There has been a seismic shift following the completion of the ASSRL schoolboy rugby league carnival, with a new No.1 and multiple new entries in our top 50 list. See the new-look rankings.
Halfbacks win premierships and with the NRL finals race looming large, we look at which playmakers are on track for premiership glory and who is facing an uphill battle.
He’s one of the NRL’s premier props, but upon reuniting with brother Taylan, Terrell May showed glimpses of a position he once dominated in his youth – halfback. It could be the childhood combo that the Tigers need.
Sharks 2016 grand final hero and current culture and welfare officer, Andrew Fifita, could miss the remainder of De La Salle’s season following an incident during a recent A-grade match.
To keep or to ditch in 2026? That is the crucial question NRL clubs are racing to answer. We take a look at some of the players vying for a new deal and to determine if they should be re-signed or let go.
From slaps in the face, to swinging shovels, frothy-mouthed sprays and a coach send off, rugby league has seen it all, long before Des Hasler lost the plot. These are the game’s greatest coach blow ups.
New Australia coach Kevin Walters has vowed to stop Broncos star Payne Haas from walking out on Kangaroos camp, amid fears of a mass green-and-gold exodus for the Ashes series.
The Broncos have added another key member to the club’s aggressive recruitment-and-retention spree, staving off interest from rivals to secure a key middle forward.
After locking down club co-captain Api Koroisau on a two-year extension, the Wests Tigers have turned their attention to one of the most promising players in Queensland. See the latest transfer news.
David Fifita’s shocking 2025 season has taken another turn, with the Titans star set to be sidelined again after another ankle injury. See all the team lists for Round 21.
Des Hasler had numerous reasons to blast the Titans after their shocking loss to Wests Tigers but there was one in-game moment which triggered the epic double spray. WATCH the vision.
Mooted coach Kevin Walters is facing the prospect of losing three certain selections for his first series in charge of the Kangaroos – and the fight to retain them may have gotten a little harder.
Manly and the Warriors have thrown a spanner in the race to the NRL finals, as two heavyweights battle for a second bite of the cherry. We’ve crunched the numbers on the Ladder Predictor to determine who’s in and who’s out of finals contention.
Maroons star Gehamat Shibasaki has been the NRL’s success story of 2025 and his stunning rise at the Brisbane Broncos has caught the eye of cashed-up rival clubs.
It started with a query from a teammate. Then came the text message. This is the remarkable story of how a Roosters and Maroons gun connected with his cousin Jay Toia, a defensive tackle with the Dallas Cowboys.
The man described as the Nick Politis of PNG rugby league has declared his innocence after ‘incorrect and defamatory’ allegations forced a corruption investigation into his business dealings.
Des Hasler let loose on the Gold Coast Titans squad before players started moving towards the showers and ice baths – that’s when cameras captured the real spray.
The NRL have backed their match officials over two contentious calls that raised the ire of St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan in his post-game press conference.
Ex-Broncos mentor Kevin Walters will formally replace Mal Meninga as Australian coach for the end of year Ashes series, while Cameron Smith has revealed he’s open to an assistant role after being beaten to the main job.
It was the controversial incident that lost Melbourne the game against Manly, but it’s since been revealed that Harry Grant had already been warned by the NRL for a similar offence just days beforehand. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Parramatta coach Jason Ryles is once again faced with the task of reshuffling his spine after an injury to fullback Isaiah Iongi. Plus, Titans captain Tino Fa’asuamaleaui is facing a stint on the sidelines. EARLY MAIL
Rugby union’s TV ratings on Channel 9 for the opening Test match of the Wallabies v British and Irish Lions series were annihilated by State of Origin.
Dropped by the Maroons, criticised for derailing Manly’s season — Daly Cherry-Evans has been a human punching bag for much of this season, but a magic moment against the Storm reminded both his current and next club of his worth.
Des Hasler has had some memorable blow-ups over the years, but this epic spray in the sheds after his side’s one-point loss to the Tigers is one of his best. The question is – will it be his last in charge of the Titans? WATCH THE VIDEO.
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.
In a landmark partnership, the Warriors will set up a new training academy in South East Queensland, a move which could see future stars cross the Tasman instead of joining the Broncos, Titans or Dolphins.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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