Westpac NSW Blues five-eighth Mitchell Moses has declared Nathan Cleary will act as the primary playmaker as the pair prepare to unite in the halves for the first time in next week’s State of Origin opener. Both Moses and Cleary are ball-dominant halves for their clubs, with questions…
Zac Lomax officially no longer cares what position he plays. The Eels and Blues star is finally content being a winger – and one of the best ones in the game at that. Lomax had a very public falling out with Shane Flanagan after the Dragons coach shifted…
Panthers Jersey Flegg coach Jono Rolfe has named his squad for Sunday’s Round 12 match against Newcastle at Blacktown Exercise, Sports and Technology Hub. 1. Jirah LIDDIARD2. Harry WALD3. Poutua HOTERE-PAPALII4. Sialetili FAEAMANI5. Damiah AINUU6. Tua PATEA7. Cooper BLACK8. Jakeb VAILALO9. Jenson TUAOI10. Josh RUXTON11. Harry ARMSTRONG12. Delahia…
The 2025 State of Origin series, Isaah Yeo has officially been named captain of the New South Wales Blues, stepping into one of the most prestigious roles in Australian rugby league. The Penrith Panthers forward, widely respected for his leadership and consistency, takes over the captaincy with high…
Zac Hetherington, a former Canterbury Bulldogs-contracted forward and current Ipswich Jets player, has been charged over an alleged assault involving Norths Devils player Brandon Finnegan. The incident reportedly occurred at a Brisbane pub prior to the start of the 2024 Queensland Cup season, where Hetherington is alleged to…
Former Penrith Panthers star and Samoan international Taylan May has decided to step away from the NRL for now, choosing to prioritise his mental health before making a return to the field. Widely regarded as one of the most promising young outside backs in rugby league, May played…
Parramatta Eels forward Ryan Matterson has emerged as a potential target for Super League clubs ahead of the 2026 season. According to Love Rugby League, several Super League sides have been made aware that Matterson is open to the idea of making the switch to the UK competition.…
The league is booming but there’s a wrinkle: one team has overcome built-in anti-dynasty safeguards and the game threatens to become predictable The NRL is doing pretty well lately. Last week’s annual report contained numbers any code would crow about. Record revenue, record TV viewership, record crowds, a…
Nathan Cleary is heading into the 2025 NRL season with a fully recovered shoulder—and a heart full of love. Laugh if you will, but his growing romance with Matildas and Manchester City star Mary Fowler might just be making the game’s best player even better. At 27, Cleary…
The rugby league world was abuzz this week after speculation linked star forward Brandon Smith to a potential move to the Parramatta Eels. The rumors, which spread like wildfire on social media, prompted Smith himself to address the situation. Speaking candidly during an interview, Smith revealed the extent…
