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NRL star makes shock switch to Kiwis

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sat, 3 Oct 2026 at 12:48pm AEST

Dane Gagai will make a shock switch of allegiance to New Zealand for the Rugby League World Cup, eight years after he last represented Australia. Adrian Proszenko and Christian Nicolussi

Roosters met with Rabbi Eli Schlanger days before Bondi attack

from ABC News: Rugby League

Sat, 3 Oct 2026 at 7:51am AEST

Five days before one of Australia's darkest days, a group of Sydney Roosters players visited a Bondi synagogue. What happened next would change the meaning of that meeting forever.

Tedesco and Ponga went through different worlds to meet in NRL grand final

from ABC News: Rugby League

Sat, 3 Oct 2026 at 5:27am AEST

On Sunday, opposing fullbacks James Tedesco and Kalyn Ponga will lead their teams into the NRL grand final. It's about the only thing their paths have had in common.

NRLW needs its own CEO, says legend Ali Brigginshaw

from ABC News: Rugby League

Fri, 2 Oct 2026 at 5:13pm AEST

Retiring Broncos legend Ali Brigginshaw wants the NRLW to appoint its own chief executive to guide the future direction of the women's game.

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.