As Tom Dearden steered Queensland to a remarkable Origin victory, Broncos fans may have pined for the budding star who slipped through their fingers. Kevin Walters explains how he was lost.
Phil Rothfield reveals what ARLC chair Peter V’landys and NFL boss Roger Goodell discussed over an hour-long chat at NFL headquarters in the United States last week.
Manly’s top-eight hopes have received a massive boost, surviving a second-half fightback to upset the Melbourne Storm at home on the back of a controversial penalty at the death.
An irate Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has slammed a number of contentious decisions in his side’s narrow loss to the Bulldogs, a game that he said “was taken away from us”.
The Raiders are one step closer to securing their first minor premiership since 1990, overcoming a Parramatta comeback to claim an eighth straight win after a second-half surge.
Canterbury have lodged court documents ahead of a Supreme Court Showdown with Jackson Topine, claiming the former Bulldog consented to the punishment that kicked off their legal stoush.
Why SBW-Gallen ref lodged an official complaint with Combat Sport NSW, Nine’s big Bulldogs embarrassment, forgotten NRL star’s comeback attempt, and more in Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.
The Gold Coast Titans are facing a $250 million fight with the AFL but ARLC chairman Peter V’landys has predicted the NRL’s paupers will become premiership heavyweights following a huge change.
The best NRL prospects in the country have been named in the Australian Schoolboys side with an incredible 11 NRL clubs represented in the list. SEE THE FULL LIST.
If the NRL’s newest team is to make a recruiting splash they need to attract some marquee talent and that’s why they need to break the bank for Cameron Munster, writes David Riccio.
Injuries, suspensions and representative obligations have hammered some NRL clubs in 2025, others have escaped scot-free. We reveal the amount of games missed by stars or starting calibre players at every club.
The Bulldogs undefeated run to start their inaugural NRLW campaign has come to an end, as teen sensation Kasey Reh claimed victory for the Dragons in the final play of the game.
It’s a team full of power and precision. Meet all 18 players picked in the Australian Schoolgirls team and find out which NRLW clubs have them locked up. SEE THE LIST.
We rank the top 50 under-18 rugby league players in the country — including a young gun who might make his NRL debut this year and a Reece Walsh clone. See the full list.
In a CODE Sports exclusive, the ultimate list of every player agent can be revealed: the master negotiators behind the NRL’s biggest contract stories this season are finally uncovered. SEE THE FULL LIST
Rugby league player agents are the kings of NRL contracts, holding $200 million worth of player talent in their hands – but who controls the influence at your club? We reveal the big players at every club.
Much has been made of Parramatta’s struggles to hold junior talent, but the club still boasts a number of emerging stars that are knocking on the door of first-grade debuts. We reveal every NRL club’s rookie prospects.
Rugby league is in the middle of a golden era, rugby union is on its knees – and with NRL salaries about to skyrocket the threat posed by a Saudi funded breakaway is being hyped, writes Brent Read.
South Sydney chief executive Blake Solly has blasted claims coach Wayne Bennett is too old, describing the suggestion as “laughable.”
Lachlan Galvin is again the big story of the NRL weekend even though he didn’t lace on his football boots in Townsville. This is why Cameron Ciraldo’s decision to sit his star was the right one.
There’s a clear reason why 83,000 fans in Sydney on Wednesday is a more potent spectacle than 100,000 in the MCG in September, writes David Penberthy. Have your say.
A virus has swept through Newcastle Knights camp, with just six players attending their captains run, while David Fifita’s return from injury has suffered a setback. See the full round 20 late mail.
Nathan Cleary, Ryan Papenhuyzen and Dylan Lucas are out. Tom Sangster reveals how to survive and thrive.
Penrith co-captains Nathan Cleary and Isaah Yeo will miss the club’s Round 20 clash against South Sydney, while high-profile Eels star Dylan Brown has been named in the reserves. ROUND 20 TEAMS
The most popular buy of the week Nathan Cleary is out, so where to next for SuperCoaches?
In this Supercoach podcast, The Daily Telegraph’s Tom Sangster is joined by other football pundits to discuss the week in fantasy football.
Host Mike Colman and a rotating cast from The Courier-Mail’s team of rugby league experts give their insights into the NRL biggest stories.
The Rabbitohs are sweating on scans for the injured Keaon Koloamatangi, amid a club crisis which could see the Rabbitohs missing up to 14 players as they fight to avoid the wooden spoon.
