Pope Leo’s Sydney visit will coincide with one of NSW’s biggest events of the year and take place on the same weekend as the NRL Grand Final.

North Queensland’s finals hopes have taken a hit after the club confirmed a new injury blow to a State or Origin forward.

With five rounds remaining, four teams have been given a chance to take out the minor premiership, according to the Fox Sports Lab.

John Bateman’s time in the NRL will officially come to a close at season’s end after the North Queensland Cowboys forward decided to ink a two-year contract with the Bradford Bulls.

The tax breaks the PNG Chiefs received ahead of their entry into the NRL in 2028 have been labelled “unfair” and a real threat to “compromise” the competition.

NRWL great Ali Brigginshaw has been banned for three weeks by the judiciary for a dangerous throw tackle against Canterbury's Tayla Preston.

Not even 12 months after breaking a 19-year title drought, there are concerns the Broncos’ premiership window has already closed.

Broncos legend Ali Brigginshaw has avoided the longest ban in NRLW history but will still miss the next three games after a fascinating night at Rugby League Central that saw the case delayed after a judiciary panel member was swapped out.

The Roosters have received a huge boost with a gun playmaker returning from injury.

The Storm welcome back one of their superstars for their blockbuster in Perth while Souths have received a huge boost as they aim to save their season.