NRL

Tamika Upton of the Broncos scores a try in the horrific conditions.

Torrential rail fails to wash away Magic - just ask the fans

KIERSTEN DUKE: The inaugural NRLW Magic Round will be remembered for more than just being a marquee moment for women’s sport in this country.

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Brent Naden, right, celebrates a Tigers try during the round 22 match. He is set to be fined for the gesture.

Tigers whacked after Middle Eastern hand gesture

NRL has cracked down on the Wests Tigers after multiple players flashed a controversial Middle Eastern hand signal during Sunday's win.

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Mr Perrett had a stint with Wynnum Manly Seagulls.

NRL star sues club ‘for millions’

A former NRL player is suing his old club after he collapsed with heat stroke during a pre-season training session, suffering permanent injuries.

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Six reasons for massive Penrith penalty

Phil Gould might think it’s the greatest beat-up in rugby league history, but the NRL has revealed why it has come down hard on the Panthers.

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Out of the struggling teams in 2025, Souths are best-placed to bounce back into the 2026 NRL finals.

The NRL battlers who will play finals in 2026

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: There have been some real sob stories this season, but after this club’s horror run I predict they will bounce back big time next year.

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Aunty Joy Murphy was due to perform a Welcome to Country before the game.

NRL club issues public apology months after Welcome to Country drama

Aunty Joy Murphy was ‘heartbroken’ when the ceremony was scrapped moments before the Anzac Day clash.

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Gold Coast star Jayden Campbell's missed conversion attempt has proven costly for Penrith.

Panthers cop huge fine, ban over trainer blunder

Penrith have been handed a massive fine and will be without a trainer for five games following a controversial incident in their NRL win over the Gold Coast Titans.

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Tigers players appeared to taunt Bulldogs fans with the "khod" gesture after their victory. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

NRL investigating Tigers’ obsence try taunt

WATCH THE VIDEO: Wests Tigers players performed an act to deliberately rile Canterbury's Arabic fan base and the Bulldogs are livid about it.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 03: Stephen Crichton of the Bulldogs tackles Taylan May of the Tigers during the round 22 NRL match between Wests Tigers and Canterbury Bulldogs at CommBank Stadium, on August 03, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

Crichton learns fate over high tackle that knocked out Tiger

The Canterbury captain had face a nervous overnight wait after the Bulldogs’ shock loss.

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Former Queensland, Australia, Canberra and Brisbane star Sam Backo (second right) has died, aged 64. (HANDOUT/NRL PHOTOS)

Raiders unveil plans to honour Maroons great

Canberra has released a statement after Sam Backo lost his health battle on Sunday.

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James Hooper.

Fox Sports NRL reporter out after allegedly drunken crash

James Hooper has left his role as Fox League’s chief reporter following his arrest over high-range drink-driving.

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Two high-profile player agents have been been slapped with bans and fines by the NRL. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

NRL bans agents over altercation at schoolboys carnival

The NRL has handed suspensions and fines to two high-profile player agents, leaving them unable to represent their star clients while sidelined.

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Wayne Bennett and partner Dale Cage have banned radio station Triple M after an inappropriate radio stunt.

Wayne Bennett bans network after grubby joke gets ‘personal’

The station has apologised but the master coach and his partner are not happy.

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Des Hasler’s now infamous spray.

NRL star reveals what it’s like having every move watched

KIERSTEN DUKE: Broadcasters love dressing room cameras but what do the players think about their goldfish bowl existence?

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