Ex-Broncos mentor Walters to coach Kangaroos on three-game deal
Ex-Broncos mentor Kevin Walters will formally replace Mal Meninga as Australian coach for the end of year Ashes series, with the initial deal lasting just three games.
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Lowlight: NRL journo ‘manhandled’ by Accor Stadium security guard
An unsavoury moment between an NRL journalist and an Accor Stadium security guard played out “in front of a crowd of players’ families and friends” following Canterbury’s win over St George Illawarra. BUZZ’S HIGHLIGHTS AND LOWLIGHTS.
Knightmare: Watch Wahs snatch victory with last-play miracle
Newcastle’s horror month has been compounded by a heartbreaking last-minute loss to the Warriors following an extraordinary passage of play in the Hunter. WATCH the incredible play.
Walters reveals the truth on how Broncos lost ‘the next Alfie’
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.
NRLW stars recreate viral Coldplay scandal in try celebration
Cowboys pair add to list of epic try celebrations in 2025, debutant’s family’s 4000km dash from Darwin, Rooster’s lucky break – check out all the talking points from Round 3 of the NRLW season.
The young guns your NRL club will build its future around
Some have cracked the NRL already, while others are banging on the door of a first grade debut. From halfback successors to schoolboy wonders, these are the emerging stars your club is building its future around.
Asofa-Solomona hit with ban for elbowing Manly player
Melbourne’s loss to Manly has come at a further cost with enforcer Nelson Asofa-Solomona whacked with a suspension for an elbow on Sea Eagles hooker Jake Simpkin.
Decimated Rabbitohs lose another star for the season
Wayne Bennett will struggle to field a 21-man squad to face the Sharks in Round 21 after the club confirmed Keaon Koloamatangi will miss the remainder of the season. EARLY MAIL.
The two Wests Tigers re-signings at top of Benji’s to-do list
Under pressure Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall can thank two players for securing the club’s second victory since Round 9 – and he must move to re-sign the duo. THE TACKLE.
What’s the Buzz: V’landys and NFL boss do a deal
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.
Massive finals boost as Manly stun Storm in controversial finish
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.
‘Outrageous’: Flanagan tees off on contentious calls
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”.
Galvin breaks silence on controversial Bulldogs move
Lachlan Galvin has opened up on how life has been since he moved to the Bulldogs, with the young playmaker producing a fairytale finish in his first game at halfback.
Raiders survive scare to make it eight in a row
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.
Bulldogs fire back as Topine legal showdown looms
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.
Saint, Sinner, Shoosh: Forgotten forward set for NRL comeback
Corey Harawira-Naera is set to make an extraordinary NRL return after two seasons on the sidelines, with the Raiders forward in talks with two Sydney-based clubs. That and more in Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.
PVL: Why the Titans will become NRL giants
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.
Future NRL talents headline exciting Aussie Schoolboys side
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.
Bear Bait: Munster worth every penny of $2m to Mal Meninga
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.
Stat Attack: Is your club good, or are they just lucky?
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.
Teen sensation hands Bulldogs their first ever defeat in NRLW thriller
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.
ASSRL Nationals: Meet the future NRLW guns picked to represent Australia
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.
Late Mail: Virus smashes Knights, Fifita in doubt
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.
PVL backs PNG NRL bid amid corruption allegations
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.
Panthers resurgence continues as cruel Souths curse strikes again
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.
Brailey steals the show as Sharks get finals run back on track
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.
Watch: The tackle that ended NRL star’s season
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.
Why rugby league has nothing to fear from R360 and Saudi cash
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.
Payten hanging by a thread at the Cowboys
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.
Phinal Countdown: NRL’s youngest club marching to September
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.
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