NRL

Australia has now officially committed to the 2023 World Cup.

Three months after bitter World Cup fallout, Australia finally commit to tournament

Organisers are considering playing warm-up games in Australia to accommodate the NRL grand final as the feud over the withdrawal of Australia and New Zealand is put to bed.

by Adam Pengilly

Tigers bound ... Isiah Papali’i has inked a three-year deal with the Wests Tigers from 2023.

‘The kid can play’: Sheens says Papali’i will have huge impact on Tigers

by Christian Nicolussi

The Bulldogs and Tigers have both been approached by the NRL about the potential of a new stadium.

Exclusive

NRL approaches Bulldogs and Tigers as governing body looks to build and own new stadium

by Michael Chammas and Chris O'Keefe

Brandon Smith is the hottest NRL free agent this summer.

The ace Melbourne have up their sleeve in bid to keep Brandon Smith

by Adam Pengilly

Featherweight fight: Will Sloan or Ramsey wear Dragons’ No.1?

by Christian Nicolussi

Insight & Analysis

Schools of thought: How pathways are leading footy codes in different directions

AFL sources say the growing number of players drawn from private schools looms as a major problem in the future. It’s a headache the NRL, whose players come from more diverse pathways, would surely like to have.

Roy Masters

Sports Columnist

Cannon-Brookes’ investment in Rabbitohs a vote of confidence in NRL

Tech billionaire buying a stake in South Sydney is something the league should celebrate - and another massive boost for Russell Crowe and the Bunnies’ brand.

Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

South Sydney claim NRL exploiting Mitchell

The Rabbitohs face the Roosters in round three, which coincides with Latrell Mitchell’s return from a ban for his hit on Joey Manu. The smile on Andrew Abdo’s face when he delivered the news has irked Souths.

Danny Weidler

Sport columnist

More News

John Asiata is under increasing pressure to make a call on his vaccination status.

NRL 2021

Asiata ‘won’t be at Bulldogs next year’ if he can’t fulfil contract: CEO

John Warburton’s stance means Canterbury are the first club to publicly declare they are prepared to axe a player who refuses to have the COVID-19 vaccination.

by Sarah Keoghan

NRL 2022

‘Bulldogs are not meant to finish last’: Big Willie back at Belmore

Canterbury cult hero Willie Mason is back at Belmore and has revealed how he thinks he can help his beloved club lift themselves from the NRL’s scrapheap.