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Willie Peters - celebrating last year’s Super League premiership triumph - shapes as the next NRL coach-in-waiting.

Upset for the ages: Inside the masterclass of NRL’s next coach-in-waiting

Hull KR were $5 outsiders playing against a Broncos side with $10 million more in playing talent. The coach who pulled off a monumental World Club Challenge boilover will be in the NRL soon enough.

  • Dan Walsh

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Wests Tigers recruit Kai Pearce-Paul is looking to continue a proud English tradition at the club.

English league greats have played for the Tigers. Pearce-Paul hopes to follow in their footsteps

After acquitting himself well during the recent rugby league Ashes series, the England back-rower has set his sights on the NRL finals with Wests Tigers.

  • Robert Dillon
Reece Walsh was on fire in his Kangaroos debut.

‘Pretty crazy’: Reece Walsh responds to English fans’ homophobic and vile abuse

The Kangaroos fullback endured a verbal barrage from locals who made homophobic references, called him a bastard and mocked him for wearing nail polish.

  • Michael Chammas
Reece Walsh with a … err … toilet.

Heir to the throne: Walsh takes Cleary’s crown as king of grand finals

Until now, Nathan Cleary’s 17-minute spell in the 2023 decider has been regarded as the best in NRL history. Now, the four-time premiership winner has declared Bronco’s jaw-dropping display the new GOAT.

  • Danny Weidler
Shaun Wane has returned serve against Aaron Woods.

‘I watched him play as well’: England coach hits back at Aaron Woods

Aaron Woods, who took on Billy Slater during Origin after labelling the Queensland coach a “grub”, has now picked a fight with the England coach.

  • Michael Chammas
Nathan Cleary

Game day at Wembley is a bucket-list experience. This Sydney venue should take note

The Kangaroos are set for a once-in-a-career highlight when they take on England at a packed Wembley Stadium, which retains its cachet by hosting only premium events.

  • Robert Dillon
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Victor Radley in England colours in 2022.

England to pick Radley as Roosters seek salary cap relief

The 10-game ban imposed on Victor Radley won’t apply to the upcoming Kangaroos tour of England.

  • Adrian Proszenko
Newcastle Knights forward Kai Pearce-Paul.

‘A hot dog bun with flesh hanging out’: Knights star’s emergency surgery on gruesome injury

Kai Pearce-Paul initially thought it was just like any other graze. But after taking a second look, he realised he had a serious problem.

  • Adam Pengilly
Jake Wardle scores for the Warriors.

‘Lying is a sin’: Penrith star’s dig at Wigan rival over controversial try

The NRL’s best team was again beaten by their English rivals, but the victory was secured courtesy of a refereeing decision that had Australians scratching their heads.

  • Adam Pengilly
Liam Farrell of Wigan Warriors lift the trophy following victory.

As it happened: Wigan stun Penrith in controversial World Club Challenge win

Wigan made it back-to-back wins in the World Club challenge after downing the NRL’s three-peat champions.

  • Adam Pengilly