Titans all in on Hannay as Bellamy puts call on hold
Josh Hannay will coach Gold Coast for the next three years after Craig Bellamy pushed back any decision on his coaching future.
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Hercules Haas crucial to ending Samoa’s losing streak
Samoa have lost their past six Tests, but the form of Payne Haas last week amidst injury carnage gives coach Ben Gardiner faith they can overcome Tonga.
Samoa to call in fresh troops after brutal Kiwi defeat
Samoa's brutal loss to New Zealand has left them needing to call fresh troops into their squad, with the Pacific powerhouse down to just 17 fit players.
Destined for court: NRL reveals long bans for defectors
The NRL says it will ban any player who signs with R360 from returning for 10 years, but the players' union has warned the sanctions are sure to be tested.
Sami to stay at Titans in 2026 after Hannay green light
Gold Coast flyer Phillip Sami has settled on his NRL future for 2026 after discussions with incoming coach Josh Hannay, who rates him highly.
Melbourne won’t rush Bellamy into decision on 2027
Melbourne plan to wait until next year to begin talks with Craig Bellamy about his future, despite interest from Gold Coast.
‘Fresh opportunities’: R360 boss hits back at V’Landys
The boss of R360 says threats of 10-year bans for NRL players who defect to the rebel competition are entirely predictable as the code war escalates.
Souths keep Sullivan, overhaul high-performance staff
South Sydney have made widespread changes to their football staff, with the club's high-performance boss and rehabilitation physio among those exiting.
NRL star’s mum ‘aberrant’ with grief before fatal crash
The mother of NRL star Payne Haas thought she was going for walks with her dead, firstborn son before a crash that killed three, a court has heard.
Titans hope to know Bellamy call before pre-season
Josh Hannay is set to start his first pre-season as Gold Coast coach in November, and the Titans hope to know by then if Craig Bellamy will coach there in 2027.
‘A privilege’: NRL stars embrace their island heritage
Emerging super powers Samoa and Tonga will field formidable teams loaded with NRL talent in the third edition of the Pacific Championships.
Kiria-Ratu stars in Cook Islands demolition of PNG
Cook Islands have trounced PNG 34-6 in the women's Pacific Bowl clash in Port Moresby, with winger Paulina Morris-Ponga notching a hat-trick.
Bula try blitz sets new Test record for Fiji in big win
Four tries by fullback Jahream Bula and a starring performance by No.6 Kurt Donoghoe has powered Fiji to a 44-24 Pacific Bowl win in Port Moresby.
Brown the hero as New Zealand outlast Samoa
New Zealand have held on to beat Samoa 24-18 in an epic opening to the Pacific Cup in Auckland, with Dylan Brown the difference for the hosts.
‘Of course’: Giddy Walsh eyes off Kangaroos No.1 jumper
Brisbane grand final hero Reece Walsh is making no secret of his desire to unseat Dylan Edwards and win the Australian fullback spot on the Ashes tour.
Record-setting Foran named in NZ Pacific Champs team
Sixteen years after making his international debut, retiring NRL great Kieran Foran will become New Zealand's longest-serving rugby league Test player.
Hannay’s Titans deal has clause for Bellamy to be coach
Josh Hannay's three-year deal as new Gold Coast coach includes a clause that would make him the Titans' assistant if the club landed Craig Bellamy as coach.
Souths winger Tyrone Munro charged over DV allegations
South Sydney have informed the NRL's integrity unit that winger Tyrone Munro is facing domestic-violence charges.
Rooster hit with four-game ban over NRLW final brawl
The NRLW judiciary have added more pain to the Sydney Roosters' NRLW grand-final loss to Brisbane, with forward Aliyah Nasio banned for four games for punching.
Walters pledges no Queensland bias on Roos’ Ashes tour
Queensland legend and new Australian rugby league coach Kevin Walters insists he will pick the best Kangaroos side, not just his Maroons favourites.
‘Gave me goosebumps’: Farnworth set for Ashes glory
England star Herbie Farnworth is primed to win the Ashes off Australia for the first time since 1970 after a Churchillian speech by coach Shaun Wane.
Samoa loom as World Cup threat with Haas on board
Samoa have named one of the strongest squads in the nation's history for the Pacific Championship, even with Stephen Crichton and Spencer Leniu out injured.
Tonga’s Stefano set for round two with big-bopper Haas
Melbourne prop Stefan Utoikamanu is set to debut for Tonga and resume hostilities with Samoa and Brisbane's Payne Haas in a Pacific Cup blockbuster.
Queensland Origin star chooses Samoa over Jillaroos
Gold Coast second-rower Sienna Lofipo has opted to play for Samoa in the Pacific Championships, one day after being named for a potential Australia debut.
Lomax, Coates ruled out of Kangaroos’ Ashes tour
Australia have been forced into making a double change for their Ashes squad, with Zac Lomax and Xavier Coates out injured.
Green headgear monster Bai ready to debut for PNG
Gold Coast teenager Cooper Bai, son of Papua New Guinea and Melbourne great Marcus Bai, is set to debut for the Kumuls in the Pacific Championships.
Olympic 2032 chiefs throw open billions for business
Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games organisers want the state's firms to hit gold with business opportunities, urging small to medium-sized operators to get involved.
Kotoni Staggs steps up after local family’s tragedy
Away from the footy field, Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs has quietly been coming to the aid of a local family facing unthinkable tragedy.
Farnworth re-signs with Dolphins, off Bears’ radar
Gun centre Herbie Farnworth will remain at the Dolphins until the end of 2027, meaning he cannot be a first-year target for Perth when they hit the market.
NRL star waits for evidence in drug, betting scandal
Drug and betting charges against NRL player Brendon Smith will return to court in December, with the league star yet to see the evidence in the case.
Loss and injury compound Storm star’s misery
Xavier Coates claimed Melbourne's players' award for the second time, but the Storm winger says their NRL grand final loss is still a hard pill to swallow.