Crisis as France withdraws as host of RL 2025 World Cup
Australia and New Zealand, either jointly or separately, appear the only options to stage the next Rugby League World Cup after 2025 hosts France withdrew.
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Madden backed to fire for Broncos in Reynolds’ absence
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds has trained away from the main NRL squad and is long odds to play against Penrith with Jock Madden to wear No.7 for the Broncos.
‘Thousands of sprays’: Dolphins’ Wallace celebrates 200
Dolphins prop Jarrod Wallace has fondly recalled an ultimatum from Wayne Bennett at the Broncos in 2015 as he prepares for a milestone match in top form.
Maroons name five debutants for women’s Origin opener
Queensland coach Tahnee Norris wants the women's State of Origin series to be three games rather than the two that will be played for the first time in 2023.
NRL urge bunker not to rush hip-drop sin-bin calls
The NRL has released its definitive guide to hip-drop tackles, and it includes an example of legal contact that was punished with a sin-binning last Thursday.
Keary confident Smith can spark Roosters form
Luke Keary claims Brandon Smith can be the hooker the Sydney Roosters need him to be after an underwhelming start to life at the glamour club.
Knights’ Best sets record straight after Bali holiday
Newcastle centre Bradman Best is laughing all the way to the tryline after shining on his return from a controversial holiday to Bali.
Dragons to address fans after potential NRL coach call
St George Illawarra bosses are set to meet with the club's fans hours after their next board meeting, as a decision looms on NRL coach Anthony Griffin.
‘Built for Origin’: Papali’i on Horsburgh for Maroons
Canberra's Corey Horsburgh is on Queensland coach Billy Slater's radar, with one Maroon suggesting he's the perfect player for State of Origin.
Eels stand by Arthur’s ref jabs but target improvement
Brad Arthur was uncharacteristically scathing of the referees after Parramatta's loss to Canberra and captain Clint Gutherson has backed his coach's comments.
Munster helps sway Bellamy to stay Storm coach in 2024
A plea from Cameron Munster help sway Craig Bellamy to decide to coach Melbourne Storm for a 22nd season in 2024, ending months of speculation.
Seibold hints at changes as slow starts cost Manly
Anthony Seibold will consider a shake-up to Manly's starting side to arrest their sleepy first half showings.
Trbojevic intent buoys Seibold as Manly lose to Sharks
Cronulla have secured a 20-14 victory over the Manly at Brookvale Oval to reach the NRL's top four.
Titans skipper Tino backs Fifita for Origin recall
Queensland hitman Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has praised Gold Coast teammate David Fifita for his stellar start to the 2023 season.
Ponga bounces back to help Knights take down Titans
Shining at five-eighth, Kalyn Ponga was the star of the show for Newcastle as the Knights comfortably defeated Gold Coast at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Dragons will continue to back coach Griffin: Lawrie
St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin retains the support of his players despite a sixth-straight NRL defeat, Dragons forward Blake Lawrie insists.
Paulo avoids ban for cannonball tackle, free for Origin
Parramatta's Junior Paulo has avoided suspension for a dangerous tackle on Canberra's Joe Tapine, remaining available for the State of Origin series opener.
Canberra make it five straight wins in fiery Eels clash
Canberra have secured their biggest win so far in the 2023 NRL season, beating Parramatta 26-18 in a keenly contested match at GIO Stadium.
Cowboys overrun hapless Dragons for back-to-back wins
North Queensland have triumphed 42-22 over St George Illawarra in Townsville to hand the Dragons their sixth straight loss of the NRL season.
Tigers adamant they have clawed back NRL credibility
Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens says teams are now treating his side with respect after they stayed in the battle with South Sydney before losing 20-0.
Souths on top of NRL after workmanlike win over Tigers
South Sydney have replaced Brisbane at the top of the NRL ladder after claiming a 20-0 win over Wests Tigers at Accor Stadium.
Knights look to silence outside noise in Titans clash
Adam O'Brien's Newcastle outfit are refreshed after an extended break and looking to silence those who criticised how some players spent their bye week.
Manly adamant Trbojevic can return to 2021 highs
Ben Trbojevic has leapt to the defence of his brother Tom, while Manly players are adamant the fullback is not that far from his 2021 NRL heroics.
Cleary hopes Luai’s masterclass silences doubters
Jarome Luai excelled in Penrith's big win over the Sydney Roosters and Nathan Cleary hopes the performance is enough to silence the five-eighth's critics.
Volkman scores Warriors’ winner with compound fracture
Five-eighth Ronald Volkman fought on after a compound fracture of the finger and without a painkilling injection in the Warriors' win over Canterbury.
Walker’s Roosters recall hopes hit by knee injury
A knee injury has dented Sam Walker's hopes of breaking back into the Sydney Roosters' NRL side after almost a month playing in reserve grade.
Johnson revival continues as Warriors down Bulldogs
Shaun Johnson has set up two tries to help the Warriors snap a three-game losing streak with a 24-12 win over Canterbury.
Luai stakes Origin claim as Panthers thrash Roosters
NSW Blues five-eighth Jarome Luai has reaffirmed his State of Origin credentials with a big performance in Penrith's defeat of the Sydney Roosters.
Fonua-Blake can be world’s best prop – Warriors
Warriors captain Tohu Harris has claimed teammate Addin Fonua-Blake has the potential to go past Payne Haas as the world's best prop.
Ciraldo ready to wield axe and blood young Bulldogs
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has said he will blood players from outside his top-30 squad and make several changes for his battling team's Gold Coast clash.
Manu, JWH hurt in Roosters’ ’embarrassing’ loss
Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco has lashed his side's 'embarrassing' loss to Penrith, during which Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Joey Manu were injured.