ARL Commission chair Peter V’landys has eased concerns over the future of the fledgling Papua New Guinea expansion franchise after one of their directors was asked to stand down amid corruption allegations.
The Penrith Panthers’ stunning resurgence has continued with a sixth straight win, as the Rabbitohs’ cruel injury curse claimed another two victims in their seventh loss in a row.
Cronulla star Blayke Brailey has once again shown why he is the form player of the NRL competition, as the Sharks ripped the Roosters apart to secure a crucial win.
St George Illawarra’s finals hopes have been dealt a crushing blow with Valentine Holmes sidelined for the rest of the season.See the tackle that ended it all here.
North Queensland coach Todd Payten insists he can ignore speculation about his future, but as the losses mount, time for a Cowboys revival is running out.
Kristian Woolf has rocketed into contention for the prestigious Dally M coach of the year award, with the finals fate of the Dolphins now resting in their own hands.
The new owners of the Gold Coast Titans have wasted no time in stamping their authority after holding crisis talks and putting the club on notice.
The Broncos have put one young gun on ice, Cameron Munster is facing a transport headache ahead of his father’s funeral and see which former Maroon has put his hand up to play for the Bears.
Wayne Bennett is willing to take the risk of re-signing injury-prone Cody Walker for another year at the Rabbitohs, with his reasoning a telling insight into the pressure on Lewis Dodd to save his NRL career.
The South Sydney Rabbitohs’ horror injury toll has continued, with superstar fullback Latrell Mitchell set to be sidelined for at least a month.
Knights star Kalyn Ponga has ended speculation over his immediate future in the NRL, with Peter V’landys issuing a warning to any players tempted by a move to the rebel rugby union competition R360.
Clubs on the hunt for a new fullback are making the trek to Canberra while the Storm have raided Newcastle in a bid to future-proof their halves situation. Full Sport Confidential here.
Two ASSRL powerhouses punched their tickets to the big dance on a big day of semi-finals action. Watch all the REPLAYS and see what we learned on Day 4 in Coffs Harbour.
It’s been eight years since Rugby League Live 4 hit the shelves and finally the NRL has a new game. We analyse the 53 highest-rated players in Rugby League 26 to reveal the biggest surprises and forgotten men.
Melbourne legend Cooper Cronk has called on the NRL to “sort it out” after a Storm enforcer was allowed to take out a Sea Eagles player.
Lachlan Galvin was parachuted into the Bulldogs’ starting line up over Toby Sexton, and his performance has left everyone saying the same thing.
The Raiders came away big winners on Saturday afternoon but one star is still looking for a place to hide after he bombed a certain try.
An former Wallabies star is trying a new sport that has him set to make his Olympic debut at age 40 in American prime time.
They’ve played their whole lives together, but powerful Tauaneai sisters Trinity and Alexis will clash for the first time when the Bulldogs face the Dragons on Saturday.
Jason Ryles didn’t name Dylan Brown this week, so it came as a surprise when the Eels coach spoke about the five-eighth’s future.
Cameron Munster will continue to spend time away from the Storm after his father’s death, but his return has been locked in.
Storm star Cameron Munster will continue to spend time away from the club after the death of his father, but the playmaker’s playing return has been locked in.
There has been outrage from NRL fans as the code’s highly anticipated gaming return flopped in spectacular fashion.
Former NRL hooker Manase Fainu has delivered a message to his three brothers at the Wests Tigers from prison, telling them to stay away from him and focus on their footy.
Samoa’s star-studded forward pack will get to work with one of the best emerging coaches in the business ahead of next year’s World Cup.
Only 10 years ago, Addin Fonua-Blake was sleeping on his mother’s floor, begging for a chance at an NRL contract. Now bringing up 200 games, the star prop reflects on the impact of family, loss and sacrifice on his rise to the top.
Adam O’Brien has delivered what the Knights were after when appointing him, but some powerbrokers feel he’s run his race. MATTY JOHNS reveals where the cracks started appearing and why the resolution is murky.
Wayne Bennett has seen it all throughout his remarkable career, which is why the master coach isn’t feeling the pressure as his side fights to avoid the wooden spoon.
Knights star Kalyn Ponga has found himself at the centre of growing speculation, but with one post he squashed the rumours.
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