NRL star charged with threatening police
Canberra Raiders veteran player Josh Papalii has been charged over an ugly confrontation with police inside a licensed venue, just weeks before he won a prestigious award.
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NRL ‘choke’ job leaves star in tears
The Dragons were in the box seat for finals two weeks ago but have crashed out of contention in the most brutal of ways.
NRL Casualty Ward: Koroisau to miss start of 2025
The Wests Tigers will begin 2025 with the wooden spoon but without Api Koroisau after he copped a massive ban, but the news is better for the Roosters with three players escaping suspension.
Whitehead stirs Robbo feud in cheeky post
Raiders captain Elliott Whitehead has had a cheeky dig at Roosters coach Trent Robinson after their public spat on Sunday.
Whitehead pokes fun at Robinson spat with social media video
Elliott Whitehead has laughed off his spat with Roosters coach Trent Robinson with a social media video as the Raiders star accepted a three-game ban for his tackle on Brandon Smith. WATCH THE VIDEO
Big ban ends Raiders star’s NRL career
The match review committee has come down hard on Elliott Whitehead, with the Raiders skipper’s time in the NRL likely over.
‘Had a go’: Coach, captain’s explosive clash
The Raiders’ win over the Roosters has ended in furious scenes after an ugly clash between Elliott Whitehead and Trent Robinson after full-time.
‘Mortal blow’ leaves Roosters season in ruins
The Sydney Roosters’ premiership hopes have been dealt a massive blow after disastrous injuries to two of their most important stars.
Langer Trophy Team of the Season – and where they are headed in the NRL
Langer Trophy Team of the Season has been revealed here. See if your NRL club has picked up the top talent from this year’s elite schoolboy league competition.
NRL Run Home: Every finals contender’s best, worst finish
Four unlikely finals contenders have emerged following St George Illawarra’s round 25 loss to Cronulla, as the race for the eight heats up. See every contender’s best and worst ladder finish.
‘Sorry’: NRL hardman brought to tears
Raiders captain Elliott Whitehead hasn’t been able to hold back his emotions after going out a winner in his final match in Canberra.
Exiled Origin gun meets with Broncos, tours facilities
Brisbane has emerged as the frontrunner to secure the services of Corey Horsburgh after the current Canberra reserve grader held talks with Kevin Walters.
Show us the money: Clubs, ARLC facing $60m expansion showdown
NRL clubs hold a powerful lever in a looming showdown with the ARL Commission over plans for them to share in a $60 million licence fee for Papua New Guinea to enter the league.
Storm and Panthers own best NRL grand final hangover cures
It’s a curse which has claimed three victims in three years – but two teams seem immune to the grand final hangover. See every grand finalist’s ladder position in the five years that followed defeat.
‘Precious, spoilt’: Ricky annihilates own side
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has given his side a brutal reality check after they were destroyed in a 38-point loss to the Cowboys,
‘Poor miss’: Ricky fumes as Manly deal Raiders a finals blow
Manly have dealt a massive blow to the Raiders finals hopes, but Canberra coach Ricky Stuart will be fuming after some controversial calls cost his side dearly.
‘Would not believe it’: Brutal pic says it all
The New Zealand Warriors have suffered another heartbreaking loss as the 2023 preliminary finalists’ season appears on life support.
NRL Run Home, predicted ladder: Broncos tipped for miracle run
Brisbane will need a miracle to resurrect their season now as the heat turns up on the last eight rounds before NRL finals. See which teams can and can’t make the finals.
Eels lure cross-code star to bolster NRLW squad
Fresh from a pre-Olympics rugby camp in France, rising New Zealand Black Ferns star Rosie Kelly has signed a one-year deal with the Parramatta Eels. SEE FINALISED NRLW SQUADS AND CONTRACT LENGTHS FOR 2024
Contract spotlight: Young Tigers gun upstaging Utoikamanu
As Wests Tigers fight tooth and nail to retain Stefano Utoikamanu, another soon-to-be off-contract forward should be at the top of their retention list. Every Tigers’ contract situation.
NRL casino links, Las Vegas base to pull 65,000 sellout crowd
The NRL, along with Super League clubs and the Jillaroos and Lionesses, are planning an exclusive Las Vegas takeover in a bid to sell out Allegiant Stadium in 2025.
Sam Burgess shock as official Las Vegas 2025 fixtures revealed
Sam Burgess is set to take centre stage in the second edition of Operation Las Vegas as the NRL expands its American invasion to include two extra fixtures. Watch the launch.
Las Vegas 2025: Home teams revealed, NRL to finalise fixtures
Canberra and Penrith will host home games against the Warriors and Sharks in Las Vegas next season as the NRL prepares to rubber-stamp the blockbuster round 1 fixtures.
Ricky slams refs after brutal Raiders loss
The most fined coach in NRL history could find himself once again in hot water after another attack on the referees.
‘Not great’: NRL disaster rocks entire state
One of Queensland’s most reliable stars has been dealt a horror blow that’s sure to leave Maroons coach Billy Slater tearing his hair out.
Ricky snubbed as $3m star leaves Cowboys
Star forward Luciano Leilua has got his wish and is making an immediate, blockbuster move away from North Queensland.
