Fresh start: what Titans coach said to playmaker Ilias
Lachlan Ilias has seen the highs and lows of the NRL but, after a chat with his new coach, the playmaker is bullish about reaching his potential at the Titans.
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Strike centre given new Roosters deal after superb 2025
The Sydney Roosters have re-signed one of the NRL's best young talents until the end of 2029, making him a key figure in the evolution of their backline.
Staggs’ loyalty clear ahead of World Cup call
Brisbane star Kotoni Staggs' commitment to Australia at next year's Rugby League World Cup is reliant on one thing.
Captaincy call: Turbo knows brother would like his job
Tom Trbojevic says it is not awkward for him to be appointed Manly captain ahead of his big brother Jake, but could understand if his sibling was disappointed.
It’s chip and run for Reynolds towards bright future
Broncos captain Adam Reynolds will return to training on December 12 but his plans for 2027 will depend on an assessment of body and mind early next year.
‘Can’t keep everyone’: Sharks battle to retain squad
Cronulla have 17 players coming into the final year of their contract and coach Craig Fitzgibbon concedes it will be tough to keep them all in the Shire.
Tigers confident Bula will stay on long-term extension
Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson is confident Jahream Bula will sign a multi-year deal at the NRL club, with talks moving beyond a one-year option for 2026.
DNA above finances: Tigers’ latest Campbelltown boost
Shane Richardson says Wests Tigers are now better placed to keep local talent from Campbelltown, with an increased stadium, schools and office approach.
Manly name captain for post Cherry-Evans era
Manly have nominated the man to fill the leadership void left by influential former skipper Daly Cherry-Evans.
Dolphins boost: Flegler on track for round one
Tom Flegler is getting stuck into contact work and will ramp it up in the coming month as he targets a return to action for the Dolphins in round one next year.
Sydney to host Tonga-Samoa World Cup blockbuster
The draw has been released for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup with Australia in the same pool as Fiji, New Zealand and the Cook Islands.
Former Bulldog vows to put bite in Titans pack
New Gold Coast forward Kurtis Morrin has an opportunity to reboot his NRL career at the Titans with the pack undergoing a personnel revamp.
Eels re-sign Addo-Carr days after farewelling Lomax
NRL star Josh Addo-Carr will remain at Parramatta until at least the end of 2027 after signing a one-year contract extension.
Campbell to remain a Titan in latest blow to Bears
Jayden Campbell has knocked back a $6 million deal to join Perth for their first five NRL seasons, instead telling the Titans he will remain on the Gold Coast.
Titans beat Perth to re-sign Fermor until 2029
New Gold Coast coach Josh Hannay has made his first key re-signing with Queensland forward Beau Fermor inking a three-year extension.
Raiders’ new signing in battle to earn hooker spot
New Canberra signing Jayden Brailey expects competition with two of the NRL's hottest hookers for the Raiders' No.9 jersey will take his game to new heights.
DCE explains why and when he decided to join Roosters
NRL veteran Daly Cherry-Evans has made his first formal appearance in Sydney Roosters colours, shedding further details about his bombshell move from Manly.
Storm lock down NRL superstar after torrid off-season
Melbourne have extended the contract of skipper Harry Grant until the end of the 2028 NRL season after losing four key players in the off-season.
‘Love to stay’: Isaako wants new Dolphins deal done
Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako wants the club to table a contract extension as he looks forward to linking with former Brisbane star Selwyn Cobbo in 2026.
Japan still open for R360 converts despite rule change
It will soon be harder for NRL players and other overseas talent to join Japanese Rugby, but the changes won't come in until after R360's planned launch date.
After ‘hell of a year’, Bronco has a case of the Blues
Kotoni Staggs wants to parlay his terrific 2025 NRL and Test form into a State of Origin return for NSW next season.
Storm’s Katoa ‘struggling to process’ brain injury
Melbourne chief executive Justin Rodski has addressed Eli Katoa's uncertain NRL future.
Storm star ruled out of 2026 season following surgery
Melbourne's Eliesa Katoa won't play in 2026, with the Storm announcing the Tongan star has been ruled out after brain surgery following multiple head knocks.
Taukeiaho’s second coming continues with new Manly deal
Siua Taukeiaho has gone from the rugby league scrapheap to earning a second season at Manly, after making use of a Sea Eagles lifeline in 2025.
NRL won’t allow R360 loophole for early departees
Zac Lomax will not be able to avoid a 10-year ban from the NRL if he joins R360 via another competition, with the league set to enforce sanctions regardless.
Eels release star Lomax as R360 beckons
Parramatta star Zac Lomax has been released from the final three years of his NRL contract, fuelling speculation of a move to breakaway rugby competition R360.
Storm to push Bellamy for early call on coaching future
Storm boss Justin Rodski says the club wants an early decision from coach Craig Bellamy about whether he will be at the helm for a 25th NRL season.
Storm star faces long recovery after brain bleed
NRL star Eliesa Katoa faces more time in hospital when he returns to Melbourne as he recovers from a brain bleed after playing for Tonga.
Sharks renew calls for funding with NRLW team sidelined
Cronulla's NRLW team will be the only side not to play a double-header with their men's team in 2026, prompting fresh calls for upgrades of Shark Park.
Penrith cop brutal draw as NRL make big tweak for 2026
The NRL have minimised five-day turnarounds and removed repeat fixtures within five weeks of each other, but some still have it easier than others in 2026.
NRL makes call on Magic Round bye, grand-final rematch
Melbourne will have home-ground advantage when they face premiers Brisbane in a grand-final rematch in round three, while a new team misses Magic Round in 2026.