The 2019 season of NRL Premiership has started and will run from 14 March through to the epic final showdown on 6 October 2019, with State of Origin games on 5 June, 23 June and 10 July. Following the epic 2018 NRL finals showdown where Roosters defeated Storms 21 to 6, Nine and Wide World of Sports look forward to bringing you all the rugby league action this year with the latest news and headlines, highlights and talk about players, injuries and recovery, live scores, game results & more.

De Belin, RLPA consider challenging NRL

The Rugby League Players Association could challenge the NRL's "no- fault" rules under the collective bargaining agreement after Jack de Belin's legal setback.

Dragons out to ditch faders tag in NRL

Heading into Sunday's NRL clash with Newcastle, St George Illawarra are out to arrest their alarming trend of costly second-half fade outs.

Heat turned up on Titans NRL coach Brennan

The heat is on coach Garth Brennan with Gold Coast letting another game slip, Canterbury pulling off a remarkable 22-16 come-from-behind NRL win.
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Bulldogs refuse to roll over in stunning comeback

The Titans will be kicking themselves after allowing the Bulldogs back from a 16-point deficit at Robina Stadium.

Kiwi rugby league legend Pongia dies

Former Canberra and New Zealand forward Quentin Pongia has died from cancer aged 48.
Quentin Pongia in action for Canberra in 1997.

Former NRL star Pongia dies aged 48

Premiership winning player Quentin Pongia has died at the age of 48 after a long battle with cancer.

James Maloney is facing a one match ban.

Fresh blow to Maloney's Origin chances

Penrith playmaker James Maloney's hopes of retaining his NSW Origin jumper appear over after another setback.

Kelepi Tanginoa will leave Manly immediately.

Manly second rower set for immediate switch

Manly's Kelepi Tanginoa will leave the Sea Eagles this week after the 25-year-old signed a deal with a new club.

Saints, Huddersfield score comeback wins

St Helens moved six points clear at the Super League summit, while Huddersfield defeated fellow strugglers Hull - both wins courtesy of comebacks.

Walker hyped for NRL return against Sharks

Dylan Walker will make his first NRL appearance in 260 days when he runs out for Manly against Cronulla on Sunday.