Kotoni Staggs steps up after local family's tragedy Away from the footy field, Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs has quietly been coming to the aid of a local family facing unthinkable tragedy. AAP · Oct 7, 2025
Green headgear monster Bai ready to debut for PNG Gold Coast teenager Cooper Bai, son of Papua New Guinea and Melbourne great Marcus Bai, is set to debut for the Kumuls in the Pacific Championships. AAP · Oct 7, 2025
Code-hopping Titans star might bounce back to rugby With Quade Cooper floating the idea following the Wallabies' recent loss to NZ, Carter Gordon could switch back to rugby after an injury-affected NRL stint. AAP · Oct 7, 2025
Tonga's Stefano set for round two with big-bopper Haas Melbourne prop Stefan Utoikamanu is set to debut for Tonga and resume hostilities with Samoa and Brisbane's Payne Haas in a Pacific Cup blockbuster. AAP · Oct 7, 2025
Foran back to close out rugby league career as a Kiwi Kieran Foran will play his final game in a New Zealand jersey, with Kiwis coach Stacey Jones naming an experienced squad for the Pacific Championships. AAP · Oct 6, 2025
Busted Bronco delayed surgery on both knees to win comp Brisbane forward Kobe Hetherington should have had surgery on two knees but delayed it, pushing through the pain to leave the club with an NRL premiership. AAP · Oct 6, 2025
NRL claims ratings win over AFL with monster viewership The NRL has recorded its highest-ever TV ratings for a grand final, earning 280,000 more viewers than the AFL as broadcast rights talks ramp up. AAP · Oct 6, 2025
Rooster sent to judiciary over NRLW brawl Sydney Roosters forward Aliyah Nasio is facing a ban for throwing a punch in the brawl at the end of the NRLW grand final. AAP · Oct 6, 2025
Shibasaki bolts into Roos squad after grand final tries Gehamat Shibasaki's premiership euphoria has gone into overdrive, after going from train-and-triallist at Brisbane to a Kangaroos Ashes tourist. AAP · Oct 6, 2025
No grand final bitterness for hard-luck story Walters Brisbane's Billy Walters was the hard-luck story of the NRL grand final, but a gesture from Adam Reynolds held significant meaning for the injured playmaker. AAP · Oct 6, 2025
NRL grand final sets TV ratings record and eclipses AFL for first time in decade Average audience of 4.46 million tuned in to watch Broncos v Storm, the biggest viewer numbers for any 2025 program The Guardian - AU · Oct 6, 2025
'I kept a wooden spoon': Carrigan's title inspiration Brisbane lock Pat Carrigan is celebrating his first NRL premiership and the club's first since 2006 after a literal wooden spoon he kept from 2020 fired him. AAP · Oct 5, 2025
Swaggering Reece Walsh reaches NRL summit with ascendant grand final display Sunday’s performance proved a powerful response to those who may find the Brisbane Broncos fullback’s antics immature The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2025
'I did it for my brothers': grand final hero Walsh Reece Walsh has dedicated Brisbane's premiership triumph to Broncos teams who felt the pain of grand final defeats in the past decade. AAP · Oct 5, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2025 Wallabies need to find something special on the road to finally deliver on promises Australia remain at a crossroads after familiar Rugby Championship implosion leaves Joe Schmidt’s side again wondering what might’ve been
AAP · Oct 5, 2025 Storm big four can't find killer instinct to land title Melbourne's big four were unable to stand up and halt a Brisbane comeback as the Storm's wait for a premiership continues.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2025 Broncos break 19-year NRL premiership drought in thriller against the Storm Brisbane beat Melbourne 26-22 in grand final as Reece Walsh rises to the occasion and wins Clive Churchill medal at Accor Stadium
AAP · Oct 5, 2025 Fullback on fire: Walsh stars as Broncos win GF Reece Walsh has produced one of the greatest grand final performances in history to lead Brisbane to their seventh premiership with a 26-22 win over Melbourne.
Pedestrian.tv · Oct 5, 2025 Teddy Swims’ NRL Grand Final Performance Receives Mixed Reviews From Footy Fans Footy fans have been left divided over Teddy Swims' NRL Grand Final Performance, with some people loving it and some people confused AF.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2025 NRL 2025 grand final: Brisbane Broncos beat Melbourne Storm – as it happened Broncos crowned premiers with 26-22 win over the Storm as Reece Walsh awarded Clive Churchill Medal at Accor Stadium
The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2025 Brisbane Broncos win NRLW premiership after surviving Sydney Roosters fightback Broncos beat Roosters 22-18 in spiteful grand final as Mele Hufanga scores late try and awarded Karyn Murphy Medal at Accor Stadium
AAP · Oct 5, 2025 Foran preparing for Kiwis Test swansong in Pac Champs Kieran Foran has been told to keep fresh in case he is called upon by New Zealand in the Pacific Championships, one month after retiring from the NRL.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2025 All eyes on Reece Lightning as dashing Broncos seek to mesmerise Storm in NRL grand final The superstar Brisbane fullback is out to prove his team are more than ‘show ponies’ in season decider that could prove unpredictable
AAP · Oct 4, 2025 How Maguire saved banished Bronco's NRL career Michael Maguire's tough love approach has worked wonders for Brisbane hooker Cory Paix, who has revived his Broncos career to start in Sunday's grand final.
AAP · Oct 4, 2025 Hughes' shock reveal about Storm before grand final Jahrome Hughes admits to once being sick of watching Melbourne win, but now the Kiwi can help lead them to another premiership in the NRL grand final.