The Sydney Roosters defeated Brisbane 34-20 to maintain their undefeated NRLW streak, while Parramatta earned their first win against Canterbury and Gold Coast claimed a sixth consecutive victory over St George Illawarra.
Sydney Roosters star Daly Cherry-Evans has announced 2026 will be his final NRL season before moving to Hull FC in the English Super League for a one-year swan song.
The Sydney Roosters edged the Canterbury Bulldogs 20-18 in a tense NRL clash, while the New Zealand Warriors defeated the Penrith Panthers 28-12, leaving Panthers captain Isaah Yeo facing a potential season-ending injury.
Live match coverage of the NRL fixture between the Sydney Roosters and Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, detailing tries, injuries, and key moments.
Key players from Newcastle, Melbourne, and South Sydney suffered significant injuries in Friday night NRL thrillers, potentially sidelining them for the rest of the season and jeopardizing their teams' finals aspirations.
David and Sara LeBlanc faced fines from Ogunquit, Maine, for their lawn roosters, which town officials deemed advertising for their restaurant. The couple stated the roosters comfort their autistic daughter, Pyper. After a partial agreement, community members worldwide began displaying roosters in support.
France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the Geopolitics World Cup quarter-finals near Boston. Kylian Mbappé scored the second goal after his penalty was saved, and Ousmane Dembélé added another. France advances to the semi-finals to face Spain or Belgium.
Former NRL player Kane Evans has come out as gay, becoming the second male player to do so. He shared his struggles with addiction, suicidal thoughts, and homelessness while grappling with his sexuality, finding support from the Rugby League Players Association and Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson.
Billy Slater has backed Sam Walker to debut for Queensland at halfback, leaving Reece Walsh out of the State of Origin opener. Kalyn Ponga will start at fullback. NSW coach Laurie Daley has named six debutants, with James Tedesco reclaiming the fullback spot.
James Tedesco has been selected as New South Wales's fullback for the State of Origin series opener, replacing Dylan Edwards. The Sydney Roosters captain's strong form secured his spot over Edwards, who started last year's series. The NSW team features six debutants, while Queensland also names new faces and backs Sam Walker at halfback.
