Just nine days after the Wests Tigers majority owners punted O’Farrell and three other independent directors, the former NSW premier has been asked to return to the role for what will be his third stint as the leader of the joint venture.
The Junior Reps Regional Magic Round will showcase 13 games from three regional NSW competitions across three different venues on one day.
Brisbane Tigers will begin their quest for back-to-back BMD Premiership titles with a home clash against the Norths Devils at Totally Workwear Stadium.
The importance of community takes centre stage in the artwork on the 2026 Indigenous All Stars jerseys, with the piece celebrating a deep-rooted sense of connection to family, kinship and the land.
Seven Wests Tigers have reportedly threatened to quit if Benji Marshall is sacked or quits as head coach — and the club is eyeing ex-Eels coach Brad Arthur as a potential replacement.
The Cowboys need to settle on a halves pairing and find a way to fix their glaring Achilles heel as coach Todd Payten feels the pressure to rebuild his roster into a contender in a make or break year.
Emerging forward Xavier Willison is determined to help the Broncos defend their title before setting his sights on New Zealand's World Cup bid.
The NRL has made good on its promise to look into the club’s boardroom issues following the sacking of four independent directors by its majority owner.
The Bulldogs receive a huge boost as gun back-rower Viliame Kikau re-signs with the club.
Some of the most successful coaches in rugby league want to potentially double the size of the current bench as the game becomes faster and more brutal. But will the change work?.
Queensland Rugby League has today released its junior representative draws for aspirational male and female athletes who again promise to light up the QRL’s statewide competitions in 2026.
Braith Anasta has opened up on Jonah Pezet’s unique contract future, revealing Cameron Munster’s departure to the Perth Bears was a real possibility while the rising halfback’s Eels move was only ever going to be for one season.
Touch Football Australia (TFA) has today launched its 2026-32 Strategic Plan: The Next Play, a comprehensive roadmap designed to strengthen the sport’s foundations, innovate participation growth, and position Touch Football to thrive for generations to come.
Former Knights, Panthers and Storm prop Adam Woolnough has been appointed coach of the USA Hawks for February’s Vegas Test against Scotland.
Val Holmes is set to invite NFL star Frankie Luvu to the Dragons season opening match in Las Vegas after revealing how the Washington Commanders linebacker had reached out to him about a jersey swap.
Shane Richardson has resigned as Wests Tigers chief executive after the sacking of four independent board members, including former NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell.
The NRL has revealed the findings of their investigation into the circumstances which led to Eliesa Katoa’s hospitilisation, handing down four breach notices to Tongan XIII officials.
Tonga’s team doctor, assistant doctor and a trainer are facing extended time out of the game for their handling of Eli Katoa’s head knocks last month.
The NRL has investigated an incident at Eden Park, New Zealand on 2 November 2025 that led to the injury of Tonga XIII Player, Eliesa Katoa.
Roosters utility Connor Watson is confident a positional switch prompted by Reece Robson's arrival at the club will unlock his best football.
Shane Richardson’s tenure as Tigers CEO has come to an end, with the club’s board room drama resulting in another casualty.
Prince William led praise for Kevin Sinfield as the England and Leeds Rhinos great completed seven ultra-marathons in seven days to raise money and awareness for the MND community. .
Shane Richardson was bullish to the end about a potential NRL investigation, the future of Wests Tigers and the constant boardroom bickering.
Five clubs will embark on their Hostplus Cup campaigns with new coaches leading their premiership charge when the 2026 season kicks off in March.
New recruit Luke Sommerton is stepping out of his comfort zone with his move to the Titans, joining a three-way battle for the Titans' No. 9 jersey ahead of Round 1.
Darcy Byrne wants the NSW government to resolve the Wests Tigers’ boardroom fight with an intervention similar to that at Parramatta in 2016.
Sport Integrity Australia has revealed for the first time the NRL turned over an extensive list of players for suggested testing before the 2025 season.
Canterbury players will wear their names on the back of their jerseys when they take the field at Allegiant Stadium for the Round 1 match against St George Illawarra.
Nearly two thirds of NRL players continued to train after experiencing a suspected concussion, according to a Rugby League Players’ Association poll.
Wayne Bennett has opened up on the Alex McKinnon incident, what he looks for in a recruit and his biggest influence.
Broncos captain Pat Carrigan joked that he “wouldn’t be surprised” if Cricket Australia was out in Brisbane trying to sign superstar teammate Payne Haas with a potential move to R360 off the table for now.
The NRL will never allow Balmain or Western Suburbs to be kicked out of the joint venture as head office seeks to quarantine the football team from the latest dramas.
