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.
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‘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.
‘With the greats’: Broncos driven to conquer world
Brisbane will train against the London Broncos before the World Club Challenge clash with Hull KR as coach Michael Maguire reveals why a win would mean so much.
Wiki peaks: Tawha gives Broncos coach welcome headache
New Brisbane signing Aublix Tawha has been such a force at pre-season training that coach Michael Maguire is considering him for the World Club Challenge.
Showdown locked in for Eels, Lomax NRL courtroom biff
Parramatta Eels will get a swift answer in court as to whether their former winger Zac Lomax can exit the club early and defect to the Melbourne Storm.
Eels take Lomax to court after collapse in Storm talks
Parramatta have launched legal action against former Eels star Zac Lomax over his bid to return to the NRL with the Melbourne Storm.
Papenhuyzen reveals moment he pulled pin on NRL career
Former Melbourne No.1 Ryan Papenhuyzen has outlined the real reasons why he made the brave call to step away from the NRL.
World Cup dream alive as Roosters star defects to rugby
Star second-rower Angus Crichton will leave the Sydney Roosters at the end of the NRL season to play his boyhood code of rugby union.
‘Best spine has me at nine’: Hunt eyes Broncos double
Brisbane veteran Ben Hunt has confirmed he'll play hooker this season as he insists playing on in 2027 is still his desire, after winning two more trophies.
Broncos suffer injury blow for World Club Challenge
Brisbane second-rower Brendan Piakura has been ruled out of the World Club Challenge against Hull KR with a knee injury.
Randall leaves rake behind for new Titans position
Gold Coast coach Josh Hannay has decided Chris Randall will play as a middle forward this year and the player himself is enjoying the certainty around his role.
Shades of Cronk as DCE settles in at Roosters
Veteran off-season recruit Daly Cherry-Evans is already drawing comparisons to Cooper Cronk as he settles in at the Sydney Roosters.
‘Connected’ rising Titans star in second-row battle
Gold Coast's 2025 rookie of the year Josh Patston has his sights on a starting back-row spot after embracing the changes made by new coach Josh Hannay.
Wests Tigers lose another Campbelltown product
Luke Laulilii has signed with the NRL's new franchise Perth, the latest Campbelltown junior to exit the Wests Tigers.
NRLW star Ali Brigginshaw retires from State of Origin
Ali Brigginshaw has played her last game for Queensland, announcing her retirement from State of Origin.
Lock him in: new Dolphin follows path of England greats
New Dolphins signing Morgan Knowles has reunited with his former St Helens coach Kristian Woolf and has his sights set on the No.13 jersey he has made his own.
‘Annoys us’: England gun warns Broncos for Hull clash
Hull KR will be no easybeats when they host Brisbane in the World Club Challenge insists England international and former St Helens star Morgan Knowles.
Rabbitohs offer lifeline to ex-Knight Adam Elliott
Free agent Adam Elliott has signed a one-year deal with South Sydney as the Rabbitohs try to bolster their forward stocks.
Broncos take All Blacks path for World Club Challenge
Brisbane will be based at The Lensbury resort in London ahead of the World Club Challenge against Hull KR in their quest for a third title.
Freak knee injury rules Dolphins star out until April
Dolphins hooker Jeremy Marshall-King has had surgery on an injured meniscus after slipping over at home in a blow to the club's early-season campaign.
Star NRL duo defect in major blow for Melbourne
Melbourne will lose Nick Meaney and Tyran Wishart at the end of the 2026 NRL season with the key pair expected to announce they are joining the Perth Bears.
Dolphins skipper back ‘in love’ after torrid years
Dolphins captain Tom Gilbert doubted his NRL future after three serious injuries in three years but will start the 2026 season after a brave recovery.
Perth add most experienced name to roster with Curran
Canterbury forward Josh Curran has signed a three-year deal with Perth, becoming the first 100-game NRL player to join the new franchise.
Farnworth keen for reunion with ‘fittest-ever’ Cobbo
Dolphins strike centre Herbie Farnworth has his sights on forging a left-side combo with Selwyn Cobbo and ensuring the club plays finals for the first time.
Five-year deal: Dragons recruit potent Souths forward
St George Illawarra have labelled Keaon Koloamatangi as one of the biggest signings in recent memory, after confirming the Tongan star on a five-year deal.
Parramatta sign replacement for Zac Lomax
NRL side Parramatta have signed a highly-rated outside back following the sudden exit of NSW representative Zac Lomax.
‘One foot in the grave’: ex-Rooster opens up about jail
Former Sydney Roosters captain and grand finalist John Tobin has opened up on a harrowing fall from grace and eight years spent in prison for cocaine smuggling.
Three clubs in three years for NRL’s Davvy Moale
South Sydney prop Davvy Moale has signed a one-year deal to join NRL rivals Melbourne for the 2026 season.
NRL bans agents, fines clubs and gives Tonga more time
The NRL has handed down close to $100,000 in fines, banned four agents, sanctioned two clubs and breached a player in a frantic end to the working year.
Bears eye big-money maiden jersey after landmark deal
Perth can already lay claim to being an off-field success, with the club on track to be among the NRL's biggest commercial hitters.
‘Fans in revolt’: what’s next after Tigers’ rally rage
The local mayor has created a new fan group tasked with overhauling Wests Tigers' board as the state government vowed not to intervene in the escalating stoush.