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.
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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.
Upton eyes Jilaroos jersey after NRLW masterclass
Tamika Upton has achieved just about everything in 2023, and will know on Tuesday whether she can add Australian selection to her list.
Cleary channels Johns in stellar GF display: Lockyer
Darren Lockyer has hailed Nathan Cleary's "enormous legacy" and compared him to Andrew Johns after his Clive Churchill Medal winning display in the NRL decider.
Broncos vow to use grand final pain to win comp in 2024
Brisbane squandered a huge lead in the grand final loss to Penrith but the Broncos have vowed to use the hurt as motivation to go one better in 2024.
Broncos will win comps if they learn GF lesson: Walters
Brisbane threw away a golden opportunity in the grand final loss to Penrith but coach Kevin Walters insists they can return to the biggest stage and prevail.
Heartbreak of 2020 steels Cleary for NRL masterclass
Nathan Cleary believes the lessons learned in Penrith's 2020 grand final loss helped prepare him to take Brisbane down in the 2023 decider.
Brisbane player ratings for the NRL grand final
Brisbane were within touching distance of a breakthough NRL premiership, but ultimately fell short 26-24 against Penrith on Sunday night.
Cleary adds to legacy with second Clive Churchill Medal
Nathan Cleary's name has been etched among the greats with a man-of-the-match performance in Penrith's 26-24 grand final defeat of Brisbane.
Errors haunt Broncos despite Ezra Mam genius in GF loss
Brisbane shot themselves in the foot at the start and end of their 26-24 grand final loss to Penrith in a cruel lesson that will haunt them for a long time.
Penrith beat Brisbane in classic to take NRL three-peat
Penrith have marched their way to a third successive NRL premiership, coming from behind to beat Brisbane 26-24 in one of the great grand finals in Sydney.
Clinical Cleary delivers captain’s knock for the ages
Nathan Cleary has delivered Penrith's third-straight premiership with one of the best individual performances in recent grand final history.
Penrith beat Brisbane in classic 2023 NRL grand final
Penrith have marched their way to a third successive NRL premiership, coming from behind to beat Brisbane 26-24 in a pulsating grand final in Sydney.
Griffiths may quit as coach of NRLW champions Newcastle
Ron Griffiths has inspired Newcastle to back-to-back NRLW titles but he may have coached the side for the last time.
Knights win back-to-back NRLW titles, silence doubters
Newcastle have come from behind to defeat Gold Coast 24-18 in a nailbiting NRLW grand final to clinch back-to-back premierships.
Business as usual for rugby league finals despite heat
The NRL on Sunday said it did not expect to enact its heat policy for the men's and women's grand finals despite 36C temperatures.
NSW Police looking into brawl at Koori Knockout event
NSW Police are looking into a brawl at the Koori Knockout competition between two rival teams, which allegedly involved NRL star Josh Addo-Carr.