New Zealand delights in Warriors’ NRL success after years of rugby league neglect
The flipside to the love fest around the team’s run to the finals is why it took so long for the game to realise its enormous potential in Aotearoa
Cross-code solidarity engulfs Brisbane as city becomes centre of footy world
Respect between the city’s AFL and NRL teams trumps any confected rivalry as the Lions and Broncos gear up for a blockbuster week
NRL in a bind after costly errors increase scrutiny on refereeing
Blunders by Ashley Klein during the Storm-Roosters semi-final have put the spotlight on officiating at a crucial juncture
London Broncos making capital gains as they target Super League return
Hit hard by the pandemic, the club have rebuilt with a team made up entirely of Londoners and southern-born stars
Canberra Raiders surprise and delight in debut NRLW season
Once-improbable finals spot is in reach for Raiders’ women’s team after breakout performance in their first competition
AFL and NRL fans on alert for ticket scams as illegal listings removed from resale platforms
Government officials are monitoring websites amid record demand for finals tickets which saw one AFL game at the MCG sell out in eight minutes
Dramatic first week of NRL finals showcases all that is great about rugby league
Devastating injuries, a biting allegation and two of the best matches of the NRL era made for exhilarating weekend of football
Salford get playoff boost as Sam Stone’s sudden-death try sinks Warrington
Sam Stone’s try in golden-point extra time secured a priceless victory for Salford Red Devils over Warrington Wolves in the race for the final spot in the Super League playoffs
Perfect Panthers crush Warriors to win through to NRL preliminary final
Penrith playmaker Nathan Cleary scored one try and five goals in another masterclass while the Roosters left it late to beat Cronulla
Newcastle re-emerges as epicentre of rugby league with Knights fever gripping city
With NRLW glory and a resurgent men’s team, a different picture of success is being painted in a region that has undergone much change
Remaining NRL finals tickets sell out in five minutes amid anger over availability
The final release of general public tickets to Saturday’s NRL finals sold out within five minutes, leaving thousands of fans unable to attend
Can anyone stop the Panthers? How the NRL finalists are shaping up
Penrith are aiming for greatness but there are seven other teams with aspirations of lifting the premiership trophy next month
St Helens win again at Wakefield to heat up battle for Super League top spot
Paul Wellens’ side were worthy 32-16 winners and moved level on points with Wigan Warriors and Catalans Dragons at the top of the table
Wardle fires Wigan to victory over Salford to move top of Super League
Wigan scored five tries to defeat Salford 26-8 and climb to the top of the Super League as they maintained their recent winning run
RFL condemns ‘disgraceful’ homophobic abuse aimed at match official
Marcus Griffiths suffered abuse online after refereeing Huddersfield’s 21-12 win against Leeds on Sunday