at a rival club will dominate the off-season for Panthers back Jarome Luai.
Broncos’ Mam set for huge pay rise after GF hat-trick
Ezra Mam's grand final hat-trick in the heartbreaking loss to Penrith is set to earn the flying No.6 a big pay rise and lengthy contract extension at Brisbane.
Yeo’s 10 minutes of uncertainty during HIA purgatory
Undergoing a concussion test in the bowels of Accor Stadium, Penrith's Isaah Yeo had no idea whether the Panthers or the Broncos had the grand-final upper hand.
No haze for Cleary as urge to carry Penrith takes over
Nathan Cleary believes the lessons learned in Penrith's 2020 grand final loss helped prepare him to take Brisbane down in the 2023 decider.
Penrith the undisputed champs – with belt to prove it
Penrith have paraded an undisputed champions' wrestling belt, after making it a theme of their finals run while claiming a third straight NRL premiership.