'A great influence': Dearden credits Thurston for rise Queensland halfback Tom Dearden has learned plenty from Johnathan Thurston about how to shine as a playmaker in the State of Origin arena. AAP · Jul 7, 2025
Ex-NRL flyer 'relieved' after cops drop drug, cash case A former NRL star is looking forward to getting on with his life after drug and stolen property accusations against him were tossed out of court. AAP · Jul 7, 2025
No ban for tackle that sidelined Brandon Smith again Matt Lodge says he wouldn't have been able to live with himself had his tackle on Brandon Smith re-injured the hooker's anterior cruciate ligament. AAP · Jul 7, 2025
How teacher's aide became Koroisau's new understudy Tristan Hope was in class as a teacher's aide when he received a life-changing call from Wests Tigers boss Shane Richardson. AAP · Jul 6, 2025
Smith set for another stint out after another knee blow Brandon Smith is set to be sidelined for up to eight weeks after suffering a medial injury in his comeback from an ACL rupture, as South Sydney lost to Manly. AAP · Jul 6, 2025
Tigers 'given no chance' but stun Roosters in classic Benji Marshall's Wests Tigers have overcome a week of headlines and a slew of absences to stun top-eight hopefuls the Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium. AAP · Jul 6, 2025
Even NSW back 'legendary' Papalii's Origin swansong NSW's playing group know just how valuable Josh Papalii will be for Queensland when he comes out of State of Origin retirement for the decider in Sydney. AAP · Jul 6, 2025
Meaney the man as Storm sink Cowboys to go second Melbourne have come up with all the answers without a suite of stars to go second on the NRL ladder with a 26-20 away win over North Queensland. AAP · Jul 5, 2025
Hat-trick hero helps Raiders pip Dragons, top NRL table Canberra have held off a gallant and depleted St George Illawarra, thanks largely to the efforts of zippy fullback Kaeo Weekes. AAP · Jul 5, 2025
Expansion clubs unlikely to prise star duo from Storm Melbourne have a knack of securing their big guns long-term but Harry Grant and Xavier Coates are two that are more than happy where they are. AAP · Jul 5, 2025
The day NSW's star of the future blew Cleary away NSW halfback Nathan Cleary remembers distinctly the day he first took notice of Isaiya Katoa, who is now rated a genuine State of Origin prospect of the future. AAP · Jul 5, 2025
Brandon Smith in as Souths cop fresh injury blow Brandon Smith has been named for his first game with new club South Sydney, who have received more bad news in a season of injury hell. AAP · Jul 5, 2025
How a 6am bus ride changed Hugo Savala's career path Hugo Savala had endured one of the toughest 15-minute periods of his NRL career when a spot was offered on a 6am bus to Canberra. Taking it changed his season. AAP · Jul 5, 2025
Returning Suaalii spells salvation for Wallabies as Lions challenge looms Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii offers a ‘no backward step’ mentality, says one World Cup winner, that will test the touring British & Irish Lions The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2025
AAP · Jul 4, 2025 Broncos' top-four charge is on as Mam leads comeback Ezra Mam has laid on three tries in the space of 20 minutes as Brisbane went from 18-0 down to 22-18 winners over Canterbury.
AAP · Jul 4, 2025 Bulldogs announce their NRLW arrival with upset win The Bulldogs have bared their teeth with a five-tries-to-two win over two-time NRLW premiership winners the Newcastle Knights.
AAP · Jul 4, 2025 Papenhuyzen scratching adds to Storm's backline issues Jonah Pezet's long-awaited NRL comeback will come starting in Melbourne's halves after Ryan Papenhuyzen's calf tightness caused more headaches for the Storm.
AAP · Jul 4, 2025 Marshall defends Wests Tigers' latest roster gamble Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has addressed the club's controversial call to allow a second local product to walk from the club mid-season.
AAP · Jul 3, 2025 Bulldogs' halves puzzle solved with playmaker's exit Canterbury's halves puzzle has been solved as Toby Sexton signs with a rival, paving the way for Lachlan Galvin to start.
The Conversation · Jul 3, 2025 I’ve seen the brain damage contact sports can cause – we all need to take concussion and CTE more seriously Concussion in sport continues to make headlines, whether it be class actions, young men flocking to the highly violent “RunIt” activity or debate about whether Australian rules football should remove the “bump” once and for all.
AAP · Jul 3, 2025 Josh Papalii could play against Raiders in 2026 Canberra great Josh Papalii has left open the possibility of continuing in the NRL next year at another club as he prepares to make a call on his future.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2025 Broncos’ Chelsea Lenarduzzi: ‘It’s burnt me every year that we haven’t won’ Ahead of the 2025 NRLW season the Brisbane forward can still taste the bitter ending to last year’s campaign but knows you have to stick to the process
AAP · Jul 3, 2025 Nathan Cleary asks NRL to sort out scheduling quirk Penrith could not play their five NSW stars on a recent trip to Auckland and halfback Nathan Cleary hopes that kind of fixturing can be avoided in future.
AAP · Jul 3, 2025 Broncos stand by 'legend' after drink-driving charge Brisbane Broncos legend Steve Renouf has apologised for "unacceptable" drink-driving after being allegedly caught at nearly four times the legal limit.
AAP · Jul 3, 2025 Allianz Stadium could go offline for drainage works The A-League is bracing for the possibility of being without a major Sydney stadium for part of the summer, due to longstanding concerns over drainage.