St George Illawarra Dragons coach Nathan Cross has made a major statement axing star playmaker Taliah Fuimaono after struggling throughout this year’s campaign.

It’s a familiar name in the Warriors’ No.7 jersey for this week, but a hamstring strain will not end Luke Metcalf’s season. Stuff sports reporters

Look who’s back.

Australia are facing a shortage of backrowers for this year's Rugby League World Cup but South Sydney tyro Tallis Duncan could prove to be the answer.

Chanel Harris-Tavita’s stellar form for the Warriors this year has been rewarded, with the playmaker signing a two-year extension which will keep him at the club until at least the end of 2029.

State of Origin is heading overseas for the first time in 40 years.

The historic fixture set to be played on June 16, 2027 at Eden Park. Sam Smith

The Raiders could grant Test backrower Hudson Young a one-week window to negotiate a deal with the PNG Chiefs.

The 27-year-old half has signed a second extension in under three months, locking him in with the NRL club through to 2029. Stuff

Australian rugby league's showpiece event will head across the Tasman for the first time, with the men's State of Origin confirmed for Auckland next year.