Rugby League 2026 News

NRL Preliminary Finals: Teams, line-ups, tips, odds, everything you need to know for the weekend
This is it, the weekend when we decide the two teams that will battle it out for the NRL premiership, and we have been presented with two cracking games to determine the grand finalists.
NRL Midweek Mail preliminary finals: Yeo and Leota keen to stay Panthers
Isaah Yeo and Moses Leota are both keens to remain Panthers despite interest elsewhere, while Casey McLean is happy for his departing brother.
NRL investigating after referee peppered with rubbish
Warriors great Shaun Johnson has labelled footage of fans throwing projectiles at referee Ashley Klein in Auckland as embarrassing, with the NRL investigating.
Klein faces axe as NRL admit crucial refereeing error
The NRL is set to axe top referee Ashley Klein for the preliminary finals after admitting the Warriors were wrongly denied a crucial late penalty in their 12-10 semifinal loss to Newcastle.
Sam Walker trains, firms for miracle Roosters comeback
Sam Walker is edging closer to a remarkable comeback for the Sydney Roosters, with Hugo Savala making clear he is ready to slide into whatever role required in the blockbuster NRL preliminary final against the Dolphins.
Nawaqanitawase says NRL return only with Roosters; won't play World Cup
An emotional Mark Nawaqanitawase has ruled out ever playing for any other NRL club than the Sydney Roosters as he eyes the ultimate farewell to rugby league.

NRL Preliminary Finals: Teams, line-ups, tips, odds, everything you need to know for the weekend