The Latest Breaking News from NRL

Roosters beat Knights to claim sweet 16th in NRL

The Sydney Roosters are premiers again, after James Tedesco led the club to a 16th title with a 19-18 grand-final win over Newcastle.

AAP · Oct 4

NRL grand final 2026: Sydney Roosters 19-18 Newcastle Knights – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The Roosters hold off a late surge from the brave but tired Knights in classic grand final at Accor Stadium

The Guardian - AU · Oct 4

World Cup coaches watch and wait on NRL grand final

More than half of the combatants in Sunday's NRL grand final will wake up on Monday to learn if they have earned World Cup selection.

AAP · Oct 3

Fifita leads Australia to 11-try rout in PM's XIII game

Australia and captain David Fifita have routed Papua New Guinea in the annual Prime Minister's XIII game in Port Moresby, despite a litany of errors.

AAP · Oct 3

What NRL ban means for Crossland's GF involvement

Phoenix Crossland won't play in the NRL grand final and will be forbidden from participating in any trophy presentation as part of his suspension.

AAP · Oct 3

Roosters reveal stance on pre-GF break amid Watson blow

Trent Robinson won't be lobbying the NRL to have a two-week break before the grand final despite Connor Watson missing the game with concussion.

AAP · Oct 3

Justified: Foran's pride in Cherry-Evans' title bid

Kieran Foran could have been coaching Daly Cherry-Evans at Manly this year. But he believes the veteran will now feel vindicated in his move to Sydney Roosters.

AAP · Oct 3

Knights star cleared for World Cup allegiance switch

Ahead of the NRL grand final, Newcastle centre Dane Gagai has won approval to play for New Zealand at the World Cup, swapping his allegiance from Australia.

AAP · Oct 3

Girl fights for life after car hits group of NRL fans

Several children were among a group of footy fans injured when a car struck crowds lining a major road to cheer on the NRL grand final-bound Newcastle Knights.

AAP · Oct 3

Simply the Best: centres to renew rivalry in decider

Bradman Best came up trumps in his State of Origin battle with Robert Toia earlier this year and the Sydney Roosters centre is now desperate to get one back.

AAP · Oct 2