Captaining Aussies the highlight of Isaah Yeo’s career
Isaah Yeo has won four NRL premierships and two State of Origin series but holds captaining Australia in higher esteem than any other moment of his career.
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Pressure is already on Jillaroos: Ali Brigginshaw
Ali Brigginshaw's Jillaroos have travelled to Christchurch hoping to make amends for their loss to New Zealand in last year's Pacific Championships.
Fiji beat Cook Islands to keep World Cup dream alive
Fiji winger Vitalina Naikore has starred in an 18-6 Pacific Championships win in Suva over Cook Islands and are one win away from a maiden World Cup spot.
Jennings hat-trick fires Fiji to win over Cook Islands
Fiji have turned on the razzle dazzle in a 56-6 win over Cook Islands in the Pacific Championships as Viliame Kikau ran riot.
Aussies into Pacific Cup final after revenge on Kiwis
Australia are through to the final of rugby league's Pacific Cup after Zac Lomax bagged two tries in a 22-10 defeat of New Zealand in Christchurch.
NZ will be ‘100 times better’ if they make final: Yeo
Australia comfortably defeated New Zealand in their Pacific Championships clash but captain Isaah Yeo expects a rematch would pose a bigger challenge.
England’s NRL stars shine in win over Luai’s Samoa
England went head-to-head with Jarome Luai's Samoa in a dramatic pre-match challenge at Wigan before outplaying the visitors 34-18 in the first Test.
Great Kiwis comeback won’t change Johnson’s mind
Shaun Johnson was pleased with his performance after backflipping on retirement for the Kiwis but that won't motivate him to extend his comeback to the NRL.
Broncos transform football department to drive change
Brisbane have already appointed a new football manager and will revamp their football department and recruit a GM of football to lift culture and performance.
Calm before storm for Kangaroos forward Mitch ‘Wahnett’
Warriors and Australia forward Mitch Barnett has been given a new nickname and embraced by fans in Christchurch, but he expects that all to change on Sunday.
NRLW’s Gallagher returns to A-League Women with Jets
Newcastle winger Sheridan Gallagher will spend her NRLW off-season playing for the Newcastle Jets in the A-League Women.
Complacency a dirty word for Kangaroos rake Grant
Harry Grant will embrace playing big minutes as Kangaroos hooker against New Zealand, but he is not prepared to bank on being the long-term starting No.9 yet.
‘I’d take his head off’: Tapine relishing Young battle
Joseph Tapine and Hudson Young have lined up together 103 times at NRL level, but will square off as opponents for the first time in the Pacific Championships.
Quincy Dodd injured, out of Jillaroos’ clash with Kiwis
Starting hooker Quincy Dodd will miss Australia's clash against New Zealand, who ambushed the Jillaroos in the sides' last meeting.
‘Hurt the most’: Kelly hasn’t forgot Jillaroos’ NZ loss
Isabelle Kelly says the last time Australia played New Zealand ended as her hardest day in a Jillaroos jersey.
Skipper Harry Grant to remain with Storm through 2026
Star hooker Harry Grant will remain with Melbourne until at least the end of the 2026 NRL season after taking up a player option in his contract.
Mam on notice, must own his mistake says Broncos coach
Broncos coach Michael Maguire has refused to touch on whether Ezra Mam will be sacked as he goes on a fact finding mission about what led to his head-on crash.
RLPA wants more pay or no Thursday games in NRLW draw
The NRL is facing pressure from the Rugby League Players Association to compensate NRLW players for featuring in midweek matches.
Meninga wants shorter NRL season, bigger Test window
Mal Meninga has urged the NRL to dilute the regular season length in a bid to strengthen Test football.
Daley in NSW Blues’ sights ahead of board meeting
Laurie Daley and Paul McGregor will both have support as NSWRL board members meet for the first time since releasing Blues coach Michael Maguire.
Alamoti signs off on long-term Panthers deal
Paul Alamoti has penned a new deal with Penrith that will keep him at the reigning NRL premiers until the end of 2027.
Broncos CEO tells players it’s a ‘grow-up moment’
Brisbane CEO Dave Donaghy has told his players they must grow up and has refused to guarantee Ezra Mam's future at the NRL club.
I didn’t do the jersey proud in last NZ clash: Collins
Sydney Roosters hard man Lindsay Collins is out for redemption after letting himself down the last time Australia played New Zealand.
Selectors, coach doubted Apps would be fit for rep duty
When he called Kezie Apps a month ago, Jillaroos coach Brad Donald was shocked to hear that the second-rower was tracking to play in the Pacific Championships.
Woolf savours Tongan farewell tour as 2019 vibes return
Long-time Tongan coach Kristian Woolf has had flashbacks to 2019 as he prepares his side for what will likely be his last campaign in charge.
Dolphins always keen on players like Ben Hunt: coach
Kristian Woolf says the Dolphins are always keen to negotiate with players like Ben Hunt but have not yet made contact with the St George Illawarra halfback.
Pawa Meri: Orchids changing PNG perceptions
Original Orchid Cathy Neap sees the side's clash with Australia at Suncorp Stadium as another great leap for the fast-developing rugby league side.
New-look Kangaroos can create own legacy: Yeo
First-time Kangaroos captain Isaah Yeo will lead a team featuring six debutants into battle against a confident Tonga to begin the Pacific Championships.
Fast-tracked Kangaroos halves up to task: skipper Yeo
Tom Dearden and Mitch Moses have been tasked with pulling the strings of a Kangaroos side with plenty to prove in the Pacific Championships.
How help of Sam Burgess nurtured PNG’s next big star
Emerging PNG centre Rodrick Tai says Sam Burgess' coaching skills have helped him fulfil a dream of making it as a professional rugby league player.
Tuivasa-Sheck afraid he’d lost chance to play for Samoa
After making his return to the NRL, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is set to earn a maiden Samoan cap on the Test tour of England.