NRL saga ends with brutal Tigers face slap
Benji Marshall and the Wests Tigers have finally got their wish to get a star player out the door, but it’s come at a heavy cost.
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Reece Robson quits, signs with NRL powerhouse
The Cowboys have lost a key player to a rival club, with the representative star joining the Roosters in 2026.
‘Can’t force me’: Star’s brutal NRL swipe
Roosters hooker Brandon Smith didn’t hold back when asked about a rumour linking him to a potential NRL destination.
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
2025 NRL Draw: Every game of every round revealed
The full draw for the 2025 NRL season has been released, click here to see where and when your team is playing in our searchable interactive.
‘Pretty sad’: NRL ‘should be embarrassed’
In a battle of the footy codes on Friday night in Sydney, the AFL has claimed a huge victory in the heart of the rugby league world.
‘Shattered’ Thurston’s brutal Cowboys truth
The Sharks have booked a place in the NRL prelim but Cowboys club legend Johnathan Thurston has laid his former side’s issues bare.
‘That’s wrong’: NRL legends in disbelief
Cameron Smith and Paul Vautin have been left fuming over a penalty try decision that blew open the Sharks-Cowboys semi-final.
Selection headaches loom as week two NRL finals locked in
Manly has kept its season alive after a thrilling win over Canterbury, but it doesn’t get any easier from here. Check out the week two NRL finals schedule!
Coach hits back at NRL rival with perfect clip
Cowboys coach Todd Payten has had the last laugh in his war of words with a rival NRL coach after questions were raised about “toughness”.
NRL world divided as Knee of God KOs Knights
The North Queensland Cowboys have been touched by the NRL gods after a miracle moment just when they needed it to avoid elimination.
‘Inept’ Bulldogs leave NRL in disbelief
The Canterbury Bulldogs appeared to be the season’s fairytale but the nightmare fortnight has left plenty of questions.
Cowboys re-sign State of Origin star
The Cowboys have locked in one of their most important pieces going forward after they re-signed one of their State of Origin stars.
‘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,
Origin star’s huge call in $2.5m deal
Queensland and Cowboys star Valentine Holmes has revealed his next club after signing a three-year deal beginning next season.
NRL star’s ‘strange’ $2.4m contract call
The pursuit of Cowboys superstar Valentine Holmes has reportedly “hit a stumbling block” amid a shock move from the centre’s manager.
‘What are we becoming?’: Send off divides NRL
Wests Tigers centre Justin Olam could be looking at a lengthy spell on the sidelines after being sent off on Thursday night.
Club to pounce as Maroons star cut loose
The Cowboys have dropped a bombshell call after the club make a huge call on the future of Queensland Origin star Valentine Holmes.
Star’s Origin audition goes up in flames
Tom Trbojevic’s hopes of returning to the NSW Blues line-up appear shot after he failed to have an impact on Saturday night.
NRL villains pull off coup as veteran quits
A North Queensland Cowboys playmaker is reportedly leaving the club to join an NRL rival, and it’s exactly who you’d expect.
‘Worst in history’: Sin bin farce stuns NRL
A stunning double sin bin has left the rugby league world completely baffled after one of the most bizarre decisions of the season.
Coach savages Bunker as NRL debate erupts
Debate has erupted after Cowboys and Queensland star Valentine Holmes was sin binned for a hip drop on the eve of Origin selection.
Footy legends slam NRL ‘stitch up’
North Queensland have survived a thriller against Souths but a pair of footy greats have savaged a controversial call that nearly cost the Cowboys dearly.
Hynes masterclass firms contention for Blues halves spot
Sharks captain Nicho Hynes was in fine form against the hapless Cowboys in round 7, making him a serious option for NSW’s five-eighth spot.
Coach’s face ‘says it all’ in no try blunder
It wasn’t pretty but the Parramatta Eels have returned to the winner’s circle, although not before a heart attack play for coach Brad Arthur.
‘Tackle from heaven’ leaves NRL in disbelief
Cowboys half Tom Dearden has pulled off one of the wildest plays in rugby league history, leaving the NRL world in utter disbelief.
Bombed try sparks stunning Cowboy blitz
North Queensland has stormed to the top of the NRL ladder, taking advantage of a Dragons error in stunning fashion.