Former NRL legend Wendell Sailor’s recent brush with custody has been chalked up to his divorce and subsequent “rough patch in life”, a court has been told.
Charlie Viola, Michelle McDowell and Annabelle Williams all read well on paper. And former premier Barry O’Farrell used to attend the same gym I once did. .
The infighting that has destabilised the Wests Tigers has already cost them their most promising two juniors in a generation and could result in a third and their marquee man leaving the club.
Wheelaroos head coach Brett Clark believes the World Cup schedule presents a major opportunity to showcase the rapid growth of Wheelchair rugby league in Australia.
Knights’ recruit Dylan Brown could be a key man in getting Maroons’ star Kalyn Ponga to defect and play for his native New Zealand.
Wests Tigers will try to counter the chaos engulfing the club by offering coach Benji Marshall a long-term contract extension.
The NRL integrity unit has conducted several preliminary interviews over concerns about the conduct of CEO Shane Richardson and senior staff.
Former NRL prop Josh McGuire has been charged over serious allegations relating to a young child.
Cowboys recruit Reed Mahoney admits he has “big shoes to fill” at the club, but thinks he can bring his own style of play to the team to get them back to the finals.
Singapore Rugby League founder Dane Campbell believes the interest generated by winning the inaugural Asian Cup could be a catalyst for the city state to host the World Club Challenge.
The Dragons have placed their future in the hands of some promising rising stars that are not quite there yet, while they can’t deny there are some key holes to fill in their roster to be a contender.
9News' Danny Weidler and the NRL invite American talk show queen Oprah Winfrey to the 2026 Las Vegas round.
9News' Danny Weidler invites American talk show queen Oprah Winfrey to the NRL's 2026 Las Vegas round.
The Sharks are pleased to announce global rugby union superstar Frédéric Michalak will join the club's NRL coaching ranks next season.
Promoter George Rose warns rivals will be scared to step into the ring with the former NRL wrecking ball.
Nelson Asofa-Solomona could see the writing on the wall.
Fearing the “death” of the Wests Tigers following the dismissal of four of the club’s independent board members, Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has organised a rally to “save” the joint-venture NRL outfit.
Former Melbourne Storm enforcer Nelson Asofa-Solomona has confirmed he is turning his back on rugby league to “pave his own way” in professional boxing, signing a multi-year deal with Australian promoters No Limit.
After yet another tumultuous week, Wests Tigers fans get the first chance to hear from the club powerbroker calling the shots.
The Perth Bears have confirmed two more signings, with Panthers prop Liam Henry and Titans forward Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui joining the club for their inaugural season in 2027.
Dragons CEO Tim Watsford has declared the next 12 months will be transformative for the club as he looks to wake the sleeping giant of Australian sport.
Wests Tigers’ messy boardroom clean-out has their CEO considering quitting and it could have a disastrous impact on their ability to retain co-captain Jarome Luai amid huge roster implications.
Ryan Papenhuyzen breaks his silence on his future in the sporting world.
Ben Elias weighs in on the future of the Wests Tigers amid internal problems.
Selwyn Cobbo has launched his Dolphins career ahead of schedule, spearheading a list of the NRL’s biggest recruits ahead of the 2026 season.
Manly recruit Jamal Fogarty has declared his desire put his personal stamp on the Sea Eagles No.7 jersey as he prepares to step into the sizeable shoes left by club legend Daly Cherry-Evans in 2026.
There are at least three million reasons for a historic cross-code extravaganza between league and rugby union clubs to go ahead.
Former Melbourne Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen remains steadfast that he will remain away from the game in 2026 as he looks to chase dreams beyond the footy field.
The watchdog that sacked the Parramatta Eels board over governance failings is now monitoring the owners of the Wests Tigers.
They’ll be teammates at Newcastle next season. Will they also perform the haka together before Ponga makes his Test debut for New Zealand?.
Tigers legend Chris Lawrence has sprayed the club over the infighting that has seen board members sacked and left CEO Shane Richardson considering quitting his post.
Sharks forward Toby Rudolf has a simple goal for the next few months. Get through the pre-season unscathed.
This week’s boardroom bloodletting has potentially jeopardised two key contractual developments. Wests Tigers fans should turn out in force for a protest at Pratten Park next weekend.
Parramatta young gun Isaiah Iongi has signed a long-term deal to remain with the Eels as the club looks to rebuild around a promising core, while the Bears have signed a Panthers star for their inaugural season.
Former Bulldogs halfback Toby Sexton becomes a big foundation signing for the Perth Bears.
