Ivan Cleary hopes legal career over after judiciary win
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary is hopeful his legal career is over after successfully representing his son Nathan at the NRL judiciary last week.
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Brown ready to revert to old role for Knights
Newcastle's attack took a step forward in Vegas, but Dylan Brown is happy to relinquish organising responsibilities if Fletcher Sharpe's injury forces a change.
Penrith honoured to start year with diabolical fixture
No NRL side faces a tougher start to the 2026 season than heavyweights Penrith but coach Ivan Cleary claims the gruelling fixture is a privilege.
‘Very close’: Eels, Storm near deal to free Zac Lomax
Zac Lomax's move to Melbourne appears close as his lawyers desperately push for an out-of-court settlement before a week-long hearing starts.
Cowboys’ Vegas pain continues as winger suspended
North Queensland winger Braidon Burns has received a two-match ban for his high shot on Kalyn Ponga during the Cowboys' loss in Las Vegas.
‘Love and respect’: Campbell legacy lives on at Titans
Jayden Campbell was 11 when his father Preston was feted by fans after his final Gold Coast match and that experience inspired his recent re-signing.
Roosters’ Walker urges patience with DCE combo
Sydney Roosters playmaker Sam Walker is realistic it will take time for his halves partnership with Daly Cherry-Evans to hit its stride.
‘Maybe they’re watching’: Burton’s boot could crack NFL
Spurred on by a week in the US, Canterbury star Matt Burton believes he could 'definitely' make it as a punter in the NFL.
Disappointed: Dragons say Vegas ended with wrong call
Stephen Crichton has nailed a golden-point field goal to lift Canterbury to victory in Las Vegas, but St George Illawarra insist he was set up by a wrong call.
Sweet spot: Vegas a success for NRL, but where to now?
If 2026 is as good as it gets for the NRL in Vegas, that could be considered a success. But the league must work out how to keep the hype and where to go next.
Knights relief for Fletcher with Ponga still main man
Kalyn Ponga remains the most important man in Newcastle's attack, inspiring the Knights to a 28-18 season-opening win over North Queensland in Las Vegas.
‘It’s perfect’: Dolphins co-captain move frees Gilbert
Dolphins star half Isaiya Katoa will co-captain the side in 2026 with Tom Gilbert, who says the new partnership will bring out the best in both.
Sivo bags four in Vegas as coach Arthur makes statement
Former Parramatta flyer Maika Sivo has scored four tries in just his second game for Leeds, helping the Rhinos to a 58-6 demolition of Hull KR.
‘We travel enough’: Cowboys’ NRL global round warning
The NRL are eying off gradually building towards four overseas double-headers each season by the end of this decade, but there will be some hurdles with clubs.
‘Stop doing it’: Flaw Broncos must fix to defend title
Brisbane launched six stunning comebacks on the way to last year's title but the loss to Hull KR, after a failed resurgence, gave the players a reality check.
NRL looking at global expansion one country at a time
Las Vegas will remain on the NRL's calendar even if it goes global, with Peter V'landys eying off gradual international expansion over the next three years.
Stupid expectations: Flanagan won’t talk up title hopes
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan insists the Dragons are on the rise, but says he's only being realistic by conceding 2026 won't be a title year.
Payten ready to prove doubters wrong after tough 2025
Todd Payten has opened up on a difficult 2025 amid rumours he could be sacked as North Queensland coach, but insists the Cowboys are a different team in 2026.
‘We’ll force rule changes’: Walkers to upset applecart
Ben and Shane Walker are set to transform rugby league again as coaches of the Western Clydesdales as they vow to exploit and change the rules of the game.
Purdue a centre for now, but still eyes future as half
Jaxon Purdue will start the 2026 season in the centres for North Queensland, but he is still eying a long-term future as an NRL half.
Holmes the US salesman as NRL takes over downtown Vegas
An estimated 16,000 fans have rolled in for the NRL's Las Vegas launch event, with Valentine Holmes the centre of attention for American broadcasters.
‘Don’t give up’: Broncos gem wants even more in 2026
Off-contract Brisbane centre Gehamat Shibasaki is a template for using hard work to rise to the top of rugby league, and he's targeting more success.
Simple mindset shift Brown must master as Knights No.7
Dylan Brown said he is ready to deal with the pressure of being the NRL's highest-paid halfback - and there is one thing that he must change when wearing No.7.
The No.1 curse Walsh must break to keep Broncos on top
Reece Walsh enters 2026 with more attention on him than any other player, but few fullbacks have been able to back up untouchable seasons year after year.
‘Big shoes’: New Storm No.1 set to do Papenhuyzen proud
Cameron Munster said new Melbourne fullback Sua Fa'alogo will "prove people wrong'" this year and be a worthy heir to Billy Slater and Ryan Papenhuyzen .
Weight of Dragons No.7 jersey no concern for Atkinson
Dan Atkinson last wore the No.7 jersey as a 21-year-old for Sunshine Coast, but the new St George Illawarra halfback says he's ready for the job in the NRL.
Sharks brace for poaching raid from cashed-up rivals
Cronulla have half of their roster off-contract at the end of 2026 and CEO Dino Mezzatesta has conceded they won't be able to stave off cashed-up rivals.
Watch and learn: Coaches go in blind on new interchange
The NRL's biggest overhaul of interchange rules this century is set to leave coaches rethinking the use of their bench during matches.
Ikin unveils plan for Slater’s future as Maroons coach
Off-contract Billy Slater is tipped to stay as Queensland coach beyond 2026 as QRL boss Ben Ikin confirmed talks have begun to make him a long-term mentor.
What happens in Vegas need not stay in Vegas for NRL
USA's Rugby League chair has urged the NRL to consider California and Texas for future matches, while pointing to the NFL model to grow the game in the US.
Veteran Bronco gets another crack after bad breaks
Stoic Jack Gosiewski has another chance at starting the season at second-row for Brisbane as he aims for a rare injury-free run and a contract extension.