NRL news from around the web

Kangaroos halfback's World Cup ends with calf muscle injury

from ABC News: Rugby League

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 at 7:19pm AEST

Mitchell Moses will play no further part in Australia's Rugby League World Cup campaign after suffering a calf injury.

England face Tonga in crucial opening World Cup clash in Perth

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 at 6:30pm AEST

Follow live coverage of the Rugby League World Cup match between England and Tonga in Perth. Stuff sports reporters

Jillaroos lived up to their end of the bargain, but fans need to follow

from ABC News: Rugby League

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 at 6:06am AEST

The Jillaroos showed why they're the favourites to win a fourth-straight Rugby League World Cup in a big opening win over Samoa, but a small crowd in Sydney has left them urging fans to show up and support women's sport.

‘We didn’t share the same values’: Dave Rennie breaks silence on Wallabies axing

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 at 4:43am AEST

The now All Blacks coach went revealed details regarding the controversial end to his tenure in 2023. Iain Payten

Live: Jillaroos begin home World Cup against Fetu Samoa

from ABC News: Rugby League

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 at 5:33pm AEST

The all-conquering Jillaroos begin their women's Rugby League World Cup campaign against Samoa. Follow live.

Samoa running riot against France in World Cup opener

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 at 4:58pm AEST

Follow live coverage of the Rugby League World Cup match between Samoa and France. Stuff sports reporters

PNG Chiefs to go ahead with NRL logo launch after court decision

from ABC News: Rugby League

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 at 4:29pm AEST

The Papua New Guinea NRL franchise is set to go ahead with its jersey and identity launch next week after a court rejected New Zealand Rugby's request for an interim injunction.

Surgery giving Kiwis hope of Ponga playing again in World Cup

from ABC News: Rugby League

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 at 3:57pm AEST

After breaking his arm in New Zealand's Rugby League World Cup opener, superstar fullback Kalyn Ponga is undergoing surgery in a bid to play again in the tournament.

NRL wins first round in battle with NZ Rugby over Chiefs name

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 at 2:03pm AEST

The NRL has enjoyed a victory in round one of the code war over the PNG Chiefs name, with a judge turning down a bid by New Zealand Rugby for an urgent injunction after hearing that it could harm the expansion team’s efforts to attract players ahead of its debut season in 2028. Chris Barrett

Kiwis confirm superstar fullback needs surgery in crushing injury blow

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 at 12:11pm AEST

Kalyn Ponga suffered a broken arm on his sparkling Kiwis debut as they were narrowly beaten by the Kangaroos in a thrilling World Cup opener. Stuff sports reporters