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- NRL 2026
The NRL needs an extra 100 players. Here’s how we target rugby’s strongholds
They’re fast, strong, gifted athletes with physical footy in their DNA. South Africa and New Zealand’s south island are rugby league’s next talent pathways.
- Andrew Johns
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‘This will help others’: Rugby league community reacts to Kane Evans coming out as gay
The NRL believes Kane Evans’ courageous interview will not only change his own life, but also that of others struggling with their sexuality.
- Adrian Proszenko and Dan Walsh
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- Five Minutes with Fitz
Whatever happened to Mitchell Pearce? Well, he moved to Europe, gave up the grog and converted to Islam
The former NRL hellraiser has resettled in France, where he is assistant coach at the Catalans Dragons rugby league team.
- Peter FitzSimons
Lawyers call for witnesses to alleged child sexual abuse at 1980s rugby league events
A man alleges he was abused by an authority figure while playing for an Ipswich and West Moreton primary schools squad.
- Julius Dennis
‘Nothing’s set in stone’: Australian rugby’s teenage star explains PNG Chiefs talks
Reds star Treyvon Pritchard said his PNG Chiefs talks remain preliminary, but the winger insists his Wallabies dream remains firmly alive, ideally with his brother.
- Jonathan Drennan
The 15 Origin players who could play against Australia at the World Cup
Four State of Origin players lined up against Australia at the last World Cup on home soil. This year, that number could soar.
- Christian Nicolussi
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- NRL 2026
‘They are the right people to lead this club’: Why Bulldogs boss is backing Gus and Ciraldo
Canterbury chairman Adam Driussi insists the club isn’t panicking amid criticism over their form and a media campaign to coach and general manager.
- Danny Weidler
Super Rugby’s next partnership will be with Japan
Expect to see Super Rugby teams take on Japanese opponents in the future – but don’t bet on a Sunwolves revival.
- Paul Cully
Jai Arrow opens up about MND diagnosis
Jai Arrow sat down with Danika Mason to discuss his diagnosis and what the future looks like.
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Panthers hopeful Nathan won’t follow Ivan out the door after seismic coaching call
Just as the league world was digesting the news about Ivan Cleary finishing his tenure at Penrith, attention turned to what it would mean for the club’s star players.
- Adrian Proszenko