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Holmes is where Cook Islands heart is for World Cup
Cook Islands are assembling a side to be reckoned with for the Rugby League Worl...
Joel Gould (AAP) 4 Jun 2026
Sober for three years: Molo strikes new Dolphins deal
Dolphins prop Francis Molo credited his decision to quit alcohol as a turning po...
Joel Gould (AAP) 2 Jun 2026
International Seabed Authority says Pasifika nations have the power to shape future of seabed mining laws
The influence of Pacific nations shaping seabed mining regulations should not be...
Andrew Mathieson 1 Jun 2026
'Vintage Val': YouTube clips that inspired Dragon
Valentine Holmes has revealed the catalyst behind his stunning return to top for...
Joel Gould (AAP) 1 Jun 2026
Val Holmes shakes off shoulder issue ahead of Origin
St George Illawarra's Valentine Holmes looks to have overcome a shoulder injury...
Jasper Bruce 13 May 2026
Johnston treble helps Souths sink sloppy Sharks

South Sydney have punished Cronulla 36-12, cutting the Sharks down to size without Latrell Mitchell and solidifying their position in the NRL's top four.

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George Clarke May 11, 2026
'No excuses': Dragons star on his 'very poor' game

A candid Valentine Holmes says there is no excuse for his "very poor" performance in the game that proved the last straw for axed St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan.

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Jasper Bruce Apr 28, 2026
'If not us, then what?' Umaga's Pasifika rugby fears

All Blacks great and Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga fears the region's talent will gravitate to league and derail the Tongan and Samoan Test sides without a Super Rugby presence.

Perfect 10: Teremoana wasting no time in pro climb

Teremoana Teremoana has reissued a challenge to the country's top heavyweights, declaring he's the best of the lot until someone stops him. The Australian heavyweight and Paris Olympian has remarkably...

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Murray Wenzel Apr 15, 2026
Marata Niukore signs with NRL's Knights

Justin Holbrook's promising first season at Newcastle has extended to the negotiations table, with the Knights signing Marata Niukore to a three-year deal.

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Jasper Bruce Apr 13, 2026
New Zealand, Cook Islands patch up recent squabbles

New Zealand will restore aid to Cook Islands after a spat that threatened relations between the Polynesian nation and its former colonial power.

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Ben McKay Apr 2, 2026
Broncos suffer huge injury blow ahead of derby clash

Brisbane's hopes of winning the derby clash with the Dolphins have been rocked with star prop Payne Haas ruled out with a shoulder injury. Star forward Haas suffered a knock to an AC joint in the 18-1...

All Blacks coach announces 'highly skilled' assistants

Former New Zealand captain Tana Umaga and Scotland scrumhalf Mike Blair have been named as assistants to new All Blacks coach Dave Rennie. Umaga, Blair and Neil Barnes were named on Tuesday along with...

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Associated Press Mar 24, 2026
Tuala to replace axed Xerri in Bulldogs backline

Journeyman Enari Tuala will replace Bronson Xerri in Canterbury's backline amid uncertainty over the axed centre's future at the club that saved his NRL career.

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Jasper Bruce Mar 18, 2026
All Blacks insist they'll be Rennie for World Cup

The All Blacks are adamant there is enough preparation time to be pushing for more glory at next year's Rugby World Cup despite just appointing a new head coach.

Former Wallabies coach to take on All Blacks top job

Former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie is heading back to New Zealand, taking over the All Blacks top job after Scott Robertson's departure in January.

Cook Islands agreement with US sparks alarm over seabed minerals

The Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG) has warned a new critical minerals agreement between the Cook Islands and the United States could move the region closer to deep-sea mining.

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Rebekah Rasmussen Feb 23, 2026
Māori MP accused of 'pure racism' in New Zealand parliament

Winston Peters has been accused of "pure racism" in Aotearoa/New Zealand's parliament after the Māori conservative singled out a Green MP by disparaging his Rarotongan heritage.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Feb 19, 2026
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