Cowboys pull off great escape in NRL thriller
The North Queensland Cowboys have recovered from some blunders to win a golden point thriller to continue a strong start to the season.
NRL ‘never been more shocked’ by ref’s call
Rugby league fans were left stunned and furious at a rare and controversial penalty try call in the last game of NRL’s Round 1.
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.
Cowboys confirm new coach for 2024
He helped mastermind a shock win over Australia, and now Ricky Henry has been tasked with trying to get the Cowboys to the finals after he was unveiled as their new NRLW coach.
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.
Backrower chases ‘astronomical’ NRL deal
A Cowboys standout is keen to make a move, but his asking price has shocked some rival NRL clubs keen on his services.
NRL star’s shock exit bid on season’s eve
Cowboys forward Luciano Leilua has dropped a bomb on his club less than a month out from the start of the 2024 NRL season.
Coach goes nuclear over NRL trade rumour
A fired up North Queensland coach Todd Payten has moved to quickly quash talk of one of his star players seeking a new home.
‘Won’t be here’: Coach drops $1m bomb
Cowboys coach Todd Payten has dropped a bombshell comment over one of his club’s most decorated stars after dropping the axe on his 2023 captains.
Cowboys star axed as club drops bomb
North Queensland has swung the axe with $10 million dollar man Jason Taumalolo dumped after the club’s 2023 season flop.
Carl Webb passes away following battle with MND
The rugby league world is in mourning following the death of Queensland Origin forward Carl Webb, less than four years after he was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.
Cowboys star signs monster deal
The NRL player market is starting to take shape with one of the biggest free agents signing a mega five-year contract extension.
Shock player is NRL’s next million-dollar star
Following Jarome Luai’s reported call to defect to the Tigers, the cards are falling perfectly for an unexpected player to be the next million-dollar star.
NRL star’s wife caught up in Roosters snub
NRL cult personality James Maloney has divulged private details of the drama that surrounded his sudden move with an NRL club.
Priest who blessed NRL team on child sex charges
A Catholic priest who gained fame for blessing an NRL team on their way to glory is facing allegations he abused a boy decades ago.
The secret weapon saving the Cowboys
James Maloney has emerged as a key cog in North Queensland’s coaching department after the former NRL star made an immediate impact at pre-season training.
Huge cost of NRL star’s white powder scandal
North Queensland Cowboys star Valentine Holmes will reportedly face a suspension and a hefty fine for his white powder drama.
NRL star hit with breach notice over image
The NRL have issued Cowboys star Valentine Holmes with a breach notice following an investigation into his white powder scandal.
NRL star under investigation over photo
North Queensland star Valentine Holmes is under investigation by the NRL over a photo that has since been deleted.
Coach blasts all but one of his own players
Cowboys coach Todd Payten blasted his side, saying just one of his players could hold their head up as they were bundled out of contention.
‘He kicked me’: Wild act goes unpunished
A can of worms has been reopened in the NRL after Sean O’Sullivan copped a boot to the face as Kyle Feldt defused a bomb.
Former NSW Origin star retires at half time
Cowboys cult hero James Tamou has announced his immediate retirement in the middle of his team’s loss to Cronulla.
‘You at training?’: Coach snaps at journo
Cowboys coach Todd Payten has returned serve at a journalist questioning his side’s attitude after being routed by the Sharks.
Family tragedy sparks emotional NRL scenes
Broncos fullback Reece Walsh had another brilliant outing in Townsville on Saturday but was left in tears after scoring a decisive try.
Holmes slapped with ban after bizarre antics
The Cowboys’ finals campaign has taken a massive hit with Valentine Holmes rubbed out after failing to have a piece of evidence thrown out.
Holmes to roll the dice at NRL judiciary
Valentine Holmes will miss the rest of the regular season if he fails in his bid to have a high tackle charge downgraded at the judiciary.
Coach’s cheeky jab at Moses over sin bin
Cowboys coach Todd Payten has given Mitchell Moses a cheeky drive by over the tackle that got Valentine Holmes sent to the bin.
Unthinkable comeback flips NRL on its head
The North Queensland Cowboys appeared to be dead an buried just a matter of weeks ago but have shot back into premiership contention.
