'Nipping at heels': new deal but no rest for key Bronco Cory Paix is riding high after inking a contract extension but hard lessons from the past have him steeled to raise the bar to hang onto his hooking role. AAP · Apr 8
Special bond, heartbreaking loss behind Twidle's debut If not for the kindness of a local footy coach in Brisbane, Apa Twidle knows he would never have made it all to the way to the bright lights of the NRL. AAP · Apr 8
Purdue fulfils childhood dream in staying a Cowboy Jaxon Purdue wants to pick the brain of his childhood idol Johnathan Thurston more after inking a mega four-year deal to stay with North Queensland. AAP · Apr 7
Ikin welcomes 'competitive tension' from CQ NRL bid QRL boss Ben Ikin says six NRL teams in Queensland is a future possibility and backs a reignited Central Queensland NRL bid alongside the Ipswich-based Jets. AAP · Apr 7
Labor’s plan to restrict gambling ads will reduce spending by just 0.8%, government analysis says Report by the prime minister’s office says a total ban would have a ‘higher net benefit’ but would hit sporting codes very hard The Guardian - AU · Apr 7
Bulldogs recall star centre as Roosters name Inflictor Bronson Xerri is back for Canterbury against unbeaten Penrith while Victor Radley will stiffen the Roosters in his first NRL game of 2026 after suspension. AAP · Apr 7
Young half backed as Broncos unveil Walsh replacement Brisbane winger Jesse Arthars will take his chance at replacing Reece Walsh at fullback as Tom Duffy prepares for a Broncos debut at No.7 against his old club. AAP · Apr 7
Calm down Mitch: NRL warns Moses about refs dialogue Mitch Moses has received a concerning act notice from the NRL in the aftermath of Parramatta's Easter Monday loss to Wests Tigers. AAP · Apr 7
Eels' cap dispensation push grows after latest injury Bailey Simonsson has become the third Parramatta player to suffer a long-term injury from foul play, strengthening the Eels' case for salary-cap dispensation. AAP · Apr 6
Tigers break Eels' hearts in NRL game of the year Parramatta and Wests Tigers have played out an early contender for game of the year at a packed CommBank Stadium on Easter Monday. AAP · Apr 6
Schoolboy battles transform into duel for NSW No.9 Rivals since their teenage days, Blayke Brailey and Reece Robson are now fighting off for the NSW hooking role ahead of their NRL clash in Perth. AAP · Apr 6
Best joins busy Knights casualty ward for up to month Former State of Origin centre Bradman Best is expected to miss up to a month with the groin injury he suffered in Newcastle's defeat of Canberra. AAP · Apr 6
Super League’s rousing Rivals Round offers timely boost for takeover talks Healthy crowds, a five-way title race and some stunning action give NRL executives plenty to be encouraged by The Guardian - UK · Apr 5
Resurrected Knights hand Raiders fourth straight loss Canberra have dropped their fourth game on the bounce as the Knights moved into second place with a stunning Easter Sunday victory in Newcastle. AAP · Apr 5
AAP · Apr 5 Asofa-Solomona wins battle of former NRL heavyweights Former Melbourne Storm star Nelson Asofa-Solomona has overcome a cut and some early shots to score a third-round TKO of Jarrod Wallace.
AAP · Apr 5 Broncos gun had LeBron dreams before schoolyard prank Brisbane debutant Antonio Verhoeven had basketball goals inspired by Michael Jordan and LeBron James before a Broncos scout spied him at a rugby 7s tournament.
AAP · Apr 5 Broncos brace for life without Walsh and Hunt Reece Walsh and Ben Hunt are both set for long stints of the sideline at Brisbane, while the club must also weigh up how to manage Adam Reynolds' groin injury.
AAP · Apr 4 'He's with us now still': Madden's emotional return Jock Madden overcame devastating personal loss to produce the best performance of his career last week but the Wests Tigers playmaker knows his job is not done.
AAP · Apr 4 Walsh hospitalised after Broncos hold off gutsy Titans Ezra Mam has stepped up in the absence of two of Brisbane's biggest stars to secure a 26-12 win over a Gold Coast side that put up a real fight.
AAP · Apr 4 Bullish Force defy Lomax scratching in big Reds upset The 11th-hour scratching of NRL recruit Zac Lomax mattered little as the Force dominated the Reds in Brisbane for a much-needed Super Rugby Pacific win.
AAP · Apr 4 Dragons' record low heaps more pressure on coach St George Illawarra have been booed on fulltime after falling to their worst ever start to an NRL season with a 32-0 loss to North Queensland at Kogarah.
AAP · Apr 4 'Been worse': Raiders not fussing before Knights battle Despite Canberra's poor start to the NRL season, Ricky Stuart isn't hitting the panic button yet as they prepare to face the Knights in Newcastle.
AAP · Apr 3 Arthur's timely push as Leeds go top of Super League Brad Arthur has returned Leeds to the top of the Super League table, at a time when the former Parramatta mentor looms as the next coach to return to the NRL.
AAP · Apr 3 'Out for a while': Dogs' brutal Crichton injury verdict A long-term Stephen Crichton injury has added to Canterbury's NRL woes after falling to a 32-24 Good Friday loss to South Sydney.
AAP · Apr 3 'Blessed to have JC': Titans content with Reynolds miss Gold Coast half Jayden Campbell, on "baby watch" ahead of the Brisbane derby, has instilled his coach with belief he will become a long-term NRL No.7.