‘Easier to pigeonhole a rugby league player’: Christian Welch on battling body blows and boardrooms
The Melbourne Storm prop is first and foremost an advocate for the game even as he approaches the twilight of his NRL career
NSW’s State of Origin selection in chaos with Queensland clear-cut favourites
With Nathan Cleary ruled out through injury, uncertainty clouds the Blues’ spine while the Maroons are far more settled
NRL investigates alleged racial abuse of Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker
The lead-up to this weekend’s Magic Round has been overshadowed by allegations of racial abuse of Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker
Dolphins ditch cannabis sponsor from jerseys but NRL club keeps Alternaleaf deal
The Dolphins will continue their sponsorship arrangement with medicinal cannabis clinic Alternaleaf, but its logo will disappear from club jerseys
Storm brews for Cronulla with Sharks still to prove worth against NRL’s best
Cronulla face their biggest test of the season in the first of a tough run of games that will help inform opinion on the team’s chances
Super League’s new era makes the grade as Warrington hold off Rovers
There is a spread of genuine title contenders like never before – a remarkable endorsement of the strength of Super League
‘It’s never an easy journey’: Greg Inglis on losing track but finding himself again
The rugby league great still bears the burden of mental health struggles but is finding new peace in his post-NRL work
Australia poised to win race to host Rugby League World Cup in 2026
Australia are the frontrunners to win the race to host the next Rugby League World Cup in 2026, with an announcement due in the near future
Players urge NRL to curb intense pre-season training following inquest into Keith Titmuss’ death
Rugby League Players Association have backed all of the coroner’s recommendations, while the NRL will review their policies
Wigan bounce back with dominant Super League display against Catalans
Wigan scored 24 unanswered second-half points to overwhelm Catalans Dragons 30-8
Super League cuts number of head collisions after tackle height law change
Early data shows the new tackle height laws have reduced incidents of tackles including contact with the head, but the number of players diagnosed with concussion is yet to come down
Jason Demetriou oversaw South Sydney’s steep decline. His sacking can start the reversal
No plan and poor communication sealed the coach’s fate, but under the right leadership the Rabbitohs can rise back up the ladder
Rugby league kick-off rules could be changed to reduce collisions, NRL says
St George’s Moses Suli concussed on first play of Anzac Day game as the league says it’s ‘desperately’ trying to reduce head impacts
Hull and Leeds continue to flounder in Super League despite A-grade ratings
Leeds edged out Hull 18-12, giving Rhinos outside hopes of the playoffs while Hull face a squad overhaul in the coming months
Jonny Lomax’s late drop goal completes St Helens comeback over Huddersfield
St Helens came from 12 points down to earn a dramatic win against Huddersfield thanks to Jonny Lomax’s late drop goal