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Raiders star Papalii has intimidation court case halted

Raiders star Papalii has intimidation court case halted

A court has dropped proceedings against rugby league star Josh Papalii, who was charged with intimidating police during a late-night incident in 2024.

Perth ready to dive into deep end as player talks start

Perth ready to dive into deep end as player talks start

Perth ready to dive into deep end as player talks start

Perth ready to dive into deep end as player talks start

Perth are set to enter the market and make their first big play for top-line talent, with close to 170 NRL free agents able to be approached from November.

League's eligibility rules will stay after Pacific rise

League's eligibility rules will stay after Pacific rise

League's eligibility rules will stay after Pacific rise

League's eligibility rules will stay after Pacific rise

Rugby league's international eligibility rules will not be changing, with IRL chair Troy Grant declaring they have helped make the global game better than ever.

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Why Broncos great fears Walsh could be lost to league

Why Broncos great fears Walsh could be lost to league

Brisbane great Corey Parker fears Reece Walsh could one day be tempted to walk away from rugby league and join a rival code.

Upton injured as Jillaroos hold hope for final comeback

Upton injured as Jillaroos hold hope for final comeback

Two-time Dally M Medallist Tamika Upton will miss Australia's date against New Zealand with a calf injury, but the No.1 is hoping to play the Pacific Cup final.

Papenhuyzen quits the Storm - cloud over his NRL future

Papenhuyzen quits the Storm - cloud over his NRL future

Ryan Papenhuyzen's time in the NRL could be over after the superstar fullback was granted an immediate release from Melbourne to consider his sporting future.

'Pretend I don't know them': Tonga star set for Kiwis

'Pretend I don't know them': Tonga star set for Kiwis

Tonga's Leka Halasima is ready to rip into his Warriors teammates in a Pacific Cup forwards confrontation for the ages against New Zealand at Eden Park.

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Kangaroos, Wallabies united in one quest: beat England

Kangaroos, Wallabies united in one quest: beat England

Kangaroos, Wallabies united in one quest: beat England

Kangaroos, Wallabies united in one quest: beat England

In the space of 40 minutes this weekend, Australia's rugby codes could be celebrating a unique double - or disappointment - on English turf.

Tonga, Samoa set for showdown in new World Cup format

Tonga, Samoa set for showdown in new World Cup format

Tonga, Samoa set for showdown in new World Cup format

Tonga, Samoa set for showdown in new World Cup format

Officials are set to unveil a unique format for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, which will include Samoa and Tonga facing off while in opposite groups.

Black can keep Pezet honest for Broncos No.7: Reynolds

Black can keep Pezet honest for Broncos No.7: Reynolds

Black can keep Pezet honest for Broncos No.7: Reynolds

Black can keep Pezet honest for Broncos No.7: Reynolds

Adam Reynolds hopes Brisbane tyro Coby Black will challenge Jonah Pezet for the No.7 spot in 2027 when the former Melbourne half arrives on a three-year deal.

Fifita officially a Rabbitoh as Titans saga ends

Fifita officially a Rabbitoh as Titans saga ends

Fifita officially a Rabbitoh as Titans saga ends

Fifita officially a Rabbitoh as Titans saga ends

David Fifita has signed with South Sydney on a two-year deal, after the Rabbitohs and Gold Coast agreed on a release deal for the star second-rower.

Titans rejected Reynolds before he signed with Broncos

Titans rejected Reynolds before he signed with Broncos

Titans rejected Reynolds before he signed with Broncos

Titans rejected Reynolds before he signed with Broncos

Adam Reynolds has detailed in his autobiography how the offer of a set of steak knives couldn't convince Gold Coast to hold contract talks with him in 2021.

Taumalolo in, but Tonga suffer another blow

Taumalolo in, but Tonga suffer another blow

Taumalolo in, but Tonga suffer another blow

Taumalolo in, but Tonga suffer another blow

Jason Taumalolo is set to return from a knee injury for Tonga against New Zealand, but Kristian Woolf's side has taken another hit to their backline.

Deal done: Manly superstar backs himself on new deal

Deal done: Manly superstar backs himself on new deal

Deal done: Manly superstar backs himself on new deal

Deal done: Manly superstar backs himself on new deal

Manly fans can breathe easier after Tom Trbojevic signed a one-year contract extension, giving both he and the Sea Eagles flexibility for the future.

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NRL stands down Souths winger over DV charges

The NRL has placed South Sydney winger Tyrone Munro under the no-fault stand-down policy, meaning he will be sidelined while facing domestic violence charges.

Molo cleared for Pacific Cup final after shot on rival

Samoa will have Frank Molo available for the Pacific Cup final after the prop avoided a ban for the tackle that ended Tonga's Stefano Utoikamanu's game early.

Roos ready to roar on in Ashes without their captain

Isaah Yeo's head knock will keep him out of the second Ashes Test with England but Australia are determined to improve, even without their inspirational leader.

Nawaqanitawase: NRL return 'definitely on the cards'

Code-hopping wonder Mark Nawaqanitawase has revealed he's likely to be back in the NRL after seeking Rugby World Cup glory with the Wallabies.

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Hail Nanai: Storming Samoa into Pacific Cup final

Lightning stopped play for 95 minutes as the biggest crowd in 68 years for a league Test in Australia not involving the Kangaroos watched Samoa beat Tonga 34-6.

Robinson makes history as Jillaroos thump Samoa

Australia recorded their biggest win over Samoa in a 60-0 Pacific Cup victory featuring one of the great Test tries by powerhouse winger Julia Robinson.

Chasing perfection: Walsh not content with super show

Reece Walsh was dazzling, once again, on his international debut, but the new Kangaroo reckoned we'd seen nothing yet after his tour de force against England.

Walsh lights up Ashes return as Kangaroos maul England

Broncos ace Reece Walsh looked every inch an international superstar with his superb performance in the Kangaroos' 26-6 Ashes triumph over England at Wembley.

Samoa coach's warning over 'archaic' eligibility push

Samoa coach Ben Gardiner has urged rugby league officials not to touch eligibility rules, declaring the international game has never been better.

Tonga blow as Taumalolo ruled out of Samoa clash

Tonga co-captain Jason Taumalolo has succumbed to a knee injury on the eve of the rugby league Pacific Cup blockbuster against Samoa.

Bai shines as PNG hang on to pip Cook Islands

PNG Kumuls unearthed a star of the future in 18-year-old forward Cooper Bai as they hung on for a thrilling 40-28 Pacific Bowl win over brave Cook Islands.

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