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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 18: Connelly Lemuelu of the Dolphins celebrates a try during the round seven NRL match between Dolphins and Melbourne Storm at Suncorp Stadium, on April 18, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

History-maker signs new NRL deal

The man who gave the Dolphins their first lead in the NRL has signed a new deal to remain at the club.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. NewsWire Photos. DECEMBER 13, 2025. Melbourne Storm training at the outer south eastern suburb of Officer. Sua FaÃ¢â¬â¢alogo in action. Picture : NewsWire/Ian Currie

‘Firecracker’: Top club to unleash freak fullback

Life after Ryan Papenhuyzen is starting to look a little clearer, with the Storm making a call on his replacement.

Reece Walsh and the mother of his daughter. Image: Getty/Instagram

Reece Walsh pic with daughter says it all

The NRL world is all saying the same thing about Reece Walsh after he shared pictures of a huge day in his daughter’s life.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Newswire Photos- DECEMBER 13, 2025:The rally to save the Wests Tigers organised by Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne as fans call for change at the joint-venture. Pictures: Newswire / Brendan Read

Fans revolt against NRL club’s owners

The mayor of the Inner West has led hundreds of fans rallying against the owners of NRL battlers the West Tigers, demanding change.

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NRL News

Bold new vision set to rock rugby league

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. NewsWire Photos. DECEMBER 13, 2025. Melbourne Storm training at the outer south eastern suburb of Officer. Coach Craig Bellamy addresses the players. Picture : NewsWire/Ian Currie

The Storm have already conquered the NRL, but a bold new program has been launched to ensure they dominate their most important demographic.

Fans floored by ‘pure class’ Cleary photo

Nathan Cleary working in a Manchester food bank. Photo: Facebook

Nathan Cleary has taken advantage of an extended stay with Mary Fowler with one photo from his time overseas leaving fans amazed.

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SBW’s two-word sledge sets off US storm

Sonny Bill Williams reacted to this NFL hit. Photos: Getty Images/X

A tackle in American football labelled “the best in 10 years” has kicked off a viral debate, with Sonny Bill Williams making his feelings clear.

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Storm star reveals chats with rival club

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 07: Nick Meaney of the Storm thanks fans after winning the round 23 NRL match between Melbourne Storm and Brisbane Broncos at AAMI Park, on August 07, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

The Storm have already lost a stack of talent for next season, and they now have a fight on their hands to keep another one of their key men for 2027 and beyond.

Wallabies great makes shock rugby league move

Matt Giteau joins Raiders staff

One of the most successful clubs in 2025 has brought in some all-star help to ensure their next generation of talent is ready to contend for NRL titles.

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Tigers legend’s bombshell call on future

NRL 2025 RD05 Brisbane Broncos v Wests Tigers - Marshall, Benji coach

It’s been a horrible couple of weeks for the Wests Tigers, but things are finally looking brighter after a club great made a huge call on his future.

NRL stars ‘robbed’ in shocking award farce

Harry Grant was named the 2025 Golden Boot winner in a surprise choice.

NRL fans couldn’t believe their eyes as several star players were snubbed in a bizarre choice for one of rugby league’s highest honour.

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Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne being sued

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JUNE 28 , 2024: Jarryd Hayne fronts the media after leaving Downing centre Court. The DPP will not seek to prosecute Hayne for a fourth time on sexual assault charges. Picture: NewsWire / John Appleyard

Former Origin star Jarryd Hayne has made a big legal move as he seeks to end a seven-year fight over sexual assault allegations.

Lawyer’s warning to NRL over Katoa injury

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 02: Eliesa Katoa of Tonga is attended to by a trainer during the Men's Pacific Championships match between the New Zealand Kiwis and Tonga at Eden Park on November 02, 2025 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

A leading compensation lawyer has issued a sobering warning to the NRL and other bodies over the handling of Eli Katoa’s head knocks.

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Eels full club training day

Eels full club training day

Brown begins life in Newcastle

Brown begins life in Newcastle

PROTEST: Tigers fans unite against club

PROTEST: Tigers fans unite against club

Storm train without Asofa-Solomona

Storm train without Asofa-Solomona

Fans out in force at Wests Tigers rally

Fans out in force at Wests Tigers rally

NRLW

All the key NRLW draw information revealed

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 05: Ali Brigginshaw and Tamika Upton of the Broncos hold aloft the NRLW Premiership Trophy and celebrate with team mates after winning the NRLW Grand Final match between the Sydney Roosters and Brisbane Broncos at Accor Stadium on October 05, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

All the key details have been revealed for next year’s NRLW competition, with one team missing out on hosting a double-header.

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NRLW star claims she went ‘stale’ at Dragons following Tigers move

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The Kiwi Ferns co-captain has opened up about her move away from St. George Illawarra, believing Tigers coach Craig Sandercock holds the key to reviving her love of the game.

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NRLW stars put on notice after strange rugby sevens call up

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 26: Jesse Southwell of Australia passes the ball during the Women's Pacific Championships match between Australia Jillaroos and Fetu Samoa at Suncorp Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

NRLW players have withdrawn from an unsanctioned rugby sevens competition in Queensland after warnings from clubs, with Australian star Jesse Southwell bizarrely named despite being in Jillaroos camp.

