Rugby brain injury case reaches crisis point as judge retires to consider 95% strikeouts

The judge criticised solicitor Richard Boardman’s handling of the case as he retired to consider throwing out the landmark legal action over rugby brain injuries

Rugby players seek new lawyers for brain injury cases against governing bodies

Richard Boardman has left the case against rugby league and rugby union governing bodies and the players have said the process of appointing new solicitors is under way

Rugby’s landmark concussion case enters crucial week: the key questions answered

The outcome of this week’s hearings could determine the entire direction of the case – we explain the current state of play

Wakefield’s ascent to Super League contenders continues with gutsy win over Bulls

Wakefield’s latest victory sent them above Wigan, but was far from their most sparkling performance

Nsemba watches on as Wigan overturn 12-point deficit to thwart Warrington

Austin Daniel scored his first senior try for Wigan Warriors as they recorded a 30-18 come-from-behind victory over title rivals Warrington Wolves

Nathan Cleary masterclass shows critics who really owns State of Origin

Damned by pre-match criticism, Blues halfback rises to the occasion and leads his team to series decider over Maroons

Queensland 12-30 NSW: Blues win State of Origin 2026 in Game 3 – as it happened

New South Wales claim the Origin shield 2-1 after Nathan Cleary stars in commanding game-three victory over Queensland

NSW silence Queensland and claim State of Origin shield with boilover for the ages

Blues defeat Maroons 12-30 in Game 3 to win series 2-1 as Nathan Cleary secures Origin legacy with Wally Lewis medal

Battered but not broken Blues look to unleash mayhem in State of Origin decider

But if Queensland pick up where they left off in game two, Billy Slater’s Maroons can condemn NSW to a fourth series loss in five years

‘Appalled’ Wigan report racial abuse aimed at Nsemba after Magic Weekend

Wigan Warriors have reported the racial abuse suffered by Junior Nsemba after Super League’s Magic Weekend to the police

NRL announces record-breaking $5.3bn broadcast deal with Nine and Foxtel

Nine Entertainment and Foxtel have retained the media rights in a seven-year deal that Peter V’landys has called ‘a defining moment for rugby league’

Can NSW win State of Origin decider on Queensland turf? History shows it’s possible

The Blues face an uphill battle to claim the series when they meet the Maroons in game three of the 2026 series in Brisbane

Leeds keep foot on the gas with Magic Weekend enjoying timely renaissance

Leeds Rhinos beat Bradford 50-16 to maintain a four-point Super League lead, leaving the chasing pack to jostle for second place

Super League’s summer roadshow saves itself with Magic Weekend at Everton

After talk of shelving Magic Weekend, 80,000 are set to descend on Merseyside this weekend to watch an entire round of fixtures over two days

Leeds honour Rob Burrow and underline title credentials with rout of Hull KR

Two more tries from Maiko Sivo helped Leeds Rhinos thrash the champions, Hull KR, 38-8 on a night celebrating Rob Burrow