The Latest Breaking News from NRL

Shearer, cattleman loom as next Penrith success stories

Kalani Leuluai Going and Billy Phillips both made an impression after earning a spot in Penrith's round one side that thrashed Brisbane.

AAP · Mar 13

'Prove a point': Pezet lifts bar after dicing Broncos

Parramatta No.6 Jonah Pezet says he is nowhere near the finished product despite a man-of-the-match display against Brisbane, the team he will join next year.

AAP · Mar 13

'Signed me 10 years ago': Mbye honours vow to Ipswich

Moses Mbye had a decorated career in the NRL and Super League and is now captaining the Ipswich Jets after honouring "a deal" he agreed to back in 2016.

AAP · Mar 12

NRL and AFL wage growth is off the charts – what about other Australian athletes?

Elite athletes can earn huge money from playing contracts, prize money, sponsorship, endorsements, appearance fees and media work.

The Conversation · Mar 12

'Deepest sense of belonging': Ponga switches to NZ

Superstar Newcastle fullback Kalyn Ponga is available to represent New Zealand after a meeting of the International Rugby League board.

AAP · Mar 11

No walk-up start as Force to play it safe with Lomax

Wallabies coach Les Kiss says Zac Lomax will have to earn his Wallabies spot the hard way, and the code-hopper's debut for the Force could still be weeks away.

AAP · Mar 10

Wests Tigers turn to teen freak for season opener

Heamasi Makasini will line up at centre for Wests Tigers on Saturday after an impressive pre-season highlights reel.

AAP · Mar 10

Wallabies raid NRL ranks in pursuit of World Cup glory

Rugby Australia is making no secret of its intention to build the best possible Wallabies team for the 2027 World Cup - even if that means poaching the NRL.

AAP · Mar 10

Souths flag safety fears over try record celebration

South Sydney players believe it could be unsafe for fans to storm the field if winger Alex Johnston breaks the NRL's try-scoring record.

AAP · Mar 10

'I'm a novice': Lomax admits he has a mountain to climb

Rugby recruit Zac Lomax knows he has a long way to go to fulfil his dream of becoming a dual international and playing for the Wallabies at the 2027 World Cup.

AAP · Mar 10