Meninga warns Kangaroos of Kiwi ambush
Mal Meninga says the Kangaroos will be facing a greatly-improved New Zealand side when they meet in the World Cup semi-finals.
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Tigers’ Brown in Samoa’s World Cup line-up
Wests Tigers' Fa'amanu Brown has been called into Samoa's team to play England in Saturday's World Cup semi-final at the Emirates Stadium.
Veteran McCullough bows out of NRL
Veteran hooker Andrew McCullough has told teammates he is retiring from the NRL, forcing a change in St George Illawarra's spine for 2023.
Hoeter’s NRL future set after 7-year wait
Delouise Hoeter ended a 2475-day wait between NRL games last season and now has his future with the Brisbane Broncos secured until the end of 2024.
Cleary bids to kick conversion woes away
Valentine Holmes thinks UK conditions may be impacting Nathan Cleary's kicking - but he's tipping the halfback to rediscover his World Cup conversion accuracy.
NRL press ahead with pre-season comp
The NRL are set to offer up monetary prizes for players and clubs in a two-week pre-season tournament.
NRL draw launch underwhelms amid talks
The NRL will deal with 15 games being played away from clubs' regular grounds in 2023, with the changes due to the home FIFA Women's World Cup.
Seibold, Sea Eagles big losers in NRL draw
Brisbane and Manly have copped the toughest draws in the newly released 2023 NRL schedule, while Cronulla and Canberra are the big winners.
Kiwis’ Ferns aim to press NZ’s NRLW case
New Zealand would love nothing more than to prove they deserve a team in the NRLW when they face Australia in the World Cup.
RCG, Hunt return for Kangaroos-Kiwis clash
Reagan Campbell-Gillard will be charged with leading Australia from the front in their Rugby League World Cup semi-final clash with New Zealand.
Schoupp leaves Dogs for Titans’ NRL chance
Originally considered a difference-maker at the Bulldogs, Aaron Schoupp has been allowed to leave the NRL club for an opportunity on the Gold Coast.
Clarity on future kept Sullivan at Dragons
Jayden Sullivan has revealed how much-needed clarity around his development as a halfback prompted him to withdraw his request release at St George Illawarra.
Walters welcomes Broncos’ round one clash against Premiers Penrith
After a horror finish to the 2022 season, Brisbane coach Kevin Walters is relishing a season-opening trip to Penrith to get an early gauge on his squad.
Hastings to battle on at Wests Tigers
Tim Sheens has shot down suggestions Jackson Hastings is on the outer at Wests Tigers as the coach begins pondering spine combinations for 2023.
Cheika helps Te’o on NRL coaching path
Redcliffe's new Queensland Cup coach Ben Te'o reached the top in the NRL and rugby as a player with his NRL coaching quest helped by the very best.
Seibold a better coach for tough years
New Manly coach Anthony Seibold insists he is a better, more experienced and well-rounded mentor for his dramas at Brisbane and years out of the NRL.
Walters backs Boyd to unlock Walsh’s best
Returned Brisbane tyro Reece Walsh will be mentored by club legend Darius Boyd ahead of the 2023 NRL season where he is expected to dazzle at fullback.
Anthony Seibold confirmed as Manly coach
After weeks of build-up, Anthony Seibold has been confirmed as the new head coach of embattled NRL side the Manly Sea Eagles.
NRL adamant funding agreement in sight
Andrew Abdo has insisted that there is a clear plan for overdue funding agreements with NRL clubs to be finalised soon after meeting with several CEOs.
Grant excited by Kiwis showdown with Smith
Kangaroo Harry Grant is hoping to get one over his good mate Brandon Smith when the pair face off in the Rugby League World Cup semi-final.
Madden wants Broncos NRL start with Walsh
Key Brisbane signings Jock Madden and Reece Walsh appeared on day one of NRL pre-season training and Madden wants to push Ezra Mam for the starting No.6 spot.
Hooker Robson re-signs with NRL’s Cowboys
Following a career-best season, hooker Reece Robson has signed a two-year contract extension with the North Queensland Cowboys.
NRL still open to Pride Round in 2023
A dedicated Pride Round won't be appear in an NRL draw when it is soon released, but powerbrokers will meet in coming months to decide whether it is introduced.
V’landys adamant funding can be resolved
ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys says peace can be reached with clubs on funding, but the NRL will not hand over the power wanted by players.
Hampson farewelled at Redcliffe service
The rugby league fraternity farewelled Liam Hampson at a public service in Redcliffe where he was remembered as a giving young man and outstanding footballer.
Bennett says rebel league ‘won’t happen’
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett expects the NRL and 17 clubs to sort out their differences over the salary cap for 2023 and says a breakaway league will not occur.
Bennett rubbishes Dolphins NRL spoon talk
As the Dolphins launched their first NRL pre-season, coach Wayne Bennett said the Brisbane showdown with the Broncos would rival the EPL's Manchester derby.
NRL’s Rabbitohs re-sign Shaquai Mitchell
South Sydney have re-signed prop forward Shaquai Mitchell, the brother of superstar fullback Latrell, whose own contract expires at the end of 2023.
Samoa set up RLWC semi-final with England
Samoa will have a shot at Rugby League World Cup redemption against England after securing a semi-final berth with a 20-18 win over Tonga.
Collins eyes RLWC showdown with JWH
Kangaroos prop Lindsay Collins credits Jared Waerea-Hargreaves as one of his mentors and would love nothing more to get one over the Kiwis front-rower.
England offer up right royal RLWC triumph
In front of royalty, England have again flexed their World Cup muscle, blasting into the semi-finals with a ruthless 46-6 crushing of Papua New Guinea.