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sports2 days ago
Cowboys defeat Sea Eagles 19-18 in golden point
North Queensland scored a field goal in extra time to win 19-18. The result moved the Cowboys inside the top eight and dropped the Sea Eagles outside it.
sports2 days ago
Rabbitohs hold off Knights 26-24 in Arrow birthday fundraiser
South Sydney defeated Newcastle 26-24 at Accor Stadium on Sunday. Fans raised more than $1 million for motor neurone disease research during the event marking Jai Arrow's 31st birthday.
bbc.co.uksports2 days ago
Leeds Rhinos beat Catalans Dragons 28-6 to regain Super League lead
Brodie Croft scored a hat-trick for Leeds Rhinos in a 28-6 win over Catalans Dragons at Stade Gilbert Brutus on 11 July 2026. The victory restored Leeds' four-point lead at the top of the Super League table.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld3 days ago
Sharks score 66-0 win over Dolphins
The Sharks scored 11 tries in a 66-0 victory over the Dolphins. The result marked the first time the Dolphins have been held scoreless in their history.
bbc.co.uksports3 days agoUpdated
Wigan Warriors beat Warrington Wolves 30-18 in Super League
Wigan Warriors defeated Warrington Wolves 30-18 on 10 July 2026 at the DW Stadium. Four young players scored their first senior tries after the team lost full-back Jai Field to injury on match day.
sports4 days ago
Wests Tigers grant Jarome Luai permission to join another club next season
The Wests Tigers have allowed star playmaker Jarome Luai to leave at the end of the current season. The move frees about $1 million in salary cap space and follows an earlier agreement for Luai to join the Papua New Guinea Chiefs in 2028.
forward.comsports5 days ago
New South Wales team defeats Queensland 30-12 to win State of Origin series
The New South Wales side secured the series with a 30-12 victory at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night. Several players and the coach returned to Sydney on Thursday and spoke about the result.
The Sydney Morning Heraldsports6 days ago
Rugby league officials discuss Origin payments and salary cap increases
Talks are underway to raise State of Origin player payments from $30,000 to about $50,000 per game. League officials are also considering lifting the salary cap from $12 million to as much as $20 million.
espn.co.uksports9 days ago
Toulouse Olympique Beat Catalan Dragons 60-18 in Super League
Toulouse Olympique scored 10 tries to defeat Catalan Dragons 60-18 on 4 July 2026. The win marked their first Super League victory over the French rivals and lifted them six points clear of Huddersfield Giants.
bbc.co.uksports9 days ago
Leigh Leopards Defeat Warrington Wolves 24-6 at Magic Weekend
Leigh Leopards recorded a 24-6 win over Warrington Wolves on July 4 at Hill Dickinson Stadium. The result marked Leigh's eighth victory in its last 10 Super League matches.
espn.co.uksports9 days ago
Hull KR Defeat Hull FC 26-12 in Super League Magic Weekend Match
Hull KR beat city rivals Hull FC 26-12 at Hill Dickinson Stadium. A controversial Jai Whitbread try proved decisive in the Betfred Super League contest on July 4.
business15 days ago
Queensland names 20-man squad for State of Origin III
Billy Slater selected a 20-man squad for the July 8 decider at Lang Park. Three players return after missing Game II while three others are omitted.
bbc.co.uksports17 days ago
Leeds Rhinos defeat Hull KR 34-8 in Super League match
Leeds Rhinos scored five tries to defeat Hull KR 34-8 at Headingley. Maika Sivo scored two tries during the contest.
mumbrella.com.aubusiness18 days ago
Canterbury names Stephen Crichton at five-eighth for Gold Coast match
Canterbury has named Stephen Crichton at five-eighth for Friday night's game against the Gold Coast. The move follows a mid-game position switch between Crichton and Matt Burton last week.
business27 days ago
State of Origin Game II Scheduled at Melbourne Cricket Ground
New South Wales and Queensland will play Game II of the State of Origin series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. New South Wales leads the series after winning Game I.
