Time zones, turnarounds cause finals headaches for NRL The NRL could be forced into a finals first in week one, while plans to play matches on Friday and Sunday in weeks two and three also have hurdles. AAP · Sep 1
Howzat: Australia funds Pacific sport on road to 2032 Australia lacked a sports diplomacy strategy leading into the 2000 Sydney Olympics but is set on maximising leverage from the upcoming Brisbane Games. AAP · Aug 31
Roosters lean on Cherry-Evans to end premiership wait Daly Cherry-Evans was brought to the Sydney Roosters to end their wait for an NRL premiership. But can he do it without Sam Walker? AAP · Aug 31
Chief reasons why superstar Panther signed up with PNG For the first time, four-time premiership winner Brian To'o has opened up on his decision to swap Penrith for PNG. AAP · Aug 31
'No malice' as Volkman faces Dragons for first time Ronald Volkman is not holding any grudges as he prepares to play against St George Illawarra for the first time since they bungled his contract. AAP · Aug 30
Cleary shines, prop sent off as Warriors beat Knights The Warriors have overcome a spirited 12-man Newcastle to keep their hopes of claiming the NRL's minor premiership intact. AAP · Aug 30
Channel Jai: Rabbitohs switch on finals wavelength South Sydney players continue to be inspired by the example of Jai Arrow whose role in the side's qualification for the NRL finals has proven integral. AAP · Aug 29
Roosters cop huge title blow as Walker set for surgery Sam Walker's ankle injury is set to thrust Daly Cherry-Evans into the main-man role at the Sydney Roosters with NRL finals less than a fortnight away. AAP · Aug 29
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". AAP · Aug 29
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). AAP · Aug 29
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. AAP · Aug 29
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. AAP · Aug 29
Emotional scenes as Jai Arrow appears for Souths three months after MND diagnosis Jai Arrow made a brief but heart-warming return to an NRL field on Saturday as the forward brought up his 99th game for the Rabbitohs The Guardian - AU · Aug 29
Cleary in with four Warriors halves now injured The table-topping Warriors have been forced into using their ninth different spine combination of 2026, after Chanel Harris-Tavita joined the injured brigade. AAP · Aug 29
AAP · Aug 28 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.
AAP · Aug 28 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.
AAP · Aug 28 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.
AAP · Aug 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.
AAP · Aug 28 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?
AAP · Aug 28 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.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27 Wigan rise to occasion against Hull KR as town unites to remember Sir Billy Boston Liam Marshall bagged a hat-trick of tries as Wigan Warriors routed Hull KR 46-0 on a night when fans came together to remember Sir Billy Boston
AAP · Aug 27 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.
AAP · Aug 27 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.
AAP · Aug 26 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.
AAP · Aug 26 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.