Titans coup as Tino commits future after Hannay revamp
Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asumaleaui will stay and see out his long-term deal after being convinced new coach Josh Hannay can lead the Titans to success.
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Eels veteran urges backs to step up post-Lomax
Josh Addo-Carr has issued a call to Parramatta's next generation of outside backs following the departure of winger Zac Lomax.
Black Cap dad fires NRL dream for Dolphins rookie Su’a
Dolphins rookie Sebastian Su'a aspires to reach the greatest heights in rugby league like his father Murphy Su'a did in cricket, with Daniel Saifiti as mentor.
‘Sensational’: NZ legend backs Origin across the ditch
One of New Zealand's most prolific international rugby league players has backed a move to play State of Origin across the ditch in 2027.
Broncos recruits called up for World Club Challenge
Brisbane have named their 20-man squad for the World Club Challenge, with new faces and recalled members of last year's team winning spots on the plane.
Bottom to top: Tino insists Titans can follow Broncos
Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has explained why he did not pursue talks with Perth Bears and why a maiden Titans' premiership is no pipe dream.
‘On my bucket list’: Staggs targets his Mt Everest
Brisbane legend Steve Renouf insists Kotoni Staggs is now one of the world's top three centres but the 2025 title winner has a NSW Blues goal he wants to reach.
Hynes, Fisher-Harris headline NRL All Stars squads
The squads for the NRL's annual All Stars match have been unveiled, with South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell to miss the match for a second consecutive year.
Titans cap historic 24 hours with Bai re-signing
Gold Coast's signing spree has continued with the extension of boom forward Cooper Bai, just one day after captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui committed his future.
‘There’s no loose leashes’ for Dragons in Vegas
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan is warning the Dragons they are in Las Vegas on a work trip, not to party.
Storm to face hefty bill if star loses Eels court fight
Melbourne Storm might find their wooing of rugby league star Zac Lomax from the Parramatta Eels to be costlier than first thought if their rival wins in court.
Bellamy extends his record-breaking run with the Storm
Record setting NRL coach Craig Bellamy has extended his contract with the Melbourne Storm and will lead the club until the end of the 2028 season.
Top Aussie coach ‘interested for sure’ in England job
Australian Willie Peters, who coached Hull KR to a trophy treble last season, has declared his interest in taking over as England boss for the World Cup.
Jake Clifford pushes case in Cowboys selection battle
Jake Clifford starred in North Queensland's pre-season win over Canterbury as Todd Payten considers his halves combination for the Las Vegas season opener.
Duelling Knights halves outshone by teenaged ex-ballboy
It was meant to be the night Sandon Smith and Fletcher Sharpe lit up Kogarah Oval, but the Newcastle duo were outshone by a teenager from St George Illawarra.
‘Tough’ journey but Vegas jackpot in reach for NRL’s Tu
After years of sacrifices, hurt and patience, St George Illawarra's Setu Tu would feel like the luckiest man in Las Vegas if he made his NRL debut in round one.
Sharpe and I can share the field: Newcastle’s Smith
New coach Justin Holbrook is still deliberating which of Sandon Smith and Fletcher Sharpe will partner marquee man Dylan Brown in Newcastle's halves.
Ex-NRL player’s child-choking and assault charges heard
Josh McGuire's solicitor has pressed for "pertinent" evidence to be disclosed to his legal team after the ex-NRL star was charged with assaulting a child.
New headgear to be tested in world-first study
A world-first concussion and head impact study will assess the efficacy of a specially designed headgear during elite and community AFL and rugby games.
‘My position’: Dolphins back-row scramble heats up
Key injuries will impact the round-one side, but the Dolphins have a log-jam of edge forwards in the running to play the NRL season opener against South Sydney.
The key factor in code-hopper’s Wallabies start date
If code-hopper Angus Crichton wants to play for the Wallabies earlier than November, he'll have to get permission from the Sydney Roosters, not the NRL itself.
Ex-Roosters skipper spared more jail for drug offences
A former rugby league player jailed for attempting to collect more than a tonne of cocaine from ships and home-made submarines has admitted more drug offences.
Sami eyes ‘The Don’ record for Titans as Dragons loom
Gold Coast try whiz Phillip Sami is fresh from a career-best season and another strong start to the year will give him a shot an an extension, and club record.
Titans have calm plan amidst storm over Bai and Tino
Gold Coast have a battle on their hands to retain rookie sensation Cooper Bai and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, but the club's brains trust has a plan to win them over.
‘In the 13’: Anderson lays down Broncos gauntlet
Grant Anderson says he left Melbourne to improve his NRL game at Brisbane and has already found his groove as he sets his sights on a coveted backline spot.
Fresh stoush in Lomax courtroom battle with Eels
Documents have been provided to four-time NRL premiers Parramatta as part of their bid to stop Origin star Zac Lomax jumping ship to rivals Melbourne Storm.
Busted Stone reveals brave Dolphin act amid Plath shock
Ray Stone had needles to get through 11 games with two damaged shoulders in 2025 but off-season surgery either side of his wedding has him braced for more pain.
Can NRL switch save Titans discard’s career?
He has scored 53 tries in 54 NRL games but Alofiana Khan-Pereira is looking to reboot his NRL career after joining the Warriors.
It took 19 seconds for Tigers to win Pearce-Paul over
On an August afternoon last year, Kai Pearce-Paul was convinced once-and-for-all he'd made the right call signing with Wests Tigers.
Size doesn’t matter for Titans’ new-look middles: Moe
Gold Coast prop Moeaki Fotuaika is on a mission to make up for a below-par season in 2025 and insists the mobile but smaller pack can shine in the NRL.
‘Don’t pigeonhole him’: Woolf open to Cobbo slot
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf is keeping an open mind about where he plays new recruit Selwyn Cobbo, who has shone in pre-season with his fitness and attitude..