Ilias at ease filling Hunt's boots after Souths exit Lachlan Ilias has already felt the spotlight of replacing Adam Reynolds at South Sydney, but feels well placed to fill Ben Hunt's boots at St George Illawarra. AAP · Nov 29, 2024
Benji 'unsure' if John Bateman will be at Tigers in '25 Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall admits he does not know whether John Bateman will play for the NRL club in 2025 but wants the situation resolved promptly. AAP · Nov 28, 2024
Return to Cowboys not in Brandon Smith's NRL sights Sydney Roosters No.9 Brandon Smith wants his future sorted by the time he returns from his ACL rupture, but a swap deal to North Queensland is not preferred. AAP · Nov 28, 2024
NRL star's mum ordered to stand trial after fatal crash The mother of NRL star Payne Haas has been ordered to stand trial for manslaughter following a fatal crash, sparking emotional scenes from the victims' family. AAP · Nov 27, 2024
Hunt joins Broncos until 2026 with unfinished business Ben Hunt has signed a two-year deal with Brisbane, ending speculation about his future in the NRL. AAP · Nov 26, 2024
What has happened to gambling reform under Labor? It’s simple – the government has been cowed by vested interests A year ago, at Peta Murphy’s funeral, I felt sure her legacy would be honoured. Now it seems any gambling ad reform has been squibbed The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2024
Bulldogs out of race for Hunt as decision looms The race for Ben Hunt's signature is officially down to three NRL teams, after Canterbury left the Dolphins, Sydney Roosters and Brisbane to battle it out. AAP · Nov 24, 2024
Valuable young gun Fonua Pole re-signs with Tigers Talented young forward Fonua Pole has signed a new deal with Wests Tigers in a major boost for the rebuilding NRL club. AAP · Nov 22, 2024
NRL draw lifts prime time Dolphins to kings of Brisbane The Dolphins have been given a Suncorp Stadium bonanza by the NRL in the 2025 draw and have bumped the Brisbane Broncos out of a key prime time slot. AAP · Nov 22, 2024
Papenhuyzen poised to sign again for Melbourne Storm Ryan Papenhuyzen is poised to recommit to Melbourne, likely adding another year to his current Storm contract. AAP · Nov 21, 2024
NRLW in right spot despite increased clashes with men The NRLW will have 30 matches clashing with the men in 2025, significantly up on the seven games that were played at the same time as the NRL in 2024. AAP · Nov 21, 2024
Sharks dealt hardest run in NRL draw, Bulldogs benefit Cronulla have been handed the equal-most top-eight opponents of any side in the 2025 draw, while Canterbury, Canberra, Newcastle and the Warriors have won out. AAP · Nov 21, 2024
Josh Addo-Carr could make NRL return against Bulldogs The stage is set for Parramatta's Josh Addo-Carr to return to the NRL against Canterbury, who cut him loose following a positive roadside drug test. AAP · Nov 21, 2024
Gilbert eyes round-one Dolphins return, credits Cotter Dolphins forward Tom Gilbert is on track to return to NRL action for the Dolphins against South Sydney as he opens up on his ordeal, inspirations and hopes. AAP · Nov 20, 2024
AAP · Nov 19, 2024 Manly get Magic Round bye, Brisbane to play Sunday Brisbane have been moved from their usual primetime Friday slot in Magic Round, while their usual opponents Manly have been given the bye for the first time.
AAP · Nov 19, 2024 NSW open to handing NRLW coach women's Origin side NSW could have a first-grade coach back in charge of a State of Origin side for the first time in 15 years, with NRLW mentors an option for the women's team.
AAP · Nov 18, 2024 Knights to lose superstar Upton, gain NRLW Magic Round Newcastle will host the inaugural women's Magic Round in 2025, and insist they can still be a force in the NRLW without the game's best player Tamika Upton.
AAP · Nov 18, 2024 Wests Tigers land prop May, Addo-Carr joins the Eels Benji Marshall has landed Sydney Roosters castaway Terrell May as he continues his Wests Tigers rebuild, while Parramatta have signed Josh Addo-Carr.
AAP · Nov 18, 2024 Sky Blues coach steps down after four-year Origin stint NSW are on the hunt for a new Women's State of Origin coach after Kylie Hilder announced she would not seek to extend her four-year reign.
AAP · Nov 17, 2024 Men's Origin to open in Qld, Allianz to host women The NRL will take women's State of Origin to Sydney's second biggest rugby league stadium in 2025, while Queensland will host the opener of the men's series.
AAP · Nov 17, 2024 Dolphins welcome Bennett back for hyped NRL blockbuster South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett returns to Brisbane to play the Dolphins in a round-one NRL showpiece where his old assistant Kristian Woolf will be waiting.
AAP · Nov 16, 2024 NRL draw: 2025 season to start with grudge matches St George Illawarra half Kyle Flanagan will be asked to return from his NRL biting ban against Stephen Crichton and Canterbury, as part 2025's opening round.
AAP · Nov 15, 2024 How Gutherson's Dragons move will impact fullback Sloan Clint Gutherson can help unlock the prodigious talent of Tyrell Sloan despite Dragons coach Shane Flanagan anointing his new recruit his first-choice fullback.
AAP · Nov 14, 2024 Winger Suliasi Vunivalu confirms French rugby move Suliasi Vunivalu has confirmed he will play for La Rochelle in France next season after the former star NRL winger was granted a release by Rugby Australia.
AAP · Nov 14, 2024 Leniu wants annual Samoa-Tonga Test series Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu believes an annual three-Test series between Samoa and Tonga could become State of Origin like and sell out stadiums.