winnipegfreepress.comworld30 days ago
Tigers Player Kai Pearce-Paul Leaves Field With Suspected Pectoral Injury
Kai Pearce-Paul was removed from a rugby league match against the Titans after sustaining a suspected pectoral injury. The Sydney Morning Herald reported the incident.
bbc.co.ukworld35 days ago
Wigan Warriors forward agrees three-year deal with Bradford Bulls starting 2027
The player will move at the end of the current Super League season. The contract runs through the end of the 2029 campaign.
pinknews.co.ukworld36 days ago
Former NRL Player Kane Evans Announces He Is Gay in Channel Nine Interview
Kane Evans, a former NRL enforcer and Fijian international, publicly stated he is gay during an interview on Channel Nine’s 100% Footy program.
thesouthafrican.comsports43 days ago
Sam Walters Given Seven-Match Ban Following Red Card in Challenge Cup Final
Wigan Warriors forward Sam Walters was banned for seven matches after a dangerous lift tackle in the Challenge Cup final. The Rugby Football League match review panel also fined him and suspended teammate Harry Smith for one match.
winnipegfreepress.comworld43 days ago
John Kear, Rugby League Coach and Broadcaster, Dies at 71
John Kear died Sunday while returning from the Challenge Cup final at Wembley Stadium. He had served as a BBC commentator for the match between Wigan and Hull KR.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld43 days ago
Rugby League Coach and BBC Commentator John Kear Dies Aged 71
John Kear, former England and Wales coach and BBC broadcaster, died Sunday while returning from Wembley. He had worked the Challenge Cup final between Wigan and Hull KR.
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bbc.co.ukworld44 days ago
Wigan Warriors defeat Hull KR 40-10 to win Challenge Cup
Bevan French scored on his return from injury as Wigan defeated Hull KR 40-10 at Wembley. The margin was the largest in a final since 2015.
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The Sydney Morning Heraldworld47 days ago
NSW Blues Lead 2-0 in Women's State of Origin Series
New South Wales hold a 2-0 series lead ahead of Game 3 against Queensland at Cbus Super Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:45pm AEST with only state pride remaining on the line.
sports48 days ago
Blues win State of Origin I 22-20 after late try and conversion
New South Wales defeated Queensland 22-20 in the first match of the series at Stadium Australia. The contest featured a send-off, a disputed try decision, and a tribute to a former player.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld52 days ago
Sports Leagues Weigh Entertainment Against Rule Enforcement
Rugby league and other codes face decisions on whether to prioritize high-scoring contests that draw larger audiences or to apply rules consistently regardless of match situation. Officials in several sports have discussed the tension between revenue goals and maintaining consist…
bbc.co.ukworld57 days ago
Hull FC Prop Yusuf Aydin Receives Six-Match Ban for Tip Tackle
Hull FC forward Yusuf Aydin was banned for six matches and fined after a tip tackle on Bradford Bulls full-back Caleb Aekins. The incident occurred during a Super League match that Hull lost.
business57 days ago
New South Wales and Queensland Name Teams for State of Origin Series Opener
New South Wales and Queensland are naming their squads for the first game of the men's State of Origin series. The announcements are scheduled for the morning of May 18, 2026.
The Sydney Morning Heraldbusiness65 days ago
Perth Bears Near Salary Cap Concession as Tensions Rise Over Coach Mal Meninga
The Perth Bears are close to securing salary cap concessions from the NRL to help attract players to the expansion club in Western Australia. Discussions followed a meeting between club officials and NRL chief Peter V’landys. Separately, internal tensions have emerged involving h…
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Rugby League Match Delayed 80 Minutes After Replica Grenade Found at Goole Vikings Venue
A Championship rugby league match between Goole Vikings and Whitehaven was delayed for 80 minutes on Sunday after a replica grenade was discovered beside the playing surface at Victoria Pleasure Grounds. Bomb disposal specialists assessed the item, and play resumed after official…
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Warrington Wolves Defeat Leigh Leopards 24-10 in Challenge Cup Quarter-Final
Warrington Wolves defeated Leigh Leopards 24-10 in the Challenge Cup quarter-final. The match took place at the Halliwell Jones Stadium in Warrington. Warrington advanced to the semi-finals after coming from behind in the second half.