The NRL’s expansion hopes have received a massive boost with a second-tier Test match blowing rugby union’s crown jewel, the Bledisloe Cup, out of the water in shock television ratings figures.
Olivia Higgins was weighing up retirement at the end of 2023, believing her dream to play for her country was over. One year on she’s starting for the Jillaroos, revealing the emotional moment she found out she’d be wearing green and gold.
Mal Meninga has stuck with the same spine that got the job done against Tonga, with the Kangaroos coach hoping for more attacking cohesion in New Zealand.
The man credited with changing the way rugby league is played in the 20th century has revealed his secret recipe to Parramatta Eels coach Jason Ryles. See what’s in Warren Ryan’s 11 herbs and spices.
Brisbane Broncos star Ezra Mam is undergoing immediate professional treatment in the wake of his head-on car accident which has left his $4 million NRL contract in jeopardy.
The Kangaroos were embarrassed by New Zealand in the Pacific Championships final last year. Star prop Lindsay Collins has vowed to restore pride in green and gold jumper this time round.
New Zealand has just had one of its best ever sporting weekends, prompting Kiwis veteran Shaun Johnson to issue a warning to the Kangaroos ahead of their first meeting since last year’s grand final thrashing.
Brisbane great Corey Parker has urged Broncos bosses to stick by Ezra Mam in the wake of his off-field incident, revealing why sacking the young playmaker would be detrimental to both club and player.
Former football champion Ian Roberts was the first openly gay male athletes in the country. He believes the next Australian sports star to come out as gay will be lauded as a superstar and an icon.
A big win for Newcastle over the weekend has them tipped to sneak into the top eight at the expense of a Queensland side. PAMELA WHALEY analyses the run home and predicts where your side will finish.
The Bulldogs letting Johnathan Thurston go will go down as the biggest recruitment blunder in rugby league history, gifting the Cowboys the best buy of the modern era. We reveal every NRL club’s best player purchase since 1998.
Panthers legend Greg Alexander has claimed the current Penrith side would’ve claimed premierships in the double digits if the existed in the non-salary cap years of legendary teams like St George.
Hame Sele is almost certain to be ruled out for the rest of the season with a serious heart condition which can be deadly if untreated. See what the next steps are for the Dragons prop.
Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton won’t give evidence in person at the NRL judiciary to give evidence against Kyle Flanagan. It comes as the Dragons appoint a high-profile barrister to defend their halfback over the bite allegations.
An NRL club is trialling a groundbreaking new technology that could be a glimpse into the future of concussion prevention in rugby league. PHIL ROTHFIELD’s highlights and lowlights from the week in sport.
Queensland Police have been made aware of footage of a vicious fight breaking out among Dolphins and Warriors fans at Suncorp Stadium, with around 15 people involved in the violent brawl. WATCH THE FOOTAGE.