NRL top eight sealed as calls overshadow Cowboys’ win
North Queensland have secured their spot in the NRL finals, despite some calls that Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall described as "outrageous".
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Broncos mourn death of former club chief executive
Former Brisbane chief executive Shane Edwards has died after a brave battle with motor neurone disease (MND).
Rooster’s injury adds more pain as Dolphin stocks soar
Sam Walker has suffered a serious-looking ankle injury in the Sydney Roosters' 26-12 loss to the Dolphins, who now loom as serious NRL premiership contenders.
Titans the clear challengers as Roosters march on
Gold Coast have won their eighth NRLW match in a row with a victory over Canberra, but the team everyone is chasing remains the Sydney Roosters.
‘Emotional’ Souths arrow into finals, Mitchell reported
Jai Arrow's 99th match for South Sydney has coincided with a vital 42-22 win over Gold Coast, which secured the Rabbitohs their first finals berth since 2022.
Sharks chase top-four spot, but it’s not all or nothing
Cronulla are eying off a top-four finish, but players are adamant they are capable of going on a run from the bottom half of the eight if required.
‘Do us a solid’: Aussie-born Warrior’s World Cup plea
Wayde Egan is arguably the form hooker in the NRL right now. And there's growing speculation that he could be included in New Zealand's World Cup squad.
Penrith coach Cleary blasts ‘ridiculous’ bunker call
A refereeing decision during Penrith's defeat of Canterbury has left Panthers coach Ivan Cleary scratching his head.
Penrith leave Bulldogs’ finals hopes hanging by thread
Second-rower Liam Martin bagged two tries as Penrith defeated Canterbury, whose NRL finals hopes are now in major doubt.
Manly flog Dragons to keep life in rollercoaster season
Manly's attacking weapons have fired to flog St George Illawarra 44-10, keeping their slim finals hopes alive and consigning the Dragons to the wooden spoon.
Why Bears’ latest recruit left Canberra for Perth
Perth recruit Corey Horsburgh has explained how Mal Meninga won him over, and why he believes a move west can give him the career refresh required at age 28.
Cowboys star’s season over as rugby union move beckons
North Queensland coach Todd Payten has provided some mixed injury news as the Cowboys look to strengthen their grip on a top eight berth.
Roosters address potential Manu return amid PNG move
There's a big gap between the end of Joey Manu's rugby career and his move to PNG in 2028, so could he return to the Roosters on a short-term deal next year?
Souths reveal Latrell plan as star cleared for take-off
Latrell Mitchell will play his first NRL game in over three months as South Sydney look to lock in a finals spot with a win over Gold Coast.
Maguire ducks question over future after Broncos’ woe
Under-fire Michael Maguire has talked about Brisbane's ability rather than his future after questions were raised following the thrashing by the Storm.
Maguire’s season from hell continues at hands of Storm
Pressure on Brisbane coach Michael Maguire has skyrocketed to an all-time high after the Broncos suffered a brutal capitulation to Melbourne on home turf.
Knights know rivals will try to lure Blues centre away
Newcastle coach Justin Holbrook has made clear he wants to keep Bradman Best, but warns it may not be easy thanks to the salary cap.
Bulldogs shake off COVID-19 for crucial clash
Canterbury had been battling an outbreak of COVID-19 ahead of their big clash with Penrith but the Bulldogs are now fit and firing again, says Cameron Ciraldo.
Next step looms in era-defining transition for Manly
Young gun Onitoni Large could debut for Manly against St George Illawarra, with the teenager viewed as a long-term halves partner of Joey Walsh.
NRL great can’t take many more ‘dips’ in dementia fight
Rugby league legend Royce Simmons has embarked on his fifth annual walk in the hope of raising money for dementia research.
Stats reveal NRL heavyweights most sin-binned team
One of the NRL's premiership heavyweights have lost 11 players to the sin bin across the first 25 rounds of the 2026 season.
Broncos coach insists Reynolds retired on own terms
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire has addressed the saga surrounding Adam Reynolds' retirement with two weeks remaining in the regular season.
Raiders star pushing for Cup despite dodgy shoulder
Simi Sasagi isn't ruling out playing for Samoa at the Rugby League World Cup despite dealing with a persistent shoulder injury that requires surgery.
Dragon committed to England move despite coach drama
The mysterious exit of an Australian coach from Castleford has plunged multiple players' futures into doubt, but Damien Cook will still join the English club.
Bulldogs breakthrough: Canterbury lock in star forward
Jacob Preston's future has finally been decided at Canterbury, with the star second-rower joining Stephen Crichton as the longest locked-in Bulldog.
Broncos captain clears the air about foiled farewell
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds insists it was his call to end his 323-game career because of a calf injury, rather than his NRL club's coach or medical staff.
Souths star named to make long-awaited NRL return
South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell is set to play his first NRL game since mid-May, for the Rabbitohs against Gold Coast in round 26.
Penrith star’s talks on hold after ‘productive’ meeting
Penrith star Liam Martin will wait until after the NRL finals to resume talks on his future, after his management met with Panthers bosses about a new deal.
Players wait and see on controversial new NRL rule
Senior NRL players are intrigued to see a controversial new rule undergo its first trial in the round 26 game between Melbourne and Brisbane.
Comeback kid: league’s fastest ACL return in 19 years
Manly's Caleb Navale has gone from rupturing his ACL before the pre-season trials to scoring with his third touch on his return a little over six months later.
Goosebumps: Arrow get 100th Rabbitohs game swansong
Jai Arrow, who retired with motor neurone disease this year, will reach 100 South Sydney games as part of a unique initiative by the NRL and Rabbitohs.