Canterbury sack Josh Addo-Carr over failed drugs test
Canterbury have sacked Josh Addo-Carr after the winger failed a roadside drugs test in the build-up to the club's biggest game in eight years.
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May hits out at speculation that sparked Roosters exit
Terrell May has rubbished claims he is being pushed out of the Sydney Roosters because his face doesn't fit.
Trindall signs on as Sharks begin solving roster puzzle
Cronulla appear to have the toughest recruitment puzzle to solve now the player market has opened but have retained a key player in Braydon Trindall.
Samoa break Fiji hearts to reach women’s RL World Cup
Brisbane prop Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausala has scored a late double to send Samoa's women to the Rugby League World Cup after beating Fiji 16-12.
Tonga hold on to beat New Zealand in Auckland epic
Tonga have beaten New Zealand 25-24 to qualify for the Pacific Cup final against Australia, in one of the greatest Test matches played in the 21st century.
England complete rugby league series win over Samoa
Herbie Farnworth has scored two tries as England fought back to beat Samoa 34-16 and clinch a series victory in the second rugby league Test in Leeds.
Kiwi Ferns pound Orchids, set up Jillaroos final clash
New Zealand winger Mackenzie Wiki scored a hat-trick in a 36-0 win over the PNG Orchids in the Pacific Cup women's clash in Port Moresby.
Hunt says it would be “special” to return to Brisbane
Ben Hunt would find it "special" to return to Brisbane and win a premiership - a goal he's put at the top of his list of priorities in finding a new club.
Kangaroos ready to embrace red sea of Tongan fans
Australia's players say they are ready to feel like an away team in a State of Origin match against Tonga, preparing for a red sea of fans at CommBank Stadium.
PNG claim Pacific Bowl with big win over Cook Islands
The PNG Kumuls beat Cook Islands 42-20 to win the Pacific Bowl and can secure a Pacific Championships promotion with a win over New Zealand next week.
New England star Farnworth sets sights on Ashes triumph
Dolphins' Herbie Farnworth, star of England's triumphs over Samoa, believes his side can threaten Australia's dominance in the revived rugby league Ashes.
Sam Walker signs new deal with NRL’s Roosters
The Sydney Roosters have re-signed star halfback Sam Walker, who will be at the club until at least the end of the 2027 season.
Lomax ‘stoked’ to officially finish time at Dragons
Australian representative Zac Lomax has opened up on his NRL move to Parramatta and much-discussed exit from St George Illawarra.
Tonne of Tongan muscle won’t scare Aussies in Cup final
Numbers reveal a stark difference in size between the Australian and Tongan forward packs ahead of the Pacific Cup final.
Broncos in the Hunt as Maguire takes charge in heat
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire said bringing Ben Hunt back to the club was on his radar as the Broncos completed a tough session under their new coach.
Jordan Riki fulfils decade-old promise after NZ debut
The first thing Brisbane forward Jordan Riki did after his New Zealand debut was fulfil a long-standing promise to his grandfather Reginald.
Turbo puts aside disappointment in brother’s axing
Tom Trbojevic has excelled on return to the Kangaroos but hasn't been able to share his success with brother Jake, axed from the squad for the Pacific Cup.
Christchurch team could be as big as Warriors: Isaako
Local products Jamayne Isaako and Jordan Riki have been encouraged by the growth of rugby league in Christchurch.
Koloamatangi out of Tonga’s Pacific Champs Test with NZ
Keaon Koloamatangi won't play in Tonga's must-win Pacific Championships Test with New Zealand.
Dolphins eye Hunt as Dragons rip up captain’s contract
St George Illawarra have terminated the contract of captain and star halfback Ben Hunt, with the Dolphins emerging as early front-runners for his services.
Addo-Carr to front board as Bulldogs future in tatters
Josh Addo-Carr will front Canterbury's board in the wake of his drug-driving scandal and appears unlikely to represent the club in 2025.
Captaining Aussies the highlight of Isaah Yeo’s career
Isaah Yeo has won four NRL premierships and two State of Origin series but holds captaining Australia in higher esteem than any other moment of his career.
Pressure is already on Jillaroos: Ali Brigginshaw
Ali Brigginshaw's Jillaroos have travelled to Christchurch hoping to make amends for their loss to New Zealand in last year's Pacific Championships.
Fiji beat Cook Islands to keep World Cup dream alive
Fiji winger Vitalina Naikore has starred in an 18-6 Pacific Championships win in Suva over Cook Islands and are one win away from a maiden World Cup spot.
Jennings hat-trick fires Fiji to win over Cook Islands
Fiji have turned on the razzle dazzle in a 56-6 win over Cook Islands in the Pacific Championships as Viliame Kikau ran riot.
Aussies into Pacific Cup final after revenge on Kiwis
Australia are through to the final of rugby league's Pacific Cup after Zac Lomax bagged two tries in a 22-10 defeat of New Zealand in Christchurch.
NZ will be ‘100 times better’ if they make final: Yeo
Australia comfortably defeated New Zealand in their Pacific Championships clash but captain Isaah Yeo expects a rematch would pose a bigger challenge.
England’s NRL stars shine in win over Luai’s Samoa
England went head-to-head with Jarome Luai's Samoa in a dramatic pre-match challenge at Wigan before outplaying the visitors 34-18 in the first Test.
Great Kiwis comeback won’t change Johnson’s mind
Shaun Johnson was pleased with his performance after backflipping on retirement for the Kiwis but that won't motivate him to extend his comeback to the NRL.
Broncos transform football department to drive change
Brisbane have already appointed a new football manager and will revamp their football department and recruit a GM of football to lift culture and performance.
Calm before storm for Kangaroos forward Mitch ‘Wahnett’
Warriors and Australia forward Mitch Barnett has been given a new nickname and embraced by fans in Christchurch, but he expects that all to change on Sunday.