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PNG Chiefs plot move to bring rugby convert back to NRL
The PNG Chiefs are continuing to make ripples in the player market, with former...
George Clarke (AAP) 20 Jul 2026
'Like Locky': two-in-one Walsh finds Broncos formula
Reece Walsh carried Brisbane on his back to the premiership last year and club l...
Joel Gould (AAP) 20 Jul 2026
Te Reo Māori term named as world's most beautiful word
The Māori word "kaitiakitanga" has been named the world's most beautiful word by...
Joseph Guenzler 17 Jul 2026
Coach rolls dice on rookie half in Storm survival bid
Craig Bellamy is banking on rookie halfback Trent Toelau to handle superstar Syd...
Melissa Woods (AAP) 16 Jul 2026
Coach backs Mam, 'big game' Broncos in last chance saloon
Ezra Mam returns from a shoulder injury and has been slotted straight into the N...
Joel Gould (AAP) 15 Jul 2026
Luai to join Parramatta as Marshall slams rumours

Jarome Luai is set to join Parramatta for 2027 as coach Benji Marshall slams "bullshit" rumours that a breakdown in the pair's relationship forced the five-eighth out of Wests Tigers.

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Jasper Bruce (AAP) Jul 14, 2026
Tigers' terse response amid questions over Luai future

Jarome Luai is set to make a decision on his NRL future in the coming days as Wests Tigers prepare to part ways with their captain a year ahead of schedule in a bid to revamp their roster.

Kiwis 'crying out' for second NRL team: Marshall

In making a case for the NRL's 20th team to be born in New Zealand, Benji Marshall looks at the bigger picture. As broadcast partners indicate they're ravenous for more NRL expansion - and soon - Mars...

'We can play finals': Reborn Walsh to fire up Broncos

Reece Walsh was one of Queensland's best in a disappointing State of Origin decider loss and now he wants to springboard into clubland and lead Brisbane to an unlikely finals appearance.

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Joel Gould (AAP) Jul 9, 2026
Indigenous Basketball Australia names All Stars teams for Cairns clash with Poitūkohu Māori Aotearoa

NBL and WNBL talent will headline the 2026 Indigenous Basketball Australia All Stars games in Cairns during NAIDOC Week. Indigenous Basketball Australia has named its men's and women's All Stars teams...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jul 7, 2026
Walker explains pending NRL exit after viral offload

Dylan Walker says he was disappointed to not receive an offer to stay at Parramatta beyond this season as the experienced utility prepares to leave the NRL to take up an offer in the Super League.

'Brings fear': plot thickens on Maroons' plan for Walsh

The enduring mystery of if, how and when Queensland whiz kid Reece Walsh gets on the field in the State of Origin decider continues to tease NSW.

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Joel Gould (AAP) Jul 6, 2026
Ray of hope for battling Broncos as star returns

Coach Michael Maguire insists Brisbane's outside back Deine Mariner is "flying" after overcoming a freak leg injury that required a staggering six limb-saving surgeries.

Smith savours salvation under Bunnies boss Bennett

The guiding hand of Wayne Bennett has reshaped the career of many a troubled rugby league player and Brandon Smith is the latest rough diamond to embrace his reformation under the NRL supercoach.

Giant Broncos prop released to chase NFL dream

The immediate NRL career of Brisbane's Ben Te Kura is over as he embarks on a new journey, chasing his NFL dream in the US. The 205cm prop has previously expressed a desire to try his hand at American...

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Joel Gould (AAP) Jul 2, 2026
Perth NRL recruit weighs in on Bears' roster criticism

Scott Sorensen is under no illusions about the challenges he faces by swapping Penrith for Perth, as the popular forward looks to defy scepticism that has surrounded the Bears' foundation roster.

Luai blow for Tigers as Broncos injury crisis laid bare

Jarome Luai's hopes of reviving Wests Tigers' stalling NRL season have been dealt a blow, with the five-eighth ruled out of his side's clash with St George Illawarra.

Aotearoa's biggest council returns traditional Māori names for public parks

Auckland Council has restored the traditional Indigenous names for five of its regional parks. The move forms a part of a new narrative the council, who on its website features the Māori Te Kauni...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jun 30, 2026
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