Cherry-Evans to play like a halfback wearing No.6 Daly Cherry-Evans is wearing a different number along with a different jersey in 2026, but he says it's unlikely his game will change as Sydney Roosters' No.6. AAP · Feb 23
NRL trumpets itself as No.1 show after record year The NRL has announced a record surplus and its biggest viewing numbers at the ARL Commission's AGM, in addition to claiming its best ever financial position. AAP · Feb 23
Walker wows, Fifita makes statement in Rabbitohs win South Sydney's new signing David Fifita had a cracking club debut in a 30-6 whipping of Manly as veteran playmaker Cody Walker had a ball in Mudgee. AAP · Feb 22
Another wing down: Sharks' pre-season win comes at cost Cronulla winger Sione Katoa has sent a scare through the Sharks after hurting his groin in a 48-6 pre-season trial win over Canberra. AAP · Feb 21
Cleary in doubt for round one as Tigers tame Panthers Nathan Cleary looks set to miss Penrith's NRL season opener after he was sin-binned in a trial loss to Wests Tigers. AAP · Feb 20
Warriors ace sinbinned in hectic trial loss to Dolphins Jackson Ford is the latest Warriors player whose NRL round one status is up in the air after he was sinbinned in a 38-34 trial loss to the Dolphins. AAP · Feb 20
Rule changes set to benefit Canberra recruit Laurie Canberra assistant coach Brock Shepperd believes the changes to the NRL's bench rules will play right into Daine Laurie's hands at the Raiders. AAP · Feb 20
World Club Challenge fightback falls short as Broncos get glimpse of uncertain NRL season ahead Brisbane’s defeat to Hull KR posed more questions than answers in the aftermath of Payne Haas’s decision to switch to Souths The Guardian - AU · Feb 19
Hull KR win World Club Challenge after stunning Broncos Hull KR beat Brisbane 30-24 to win their first World Club Challenge title after holding off a late comeback at MKM Stadium. AAP · Feb 19
Hull KR on top of the world after resisting thrilling Brisbane fightback Hull KR held off a late rally from Brisbane Broncos to win 30-24 in the World Club challenge The Guardian - UK · Feb 19
Fresh Lomax twist as Melbourne Storm lose star winger Melbourne have suffered another blow in their nightmare off-season, with Xavier Coates to undergo achilles surgery and miss the first nine rounds of 2026. AAP · Feb 19
Hammer to stay No.1 as Trai tables options for Dolphins Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf says Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will remain fullback when he returns from injury as he fine-tunes how best to use exciting Trai Fuller. AAP · Feb 19
Hull KR’s rollercoaster ride from the depths to chance of World Club Challenge glory Longstanding owner Neil Hudgell has revived Hull KR and the Super League champions take on Brisbane Broncos with the world crown up for grabs The Guardian - UK · Feb 18
Colquhoun keen to repay Sharks' faith after injury toll Jesse Colquhoun has been named in the No.13 jersey for the Sharks' final NRL trial against Canberra in Gosford on Saturday. AAP · Feb 17
AAP · Feb 17 Roosters begin new era with Cherry-Evans in first start Daly Cherry-Evans, David Fifita and Jamal Fogarty are among the major off-season signings named to debut with their new clubs in pre-season trial matches.
AAP · Feb 16 'Be Batman': Tigers shake-up to bring out best in Luai Jarome Luai's decision to turn his back on being Wests Tigers' halfback is set to benefit one of the NRL's ultimate utilities.
AAP · Feb 15 More bad news for Bulldogs ahead of Vegas trip Canterbury's injury concerns have deepened with star recruit Leo Thompson pulling out of the All Stars clash a day after Matt Burton hurt his hamstring.
AAP · Feb 14 'Did that all right': tick for Brown's Knights debut Marquee recruit Dylan Brown found positives in his first hit-out for Newcastle, despite the Knights' big loss.
AAP · Feb 14 Tigers teen bags hat-trick in big pre-season win Heamasi Makasini bagged a hat-trick of tries for Wests Tigers in their NRL pre-season clash against the Sydney Roosters in Newcastle.
AAP · Feb 14 Manly's teen prodigies star in trial win over Warriors Teenage playmakers Joey Walsh and Onitoni Large have led Manly to an NRL trial victory over an experienced Warriors outfit.
AAP · Feb 13 Mahoney ready to go as Cowboys dismantle young Panthers Reed Mahoney's showing out of dummy-half has headlined North Queensland's 66-24 pre-season thrashing of a Penrith side with just 11 games of NRL experience.
AAP · Feb 13 Storm smashed, Laurie stars in Raiders debut Daine Laurie has impressed in his first hit-out for Canberra since moving from Penrith, playing halfback in the Raiders' 32-6 pre-season win over Melbourne.
AAP · Feb 13 Green half no pushover as Raiders look to maintain rage New Canberra halfback Ethan Sanders will be a target for NRL rivals this season, but Raiders star Hudson Young says the youngster will be up for the fight.
AAP · Feb 13 The special tattoo that helped save Matamua's career Justin Matamua considered quitting rugby league during a tough final season at Wests Tigers during which he was dropped to the semi-professional Ron Massey Cup.
AAP · Feb 12 Flegler aims for stars and one more Dolphins box tick Dolphins prop Thomas Flegler is targeting the standard that won him a Kangaroos jersey after his long-awaited return to action from injury was a raging success.