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Spectators stormed the field as Alex Johnston became the NRL's all-time leading try scorer. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Arrests, charges amid pitch invasion for NRL hero

Two men have been charged with offences by police after thousands of fans flooded the field after the NRL's all try-scoring record was broken in Sydney.

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South Sydney are rallying around club legend Nathan Merritt, who's announced he's battling cancer. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Souths rally around Nathan Merritt amid shock cancer battle

South Sydney legend Nathan Merritt is battling stage-four oesophageal and liver cancer, with the NRL club rallying around the legendary winger.

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Alex Johnston has broken the NRL's try-scoring record, surpassing Ken Irvine. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Thousands of fans storm field as Johnston breaks NRL record

Alex Johnston has become the most prolific try-scorer in NRL history by crossing for his 213th career try.

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Natah Merritt has revealed a sad diagnosis and his fight to stay alive.

NRL legend reveals devastating double cancer diagnosis

An NRL great has two devastating stage 4 cancer diagnoses, as he fights to ‘stay alive as long as possible’. 

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Zac Lomax has officially left the NRL to join the Western Force. NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

‘Shame’: Bellamy hits out at Lomax move

It was one thing for the Storm to miss out on signing Zac Lomax, but Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says there’s no reason why the code should've lost him too.

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Adam Doueihi has agreed to a further two-year contract extension.

Star half signs bumper new NRL deal

Benji Marshall’s long-term vision for the Wests Tigers has received a major boost with one of his biggest stars agreeing to a new deal.

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Jonah Pezet was the hero of Parramatta's wild NRL win over Brisbane.  (AAP PHOTOS)

Pezet stuns Broncos to inspire Eels' comeback win

Parramatta playmaker Jonah Pezet set up four tries and scored the sealer in a 40-32 win over Brisbane, who lost skipper Adam Reynolds to injury.

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Billy Smith is in doubt for Friday’s game.

Injury woe for Roosters after e-bike accident

A freak e-bike accident has thrown Billy Smith’s availability for the Roosters’ blockbuster against Souths into serious doubt.

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Alex Johnson is about to equal the try-scoring record.

Why is the NRL hating on Johnston’s try-record party?

Moments like these do not come around very often so let the crowd do their thing.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 06: James Tedesco of the Roosters is tackled during the round one NRL match between New Zealand Warriors and Sydney Roosters at Go Media Stadium, on March 06, 2026, in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Chooks have a winning culture but it takes time to get going

They pencil themselves in for every September and take until about August to make sure they don’t get rubbed out of the competition.

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Rugby convert Zac Lomax admits he has a lot to learn if he is to become a dual international. (Sarah Wilson/AAP PHOTOS)

Lomax’s startling admission about code switch

Rugby recruit Zac Lomax says he is at the ‘peak’ of his powers, but he made an honest remark during a packed media conference today.

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Luke Keary on The Agenda Setters: Rugby League.

NRL champion’s massive swipe at Zac Lomax

Luke Keary has told Channel Seven’s new show - The Agenda Setters: Rugby League - there is a key issue being overlooked in Zac Lomax’s rugby union defection.

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Daly Cherry-Evans had a poor debut but did not deserve the pile-on he received online.

Death threats after one loss shows how sick world has become

Daly Cherry-Evans had a shocker, but the level of abuse dished out by the Roosters’ so-called fans was disgraceful.

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Zac Lomax is set to join the Western Force.

In-limbo rugby league star crosses codes to join Force

In-limbo NRL star Zac Lomax has crossed codes to secure a rugby union deal with the Western Force.

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NRL superstar Nathan Cleary’s kitchen at his luxury Sydney home has been destroyed.

Chaos strikes Nathan Cleary home on eve of blockbuster clash

The nightmare situation has severely disrupted the champ’s preparation for his season-opener.

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