NRL

The moment Ryan Papenhuyzen left the field for a head injury assessment, leading to his decision to retire.

‘Retired’ ex-NRL star details post-match moment that told him to quit

‘I was rattled. I don’t think I’ve ever really cried in front of you boys, but I was in the sheds trying to hide it.’

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Maddie Studdon has been charged with stalking and using a carriage service to harass her ex-partner. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Surprising move after NRLW star denies harassing ex-girlfriend

A former NRLW Blues captain has been accused of stalking and harassing her ex-partner for days after their relationship broke down.

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Angus Crichton helped the Kangaroos to an Ashes series win late last year.

NRL rocked as premiership hero jumps ship for Wallabies’ World Cup bid

The Origin and Kangaroos star has made a massive call at the height of his career.

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Reece Walsh sent social media into overdrive with his topless pics.

Reece Walsh at centre of another social media storm

The NRL superstar has doubled down with another curious post.

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South Sydney icon Joyce Churchill who has died at the age of 99.

NRL world heartbroken after death of much-loved icon

‘We will always remember her as a woman of great humility and principle.’

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Keaon Koloamatangi played for Australia in the recent Ashes series.

‘Transformative’: Monster deal confirmed

The Dragons have pulled off one of the biggest moves in the club’s history by signing a representative superstar who can help make the Red V great again.

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Trent Merrin has avoided conviction after admitting to stealing cryptocurrency from a friend. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Ex-NRL star’s big court win over $140k crypto theft

Former rugby league international Trent Merrin has admitted to stealing the bitcoin from a former friend and teammate.

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Kayla Fenech with her beautiful baby, Kaliyah Rose Best.

Legend’s daughter and NRL star celebrate ‘perfect’ baby joy

Members of the famous Aussie family are buzzing with excitement after the very early arrival.

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Anthony Minichiello said bullets ‘whizzed’ past his Bondi unit.

‘Bullet whizzed past’: NRL great’s brush with death at Bondi

Anthony Minichiello has detailed how his unit block was in the line of fire during the Bondi shooting.

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Australian sporting clubs and Cricket Australia have issued emotional statements after the Bondi Beach terror attack.

Aussie sporting clubs join emotional outpouring after Bondi shooting

NRL clubs, the AFL and Cricket Australia are all saying the same thing in strongly worded statements.

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Gavin Morris has been handed a suspended sentence for assaulting Indigenous school students. (Colin Whelan/AAP PHOTOS)

Ex-NRL ref learns his fate in court for ‘choking’ students

The former whistleblower was accused of committing serious acts of violence against the Indigenous children in his care.

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Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has been offered a new contract taking him up to 2030. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Marshall concedes results don't justify new Tigers deal

A candid Benji Marshall has spoken on the Wests Tigers' dramas, his new five-year coaching deal and the club's chances of keeping Jarome Luai and Jahream Bula.

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Peter V'landys.

NRL boss’ blunt ‘China’ remark forces PM to step in

ARL Commission chairman Peter V’landys has put the cat among the pigeons as only he knows how during a high-profile international visit.

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Shane Richardson is understood to have told Wests Tigers he is stepping down as chief executive.  (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

Richardson makes his call on future with Tigers

Shane Richardson has told staff what he plans to do after another week of turmoil at the Wests Tigers.

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Wendell Sailor has been charged after he was found blocking traffic in the middle of a busy road. (Duncan Murray/AAP PHOTOS)

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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