NRL news from around the web

Kangaroos skipper may have just revealed who starts at fullback against Kiwis

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 at 6:00am AEST

Isaah Yeo’s comments suggest Reece Walsh could retain the No 1 jersey for Australia’s World Cup opener against New Zealand. Zachary Gates

The Kiwis might have the world’s four best props. Australia is next

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 at 5:51am AEST

Naufahu Whyte, James Fisher-Harris, Moses Leota and Joseph Tapine give the Kiwis a formidable middle for their World Cup opener. Christy Doran

Chiefs v Chiefs: NRL claims it was blindsided by NZ Rugby injunction bid

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 at 10:33am AEST

NZR says it has been "shadow-boxing" in attempts to resolve the trademark dispute, while the NRL argues the urgent injunction bid comes after months of silence. Dana Johannsen of RNZ

Moment ‘fuelling’ Kiwis star’s World Cup revenge against Kangaroos

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 at 3:33am AEST

Four years is a long time to be holding on to one moment. But for Jahrome Hughes, his inability to lead the Kiwis home against the Kangaroos in the 2022 semi-final in England is the driver behind this month’s World Cup revenge. Christy Doran

The unconventional coach out to extend the Jillaroos reign

from ABC News: Rugby League

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 at 4:52am AEST

Jessica Skinner doubted her coaching style was elite. Now she believes it's exactly what elite sport needs. Her path from rural NSW to the top has been shaped by resilience, community, family and a belief that sport can change lives.

Samoa looks for power from pain in World Cup tilt

from ABC News: Rugby League

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 at 3:54pm AEST

With the men's and women's Rugby League World Cup officially launched, Samoa are looking to repeat their fairytale run to the 2022 final. 

'Feels right': Kalyn Ponga ready for emotional Kiwis debut

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 at 10:25am AEST

After a decade-long wait, the Knights superstar fullback is finally set to pull on the black jersey of New Zealand. Christy Doran

NZ Rugby launches court bid to protect 'Chiefs' name from PNG league franchise

from ABC News: Rugby League

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 at 1:43pm AEST

New Zealand Rugby has sought interim and final injunctions before the NRL's Papua New Guinea team is officially launched later this month.

Roosters lose fifth player after winning NRL premiership

from ABC News: Rugby League

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 at 12:09pm AEST

Spencer Leniu has joined the exodus of Sydney Roosters premiership stars with the prop becoming the fifth player to confirm their departure from the grand final side.

NZR files legal action over the naming of expansion NRL team

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 at 10:15am AEST

Legal action has been launched to stop a new rugby league team from using the "Chiefs" name. Stuff sports reporters