The Latest Breaking News from NSWRL

Brad Fittler steps down as NSW State of Origin coach

Besieged NSW coach Brad Fittler has coached his last State of Origin game, informing the NSW Rugby League he will not remain in charge next season.

AAP · Sep 28, 2023

Brad Fittler has walked away, where to next for NSW?

Brad Fittler's exit has left NSW Rugby League with a coaching conundrum on their hands after two successive State of Origin series losses.

AAP · Sep 28, 2023

NSW delay call on Brad Fittler's Origin coaching future

Brad Fittler's future as State of Origin coach remains in limbo after the NSW Rugby League held off a decision on staffing for the 2024 season.

AAP · Sep 27, 2023

Injury, anger and timeless inspiration set the stage for a gripping State of Origin series opener

NSW shrugs off injury and anger at its jersey, while Queensland draws on a decades-old motto for inspiration ahead of State of Origin opener.

The New Daily · May 30, 2023

From Nutbush to the NRL: Australia’s unique love for Tina Turner

Turner’s music will live on long after her death – in rural school discos, wedding receptions and sporting stadiums up and down Australia

The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2023

Tina Turner's anthemic hits changed rugby league and Australian sport forever

Tina Turner and rugby league was an association that, on the face of it, was as unlikely as they come. But it worked and changed Australian sport forever.

ABC News · May 25, 2023

Tina Turner and her Australian connections: How The Best became rugby league's anthem and why is the Nutbush mandatory at gatherings?

From rugby league to the Nutbush City Limits line dance and even What's Love Got to Do with It, Tina Turner had deep connections to Australia. How that happened.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

The story of the South Queensland Crushers' arrival on the Brisbane rugby league scene in 1995

The NRL is going back to the future as they add another team to Brisbane. But a quarter of a century ago, the South Queensland Crushers were the first team to try and share territory with the Broncos. This is their story.

ABC News · Mar 3, 2023

Roosters CEO voted onto NSWRL board with push for peace

Sydney Roosters CEO Joe Kelly has been voted onto the NSWRL board, with directors hopeful peace can be found after a year of warring with the NRL.

AAP · Feb 19, 2023

Ban leaves Briggs in limbo for Koori Knockout, Country Championships

Briggs missed the Koori Knockout and has been ruled out for the Country Championships while a one-game ban remains hanging over his head.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 25, 2023