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Amone named for Tonga as big halves call looms

Amone named for Tonga as big halves call looms

Tonga have named one of their strongest ever national teams for the World Cup with the imminent return of rare talent Junior Amone a focal point.

Uncapped NRL trio picked in England World Cup squad

Uncapped NRL trio picked in England World Cup squad

Uncapped NRL trio picked in England World Cup squad

Uncapped NRL trio picked in England World Cup squad

Ben Talty, Hugo Savala and Max King headline a new-look England squad for the Rugby League World Cup.

Sign on the wall: Crichton's Wallaby goal backed by mum

Sign on the wall: Crichton's Wallaby goal backed by mum

Sign on the wall: Crichton's Wallaby goal backed by mum

Sign on the wall: Crichton's Wallaby goal backed by mum

Angus Crichton's mum Pip reveals his 23-year aim to become a Wallaby and why the Brad Fittler fan deserved to finish his Sydney Roosters stint on a high.

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Saifiti boosts Bati forward depth for World Cup

Saifiti boosts Bati forward depth for World Cup

Newcastle prop Jacob Saifiti is set to play his first Test for Fiji in nine years after serving his four-game NRL suspension for Newcastle.

Knights return to fanfare in Newcastle despite loss

Knights return to fanfare in Newcastle despite loss

The Knights have taken one final lap around their home stadium in front of thousands of fans who cheered on the team after a tough grand final loss.

'Burning desire': Tedesco conquers his final frontier

'Burning desire': Tedesco conquers his final frontier

James Tedesco is a three-time premiership winner and says captaining the Roosters to an NRL title is one of the greatest honours of his career.

Gutted, proud Crossland warns Knights can fire in 2027

Gutted, proud Crossland warns Knights can fire in 2027

The Newcastle Knights are still reeling after their grand final loss but have vowed to use the experience to come back stronger and return to the big game.

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Yeo makes World Cup call, Walker earns Kangaroos spot

Yeo makes World Cup call, Walker earns Kangaroos spot

Yeo makes World Cup call, Walker earns Kangaroos spot

Yeo makes World Cup call, Walker earns Kangaroos spot

With Isaah Yeo named captain, Sydney Roosters star Sam Walker is in line for an Australian Test debut as one of six debutants in Kevin Walters' World Cup squad.

'Upset': Brigginshaw denied Jillaroos farewell

'Upset': Brigginshaw denied Jillaroos farewell

'Upset': Brigginshaw denied Jillaroos farewell

'Upset': Brigginshaw denied Jillaroos farewell

Coach Jess Skinner says the decision to drop Ali Brigginshaw from the Jillaroos squad is one of the hardest of her career.

Four remain in hospital after footy fans struck by car

Four remain in hospital after footy fans struck by car

Four remain in hospital after footy fans struck by car

Four remain in hospital after footy fans struck by car

Four people, including a five-year-old girl, remain in hospital after a group of Newcastle Knights fans were hit by a car as they waited to support their team.

'Tough kid': Walker credits Keary for Roosters title

'Tough kid': Walker credits Keary for Roosters title

'Tough kid': Walker credits Keary for Roosters title

'Tough kid': Walker credits Keary for Roosters title

Sydney Roosters No.7 Sam Walker played through pain on debut and continued that tradition in the grand final as he thanked a former halves partner on the win.

Roosters star in tug of war makes World Cup call

Roosters star in tug of war makes World Cup call

Roosters star in tug of war makes World Cup call

Roosters star in tug of war makes World Cup call

Rob Toia has been torn over his World Cup allegiance and the Sydney Roosters star has finally made a call on his eligibility.

Roosters beat Knights to claim sweet 16th in NRL

Roosters beat Knights to claim sweet 16th in NRL

Roosters beat Knights to claim sweet 16th in NRL

Roosters beat Knights to claim sweet 16th in NRL

The Sydney Roosters are premiers again, after James Tedesco led the club to a 16th title with a 19-18 grand-final win over Newcastle.

'Never seen before': Mark genius secures Roosters title

'Never seen before': Mark genius secures Roosters title

'Never seen before': Mark genius secures Roosters title

'Never seen before': Mark genius secures Roosters title

Roosters winger Mark Nawaqanitawase's moment of soccer genius was a new trick and a much needed one as he leaves the NRL with a deserved premiership.

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James Tedesco wins his first Clive Churchill Medal

James Tedesco has won the Clive Churchill medal as the player of the match in the NRL grand final as his Sydney Roosters defeated the Newcastle Knights 18-19.

Knights NRL final fairytale run suffers a cruel ending

Newcastle's energy-sapping run to the NRL grand final eventually caught up with them as the Knights fell to a 19-18 loss to the Sydney Roosters.

NRL grand final show still strikes right note with fans

Pared back but popular, the NRL's grand final pre-match entertainment honoured Jai Arrow and Nathan Charles, who are both battling MND.

Dominant Roosters deliver revenge in NRLW decider

The Sydney Roosters have walloped defending premiers Brisbane 30-6 in the NRLW grand final with halves Jocelyn Kelleher and Tarryn Aiken playing starring roles.

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Roosters No.7 takes second Karyn Muphy Medal in GF win

Sydney Roosters halfback Tarryn Aiken has won a second Karyn Murphy medal, returning the Tricolours to the top of the NRLW after a stellar undefeated season.

Long recovery for victims as Knights crash driver held

A young girl remains in hospital with serious injuries after a car careened into a crowd farewelling the Newcastle Knights ahead of the NRL grand final.

World Cup coaches watch and wait on NRL grand final

More than half of the combatants in Sunday's NRL grand final will wake up on Monday to learn if they have earned World Cup selection.

Silky Smoothy: Aussie's amazing NRL-Super League double

Wakefield Trinity's Tyson Smoothy has achieved the amazing rugby league double of back-to-back grand final wins in Australia and the UK in successive years.

'I let everyone down': NRLW Roosters star on GF fuel

Shouldering the responsibility for last year's NRLW grand final loss, Sydney Roosters star Jocelyn Kelleher is out to bury past pain against Brisbane.

Grit v glitz: Knights take on Roosters for NRL glory

Newcastle has been starved of success for generations and the only thing standing in their way is a Sydney Roosters side dripping in experience and talent.

Girl fights for life after car hits group of NRL fans

Several children were among a group of footy fans injured when a car struck crowds lining a major road to cheer on the NRL grand final-bound Newcastle Knights.

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