NRL news from around the web

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.

NRL’s mystery pre-game entertainment revealed as Jai Arrow tribute

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 at 2:24pm AEST

The NRL will stage a stirring tribute to Jai Arrow before Sunday’s grand final in place of the customary pre-game entertainment. Chris Barrett

Why Daniel Tupou is a Sydney Roosters grand final specialist

from ABC News: Rugby League

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 at 9:58am AEST

Daniel Tupou is edging closer to becoming the first Roosters player in more than 80 years to win four premierships because he always finds his best on the biggest day of the season.