Sharks back Fonua-Blake as missing piece in title chase
Determined to go one step further than their preliminary final loss, Cronulla are convinced Addin Fonua-Blake is the missing piece in their premiership puzzle.
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Price is right as Cowboys sign Bateman until 2026
North Queensland have signed forward John Bateman until the end of 2026 after he was released by Wests Tigers, who will contribute to his two-year contract.
New deal for Kyle Flanagan at NRL’s Dragons
Kyle Flanagan looks to have finally found a long-term home after inking a new NRL contract at St George Illawarra.
Tigers release Sullivan with a catch, Pezet re-signs
Jayden Sullivan will join South Sydney for the 2025 season but remains contracted at Wests Tigers for the two years beyond that.
Luckless Cowboy Luki set to miss 2025 NRL campaign
North Queensland second-rower Heilum Luki is set to miss the entire 2025 NRL season after going down with another long-term injury.
Broncos’ Mam set to be suspended for nine games by NRL
The NRL proposed a nine-game suspension for Brisbane five-eighth Ezra Mam after he was fined $850 for drug driving and driving without a licence in October.
Mam unable to count All Stars in integrity unit ban
Ezra Mam will have to serve his entire NRL ban for driving charges at Brisbane, with the pre-season All-Stars match unable to be counted to his suspension.
Milford finds new home back in Broncos feeder system
Anthony Milford has signed a deal to return to Souths Logan in the Queensland Cup, meaning he is back in Brisbane's NRL feeder system.
Mam accepts nine-game NRL ban, cops $120,000 in fines
Brisbane star Ezra Mam has accepted a nine-game NRL ban for his driving charges, while a $90,000 club fine has taken his financial penalties to $120,000.
McInnes not shocked by players training with concussion
While not surprised some players choose to hide concussion symptoms, Cronulla's Cam McInnes is urging peers to work with the NRL to prevent long-term issues.
Warriors lure Olympic sevens champion to NRLW
Dual Olympic gold medallist Michaela Blyde will switch codes to play for the Warriors in the NRLW next season.
‘Disgraceful’: NRL star’s penalty may spark law changes
The Queensland government has described Brisbane NRL star Ezra Mam's penalty for drug driving as "disgraceful" and will now consider law changes.
Dolphins linchpin Marshall-King firing after knee op
Dolphins hooker Jeremy Marshall-King missed a chunk of 2024 with a broken foot and is keen to complete a full season after returning from a knee operation..
Cameron McInnes inks new deal with Cronulla
Fearless lock forward Cameron McInnes has signed a new deal that will keep him with NRL side Cronulla until at least the end of 2026 season.
Seibold inks two-year deal to oversee Manly transition
Manly have extended Anthony Seibold's contract until 2027, leaving him to oversee the transition of the club into the post Daly Cherry-Evans era.
Broncos NRL star slammed for drug, unlicensed driving
A magistrate has blasted NRL star Ezra Mam for driving on a cocktail of drugs including cocaine, saying he is lucky no one was killed in a head-on collision.
China benched, PNG takes field in sport-security pact
Australia is putting $600 million towards a team from Papua New Guinea joining the NRL but will pull its support if Port Moresby breaks "strategic trust".
PNG entry reflects NRL expansion mindset at its best
The entry of a PNG NRL side in 2028 will take rugby league to a new frontier in another sign of how the game thrives on bold and visionary expansion decisions.
Papua New Guinea public to determine new NRL team name
The NRL is already home to Panthers, Broncos, Sharks and Warriors, but it will be up to the Papua New Guinean public to determine the nickname of the next team.
NRL hopes Perth expansion will be a done deal ‘shortly’
The NRL has provided an update on its plans to establish a franchise in Perth on the same day it officially announced its Papua New Guinea expansion team.
PNG on a 10-year journey to transform the NRL
Papua New Guinea's NRL team is still more than three years away from playing its first game, but is already carrying high expectations.
PNG NRLW team still on the cards, but not in 2028
A Papua New Guinea team will enter the NRL in 2028, but it will be a while before a side features in the corresponding women's competition.
Raiders add flyer to long-term list of young talent
Canberra speedster Xavier Savage will remain a Raider until the end of 2027, joining fellow young gun Kaeo Weekes in committing to the NRL club long-term.
Roosters half’s ‘heavy burden’ for man he pinned by car
A man was left with gruesome injuries and lost two toes after his foot was pinned under a car in a "freakish accident" involving rising NRL player Sandon Smith.
The two words that convinced Terrell May to join Tigers
Prop forward Terrell May has arrived at Wests Tigers after his unceremonious exit from the Sydney Roosters.
PNG to get their Broncos moment in big time 40 years on
Brisbane Broncos founding director Barry Maranta highlights similarities between a PNG NRL side and the 1988 Broncos in terms of player opportunities.
Isaah Yeo wins rugby league’s Golden Boot award
Penrith co-captain Isaah Yeo has been crowned international rugby league's player of the year, capping another stellar season for the lock forward.
PM bets his ‘life’ NRL players will be safe in PNG
The NRL will feature a Papua New Guinea-based franchise from 2028 after two years of planning culminated in an official announcement in Sydney.
NRL sure PNG team can be strong despite November 1 rule
A PNG-based team is set to enter the NRL in 2028, but current rules mean they must wait almost two years to begin negotiating with contracted players.
Papenhuyzen sticks with Storm through 2026 season
Admitting Melbourne's initial offer was an ego blow, fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is comfortable about his Storm future after signing a contract extension.
Carney gives Broncos players pep-talk on NRL pitfalls
Broncos prop Payne Haas says players have benefited from listening to Todd Carney speak about making good choices as he relishes his time under Michael Maguire.