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Roosters blow as Watson ruled out

from ABC News: Rugby League

Fri, 2 Oct 2026 at 2:03pm AEST

Roosters hooker Connor Watson will miss the NRL grand final after failing to get clearance to play following a concussion suffered in the preliminary final victory against the Dolphins.

NRLW grand final marks end of era

from ABC News: Rugby League

Fri, 2 Oct 2026 at 1:22pm AEST

One year on from the greatest and most controversial grand final in NRLW history, the Roosters and Broncos meet again for a showdown that marks a turning point for the most dominant side of recent years.

A town, a team and a dream come together as Newcastle rises as one

from ABC News: Rugby League

Fri, 2 Oct 2026 at 8:00am AEST

Ahead of their first grand final in a generation, Newcastle is ready to hold the Knights closer to their hearts than ever before as team and city show why they are one.

PNG's NRL franchise faces trademark fight over Chiefs name

from ABC News: Rugby League

Fri, 2 Oct 2026 at 5:43am AEST

Australia's intellectual property agency tells PNG's rugby league franchise that its chosen name, the Chiefs, risks being confused with the name of a Super Rugby club. 

Watch: Warriors star’s tackle that was judged the best of the year

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Thu, 1 Oct 2026 at 11:15am AEST

Taine Tuaupiki's try-saver against Manly has won the NRL's best tackle of the year. Stuff sports reporters

Five things to know ahead of the NRL and NRLW grand finals

from ABC News: Rugby League

Thu, 1 Oct 2026 at 11:10am AEST

The final day of the NRL and NRLW season is almost here, with the grand finals being held this Sunday. Here's everything you need to know.

Nathan Cleary has no worlds left to conquer after Dally M win

from ABC News: Rugby League

Thu, 1 Oct 2026 at 5:58am AEST

Nathan Cleary is already the dominant player of his era, and his Dally M victory confirms a greatness that has been evident for years.

Jai Arrow told 'nothing' about pre-grand final tribute

from ABC News: Rugby League

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 at 9:06pm AEST

As Jai Arrow is honoured with the Provan-Summons Medal at the Dally M Awards in Sydney, he says he knows "nothing" about a tribute reportedly planned ahead of the NRL grand final on Sunday.

Live: NRL and NRLW stars arriving for Dally M Awards

from ABC News: Rugby League

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 at 5:11pm AEST

If things go as expected tonight, Nathan Cleary may have to accept his first Dally M Medal from his hospital bed. Follow live as the NRL and NRLW's best are crowned in Sydney.

Ten years after their lowest ebb, Newcastle are one win from salvation

from ABC News: Rugby League

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 at 3:44pm AEST

In 2016, Newcastle hit rock bottom in a season where they won just one game. Ten years later, one more win can deliver them a premiership.