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Broncos

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 04: Payne Haas of the Broncos is seen coming from the field of play during the round 27 NRL match between Brisbane Broncos and Melbourne Storm at Suncorp Stadium, on September 04, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Broncos rule out key play in Haas negotiations

Time is ticking for Payne Haas to make a call on his future with huge offers on the table. But the Broncos insist they won’t use one key tactic during the negotiations.

Australian Kangaroos picture at training at Liverpool ahead of game 2 of the Ashes series against England at Hill Dickinson Stadium - Kotoni Staggs Picture Facebook

Only reason Staggs will play for Australia

Kotoni Staggs has declared he will play for Australia, rather than Tonga, at next year’s World Cup as long as one thing is in place.

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Bulldogs

Bulldogs announce player names on jerseys

NRL club reveals major Vegas change

A powerhouse NRL club will make history in Las Vegas next year after announcing a huge change that fans have been calling for.

NRL 2026 draw, every fixture revealed.

NRL 2026 draw: Every game from every regular season round

Penrith’s premiership streak came to a shuddering halt in 2025 but the NRL draw may have killed the dynasty off altogether. See every club’s regular season home and away schedule and bye rounds.

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Cowboys

NRL 2026 draw, every fixture revealed.

NRL 2026 draw: Every game from every regular season round

Penrith’s premiership streak came to a shuddering halt in 2025 but the NRL draw may have killed the dynasty off altogether. See every club’s regular season home and away schedule and bye rounds.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 17: Coen Hess of the Cowboys looks dejected after his team loses the round 20 NRL match between Dolphins and North Queensland Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium, on July 17, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Cowboys star’s season over after big ban

Todd Payten hopes to see Coen Hess back playing State of Origin in 2026, but he won’t have another chance to impress selectors this season.

Dragons

Valentine Holmes at the Rugby League World Cup. Picture: NRL Imagery / Stephen Gaunt

Kangaroos lose another star for World Cup

A two-time World Cup winner is the latest star to confirm he won’t be representing Australia at next year’s event.

NRL 2026 draw, every fixture revealed.

NRL 2026 draw: Every game from every regular season round

Penrith’s premiership streak came to a shuddering halt in 2025 but the NRL draw may have killed the dynasty off altogether. See every club’s regular season home and away schedule and bye rounds.

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Eels

Zac Lomax has left the Parramatta Eels.

Footy greats drop truth bomb on Lomax

The Eels’ decision to cut ties with Zac Lomax has been hailed as a masterstroke as details emerge about why Parramatta’s coach axed him.

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Zac Lomax and Ryan Papenhuyzen.

NRL bombshell as star, agent turn backs

Two of the biggest stars in the NRL are in a spin with a massive twist dropping after their decision to walk out on the code.

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Knights

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Dylan Brown of the Eels looks on during the round 24 NRL match between South Sydney Rabbitohs and Parramatta Eels at Allianz Stadium, on August 16, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

The golden rule NRL’s richest player learnt

Dylan Brown could have stopped trying when he signed the richest deal in rugby league, but what he learnt along the way only made him hungrier.

Kalyn Ponga's new mayo ad. Photos: Instagram.

‘What in the f***’: Ponga footage stuns NRL

Kalyn Ponga has been savagely roasted by his teammates and NRL players after some truly bizarre footage emerged of the Knights star.

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Storm

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. NewsWire Photos. DECEMBER 13, 2025. Melbourne Storm training at the outer south eastern suburb of Officer. Sua FaÃ¢â¬â¢alogo in action. Picture : NewsWire/Ian Currie

‘Firecracker’: Top club to unleash freak fullback

Life after Ryan Papenhuyzen is starting to look a little clearer, with the Storm making a call on his replacement.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. NewsWire Photos. DECEMBER 13, 2025. Melbourne Storm training at the outer south eastern suburb of Officer. Coach Craig Bellamy addresses the players. Picture : NewsWire/Ian Currie

Bold new vision set to rock rugby league

The Storm have already conquered the NRL, but a bold new program has been launched to ensure they dominate their most important demographic.

Panthers

NRL 2026 draw, every fixture revealed.

NRL 2026 draw: Every game from every regular season round

Penrith’s premiership streak came to a shuddering halt in 2025 but the NRL draw may have killed the dynasty off altogether. See every club’s regular season home and away schedule and bye rounds.

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Kangaroos star weds before jetting out for Ashes Tour

While Lindsay Smith exchanged his vows in Sydney, across the globe his Kangaroos teammates strengthened their own relationships as the squad continues to bond.

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Rabbitohs

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 10: Latrell Mitchell of the Rabbitohs looks on during the round 23 NRL match between Gold Coast Titans and South Sydney Rabbitohs at Cbus Super Stadium, on August 10, 2025, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Major move tipped for NRL megastar

One of rugby league’s biggest stars could be set for a major positional switch in 2026 based on his early moves at pre-season training.

GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - JULY 26: Jye Gray of the Rabbitohs reacts during the round 21 NRL match between Rabbitohs and Sharks at Industree Group Stadium, on July 26, 2025, in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Scott Gardiner/Getty Images)

R360 loses battle to sign rising star

The NRL has landed a significant blow in its fight against R360 after an emerging star turned down big money to stay in the league.

Raiders

Matt Giteau joins Raiders staff

Wallabies great makes shock rugby league move

One of the most successful clubs in 2025 has brought in some all-star help to ensure their next generation of talent is ready to contend for NRL titles.

Coby Black in action for the Queensland Under 19 team in 2024.

Raiders pinch young half from rival club

A genuine halves battle has emerged after the Raiders signed one of the best young playmakers in the game.

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Roosters

DAILY TELEGRAPH NOVEMBER 20, 2025. NO NEWS.COM.AU OR THE AUSTRALIAN. New Roosters signing Daly Cherry-Evans and skipper James Tedesco in the Sydney Roosters Home Sheds at Allianz Stadium. Picture: Jonathan Ng

The 2018 history lesson that can dictate season

It took the Roosters’ two biggest signings in 2018 a couple of months to gel. By the end of 2019, they’d won two titles. Now, history has the chance to repeat.

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‘Fine with six’: DCE addresses Roosters role

Daly Cherry-Evans’ arrival at the Roosters has led to two key questions for them going forward. One involves his role, and the other centres on the future of one of their young stars.

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Sea Eagles

Jamal Fogarty watches his new Manly teammates at training on Thursday. Pic: Instagram

‘Not as talented’: Star signing’s blunt call

Jamal Fogarty has made a frank admission about what it will be like trying to replace Daly Cherry-Evans as a new era begins at the Sea Eagles.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 22: Tom Trbojevic of the Sea Eagles celebrates scoring a try with Lachlan Croker of the Sea Eagles during the round 25 NRL match between Wests Tigers and Manly Sea Eagles at Leichhardt Oval on August 22, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

NRL star forced into immediate retirement

A series of head knocks has forced one of the NRL’s toughest players into early retirement.

Sharks

Jada Taylor in action for the Sharks. Credit: NRL Images.

NRLW on notice after young star’s new deal

The first thing you think of when you hear Jada Taylor’s name is her legendary Origin try. But her coach says the best is yet to come.

NRL 2026 draw, every fixture revealed.

NRL 2026 draw: Every game from every regular season round

Penrith’s premiership streak came to a shuddering halt in 2025 but the NRL draw may have killed the dynasty off altogether. See every club’s regular season home and away schedule and bye rounds.

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Titans

NRL 2026 draw, every fixture revealed.

NRL 2026 draw: Every game from every regular season round

Penrith’s premiership streak came to a shuddering halt in 2025 but the NRL draw may have killed the dynasty off altogether. See every club’s regular season home and away schedule and bye rounds.

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Daily Telegraph. 23, February, 2022. Trish and Matty Johns, at the Sky News 25th Anniversary celebration, at Bennelong Restaurant, Sydney, today. Picture: Justin Lloyd.

Johns, wife become NRL club co-owners

Matty Johns and wife Trish are rolling the dice with one of their biggest gambles yet in becoming co-owners of an NRL club.

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Warriors

NRL 2026 draw, every fixture revealed.

NRL 2026 draw: Every game from every regular season round

Penrith’s premiership streak came to a shuddering halt in 2025 but the NRL draw may have killed the dynasty off altogether. See every club’s regular season home and away schedule and bye rounds.

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Andrew Webster in the post-match press conference.

‘Not enough evidence’: NRL coach fumes

A frustrated Andrew Webster had his say over a crucial overturned try that cost his team the lead and potentially a top-four berth.

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West Tigers

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Newswire Photos- DECEMBER 13, 2025:The rally to save the Wests Tigers organised by Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne as fans call for change at the joint-venture. Pictures: Newswire / Brendan Read

Fans revolt against NRL club’s owners

The mayor of the Inner West has led hundreds of fans rallying against the owners of NRL battlers the West Tigers, demanding change.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Newswire Photos- DECEMBER 13, 2025:The rally to save the Wests Tigers organised by Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne as fans call for change at the joint-venture. Pictures: Newswire / Brendan Read

Rugby league fans revolt against club’s owners

Hundreds of rugby league fans have rallied against the owners of Sydney club West Tigers calling on the State Government and NRL to intervene.

Dolphins

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 18: Connelly Lemuelu of the Dolphins celebrates a try during the round seven NRL match between Dolphins and Melbourne Storm at Suncorp Stadium, on April 18, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

History-maker signs new NRL deal

The man who gave the Dolphins their first lead in the NRL has signed a new deal to remain at the club.

NRL 2026 draw, every fixture revealed.

NRL 2026 draw: Every game from every regular season round

Penrith’s premiership streak came to a shuddering halt in 2025 but the NRL draw may have killed the dynasty off altogether. See every club’s regular season home and away schedule and bye rounds.

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