88-year massacre rewrites NRL record books
The North Queensland Cowboys have exacted revenge on the Wests Tigers with the “most lopsided, one-way traffic” games ever seen.
‘Dreadful’: NRL heavyweights fall to pieces
South Sydney were on top of the ladder just six weeks ago but the NRL powerhouse has been left in ruins after another shock thrashing.
Panthers stunned in 70-year NRL first
The Cowboys have kept their finals hopes alive after their star fullback scored a miracle try to pull off a thrilling win over Penrith.
‘I couldn’t breathe’: NRL star’s terrifying injury
A North Queensland hard man has opened up on the serious throat injury that left him struggling to breathe and sidelined him for two months.
‘Is that what it’s come to?’: NRL’s lost the plot
The Parramatta Eels have held off a valiant North Queensland side but it wasn’t without a massive call that left fans scratching their heads.
Major injury blow after huge loss
North Queensland’s hopes of bouncing back from last week’s horror show have taken a hit with one of their stars officially ruled out of Friday’s game against the Eels.
Records tumble in historic bloodbath
NRL fans will need some time to lift their jaws of the floor after one of the all-time drubbings came from the most unexpected of sources.
Cowboys star to return after huge court win
The Cowboys have added Luciano Leilua to their team list for Saturday night’s game after domestic violence charges against him were dropped by police.
NRL ‘absolutely staggered’ by coach’s call
Dragons talisman Ben Hunt’s 300th game did not go to plan after a single play appeared to put his side to the sword in brutal fashion.
‘I’ll crack him’: Fiery reaction to high shot
Roosters enforcer Jared Waerea-Hargreaves was involved in a heated war of words with Cowboys prop Jamayne Taunoa-Brown over a high tackle.
Star ‘lucky’ not to break leg in NRL drama
The NRL world is once again trying to get its head around the hip-drop tackle after an incident in which a star was ‘lucky not to sustain a broken leg’.
‘Can’t touch them’: Legends call out NRL
Rugby league legends have been left scratching their heads after the NRL appeared to have gone over the top in continuing a crackdown.
‘Big shock’: Disbelief over NRL bloodbath
The North Queensland Cowboys’ season from hell has continued as the side’s fall from grace was laid bare against the Sharks.
Coach explains why bench players shunned
Cowboys coach Todd Payten has revealed why he made the brave decision to ignore two players who sat on the bench for 80 minutes.
Star’s ‘absolute stupidity’ defies belief
An NRL star has been blasted after risking it all with the game in the balance, delivering an absolute ‘brain explosion’ in Townsville.
Cowboys rocked by shock Taumalolo news
Things just got a lot worse for the struggling Cowboys with their most important player ruled out for at least a month.
NRL star caught out in farcical act
Warriors winger Edward Kosi has been called out by league great Steve Roach for an act no one in the footy world wants to see.
NRL world was wrong about Wayne Bennett
The Dolphins’ fairytale start in the NRL continued as the side pulled off a stunning win against all odds to continue to confound expectations.
NRL’s ‘best season ever’ goes next level
It’s hard to believe the 2023 NRL season is still just five weeks old after another jaw-dropping weekend ended in a “miracle” finish.
‘Complete’: NRL wrecking ball’s scary warning
Cowboys playmaker Tom Dearden ran riot in the second half, while Titans star David Fifita delivered a “complete” performance. BIG HITS!
Ugly tackle sends ‘distressed’ star to hospital
A New Zealand Warriors star is in hospital in Townsville after an ugly act saw him taken from the stadium on a stretcher and in a neck brace.
‘Something wrong’ as heavyweights stunned
The Warriors have snapped a drought going back almost a full year but last years’ semi-finalists have been stunned yet again.
‘Four in finals’: NRL great’s rogue prediction
The Dolphins shocked the rugby league world last weekend and one NRL great reckons Queensland could take over the NRL this season.
‘Real X-factor’: Broncos star is born
NRL greats Greg Alexander and Cooper Cronk couldn’t believe what they saw from Reece Walsh in his first game for the Brisbane Broncos.
Horror hit sends Broncos star to ‘emergency’
Cowboys fullback Scott Drinkwater is expected to be in a fair bit of trouble after a horror hit left Bronco Corey Oates with a broken jaw.
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