Tonga’s upcoming games will be treated as normal Test matches by the International Rugby League despite protests from the country’s suspended board. The IRL confirmed to AAP on Thursday Tonga’s …

Mark Waugh has declared Steve Smith should be Australia’s next Test captain with the former selector labelling the prolific batsman the “logical choice” when Tim Paine’s rein ends. Paine will …

Australia star Josh Papalii will play through pain as the Kangaroos aim for Test redemption against arch-rivals New Zealand in Wollongong on Friday night. The Canberra prop has been battling …

Australia star Josh Papalii will play through pain against New Zealand after passing a fitness test on Thursday morning. The Canberra prop has been battling rib and chest injuries suffered …

Manly skipper Daly Cherry-Evans has laughed off speculation he could make a shock switch to Brisbane after rumours of the move emerged on social media on Wednesday night. The 30-year-old …

Australia captain Boyd Cordner is eyeing off a special piece of history on Friday night as he aims to become the first New South Wales player to achieve rugby league’s …

Former NSW and Kangaroos forward Trent Merrin will return to Super League club Leeds Rhinos for the 2020 season after failing to secure a return to the NRL. Merrin, whose …

Australia captain Ali Brigginshaw has hit back at a stirring sledge after the Jillaroos were labelled “cocky” by a New Zealand rival following their World Cup Nines final last weekend. …

Kangaroos prop Josh Papalii is in doubt for Friday night’s Test with the Kiwis in Wollongong as he battles a chest injury. The Canberra front-rower injured his sternum cartilage in …

Wayde Egan is the latest Penrith player to be granted an early release from his contract, with the hooker to join the Warriors on a three-year NRL deal. The Panthers …

Kieran Foran can’t remember the last time he was injury-free in October. Now, not only is he pain-free, but the veteran playmaker is on the cusp of making just his …

Sydney Roosters star Joseph Manu is keen to discover his worth on the open market but that doesn’t mean he wants to leave the NRL premiers. Manu will be among …

Lachlan Coote has spoken of his surprise and pride after being given the nod to make his Great Britain debut. The Australia-born St Helens full-back, who has previously represented Scotland, …

Sydney Roosters forward Zane Tetevano will go from grand final heartbreak to the New Zealand Test team after being named to debut in coach Michael Maguire’s squad to play Australia …

Canberra Raiders captain Jarrod Croker says the pain of this year’s grand final loss will drive him during the pre-season – and he hopes his backline mates are still there …

Australia-born duo Lachlan Coote and Jackson Hastings are set to start for Great Britain in the tourists’ opening match against Tonga on Saturday. Coach Wayne Bennett gave a clear indication …

Australia coach Mal Meninga has picked five debutants for the Kangaroos side to play New Zealand on Friday – but South Sydney’s Dally M Lock of the Year Cameron Murray …

Broncos veteran Darius Boyd has given his blessing for Matt Lodge to become the next skipper of the NRL club, saying the former bad boy’s past shouldn’t be held against …