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13/05/2026

NRL shock: Ivan Cleary is expected to announce that next season will be his last as coach of the Penrith Panthers.

In a blow to the Panthers chances of retaining some of their biggest names, the four-time premiership winning coach is expected to pursue other opportunities at the end of the 2027 season.

02/05/2026

Roy Masters: The NRL’s new rules will push players and coaches to the limit in this year’s State of Origin series.

The NRL’s new rules will push players and coaches to the limit in this year’s State of Origin series.

29/04/2026

How watching a game of footy with the prime minister of PNG helped seal Jarome Luai's move to the Chiefs. Plus why Alex Johnston's Instagram post went down poorly and the get-out clause in Luai's new contract.

The prime minister of PNG joined the charm offensive to recruit Jarome Luai, and not even a social media sideshow featuring Alex Johnston could detract from the Chiefs’ landmark signing.

25/04/2026

The Knights have extended Kalyn Ponga until 2030, while the Dragons have secured Scott Drinkwater on a three-year deal.

22/04/2026

Mohamed Toure has made a stellar start to life at English club Norwich City – and his manager sees shades of none other than Erling Haaland in his mental approach.

22/04/2026

Tom Trbojevic says he won't retire early despite his latest hamstring injury, and discusses whether he would be best off ditching the physical demands of the fullback role.

Tom Trbojevic on his latest hamstring injury, and whether he would be best off ditching the physical demands of wearing the Manly No.1.

17/04/2026

Penrith Panthers prop Moses Leota has spent more than half his life in western Sydney, but fails the State of Origin selection criteria by four months. Some people want that changed.

The Penrith prop has spent more than half his life in western Sydney, but fails the State of Origin selection criteria by four months. Some people want that changed.

15/04/2026

Roy Masters: The fear of six agains has led to faster rucks, more tries, and more blowouts. Speed now kills, especially if you don’t have it.

The fear of six agains has led to faster rucks, more tries, and more blowouts. Speed now kills, especially if you don’t have it.

13/04/2026

Race-by-race previews and tips for Tuesday's Hawkesbury meeting

It’s a seven-race card out west, and we’ve got everything you need to find a winner or two.

12/04/2026

All you need to know to back a winner on the seven-race program.