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NRL Teams: Round 3 Late Mail

Jayden Campbell has been cleared to return for the 0–2 Titans in Sunday’s derby against the Cowboys in Townsville, with the rapid recovery from his hamstring strife – he's had just two weeks...

Johnston gets a statue at Heffron Park for breaking tryscoring record

Alex Johnston’s teammates, Souths officials, the local mayor, and the NRL chief executive were all on hand at the South Sydney training headquarters in Maroubra to witness the official unveiling of...

'Immensely proud of my heritage': Ponga formally switches allegiance to New Zealand

Kalyn Ponga has swapped his international rugby league allegiance from Australia to New Zealand, after a change in eligibility rules allowed players who represent tier one nations (England and NZ) to...

Dragons square up Bula as 'franchise' target if he can't strike Tigers bargain

The St George Illawarra Dragons have long been interested in bringing Jahream Bula into Shane Flanagan's rebuild, but they're now stepping up the chase and will make a "huge play" for the young...

Knights hand Smith No.6 chance; Toia, Fox's quick returns — NRL 2026 round two teams

There are several big returns for the 2026 NRL season, including star State of Origin backs Josh Addo-Carr (for the Eels) and Robert Toia (for the Sydney Roosters), while the Knights have had to tap...

'Can't fine everyone': AJ wants fans to storm field if he breaks tryscoring record

Wayne Bennett and the NRL are trying to stop fans from flooding the field when Alex Johnston breaks the long-standing rugby league tryscoring record, whether its this week or in the future, but the...

Broncos now a 'genuine option' for Barnett after he asks to leave Warriors

The Brisbane Broncos have made Mitch Barnett a $15 million offer to play for the club in 2027 and 2028, after he requested to leave his New Zealand Warriors contract years early on "compassionate...