The journeyman prop is expected to sign with North Queensland, who play Newcastle at Allegiant Stadium in next year’s season-opener.
ARLC chairman Peter V’landys has heeded calls for the NRL to intervene following the latest dramas at the embattled joint-venture outfit.
Former NRL premiership winner Chad Townsend has broken down his NRL contract, revealing some little-known facts about how players are paid and how their representative eligibility is outlined.
England centre Harry Newman and former Bulldogs halfback Toby Sexton have been confirmed as the first signings for Perth Bears.
The Perth Bears are delighted to announce Toby Sexton and Harry Newman have agreed to join the club. .
Cowboys forward Reuben Cotter has already had the honour of representing his country at a World Cup but to do it on home soil in 2026 would be a whole new level of pride.
Western Suburbs Magpies have been plotting to return to the NRL at the expense of Wests Tigers, the joint venture it shares with Balmain, former Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis has claimed in the wake of a bloody board coup.
Heavy sanctions will be handed out to several Tonga medical staff when the NRL reveals the findings of its investigation this week.
The respected coaches will meet with the NRL to hold a think tank – with some potentially game-changing innovations on the agenda.
The Holman Barnes Group – which owns 90 per cent of the joint venture – confirmed O’Farrell and the three other independent directors on the club’s seven-person board had been removed.
Sea Eagles hooker Lachlan Croker has been medically retired from the NRL and will now move into coaching.
Titans recruits Lachlan Ilias and Max Feagai are hoping their sea change will see change in their playing opportunities next season.
Two NRL stars are in limbo and a host have had the rug pulled out from under them after R360 officials made the decision to delay their competition launch until 2028.
The Perth Bears have made history again by becoming the first NRL club to partner with global athletic brand New Balance as its official team apparel partner.
Wests Tigers playmaker Heath Mason has encouraged emerging Indigenous youngsters to pursue their passions as the NRL celebrates the continued success of the School to Work program.
A former dual code star has urged Zac Lomax to put his hat in the ring for the Wallabies’ 2027 World Cup squad in the wake of R360’s postponement.
The Knights have added some much needed playmakers around Kalyn Ponga, but there is no guarantee he will be around for the long haul to see the vision come to fruition amid their unbalanced roster.
Eli Katoa posted to Instagram and signalled his intention to return to the NRL.
The Kangaroos will be without another superstar outside back for next year’s rugby league World Cup after Valentine Holmes confirmed that he would represent the Cook Islands at the 2026 showpiece event.
Melbourne enforcer Nelson Asofa-Solomona is sensationally turning his back on rugby league to take up professional boxing – a decision that comes only days after it was revealed Zac Lomax is also considering a crossover fight.
Storm star Eliesa Katoa has broken his silence, revealing he is in a “good place” and that he will “be back soon” in the wake of his brain surgery that ruled him out for the 2026 season.
A $3 million-a-year offer to Payne Haas is a huge concern to the NRL, prompting league boss Peter V’landys to travel to Brisbane to discuss the star prop’s future.
Eli Katoa remains hopeful of returning to the NRL with the Melbourne Storm, saying his recovery from brain surgery is “going well”.
Even at 31, Clint Gutherson is convinced his best football is ahead of him – plus the one thing that Dragons coach Shane Flanagan loves most about him.
Having been released from his $700,000-a-year Parramatta contract, Zac Lomax has been left in limbo after R360 pushed back its proposed start date to 2028.
St George Illawarra recruit Daniel Atkinson has declared he is ready to take control of the Dragons attack as he looks to lead the club back to the finals for the first time since 2018. .
The agent of Ryan Papenhuyzen and Zac Lomax has given an update on the future of his clients following the postponement of R360.
Titans recruit Lachlan Ilias has vowed to emerge from the shadow of doubt that engulfed his career in the Sydney rugby league bubble.
Broncos NRL Head Coach, Michael Maguire has capped off a stellar, premiership winning season by being named the Coach of the Year at the Queensland Sport Awards held on Thursday.
Titans coach Josh Hannay has revealed what his spine will look like in 2026, with AJ Brimson set to play five-eighth, while he opened up on his bid to make Tino Fa’asuamaleaui a better leader.
A World Cup pool containing Australia and New Zealand would be a daunting prospect for many, but not the Bati's ball of energy Sunia Turuva.
Zac Lomax and Ryan Papenhuyzen could be seen playing in an American rugby union competition next year as a potential pathway before a rumoured stint in R360.
The Titans are hoping for a club-wide reset ahead of the 2026 season.
