The Penrith Panthers defeated the Melbourne Storm 22-14, officially ending the Storm's hopes of qualifying for the NRL finals. Despite a late comeback attempt by Melbourne, Penrith's early 22-0 lead proved insurmountable.
Canberra and Brisbane meet for the first time since their 2025 double-extra-time semi-final. Both NRL clubs have struggled in 2026, with the Raiders celebrating veteran Josh Papali'i's farewell while the Broncos face a potential slide from premiers to wooden spooners.
Fiji captain and Melbourne Storm prop Tui Kamikamica has announced his retirement from rugby league on medical advice following a stroke in March that required heart and brain surgery.
The Penrith Panthers defeated the Melbourne Storm 22-14, ending Melbourne's playoff hopes and marking their first missed finals series since 2010. Utility Tyran Wishart played his final game for the club before moving to the Perth Bears.
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.
Canterbury's chances of making the NRL top eight are all but extinguished after a 22-6 defeat to South Sydney, led by David Fifita's dominant performance, while the Dolphins' 22-0 win over Manly ends the Sea Eagles' finals hopes.
The Warriors defeated Brisbane 40-6 in the NRL, but suffered a hamstring injury to half Luke Metcalf, while Brisbane's Reece Walsh sustained a potentially season-ending ankle issue. In other matches, North Queensland lost 32-30 to Parramatta and Cronulla fell 24-20 to Canberra.
Following his move to the Papua New Guinea Chiefs, winger Brian To'o delivered a typical workhorse performance in Penrith's 12-6 loss to the Roosters, highlighting the massive talent influx and financial power reshaping the NRL.
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.
Britain's Super League confirms receiving a formal investment offer from the Australian Rugby League Commission as part of a recapitalisation project, marking a major step towards closer ties between the two hemispheres.
NRL coaches Trent Robinson and Ivan Cleary have debated the fairness of the PNG Chiefs' tax-free wage advantages after Penrith winger Brian To'o became the sixth player to sign with the start-up franchise.
Manly prop Nathan Brown has confirmed he will retire from the NRL at the end of the season and eye a move to the Super League, capping a 14-year career.
Four-time premiership winger Brian To'o has signed a three-year deal with the PNG Chiefs, joining the new NRL club for their inaugural 2028 season after completing his final year with the Penrith Panthers in 2027.
Penrith Panthers captain Isaah Yeo has avoided surgery on a pectoral injury sustained against the New Zealand Warriors, raising hopes he could return later this NRL season.
Melbourne Storm five-eighth Cameron Munster avoided a suspension after the NRL Match Review Committee downgraded his dangerous contact charge to a grade one following a revised medical report regarding Manly prop Taniela Paseka.
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.
As the Perth Bears prepare for their NRL debut, the focus shifts from firsts to the future of rugby league in Western Australia, where local clubs like the Willagee Bears embody the passion and community driving the sport's growth.
Live match coverage of the NRL fixture between the Sydney Roosters and Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, detailing tries, injuries, and key moments.
Live blog covering Australian federal politics updates, including Nauru and Kiribati blocking a PIF statement on China's missile test, AUKUS nuclear submarine rotations in WA, and privacy concerns over smart glasses.
NRL officials are in England discussing a potential investment deal with Super League, aiming to transform the competition's fortunes. Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves will host a 2027 Dublin weekend, with NRL investment talks nearing completion after finalising broadcast deals.
Brisbane Broncos captain Ali Brigginshaw banned 3 weeks for dangerous tackle on Canterbury's Tayla Preston, missing crucial NRLW games before finals.
Brisbane Broncos NRLW veteran Ali Brigginshaw has been referred directly to the judiciary for a grade three dangerous throw on Canterbury's Tayla Preston during Magic Round, potentially facing a significant ban in her final season.
The Cronulla Sharks have extended their league-best winning streak to five matches, sparking talk of an elusive second NRL premiership. Coach Craig Fitzgibbon expressed strong belief in his team, which is flying with nine wins from their past 10 outings, as they prepare for upcoming derby matches.
Cronulla Sharks defeated South Sydney 32-16, with standout performances from Braydon Trindall and Nicho Hynes, cementing their top-four position and setting sights on a top-two finish in the NRL finals race. The article also briefly mentions a disallowed try for Wests Tigers' Patrick Herbert.
