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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 We...
George Clarke (AAP) 11 Jul 2026
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 Marsha...
Will Nicholas (AAP) 9 Jul 2026
'We can play finals': Reborn Walsh to fire up Broncos
Reece Walsh was one of Queensland's best in a disappointing State of Origin deci...
Joel Gould (AAP) 9 Jul 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 S...
Joseph Guenzler 7 Jul 2026
Walker explains pending NRL exit after viral offload
Dylan Walker says he was disappointed to not receive an offer to stay at Parrama...
George Clarke (AAP) 6 Jul 2026
'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
'No chance': Maguire denies release for Broncos prop

Brisbane coach Michael Maguire has scuppered suggestions Payne Haas could be released early to South Sydney this year after making the NSW prop captain against the Sydney Roosters.

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Joel Gould (AAP) Jun 25, 2026
Former league great accused of blocking star's return

The wife of Israel Folau has accused Australian Rugby League commissioner and former great Wayne Pearce of blocking the cross-code international's return to the NRL.

Tigers had expected skipper Koroisau to play Origin II

Benji Marshall admits Wests Tigers were expecting Api Koroisau to take the field in State of Origin II, as NSW's bench tactics come under scrutiny.

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Jasper Bruce (AAP) Jun 19, 2026
Historic Māori-inspired Cook Islands bill seeks to formalise customary Ariki title succession

A new bill introduced in the Cook Islands is set to mark the first time a Māori tribe will influence how the House of Ariki should be governed.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jun 19, 2026
Raiders fullback feeling the heat ahead of crunch clash

Inspirational fullback Kaeo Weekes admits he's been feeling the pressure to spark Canberra's season to life, as the Raiders prepare for a crucial clash against Melbourne.

No doubt about it: Chiefs' Aussie gets Super final shot

Lalakai Foketi doesn't think he's earned a phone call from Joe Schmidt, but as the lone Australian left standing in the Super Rugby Pacific season hasn't closed the door on a Wallabies return.

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