Eliesa Katoa knocks could force NRL rules rethink
The NRL is continuing to look into the head knocks that left Eliesa Katoa with seizures and a brain bleed, with the Tonga star still in hospital.
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Manly have another CEO exit club’s revolving door
Manly are on the look out for a new CEO again, after Tony Mestrov's drama-charged three years at the NRL club came to an end.
‘Massive milestone’: NRL stars eye own piece of history
Samoa's rugby league team can claim one of the nation's biggest ever sporting trophies, if they defeat New Zealand to win a maiden Pacific Cup title.
Ex-NRL stars Johns, Tallis buy into Titans’ ownership
Former NRL stars Matt Johns and Gorden Tallis are among a host of new owners to have bought into Gold Coast in what has been labelled a legacy-defining move.
Katoa stable, but NRL to probe Tonga star’s head knocks
Tonga second-rower Eliesa Katoa is stable and awake after undergoing surgery for a seizure and brain bleeding following three head knocks in the Pacific Cup.
The Foxx hails Ashes triumph as rugby league’s pinnacle
Josh Addo-Carr reckons the Kangaroos' rugby league Ashes win was the pinnacle of rugby league as coach Kevin Walters ponders changes for the final Test.
Bring back mid-year Tests: Fisher-Harris makes call
New Zealand captain James Fisher-Harris would like to see the return of mid-season Tests, but Tonga coach Kristian Woolf has a word of warning on the subject.
Kini stars for Kiwis as Tonga’s Katoa taken to hospital
New Zealand fullback Keano Kini cut loose in a 40-14 Pacific Cup demolition of an awful Tonga at Eden Park to storm into the final against Samoa.
Church saves Jillaroos in narrow win over Kiwi Ferns
Abbi Church had huge boots to fill on debut for Australia at No.1 in the absence of Tamika Upton but starred in a 10-4 Pacific Cup win over the Kiwi Ferns.
Kangaroos beat England to maintain Ashes stranglehold
Australia have beaten a physical England side 14-4 in Liverpool, wrapping up a 14th straight Ashes series victory with one Test still to play.
The eye-catching NRL auditions in PNG’s dominant win
Exactly a year out from the PNG Chiefs being able to hit the market for NRL players, their national side has claimed the Pacific Bowl by flogging Fiji.
Klemmer’s future decided as prop leaves the Dragons
David Klemmer will have a new home in 2026, locking in his future after going unsigned by St George Illawarra.
Papenhuyzen explains exit, exploring life after NRL
Ryan Papenhuyzen has taken to Instagram to explain his decision to leave the Melbourne Storm, indicating he won't return to the NRL in 2026.
Raiders star Papalii has intimidation court case halted
A court has dropped proceedings against rugby league star Josh Papalii, who was charged with intimidating police during a late-night incident in 2024.
Perth ready to dive into deep end as player talks start
Perth are set to enter the market and make their first big play for top-line talent, with close to 170 NRL free agents able to be approached from November.
Why Broncos great fears Walsh could be lost to league
Brisbane great Corey Parker fears Reece Walsh could one day be tempted to walk away from rugby league and join a rival code.
League’s eligibility rules will stay after Pacific rise
Rugby league's international eligibility rules will not be changing, with IRL chair Troy Grant declaring they have helped make the global game better than ever.
England turn to AJ with rugby league Ashes on the line
England have called up NRL star AJ Brimson for the second Test in a bid to resurrect their hopes in the rugby league Ashes.
‘Pretend I don’t know them’: Tonga star set for Kiwis
Tonga's Leka Halasima is ready to rip into his Warriors teammates in a Pacific Cup forwards confrontation for the ages against New Zealand at Eden Park.
Papenhuyzen quits the Storm – cloud over his NRL future
Ryan Papenhuyzen's time in the NRL could be over after the superstar fullback was granted an immediate release from Melbourne to consider his sporting future.
Tonga, Samoa set for showdown in new World Cup format
Officials are set to unveil a unique format for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, which will include Samoa and Tonga facing off while in opposite groups.
Fifita officially a Rabbitoh as Titans saga ends
David Fifita has signed with South Sydney on a two-year deal, after the Rabbitohs and Gold Coast agreed on a release deal for the star second-rower.
Black can keep Pezet honest for Broncos No.7: Reynolds
Adam Reynolds hopes Brisbane tyro Coby Black will challenge Jonah Pezet for the No.7 spot in 2027 when the former Melbourne half arrives on a three-year deal.
Titans rejected Reynolds before he signed with Broncos
Adam Reynolds has detailed in his autobiography how the offer of a set of steak knives couldn't convince Gold Coast to hold contract talks with him in 2021.
Grant gets nod to replace Yeo as Kangaroos captain
Harry Grant has been handed the captaincy of a major representative team for the first time, named to lead the Kangaroos in the second Ashes Test.
Taumalolo in, but Tonga suffer another blow
Jason Taumalolo is set to return from a knee injury for Tonga against New Zealand, but Kristian Woolf's side has taken another hit to their backline.
NRL stands down Souths winger over DV charges
The NRL has placed South Sydney winger Tyrone Munro under the no-fault stand-down policy, meaning he will be sidelined while facing domestic violence charges.
Deal done: Manly superstar backs himself on new deal
Manly fans can breathe easier after Tom Trbojevic signed a one-year contract extension, giving both he and the Sea Eagles flexibility for the future.
‘Pure X-factor’: Cleary hails the Roos’ historic freak
It's not just Britain swooning over Reece Walsh's amazing talent, as even Nathan Cleary thinks he's up there with the most talented rugby league players ever.
Taumalolo to answer Tonga SOS for Kiwis showdown: Woolf
Tonga missed Jason Taumalolo in the Pacific Cup loss to Samoa, but coach Kristian Woolf says nothing will stop him from playing the must-win clash in Auckland.
Molo cleared for Pacific Cup final after shot on rival
Samoa will have Frank Molo available for the Pacific Cup final after the prop avoided a ban for the tackle that ended Tonga's Stefano Utoikamanu's game early.