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Bears beat out rivals to land first big coup

Bears beat out rivals to land first big coup

Penrith prop Liam Henry has become the first player signed with an NRL club for 2026 to join the Perth Bears for their inaugural season in 2027.

New deal keeps Bulldogs behemoth out of Bears' clutches

New deal keeps Bulldogs behemoth out of Bears' clutches

New deal keeps Bulldogs behemoth out of Bears' clutches

New deal keeps Bulldogs behemoth out of Bears' clutches

Viliame Kikau has signed a new deal that keeping him at Canterbury until at least the end of 2028.

Tigers' next CEO won't be a stranger to political drama

Tigers' next CEO won't be a stranger to political drama

Tigers' next CEO won't be a stranger to political drama

Tigers' next CEO won't be a stranger to political drama

Wests Tigers are without a chairman and CEO after a week of turmoil, but the joint venture's next man at the helm would have experienced it all before.

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NRL sets itself as unity force against China in PNG

NRL sets itself as unity force against China in PNG

With a team set to join the NRL in 2028, Papua New Guinea is walking a delicate tightrope between ties to Australia and economic opportunities abroad.

Tonga's medical staff face bans over Katoa head knocks

Tonga's medical staff face bans over Katoa head knocks

Three of Tonga's medical staff face possible two-year bans and another a formal warning under NRL breach notices concerning head knocks to Eliesa Katoa.

Departing Richardson urges NRL to protect Tigers fans

Departing Richardson urges NRL to protect Tigers fans

Shane Richardson has resigned as Wests Tigers CEO, while backing Benji Marshall as coach and saying he only wanted to work for an independent board.

Night in custody for NRL legend over bizarre street act

Night in custody for NRL legend over bizarre street act

Australian rugby league and union international Wendell Sailor has been warned he might not be released again after breaching bail during a late-night incident.

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Richardson's white knight dream at Tigers appears over

Richardson's white knight dream at Tigers appears over

Richardson's white knight dream at Tigers appears over

Richardson's white knight dream at Tigers appears over

Shane Richardson had arrived at Wests Tigers as the man capable of rescuing the club but it's now hard to see him co-existing with the joint-venture's owners.

Another Sea Eagles star to swap Manly for the Roosters

Another Sea Eagles star to swap Manly for the Roosters

Another Sea Eagles star to swap Manly for the Roosters

Another Sea Eagles star to swap Manly for the Roosters

After Daly Cherry-Evans confirmed his move to the Sydney Roosters, another high-profile Manly ace is following suit.

I can't be DCE: Fogarty ready to be own man at Manly

I can't be DCE: Fogarty ready to be own man at Manly

I can't be DCE: Fogarty ready to be own man at Manly

I can't be DCE: Fogarty ready to be own man at Manly

New Manly No.7 Jamal Fogarty says he is unfazed by the fact he'll constantly be compared to Daly Cherry-Evans, conceding he is not as talented as the old half.

Golf the only sport on former Storm star's horizon

Golf the only sport on former Storm star's horizon

Golf the only sport on former Storm star's horizon

Golf the only sport on former Storm star's horizon

Ryan Papenhuyzen says the only sport he's contemplating playing next year is golf, with the former Melbourne star satisfied with his decision to quit the NRL.

Rally called as fans demand NRL intervention on Tigers

Rally called as fans demand NRL intervention on Tigers

Rally called as fans demand NRL intervention on Tigers

Rally called as fans demand NRL intervention on Tigers

Beau Ryan and Aaron Woods have joined calls for the NRL to step in and intervene at Wests Tigers, with a rally launched to demand the club's owners resign.

Former NRL star faces court over alleged crypto theft

Former NRL star faces court over alleged crypto theft

Former NRL star faces court over alleged crypto theft

Former NRL star faces court over alleged crypto theft

Former rugby league international Trent Merrin has appeared in court after being accused of stealing $140,000 in bitcoin cryptocurrency.

Bears land two more NRL expats after English gap year

Bears land two more NRL expats after English gap year

Bears land two more NRL expats after English gap year

Bears land two more NRL expats after English gap year

Perth have signed forwards Luke Smith and Emarly Bitungane for their maiden NRL season, after the pair debuted in Australia in 2025 before moving to England.

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Brain fart: Ousted Tigers chair hits back at owners

The NRL are monitoring the Wests Tigers' situation, after chairman Barry O'Farrell was one of four independent directors removed by the club's owners.

Perth land a halfback and centre as first two signings

Former Canterbury halfback Toby Sexton and Englishman Harry Newman have officially become the Perth Bears' first two NRL signings for their 2027 entry.

League great blames injuries for failure to comply

NRL and Queensland great Trevor Gillmeister has avoided a conviction after a sporting injury allegedly impeded him when told to "get on the ground" by police.

Concussion forces Manly's Croker into early retirement

Manly hooker Lachlan Croker has been forced into retirement by concussion, with the 28-year-old set to begin a coaching career at the club.

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Cowboys lose two for start of NRL season

North Queensland will be without two important forward to begin the NRL season following injuries in the Pacific Championships.

Injured Storm star still hopeful of return to NRL

He has been ruled out of the 2026 season, but Storm star Eli Katoa says he's in a "good place" and hopeful of returning to the NRL after his brain surgery.

R360's demise could make for one big winner in NRL

Brisbane will be relieved by the news of R360's abandoned launch given their battle to keep Payne Haas and would not be alone in welcoming the collapse.

R360 threat over with NRL ready to welcome back stars

Zac Lomax and Ryan Papenhuyzen will be able to return to the NRL if they wish, after rebel rugby competition R360's launch was abandoned until at least 2028.

Fresh start: what Titans coach said to playmaker Ilias

Lachlan Ilias has seen the highs and lows of the NRL but, after a chat with his new coach, the playmaker is bullish about reaching his potential at the Titans.

Strike centre given new Roosters deal after superb 2025

The Sydney Roosters have re-signed one of the NRL's best young talents until the end of 2029, making him a key figure in the evolution of their backline.

Staggs' loyalty clear ahead of World Cup call

Brisbane star Kotoni Staggs' commitment to Australia at next year's Rugby League World Cup is reliant on one thing.

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