Cleary hurts finger but Penrith backs halves to play Jarome Luai and Nathan Cleary are expected to play in Penrith's NRL preliminary final against Melbourne despite injury concerns. AAP · Sep 18, 2023
Storm star Hughes hopeful of return for Panthers prelim Melbourne star Jahrome Hughes has made promising progress as he races the clock to return for the Storm's preliminary final against Penrith. AAP · Sep 18, 2023
Referee Klein's finals fate won't hinge on Storm errors NRL football boss Graham Annesley can't make any promises over Ashley Klein's hopes of officiating in the preliminary finals. AAP · Sep 18, 2023
'No regret': Former Warrior Walsh paved way for Charnze Brisbane's Reece Walsh intends to end the season of his former club but his Broncos return worked out for him and Warriors No.1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad. AAP · Sep 18, 2023
Warriors can weaponise pressure in NRL prelim: Johnson The Warriors are carrying the hopes of a nation on their shoulders but Shaun Johnson believes the semi-final win shows they can use that pressure positively. AAP · Sep 18, 2023
Broncos academy reaps rewards with Walsh and company The home-grown Broncos brought 14 of their 17-man side through their junior pathways academy system after identifying their talents early and nurturing them. AAP · Sep 17, 2023
NRL in a bind after costly errors increase scrutiny on refereeing Blunders by Ashley Klein during the Storm-Roosters semi-final have put the spotlight on officiating at a crucial juncture The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2023
Warrington favourites ‘schooled’ in ‘frightening’ wheelchair rugby league clash Paul Cullen and Ben Westwood took part in a promotional game. The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023
Penrith Panthers grand final triumph could damage Betr after it offered gamblers 100-1 odds on win News Corp-backed firm offered inducements that attracted record fine and criticism from regulator The Guardian - AU · Sep 14, 2023
Dramatic first week of NRL finals showcases all that is great about rugby league Devastating injuries, a biting allegation and two of the best matches of the NRL era made for exhilarating weekend of football The Guardian - AU · Sep 10, 2023
Perfect Panthers crush Warriors to win through to NRL preliminary final Penrith playmaker Nathan Cleary scored one try and five goals in another masterclass while the Roosters left it late to beat Cronulla The Guardian - AU · Sep 9, 2023
RFL condemns ‘disgraceful’ homophobic abuse aimed at match official Marcus Griffiths suffered abuse online after refereeing Huddersfield’s 21-12 win against Leeds on Sunday The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2023
‘Mind-blowing’: New Zealand swept up in league fever as rugby union falters As the Warriors mark one of their best seasons, rugby league finds new crowds and loyal fans delight in a rare run of victory The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2023
Junior Rugby League clubhouse defaced by offensive graffiti It comes amid a spate of vandalism and ransackings at sporting clubs. Newcastle Herald · Aug 21, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2023 Rugby league mourns South Sydney premiership star Kyle Turner after death at 31 Turner won NRL, World Club Challenge and Auckland Nines titles, also fighting back from multiple concussions and a serious neck injury
The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023 Day out at Wembley feels like ‘weird dream’ for cup finalist Jodie Cunningham The famous stadium stages the Women’s Challenge Cup final for the first time on Saturday.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023 Briscoe and Hardaker roll back the years for Leigh’s trip to Wembley Challenge Cup final with Hull KR comes less than a year after pair left Leeds and were thinking time for big games was over
The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2023 Wembley Challenge Cup final another giant step for women’s rugby league Leeds and St Helens meet on Saturday in the first Women’s Challenge Cup final to be played at Wembley – ‘it’s huge for future generations,’ says the Leeds coach Lois Forsell
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023 Hull KR captain Shaun Kenny-Dowall hoping to top off career with Wembley win Rovers face Leigh in the Challenge Cup final this weekend.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2023 Sam Burgess to be Warrington’s head coach from 2024 Sam Burgess will be a head coach for the first time when he takes over at Warrington next season
The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023 Shaun Wane: Revised international calendar a shot in the arm for rugby league A World Cup in the southern hemisphere and the return of Ashes tours are on the horizon.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2023 ‘Matter of life and death’: rugby league brain injuries claim heading for court A legal action is being launched by 125 former rugby league players who argue the sport did not take proper action to protect them
The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2023 Departing Batley boss Craig Lingard says Wembley trip ‘our own Hollywood script’ The Bulldogs will face Halifax Panthers in 1895 Cup final on August 12.
AAP · Jul 21, 2023 Robinson slams 'unfair' criticism of Tedesco's holiday Coach Trent Robinson has stood by his decision to give James Tedesco a holiday while the Sydney Roosters are fighting to keep their season alive.