England unleash Dom Young in RLWC opener
Newcastle Knights' powerhouse winger Dom Young is one of six NRL players to be unleashed by England in their World Cup opener against Samoa.
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Rookie Dolphins halfback, 18, wants to be NRL’s youngest ever No.7
Isaiya Katoa has his sights on debuting for Wayne Bennett's Dolphins in their inaugural NRL match, hoping to be the youngest No.7 to start a season in 15 years.
No pride in Manly-Hasler falling out
Manly were adamant they would overcome their pride jersey saga but instead it became the catalyst for the exit of coach Des Hasler from the NRL club.
Tonga’s Fifita set to hit top gear at RLWC
David Fifita is poised to take his devastating talents onto the international stage with Tonga after an impressive debut.
Familiar challenge looms for Seibold
As Des Hasler's expected successor, Anthony Seibold has the challenge of not only uniting Manly but securing on-field success quickly at the NRL club.
Borthwick named first Canberra NRLW coach
Current Parramatta NRLW assistant coach Darrin Borthwick has been named the inaugural head coach of Canberra's women's side.
Manly could count the cost of Hasler axing
Manly face a battle to keep star players happy after axing Des Hasler, with a long negotiation still looming over the veteran coach's exit fee.
Maroons power Meninga’s will to thrill
Harry Grant and Ben Hunt inflicted misery on NSW in State of Origin and will be gunning for a repeat performance with Australia at the Rugby League World Cup.
World Cup to challenge league’s status quo
The delayed Rugby League World Cup begins with the international game at a significant crossroads, and multiple challengers emerging to Australia's dominance.
No copying Panthers at Bulldogs: Ciraldo
New Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo will resist the urge to "copy and paste" Penrith's system in his first pre-season since leaving the reigning NRL premiers.
World Cup to count towards Milne’s NRL ban
South Sydney winger Taane Milne has been granted approval to have the World Cup count towards his six-game NRL ban, clearing him to return far earlier in 2023.
Mulitalo feels like ‘fake Ronaldo’ at RLWC
Ronaldo Mulitalo has joked with the English press about his famous Christian name ahead of New Zealand's Rugby League World Cup clash with Lebanon.
Addo-Carr calls for Kangaroos war dance
Winger Josh Addo-Carr says he would love the Kangaroos to become the first Australian national side to adopt their own version of the pre-match haka.
Meninga still giving no clues on halfback
Daly Cherry-Evans will get the first chance to make his case for Australia's halfback role in the World Cup, but Nathan Cleary will also be given an early shot.
Renouf ‘shattered’ over Kangaroos numbers
Australia's 1992 World Cup final hero Steve Renouf is proud of the No.3 he wore and is disappointed this year's team will not play in positional numbers.
Hasler commits to Manly for 2023: report
Manly coach Des Hasler has reportedly told the club he'll guide the team in 2023, ending speculation he'll leave as they plan their future coaching direction.
Pay rise confirmed for women’s RLWC team
Co-captain Kezie Apps has welcomed the news the Jillaroos will be paid at the same rate as their counterparts in the men's squad for the Rugby League World Cup.
Daley open to working with embattled Manly
Former NSW State of Origin coach Laurie Daley has moved closer to working with an NRL club, confirming his interest in helping revive a drama-riddled Manly.
Cowboys NRL forward to challenge charges
A domestic violence assault case against benched NRL and Samoan forward Luciano Leilua cannot proceed in its current form, his lawyer says.
Levi leaves Giants to head back to NRL
Samoa international Danny Levi will be returning to NRL after the Rugby League World Cup following a spell in Super League.
Clock ticking on Hasler’s future as Manly coach
Questions over Des Hasler's future at Manly could soon come to a head, but whenever the next coach takes charge history will already be against them.
Munster dodged Dolphins call: Bennett
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett is unhappy Cameron Munster didn't bother to inform him he wouldn't be joining the new NRL side.
Parramatta re-sign Lane in contract spree
Parramatta's newly-minted player of the year Shaun Lane has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the club until at least the end of 2026.
Bremner’s World Cup pride a juggling act
Sam Bremner is set to make her comeback for Australia at the Rugby League World Cup, having given birth twice since her last Test for the women's side.
Ex-NRL player Scott guilty of DV assault
Former NRL player Curtis Scott has been found guilty of domestic violence offences against his ex-girlfriend, long jumper Tay-Leiha Clark.
Players see Hannay as ready for NRL job
Valentine Holmes claims Josh Hannay is ready for a full-time head coaching job in the NRL after working with him at North Queensland and State of Origin level.
Penrith Panthers aren’t arrogant: Cleary
Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary has dismissed claims the Panthers are arrogant in light of their buoyant premiership celebrations.
Leilua stood down, to miss RL World Cup
Luciano Leilua has been stood down under the NRL's no-fault stand-down policy, and will miss the Rugby League World Cup with Samoa as a result.
NRL star Munster re-signs with Storm
NRL superstar Cameron Munster has ended months of speculation by signing a new deal to remain with the Melbourne Storm until the end of 2027.
Penrith celebration not the Eels way: Lane
Parramatta players say they were not offended by Penrith's NRL premiership celebrations, but say they would have acted differently.
Kangaroos not fussed by Pacific nation League defectors: Cherry-Evans
Australia's players claim they remain in the best position to defend their World Cup crown despite a State of Origin-calibre 17 opting to play elsewhere.