Paulo to lead stacked Samoa, nears Eels resolution Ben Gardiner has been denied the chance to call up Payne Haas, but Samoa's Rugby League World Cup squad remains filled with NRL talent. AAP · Oct 5
Me-versus-me: why To'o is now the hunter at Penrith Brian To'o enters Penrith's preliminary final with a point to prove. Not to anyone else, but to himself after his shock NSW State of Origin axing in July. AAP · Sep 24
‘Now we seem to be the villains’: How PNG Chiefs are building a squad that is the envy of other NRL clubs The expansion club’s recruiting spree has been aided by generous tax breaks with the goal to assemble a competitive roster from day one The Guardian - AU · Sep 14
'God no': Penrith say Cleary should avoid ban after hit Nathan Cleary faces a nervous wait over a possible ban after Penrith moved a step close to a sixth NRL grand final in seven years by beating Sydney Roosters. AAP · Sep 13
They'll run out of cap space: V'landys' warning on PNG Peter V'landys insists the NRL is not making a course correction by rejecting PNG's Hudson Young offer, which fell $50,000 short of the league's market value. AAP · Sep 10
NRL minor premiership a major achievement for Panthers Penrith have claimed the NRL's minor premiership by beating Wests Tigers to lock in a week-one finals clash with the Roosters. AAP · Sep 6
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
Panthers overcome three sin-binnings to edge Storm Penrith have officially eliminated Melbourne from finals contention with a patchy defeat of the Storm in Ivan Cleary's 500th game as an NRL coach. AAP · Aug 20
'Can't compete': Super coaches weigh into PNG debate Two of the NRL's most successful modern coaches have weighed into the debate about the concessions afforded to the league's forthcoming PNG franchise. AAP · Aug 12
How PNG Chiefs poached Penrith star To'o in major coup The PNG Chiefs have completed another significant signing with the recruitment of star NRL winger Brian To'o. AAP · Aug 10
Walsh wizardry helps Broncos edge past Panthers Three try assists and a late goal from the sidelines from Reece Walsh have helped Brisbane edge past Penrith in a 14-12 NRL thriller. AAP · Jul 16
Dolphin heeds NSW's call and makes history in decider Jack Bostock will become the first Dolphins player to represent NSW when he runs out in the State of Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium. AAP · Jul 5
'Impossible': Inglis doubts Blues can win Origin series Queensland great Greg Inglis, an 11-time State of Origin series winner, says only the rugby league gods can save the Blues from another losing campaign. AAP · Jun 30
Penrith coach weighs in on star's surprise Origin axing Brian To'o was dropped because of his struggles in the air, butut Penrith coach Ivan Cleary isn't buying the narrative around the winger's Origin omission. AAP · Jun 30
AAP · Jun 29 Blues explain calls that will define Daley's NSW reign Laurie Daley has revealed the reasons that caused him to axe NSW stalwart Brian To'o in one of the bravest calls of his Origin coaching tenure.
AAP · Jun 29 Daley reveals stance on Origin criticism, Blues future Laurie Daley is a man under fire. But the Blues coach, whose side head to Brisbane next week, won't entertain talk about his future.
AAP · Jun 28 'Personal favourite' out as Blues make major changes Star winger Brian To'o and second-rower Dylan Lucas are among four players dropped as NSW look to rebound in the State of Origin decider.
AAP · Jun 16 Maroons on notice for incoming Blues aerial threat Queensland are well aware of what debutant NSW winger Mark Nawaqanitawase can bring to the Origin arena after his performances for the Kangaroos.
AAP · Jun 7 'Really proud': Penrith post biggest win in history Penrith have eviscerated a hapless Wests Tigers outfit to claim their biggest win since entering the premiership in 1967.
The Guardian - AU · May 27 NSW conjure comeback for the ages to snatch Origin game one from Queensland Blues defeat Maroons 22-20 in 2026 men’s series opener as Nathan Cleary and James Tedesco seal victory in final minute
AAP · May 17 Tedesco's NSW recall joy, Blues name six Origin rookies James Tedesco is back in the NSW State of Origin fold, named in a Blues squad for the series opener alongside six debutants.
AAP · May 17 2026 Magic Round the most one-sided in history The NRL's festival of football Magic Round was more one-sided than ever in 2026, with an average margin of almost four converted tries.
AAP · May 17 Panthers beat improved Dragons to close Magic Round Ladder-leading Penrith have defeated St George Illawarra but the final game of Magic Round was not as one-sided as had been predicted.
AAP · May 16 'Selfless' Mitchell rules himself out of Origin opener NSW have received a huge blow on the eve of their State of Origin team announcement, with injury sidelining star centre Latrell Mitchell from the series opener.
AAP · May 3 Penrith edge Manly but good first start for Joey Walsh Penrith have held on for a tight defeat of Manly at CommBank Stadium, where highly-rated Sea Eagles prospect Joey Walsh made his first start at NRL level.