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Sydney to host Tonga-Samoa World Cup blockbuster

Sydney to host Tonga-Samoa World Cup blockbuster

The draw has been released for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup with Australia in the same pool as Fiji, New Zealand and the Cook Islands.

Former Bulldog vows to put bite in Titans pack

Former Bulldog vows to put bite in Titans pack

Former Bulldog vows to put bite in Titans pack

Former Bulldog vows to put bite in Titans pack

New Gold Coast forward Kurtis Morrin has an opportunity to reboot his NRL career at the Titans with the pack undergoing a personnel revamp.

Eels re-sign Addo-Carr days after farewelling Lomax

Eels re-sign Addo-Carr days after farewelling Lomax

Eels re-sign Addo-Carr days after farewelling Lomax

Eels re-sign Addo-Carr days after farewelling Lomax

NRL star Josh Addo-Carr will remain at Parramatta until at least the end of 2027 after signing a one-year contract extension.

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Campbell to remain a Titan in latest blow to Bears

Campbell to remain a Titan in latest blow to Bears

Jayden Campbell has knocked back a $6 million deal to join Perth for their first five NRL seasons, instead telling the Titans he will remain on the Gold Coast.

Titans beat Perth to re-sign Fermor until 2029

Titans beat Perth to re-sign Fermor until 2029

New Gold Coast coach Josh Hannay has made his first key re-signing with Queensland forward Beau Fermor inking a three-year extension.

Raiders' new signing in battle to earn hooker spot

Raiders' new signing in battle to earn hooker spot

New Canberra signing Jayden Brailey expects competition with two of the NRL's hottest hookers for the Raiders' No.9 jersey will take his game to new heights.

DCE explains why and when he decided to join Roosters

DCE explains why and when he decided to join Roosters

NRL veteran Daly Cherry-Evans has made his first formal appearance in Sydney Roosters colours, shedding further details about his bombshell move from Manly.

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Storm lock down NRL superstar after torrid off-season

Storm lock down NRL superstar after torrid off-season

Storm lock down NRL superstar after torrid off-season

Storm lock down NRL superstar after torrid off-season

Melbourne have extended the contract of skipper Harry Grant until the end of the 2028 NRL season after losing four key players in the off-season.

Japan still open for R360 converts despite rule change

Japan still open for R360 converts despite rule change

Japan still open for R360 converts despite rule change

Japan still open for R360 converts despite rule change

It will soon be harder for NRL players and other overseas talent to join Japanese Rugby, but the changes won't come in until after R360's planned launch date.

'Love to stay': Isaako wants new Dolphins deal done

'Love to stay': Isaako wants new Dolphins deal done

'Love to stay': Isaako wants new Dolphins deal done

'Love to stay': Isaako wants new Dolphins deal done

Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako wants the club to table a contract extension as he looks forward to linking with former Brisbane star Selwyn Cobbo in 2026.

After 'hell of a year', Bronco has a case of the Blues

After 'hell of a year', Bronco has a case of the Blues

After 'hell of a year', Bronco has a case of the Blues

After 'hell of a year', Bronco has a case of the Blues

Kotoni Staggs wants to parlay his terrific 2025 NRL and Test form into a State of Origin return for NSW next season.

Storm's Katoa 'struggling to process' brain injury

Storm's Katoa 'struggling to process' brain injury

Storm's Katoa 'struggling to process' brain injury

Storm's Katoa 'struggling to process' brain injury

Melbourne chief executive Justin Rodski has addressed Eli Katoa's uncertain NRL future.

Storm star ruled out of 2026 season following surgery

Storm star ruled out of 2026 season following surgery

Storm star ruled out of 2026 season following surgery

Storm star ruled out of 2026 season following surgery

Melbourne's Eliesa Katoa won't play in 2026, with the Storm announcing the Tongan star has been ruled out after brain surgery following multiple head knocks.

Taukeiaho's second coming continues with new Manly deal

Taukeiaho's second coming continues with new Manly deal

Taukeiaho's second coming continues with new Manly deal

Taukeiaho's second coming continues with new Manly deal

Siua Taukeiaho has gone from the rugby league scrapheap to earning a second season at Manly, after making use of a Sea Eagles lifeline in 2025.

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NRL won't allow R360 loophole for early departees

Zac Lomax will not be able to avoid a 10-year ban from the NRL if he joins R360 via another competition, with the league set to enforce sanctions regardless.

Eels release star Lomax as R360 beckons

Parramatta star Zac Lomax has been released from the final three years of his NRL contract, fuelling speculation of a move to breakaway rugby competition R360.

Penrith cop brutal draw as NRL make big tweak for 2026

The NRL have minimised five-day turnarounds and removed repeat fixtures within five weeks of each other, but some still have it easier than others in 2026.

Storm star faces long recovery after brain bleed

NRL star Eliesa Katoa faces more time in hospital when he returns to Melbourne as he recovers from a brain bleed after playing for Tonga.

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Storm to push Bellamy for early call on coaching future

Storm boss Justin Rodski says the club wants an early decision from coach Craig Bellamy about whether he will be at the helm for a 25th NRL season.

Sharks renew calls for funding with NRLW team sidelined

Cronulla's NRLW team will be the only side not to play a double-header with their men's team in 2026, prompting fresh calls for upgrades of Shark Park.

NRL makes call on Magic Round bye, grand-final rematch

Melbourne will have home-ground advantage when they face premiers Brisbane in a grand-final rematch in round three, while a new team misses Magic Round in 2026.

Star Roosters forward set for early NRL return from ban

Victor Radley will return to the NRL field sooner than expected with the Sydney Roosters opting to count representative and pre-season games in his ban.

Cherry-Evans to depart as players union president

Daly Cherry-Evans says the time is right for a new RLPA president, conceding he won't be playing by the time the new Collective Bargaining Agreement kicks in.

DCE return and grudge games headline NRL's first month

Daly Cherry-Evans' Brookvale return will headline the opening month of the NRL's 2026 draw, with Melbourne and Parramatta to play the first game in Australia.

Broncos teenage playmaker to join rival club in 2027

Brisbane's loss will be Canberra's gain in 2027 as the impending arrival of Jonah Pezet forces Coby Black out of Broncos.

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