Australia survive almighty Fiji scare to stay unbeaten at Rugby League World Cup The Kangaroos eventually proved too good for Fiji but not before the hosts were given a run for their money in Brisbane The Guardian - AU · Oct 25
Australia cruise past Samoa in women’s Rugby League World Cup opener Jillaroos defeat Fetu Samoa 40-0 in Sydney as Jocelyn Kelleher kicks six conversions on her debut The Guardian - AU · Oct 16
'Backing herself': Kelleher readies for Jillaroos debut Jess Sergis has spoken about her Sydney Roosters and now Jillaroos teammate Jocelyn Kelleher as she prepares to fill some big shoes for Australia. AAP · Oct 15
Parramatta sign four-time champ Leniu to lead the line Parramatta have officially unveiled new star signing Spencer Leniu, who will reunite with his former Panthers teammate Jarome Luai in blue and gold for 2027. AAP · Oct 8
'One of the greats': Tupou signs off on Roosters career The Sydney Roosters will be without dependable winger Daniel Tupou next season, after he confirmed he will retire with immediate effect. AAP · Oct 7
'I do it for him': Wanderers recruit on drive in ALW With one eye on the Matildas, Western Sydney recruit Isabella Chidiac is seeing her looming A-League Women debut as a chance to pay tribute to her late dad. AAP · Oct 6
How to build an expansion club: the challenges and opportunities for the new NRL and AFL teams The 2026 Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL) seasons have finished in a blaze of glory for the Brisbane Lions and Sydney Roosters. The Conversation · Oct 6
Sign on the wall: Crichton's Wallaby goal backed by mum Angus Crichton's mum Pip reveals his 23-year aim to become a Wallaby and why the Brad Fittler fan deserved to finish his Sydney Roosters stint on a high. AAP · Oct 5
'Coach' Watson savours Robinson's ring gift Trent Robinson has rewarded Connor Watson with a premiership ring, despite the utility missing the grand final with concussion. AAP · Oct 5
'Upset': Brigginshaw denied Jillaroos farewell Coach Jess Skinner says the decision to drop Ali Brigginshaw from the Jillaroos squad is one of the hardest of her career. AAP · Oct 5
Roosters party with fans after grand final double Sydney Roosters fans rejoiced at the SCG as the men's and women's teams celebrated a historic dual premiership win before parading on an open-top bus. AAP · Oct 5
'Freak' catches Wallabies' eyes before Bledisloe battle Mark Nawaqanitawase may be playing a different kind of rugby than the Wallabies, but that hasn't stopped the team's excitement for his return to the union game. AAP · Oct 5
'Tough kid': Walker credits Keary for Roosters title Sydney Roosters No.7 Sam Walker played through pain on debut and continued that tradition in the grand final as he thanked a former halves partner on the win. AAP · Oct 4
Morning Mail: how One Nation bypasses traditional media; Australia’s Cop criticism; and the Roosters’ big win One Nation capitalising on voters’ economic pain; massive datacentre set for rural Queensland; Australia co-hosting UN climate conference The Guardian - AU · Oct 4
AAP · Oct 4 Roosters' wing convert changed game: Robinson Sydney Roosters star Mark Nawaqanitawase has made such an impact on the code that his coach says he will redefine what a winger can do in the NRL.
AAP · Oct 4 'Burning desire': Tedesco conquers his final frontier James Tedesco is a three-time premiership winner and says captaining the Roosters to an NRL title is one of the greatest honours of his career.
AAP · Oct 4 Gutted, proud Crossland warns Knights can fire in 2027 The Newcastle Knights are still reeling after their grand final loss but have vowed to use the experience to come back stronger and return to the big game.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 4 NRL grand final offers more proof of Mark Nawaqanitawase’s freakish brilliance The Roosters winger completed a clean sweep of honours in two years as he heads back to union with Japanese club Saitama
AAP · Oct 4 Roosters star in tug of war makes World Cup call Rob Toia has been torn over his World Cup allegiance and the Sydney Roosters star has finally made a call on his eligibility.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 4 Gallant Knights’ NRL grand final loss ‘hurts so much’, says standout Kalyn Ponga The Newcastle fullback was brilliant in the 19-18 loss to Sydney Roosters and vowed his team ‘will be back’ after the heartbreaking defeat
AAP · Oct 4 James Tedesco wins his first Clive Churchill Medal James Tedesco has won the Clive Churchill medal as the player of the match in the NRL grand final as his Sydney Roosters defeated the Newcastle Knights 18-19.
AAP · Oct 4 Knights NRL final fairytale run suffers a cruel ending Newcastle's energy-sapping run to the NRL grand final eventually caught up with them as the Knights fell to a 19-18 loss to the Sydney Roosters.
AAP · Oct 4 'Never seen before': Mark genius secures Roosters title Roosters winger Mark Nawaqanitawase's moment of soccer genius was a new trick and a much needed one as he leaves the NRL with a deserved premiership.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 4 Sydney Roosters hold off brave Newcastle Knights to win thrilling NRL grand final The Roosters overturned a 12-point deficit to break Newcastle hearts and claim a 16th premiership after a thrilling grand final in Sydney
AAP · Oct 4 Roosters beat Knights to claim sweet 16th in NRL The Sydney Roosters are premiers again, after James Tedesco led the club to a 16th title with a 19-18 grand-final win over Newcastle.