Grant excited by Kiwis showdown with Smith
Kangaroo Harry Grant is hoping to get one over his good mate Brandon Smith when the pair face off in the Rugby League World Cup semi-final.
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NRL adamant funding agreement in sight
Andrew Abdo has insisted that there is a clear plan for overdue funding agreements with NRL clubs to be finalised soon after meeting with several CEOs.
Anthony Seibold confirmed as Manly coach
After weeks of build-up, Anthony Seibold has been confirmed as the new head coach of embattled NRL side the Manly Sea Eagles.
Walters backs Boyd to unlock Walsh’s best
Returned Brisbane tyro Reece Walsh will be mentored by club legend Darius Boyd ahead of the 2023 NRL season where he is expected to dazzle at fullback.
Seibold a better coach for tough years
New Manly coach Anthony Seibold insists he is a better, more experienced and well-rounded mentor for his dramas at Brisbane and years out of the NRL.
Cheika helps Te’o on NRL coaching path
Redcliffe's new Queensland Cup coach Ben Te'o reached the top in the NRL and rugby as a player with his NRL coaching quest helped by the very best.
NRL still open to Pride Round in 2023
A dedicated Pride Round won't be appear in an NRL draw when it is soon released, but powerbrokers will meet in coming months to decide whether it is introduced.
Hooker Robson re-signs with NRL’s Cowboys
Following a career-best season, hooker Reece Robson has signed a two-year contract extension with the North Queensland Cowboys.
NRL’s Rabbitohs re-sign Shaquai Mitchell
South Sydney have re-signed prop forward Shaquai Mitchell, the brother of superstar fullback Latrell, whose own contract expires at the end of 2023.
Bennett rubbishes Dolphins NRL spoon talk
As the Dolphins launched their first NRL pre-season, coach Wayne Bennett said the Brisbane showdown with the Broncos would rival the EPL's Manchester derby.
Bennett says rebel league ‘won’t happen’
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett expects the NRL and 17 clubs to sort out their differences over the salary cap for 2023 and says a breakaway league will not occur.
Hampson farewelled at Redcliffe service
The rugby league fraternity farewelled Liam Hampson at a public service in Redcliffe where he was remembered as a giving young man and outstanding footballer.
V’landys adamant funding can be resolved
ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys says peace can be reached with clubs on funding, but the NRL will not hand over the power wanted by players.
Clubs fear $500k loss on NRLW teams
Clubs with NRLW sides have written to head office fearing they could lose $500,000 each season they field a women's team, as funding talks continue.
Clifford will be back in NRL: O’Brien
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has predicted the NRL has not seen the last of ex-Knight Jake Clifford, who has shipped out to the English Super League.
NSWRL survive fresh challenge on court day
The NSW Rugby League board has survived an emergency meeting aimed at ousting four directors, just hours after a court hearing against the NRL.
Understated PNG loom as World Cup threat
Workmanlike and underestimated, PNG hope to cause an upset when they take on England in the Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals.
Addo-Carr gets five as ‘Roos thump Lebanon
Lebanon's Rugby League World Cup campaign is over, suffering a 48-4 defeat at the hands of Australia in Huddersfield.
All-Pacific clash packs Origin intensity
Tonga may have sparked the Pacific revolution in 2017, but now it's Samoa who want to join them at the game's top table.
England offer up right royal RLWC triumph
In front of royalty, England have again flexed their World Cup muscle, blasting into the semi-finals with a ruthless 46-6 crushing of Papua New Guinea.
Collins eyes RLWC showdown with JWH
Kangaroos prop Lindsay Collins credits Jared Waerea-Hargreaves as one of his mentors and would love nothing more to get one over the Kiwis front-rower.
Samoa set up RLWC semi-final with England
Samoa will have a shot at Rugby League World Cup redemption against England after securing a semi-final berth with a 20-18 win over Tonga.
Wade Graham completes new Sharks deal
Wade Graham has answered speculation over his future by agreeing to a new one-year deal with Cronulla for the 2023 NRL season.
Penrith link sways Meninga’s Cleary call
Mal Meninga says Nathan Cleary's connection with his Penrith teammates was the catalyst for him winning the Kangaroos' World Cup halfback race.
Young’s breakout World Cup form rewarded
England winger Dominic Young has hit top form at the World Cup and his rise may have spelt the end for record try-scorer Ryan Hall.
Tigers poised to pursue NRLW elite players
Botille Vette-Welsh says the Wests Tigers must make plays for elite rugby league players Jess Sergis and Kezie Apps ahead of their inaugural NRLW season.
Bateman coy over links with NRL’s Tigers
England forward John Bateman has played a straight bat to questions over a potential NRL return after he was linked to the Wests Tigers.
New Raiders chair pushes for fresh stadium
Dennis Richardson has used his first day in the job as Canberra Raiders chairman to push for a new stadium for the club in the nation's capital.
Zac Fulton signs new NRL deal with Manly
Manly forward Zac Fulton has re-signed with the Sea Eagles until the end of 2024, just weeks after his aunty Kristie Fulton was axed by the NRL club.
Cleary leads No.7 race as Roos team named
Nathan Cleary appears to have won the nod to play halfback in Australia's World Cup team after Mal Meninga named his side to face Lebanon in the quarter-final.
England launch Women’s RLWC with 72-4 rout
England have kicked off the Women's Rugby League World Cup with a 72-4 drubbing of debutants Brazil with Australian Courtney Winfield-Hill scoring three tries.