60 Queensland league kids soaring in SG Ball; Harold Matthews
It’s a Queensland league invasion: Here are 60 mini Maroons playing in the prestigious SG Ball and Harold Matthews NSWRL representative competitions so far this season.
Ricky Stuart’s son makes dream debut
If you wanted to know how the Raiders trial win over the Eels went, look no further than the nights of the respective coach’s sons.
NRL Trials: Every club’s key positional battle ahead of Round 1
Young guns staking their claim, new recruits making a statement, veterans under pressure to retain their spots. These are every NRL club’s key positional battles.
Club plots Leilua heist amid $3.6m reveal
A fresh suitor has joined the hunt for Luciano Leilua’s signature after he asked the North Queensland Cowboys for an immediate release.
Download your 2024 NRL tipping chart
Desperate to get one-up on your mates this NRL season? Download your tipping chart and full 2024 schedule and turn friends into foes!
‘Need to widen my range’: Off field skill Kaeo Weekes working on
He’s a rising star with great moves he hopes will help solidify him a spot as a regular starter for the Raiders. But there’s a few skills off the pitch Kaeo Weekes knows he needs to work on – fast.
Road to round 1: The big selection calls to be made in NRL trials
Round 1 of the NRL kicks off in the bright lights of Las Vegas in three weeks, but there are plenty of team selections to be made before then. PAMELA WHALEY runs the rule over every club.
NRL 2024 Rookie Watch: Manly, Broncos prodigies handed debuts
Two of the game’s most exciting young stars will make their club debuts, when Manly and Brisbane play their opening trials. See the best young players at every club.
Why player managers are biggest threat to NRL
In part one of our exclusive 2024 NRL coaches’ survey, 30 of the code’s sharpest minds speak their minds on the state of the game. TAKE THE SURVEY
Raiders turn to key man to fill void
The Raiders have lost almost 550 games of NRL experience, but the Green Machine has outlined its plans for the future with a new vice-captain for 2024.
NRL Health Check: Inside every club’s pre-season casualty ward
From round 1 hopefuls to suspended stars, we analyse every NRL club’s casualty ward and reveal return dates for injured stars. Check out the definitive NRL health check.
Teen rated best athlete at Souths: Likely debutants at every NRL club
Despite boasting stars like Latrell Mitchell, Alex Johnston and Damien Cook, a 19-year-old ‘freak’ has been rated the best athlete at the club. NRL SuperCoach Insider and rookie analysis.
NRL Coach Q&A: The cap question Ricky couldn’t honestly answer
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart opens up to PAUL CRAWLEY on Jack Wighton’s departure, how the Raiders plan to fill that gap and the salary cap question he cannot honestly answer.
Pressure cooker: Which NRL coach has the worst safety rating
Coaching in the NRL can be a nasty, brutish and short career choice – our experts rate the career prospects of every club’s clipboard holder ahead of the 2024 season.
Road to Round 1: Every NRL pre-season fixture revealed
From pre-season fixtures to fitness, fresh faces to fresh fades, the latest news from every club as they sweat it out on the path to round 1.
Market Watch: Tigers land PNG flyer in Storm player swap deal
After months of speculation, the Wests Tigers have finally got their man, snaring PNG international Justin Olam as part of a player swap deal with the Melbourne Storm.
Stat Attack: Knights’ deal with the Devil revealed
The Knights attack was back at its best in 2023 after a historic run of wins, but it may have believers in the paranormal on edge. These are the stats that will determine your team’s hopes in 2024.
Can you tackle the impossibly hard NRL quiz?
Consider yourself a rugby league guru? Take on Fox Sports NRL statistician Aaron Wallace and his impossibly hard quiz and test your knowledge on the greatest game of all.
Scouting report: Raiders’ youth gamble after legends depart
Jack Wighton’s move to South Sydney and Jarrod Croker’s retirement left a giant hole in Canberra’s roster. PAUL CRAWLEY explains why Ricky Stuart didn’t chase marquee replacements.
Raiders star hits out over Ricky’s retirement ‘tragedy’ claim
Ricky Stuart described it as a ‘tragedy’ that Corey Harawira-Naera would likely never play NRL again. But the Raiders star has rejected suggestions his career is over. READ THE LATEST
‘I was an alcoholic’: NRL grand final hero’s shock confession
Former Raiders and Maroons star Steve Jackson has opened up on his battle with alcohol, revealing a moment with his then 12-year-old son was the catalyst to stop drinking.
Raiders close in on Panthers back-rower
Zac Hosking is on the verge of an immediate switch as the Raiders look to stiffen up their back-row stocks. This week’s FULL Sport Confidential column inside.
Will new recruits push Bulldogs pup out of the kennel?
They’re the NRL’s one-time next big things, teen prodigies and first graders in the making. PAUL CRAWLEY looks at where some of rugby league’s best rookies have landed.
Recruit rater: Benchwarmer set to join NRL elite
He was a huge part of Penrith’s premiership three-peat but now steps into a make-or-break role. We reveal the 13 signings set to make a big difference in 2024.
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