Kiwis a sleeping giant no more as Foran exits a winner New Zealand have beaten Samoa 36-14 to win the Pacific Cup, proving they remain every bit a challenger to Australia for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. AAP · Nov 9, 2025
Cook Islands smash South Africa, book World Cup ticket Cook Islands have booked their spot in a fourth Rugby League World Cup, turning it on to beat South Africa 58-6 in Sydney. AAP · Nov 9, 2025
'No walk in the park': coach plays up Kangaroos' sweep Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters has offered a fierce answer to the critics who've played down his side's hard-earned Ashes series clean sweep. AAP · Nov 8, 2025
After a decade of pain, Foran goes out on his own terms Kieran Foran is the first to admit his career could have been over at several points in the past decade, but a dream exit looms in the Pacific Cup final. AAP · Nov 7, 2025
World Cup questions loom after missed opportunity for English rugby league Lack of preparation has hurt Shaun Wane’s side and upturn is unlikely while they are sidelined by club game The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2025
'I want it all': Hannay's bold Titans plan for success Gold Coast's new head coach Josh Hannay has outlined his ambitious template to bring success to a club with a track record of failure. AAP · Nov 7, 2025
Kiwis lead charge in 2025 Golden Boot league award Rugby league's global governing body has announced 18 players in the running to collect the coveted Golden Boot award, which will have a new winner in 2025. AAP · Nov 6, 2025
Broncos' World Club Challenge campaign gets green light The annual grudge match between the NRL and Super League champions is back on with Brisbane agreeing to travel to England next February to take on Hull KR. AAP · Nov 6, 2025
Ex-NRL star hired to bring stability to Sea Eagles Jason King will replace Tony Mestrov as Manly's CEO, with the Sea Eagles desperately needing the premiership-winning prop to bring stability to the club. AAP · Nov 5, 2025
'We back ourselves': Kiwis pumped for Pacific Cup final New Zealand coach Stacey Jones is backing his side to rise again in Sunday's Pacific Championships rugby league final against Samoa. AAP · Nov 5, 2025
NRL to ban clubs publicly courting contracted stars NRL clubs are set to be put on notice and told they can no longer publicly declare interest in a player at a rival team unless the target is off contract. AAP · Nov 4, 2025
'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. AAP · Nov 3, 2025
Eli Katoa’s seizure and brain bleed prompts calls for NRL to assess concussion protocols The NRL is assessing whether there was a failure in the application of concussion procedures after the Tonga star underwent emergency surgery The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2025
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. AAP · Nov 3, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2025 Pitch invading prankster Daniel Jarvis charged after lining up with Kangaroos players at Ashes Test A pitch invader who lined up alongside Australia players before the weekend’s rugby league Ashes Test in Liverpool has been charged by UK police
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2025 Josh Addo-Carr: Playing for Australia brings out the best in players Australia followed up their first Test victory at Wembley with a hard-fought 14-4 win.
AAP · Nov 1, 2025 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.
AAP · Nov 1, 2025 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.
AAP · Oct 31, 2025 Defiant Roar hold City 0-0 in spicy Suncorp stalemate Brisbane Roar showcased their new-found resilience in a ferocious home 0-0 draw against Melbourne City, who lost star Matthew Leckie to a hamstring complaint.
AAP · Oct 31, 2025 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.
AAP · Oct 31, 2025 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.
AAP · Oct 31, 2025 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.
AAP · Oct 30, 2025 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.
AAP · Oct 29, 2025 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.
AAP · Oct 29, 2025 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.