NRL

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

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.

The charges have followed an investigation by the Gateway Child Protection and Investigation Unit.

Ryan Papenhuyzen says says he has no regrets about walking away from the final year of his Storm contract as speculation swirls over what he will do next with R360 on ice.

Ex-rugby league international Trent Merrin has appeared in court for the first time over the serious accusations.

Barry O’Farrell has fired back with both barrels at the Wests Tigers owners over a decision he has described as a ‘brain fart’.

‘I know I’m a good person, deep down, so I know I’ve done wrong.’

Breakaway rugby competition R360 will not launch until 2028, in a move that could leave NRL stars Zac Lomax and Ryan Papenhuyzen in limbo.

A specialist court will decide whether the mother of NRL star Payne Haas was of unsound mind when she allegedly killed three people in a car crash.

One of Australian sports most beloved characters, Darryl ‘Big Marn’ Brohman, has begun treatment for cancer.

Melbourne's Eliesa Katoa won't play in 2026, with the Storm announcing the Tongan star has been ruled out after brain surgery following multiple head knocks.

The Penrith Panthers have emerged as one of several big losers after the 2026 NRL season schedule was released.

Melbourne will have home-ground advantage when they face premiers Brisbane in a grand-final rematch in round three, while a new team misses Magic Round in 2026.

Family and friends are receiving support as they deal with the shock loss of the much-loved schoolboy champion.

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: He will go down as one of the NRL’s greats, but the four-time premiership winner continues to flounder at the highest levels of competition.