'All or nothing': Crichton craves dream NRL farewell Rugby-bound Sydney Roosters star Angus Crichton knows his NRL career is coming to a close and is desperate to go out with a bang. AAP · Sep 24
Big Dog: how cleanskin Rooster replaced JWH as top prop Following in the footsteps of Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is no simple task, but Naufahu Whyte has stepped up as the leader of the Sydney Roosters' pack. AAP · Sep 24
V'landys sets sights on overseas moves in new NRL role Peter V'landys has officially been appointed as the NRL's new executive chairman, making him the most powerful player in the sport in 30 years. AAP · Sep 23
AFL should be so lucky as Kylie caps big finals series A lot has gone right for the AFL in this finals series, after some big controversies, and boss Andrew Dillon is trumpeting record season attendance. AAP · Sep 23
'Stuck with me': ex-Bulldogs half explains NRL return Toby Sexton is coming back to the NRL next year, only two seasons after he was shafted from the Bulldogs' main halves pairing. AAP · Sep 23
Hard-luck Rooster keen to finally have crack at a GF Lindsay Collins was part of the Sydney Roosters' finals campaigns in their 2018 and 2019 premiership successes, but now he is eyeing off a first grand final. AAP · Sep 23
'Don't agree with it': Roosters want fairer NRLW finals The undefeated Sydney Roosters have approached the NRL about tweaking the women's finals format so the top two sides get two bites of the cherry. AAP · Sep 23
'Hammer and Herbie Show' far from Phinished yet Dolphins duo Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Herbie Farnworth have forged a lethal liaison they both hope will blossom further as they approach career-defining moments. AAP · Sep 23
How Penrith five-eighth beat pressure of replacing Luai Groomed to be Jarome Luai's successor, Jack Cole has taken a bumpy road to becoming the Panthers' starting five-eighth in Sunday's NRL preliminary final. AAP · Sep 23
'Ready to play': Robinson's green light to Sam Walker Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has revealed Sam Walker knew he'd return from an ankle injury this NRL season almost straight after undergoing surgery. AAP · Sep 23
Ex-Penrith groundsman aims to mow down old club Before he was a tearaway back-rower for Newcastle, Francis Manuleleua was cutting grass outside Penrith's training ground. AAP · Sep 23
'Let the refs have total control': Gallen's plea to NRL The overreach of the bunker has left rugby league great Paul Gallen wondering if robots and AI might one day replace NRL referees. AAP · Sep 22
No Monkey business: NRL ditch grand final performer With Kylie Minogue singing at Saturday's grand final, the AFL has won the latest code war battle with the NRL cutting their headline act over a song stand-off. AAP · Sep 22
Axed ref Klein set for bunker role after Warriors error Axed from on-field duties, experienced referee Ashley Klein is set to be the man in the bunker for the preliminary final between the Dolphins and Roosters. AAP · Sep 22
AAP · Sep 22 Perth put stake in ground with eye for local talent Perth have signed their first local junior pathways player, heralding a three-year deal offered to a 15-year-old emerging talent from Western Australia.
AAP · Sep 22 'Shaped me': Wayne sprays keep Donga's suspensions away Kurt Donoghoe is now one of the NRL's most influential players with his big hits and silky ball skills but his rough edges were trimmed by Wayne Bennett blasts.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 22 Dolphins’ NRL title bid after just four years of existence makes waves in UK A small village in Lancashire will be glued to the TV on Friday with the expansion club – and their star English centre – one win from a grand final
AAP · Sep 22 Cleary out of moon boot and set to train before prelim Penrith star Nathan Cleary appears increasingly likely to beat a foot injury and face Newcastle in the NRL preliminary final, after stepping out of his brace.
AAP · Sep 22 Grudge match: Roosters prop ready for more fire Sydney Roosters prop Naufahu Whyte has made it clear he won't back away from another fight with the Dolphins, after being sin-binned against them in 2025.
AAP · Sep 21 'He's a rat': why Gallen's back to fight big Nelson At 45, NRL great-turned-boxer Paul Gallen is returning to the ring after answering an SOS call from promoters to fight the 'Big Nasty' Nelson Asofa-Solomona.
AAP · Sep 21 Klein faces axe as NRL admit crucial refereeing error The NRL has admitted the Warriors should have had the chance to level the scores at 12-12 late in the dying stages of their semi-final loss to Newcastle.
AAP · Sep 21 Why Panther will run one-and-half marathons after GF Liam Henry will embark on a 65km run, hopefully after securing another NRL championship, to honour his father-in-law.
AAP · Sep 21 Superstar Nawaqanitawase makes huge career call Code-hopping superstar Mark Nawaqanitawase has made a stunning call on his future as he looks to leave the NRL and Sydney Roosters with a grand final bang.
AAP · Sep 21 Crichton ready to embrace role as Roosters' impact man Angus Crichton spent parts of 2026 fearing his NRL career was over, with the Sydney Roosters star now ready to make the most of limited minutes off the bench.
AAP · Sep 21 NRL set to act over 'embarrassing' referee abuse Warriors great Shaun Johnson has labelled footage of fans throwing projectiles at referee Ashley Klein in Auckland as embarrassing, with the NRL investigating.