Craig Bellamy ‘honoured’ to have coached Kamikamica
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has paid tribute to Tui Kamikamica after the prop made the difficult decision to retire from the NRL.
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Panthers overcome three sin-binnings to edge Storm
Penrith have officially eliminated Melbourne from finals contention with a patchy defeat of the Storm in Ivan Cleary's 500th game as an NRL coach.
St George Dragons legend Billy Smith dies at age 84
The rugby league world is in mourning following the death of St George Dragons legend Billy Smith at 84.
Walters bound for England in Kangaroos coaching shock
Australia will need to find a third Kangaroos coach in the space of three years after Kevin Walters agreed to take charge of St Helens after the World Cup.
‘Talent’: Maguire addresses half selection, new No.1
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire is gearing up for an emotional clash against Canberra and has had to make some big selection calls for the game.
Dolphins young gun adamant English import can help him
The Dolphins' signing of George Williams will split up the in-form halves pairing of Isaiya Katoa and Kodi Nikorima, but Katoa insists there can be positives.
Push on for ex-Dragons half to come back in World Cup
Talatau Amone could be cleared to return for Tonga in the World Cup, with the exiled half in a grey area while banned from the NRL and playing Queensland Cup.
Storm star makes hard call on future after stroke
Melbourne prop Tui Kamikamica has been forced into a medical retirement following his stroke earlier this year, ending his bid to captain Fiji in the World Cup.
Warriors hand coach key to the city as record looms
The Warriors have made their faith in Andrew Webster clear, making him the only coach in the NRL locked down into the 2032 season.
Dolphins hero and ‘man of Stone’ to retire from NRL
Tough-as-teak Dolphins lock Ray Stone will retire from the NRL at the end of the season, after deciding persistent injuries had become too hard to overcome.
Bulldogs make club legend their new NRLW coach
Canterbury have moved to create stability in their NRLW roster, announcing Mark O'Meley as their coach from next season.
Teammate’s massages hoping to fix star Shark
Cronulla have won seven of their last eight games without Braydon Trindall and are hoping to continue that track record while the five-eighth is sidelined.
Release sets stage for Cleary reunion, Walters re-signs
Jett Cleary, the younger brother of NRL superstar Nathan, has been granted a release to return home to Australia and sign with Penrith.
‘Proven winner’: Cheika back as Waratahs coach
Ending Rugby Australia's months-long search, Michael Cheika will return as NSW Waratahs coach 13 years after guiding the franchise to a Super Rugby title.
Perfect Storm: coach reveals ideal succession plan
Craig Bellamy will tell Melbourne officials one of his assistant coaches should replace him if he finishes up next year, believing they are ready and capable.
Not sunshine and rainbows: Dragons half wants own role
Daniel Atkinson admits the past few months have not been easy after being dropped out of St George Illawarra's halves amid a 2027 signing spree.
Tigers half back after ‘very painful’ training balls-up
After copping a blow to his nether regions that caused him to undergo surgery, Wests Tigers playmaker Jock Madden has vowed to finish the year strongly.
Don’t call it a slump: Penrith say they can fix slide
Veteran Scott Sorensen says there has been an overreaction to Penrith's recent run where they have dropped five of their past eight after a dominant start.
‘Full confidence’: soaring Roosters yet to hit top gear
The Sydney Roosters insist they are yet to peak despite soaring to the top of the NRL ladder on the back of seven straight wins and a take-down of Penrith.
Mitchell eyes Souths return; other Cleary nears NRL bow
Latrell Mitchell could turbocharge South Sydney's push towards September after being named for the first time in three months.
Broncos enforcer reveals contract stance amid Haas exit
Xavier Willison enters the final 12 months of his deal on November 1 and has explained his intentions beyond the end of 2027.
Squeezed-out Eel vows to fight on for NRL career
Five-eighth Ronald Volkman says he has no issue with Parramatta signing Jarome Luai, conceding the Eels have made a business decision to not keep him.
Grand final week not the time for All Stars: players
Indigenous All Stars Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Jamal Fogarty have warned against making the match part of a grand-final week extravaganza, fearing a player drain.
Maroons search for new coach suffers double setback
Cameron Smith and Kevin Walters have ruled out replacing Billy Slater as Queensland State of Origin coach, leaving Matt Ballin and Ben Te'o as leading options.
‘A better chance’: Raiders prepare to meet star’s agent
Canberra's chief executive has issued an impassioned plea for Hudson Young to stay at the club as the forward considers a bombshell move to the PNG Chiefs.
Canterbury, Brisbane NRLW players face two-game bans
The Bulldogs' Tamika Jones and the Broncos' Brianna Clark are facing two-game suspensions after the weekend's round of NRLW matches.
Raiders enforcer hangs up boots after glittering career
Josh Papali'i, the most-capped Canberra Raider, has announced his retirement from rugby league after knocking back offers from England for family reasons.
AFL kicking guru helps Dolphins star strike it Rich
Dolphins co-captain Isaiya Katoa is gearing up for his first NRL finals with the support of former Brisbane Lions defender and kicking expert Daniel Rich.
Fiji signs up to Pacific Rugby League Partnership
Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has signed his nation up to the landmark Pacific Rugby League Partnership.
Munster discusses Storm future amid PNG Chiefs links
Off contract next year, Cameron Munster says Melbourne's plans for life after Craig Bellamy will influence a decision on his NRL future.
Rising union star stays put, knocks back Chiefs offer
Kadin Pritchard has re-signed with the ACT Brumbies until the end of the 2030 season in a big win for Rugby Australia, but a loss for rugby league's new boys.