Sharks back Fonua-Blake as missing piece in title chase Determined to go one step further than their preliminary final loss, Cronulla are convinced Addin Fonua-Blake is the missing piece in their premiership puzzle. AAP · Dec 17, 2024
'Disgraceful': NRL star's penalty may spark law changes The Queensland government has described Brisbane NRL star Ezra Mam's penalty for drug driving as "disgraceful" and will now consider law changes. AAP · Dec 17, 2024
McInnes not shocked by players training with concussion While not surprised some players choose to hide concussion symptoms, Cronulla's Cam McInnes is urging peers to work with the NRL to prevent long-term issues. AAP · Dec 17, 2024
Training sessions a ‘blind spot’ in concussion fight, say rugby league players Rugby league players have declared the training field to be the next battleground with the NRL in a bid to protect brain health The Guardian - AU · Dec 17, 2024
Cameron McInnes inks new deal with Cronulla Fearless lock forward Cameron McInnes has signed a new deal that will keep him with NRL side Cronulla until at least the end of 2026 season. AAP · Dec 16, 2024
Broncos NRL star slammed for drug, unlicensed driving A magistrate has blasted NRL star Ezra Mam for driving on a cocktail of drugs including cocaine, saying he is lucky no one was killed in a head-on collision. AAP · Dec 16, 2024
Wallabies duo, NRL star have a point to prove in Japan Code hoppers Joseph Manu and Israel Folau are among the big names in action this Japanese rugby season, while the stakes are high for two Wallabies. AAP · Dec 15, 2024
Cricket Australia open to Asia-based BBL expansion The Big Bash League could expand to a team from southeast Asia, with Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley revealing overseas growth could go beyond New Zealand. AAP · Dec 15, 2024
Roosters half's 'heavy burden' for man he pinned by car A man was left with gruesome injuries and lost two toes after his foot was pinned under a car in a "freakish accident" involving rising NRL player Sandon Smith. AAP · Dec 13, 2024
Raiders add flyer to long-term list of young talent Canberra speedster Xavier Savage will remain a Raider until the end of 2027, joining fellow young gun Kaeo Weekes in committing to the NRL club long-term. AAP · Dec 13, 2024
How is the Big Bash League faring after 14 years of ups and downs – and what’s next? The 14th season of Australia’s major domestic men’s Twenty20 (T20) cricket competition, the Big Bash League (BBL), starts on Sunday. The Conversation · Dec 12, 2024
PNG NRLW team still on the cards, but not in 2028 A Papua New Guinea team will enter the NRL in 2028, but it will be a while before a side features in the corresponding women's competition. AAP · Dec 12, 2024
Morning Mail: clergy abuse survivors’ protest warning, Meta’s gift to Trump, youngest ever chess champion The survivors have expressed deep concern at proposals to ban demonstrations outside places of worship The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2024
PNG on a 10-year journey to transform the NRL Papua New Guinea's NRL team is still more than three years away from playing its first game, but is already carrying high expectations. AAP · Dec 12, 2024
Top News · Dec 12, 2024 Australia Adds Papua New Guinea Team To Rugby League Australia's NRL to include Papua New Guinea team as part of soft diplomacy to counter Chinese influence. Security pact and rugby league deal strengthen bil...
The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2024 Inside PNG’s NRL deal: how the licence was won and what comes next The intervention of Peter V’landys proved crucial in getting the long-anticipated agreement over the line but some uncertainty remains
The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2024 Afternoon Update: Pesutto to stay after defamation verdict; PNG’s historic NRL entry; and Flinders’ journal under the gavel Victorial Liberal leader defies calls to resign from several party MPs
AAP · Dec 12, 2024 NRL hopes Perth expansion will be a done deal 'shortly' The NRL has provided an update on its plans to establish a franchise in Perth on the same day it officially announced its Papua New Guinea expansion team.
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024 Papua New Guinea team to join Australian competition Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his counterpart James Marape announced the ‘world first sports diplomacy deal’.
The Conversation · Dec 12, 2024 Sports diplomacy: why the Australian government is spending $600 million on a new NRL team in PNG It has been a busy time in the Australian government’s sports diplomacy locker room.
Pedestrian.tv · Dec 12, 2024 Papua New Guinea Will Have Its Very Own Team In The NRL From 2028 & Pls Call Them The Dugongs TRYYYYYYYYY :flag-pg: :flag-pg: :flag-pg:
AAP · Dec 12, 2024 Papua New Guinea public to determine new NRL team name The NRL is already home to Panthers, Broncos, Sharks and Warriors, but it will be up to the Papua New Guinean public to determine the nickname of the next team.
AAP · Dec 12, 2024 PNG entry reflects NRL expansion mindset at its best The entry of a PNG NRL side in 2028 will take rugby league to a new frontier in another sign of how the game thrives on bold and visionary expansion decisions.
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024 Papua New Guinea is granted a National Rugby League team from 2028 A team from rugby league hotspot Papua New Guinea will enter the National Rugby League from 2028 after officially being granted a license
AAP · Dec 12, 2024 China benched, PNG takes field in sport-security pact Australia is putting $600 million towards a team from Papua New Guinea joining the NRL but will pull its support if Port Moresby breaks "strategic trust".