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Warriors build 2025 NRLW roster with key signings

The One New Zealand Warriors have added six players to their 2025 NRLW squad, including former Parramatta Eels and Wests Tigers halfback Emily Curtain...

PNG secures NRL team in historic expansion deal

Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have announced a groundbreaking agreement to establish PNG’s own National Rugby League (NRL) team by 2028. The deal was...

Sonny Bill appointed pro-Chancellor of new Malaysian university

Rugby and league legend Sonny Bill Williams has announced a surprising career pivot, becoming the inaugural Pro-Chancellor of Albukhary International University (AIU). Once a school...

Warriors named among ‘Deloitte Fast 50’ for record-breaking growth

The One New Zealand Warriors have secured a spot on the prestigious Deloitte Fast 50 list, ranking 36th and standing as the sole sporting...

‘Deeply shocked’: Kiwi Ferns star Kath Wharton passes away, aged 41

The rugby league community is mourning the sudden death of Kath Wharton, a former Kiwi Ferns World Cup winner and NRLW Warriors player. 41-year-old Wharton...

Warriors announce 2025 schedule featuring Christchurch Anzac game and US season opener

The One New Zealand Warriors have unveiled a landmark 2025 NRL schedule, including their first-ever Anzac Day match in Christchurch and a historic season...

Kiwis avoid relegation with 54-12 win over PNG

New Zealand closed their Pacific Cup campaign with a decisive 54-12 victory over Papua New Guinea at CommBank Stadium in Sydney, avoiding relegation to...

Rookie Kiwis star Keano Kini among contenders for Golden Boot Award

Keano Kini, the 20-year-old Kiwi international from Auckland, has quickly become a top contender for the rugby league's Golden Boot award. Making his mark in...

Sir Graham Lowe leads $360m bid for Christchurch NRL team

A consortium led by rugby league icon Sir Graham Lowe has formally submitted a bid to bring a new team, the Christchurch Orcas, into...

Tonga beat Kiwis 25-24 to reach Pacific Championships final

In a high-stakes clash at Mount Smart Stadium, Mate Ma'a Tonga edged out the Kiwis 25-24 to secure their place in the Pacific Championships...

Kangaroos shut out Kiwis in Christchurch

Australia secured a hard-fought 10-22 win over New Zealand in the Pacific Championships, propelled by Dylan Edwards' standout performance and solid defense. The Kangaroos, led...

Kiwis face Kangaroos in crucial Pacific Cup opener, but victory alone won’t secure final spot

The Kiwis are set to face Australia in their Pacific Cup opener, but the path to the final on November 10 remains uncertain, even...

Shaun Johnson looking to channel Stacey Jones’ 2005 comeback in Kangaroos test

Former Kiwis coach Brian McClennan sees history potentially repeating itself as Shaun Johnson steps back from retirement to join the Kiwis, mirroring Stacey Jones’...

Kangaroos shut out Tonga 18-0 in Pacific Championships opener

The Kangaroos began their Pacific Championships campaign with a hard-fought 18-0 victory over Tonga at Suncorp Stadium. Tom Trbojevic made an impressive return to international...

Dallin Watene-Zelezniak extends Warriors contract

Prolific winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has secured a two-year contract extension with the One New Zealand Warriors, committing to the club until the end of...

Warriors’ prop Mitchell Barnett set for Kangaroos debut

One New Zealand Warriors prop Mitchell Barnett has earned his Kangaroos Test debut in Friday night’s opening match of the Pacific Championships against Tonga...

Montoya departs Warriors to continue NRL career in Australia

One New Zealand Warriors winger Marcelo Montoya is leaving the club after being granted a release from the final year of his contract to...

Penrith Panthers secure fourth straight NRL title with gritty win over Melbourne Storm

The Penrith Panthers clinched their fourth consecutive NRL grand final title with a hard-fought 14-6 victory over the Melbourne Storm in Sydney. In a low-scoring...

NRL announces Red Bull as official energy drink partner

The National Rugby League (NRL) has announced iconic international brand Red Bull as the official energy drink partner of the NRL and NRLW from...

Melbourne Storm dominate Roosters to secure Grand Final spot with 48-18 Victory

The Melbourne Storm overcame an early setback to cruise to a 48-18 win against the Sydney Roosters, booking their place in the NRL grand...

Warriors props Barnett and Fonua-Blake named in 2024 NRL Players’ Dream Team

Mitchell Barnett and Addin Fonua-Blake, front rowers for the One New Zealand Warriors, have been recognised as the NRL’s top props in the peer-voted...

Knights keep finals hopes alive with 36-16 win over South Sydney

The Newcastle Knights secured a crucial 36-16 win over South Sydney, overcoming the loss of Test forwards Tyson Frizell and Kai Pearce-Paul to keep...

Bulldogs spoil Shaun Johnson’s last home game, overrun Warriors 18-34

In a match that marked the final home appearance for Shaun Johnson with the Warriors, the visiting Bulldogs staged a second-half comeback to secure...

Warriors to bid emotional farewell to Shaun Johnson and teammates in season finale

The One New Zealand Warriors will host the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs in an emotionally charged final game of the NRL season at the temporarily...

Teen sensation Lachlan Galvin leads Wests Tigers to crucial win over Rabbitohs

Teenage playmaker Lachlan Galvin inspired the Wests Tigers to a gritty 18-16 victory over South Sydney, keeping their hopes alive of avoiding the NRL...

Warriors’ playoff hopes dashed in rain-soaked loss to Manly

Shaun Johnson's farewell tour took a disappointing turn as the Warriors were defeated 24-10 by the Manly Sea Eagles in Sydney. Despite a strong first...

Warriors achieve historic ‘Grand Slam’ of sold-out home games

The Warriors have made NRL history by selling out all their home games this season, becoming the first club to achieve this feat. The club...

Fonua-Blake’s heroics propel Warriors to 28-16 win over Wests Tigers

A stellar performance from prop Addin Fonua-Blake led the Warriors to a crucial 28-16 victory over the Wests Tigers, keeping their slim finals hopes...

Beyond the Spotlight: The gruelling journey of aspiring NRL players

While the NRL garners attention with its grand finals and Test matches, thousands of amateur and semi-professional players tirelessly chase their dreams of turning...

Raiders take nail-biting 20-18 win over Warriors

Canberra Raiders halfback Jamal Fogarty made a triumphant return from injury, leading his team to a crucial 20-18 victory over the Warriors. In a game...

NSW clinches State of Origin series in Brisbane thriller

An electrifying State of Origin decider took place tonight in Brisbane, with New South Wales triumphing over Queensland with a 14-4 victory, securing their...

Queensland and NSW gear up for State of Origin decider at Suncorp

52,000 passionate fans will fill Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night for the State of Origin decider between the Queensland Maroons and the New...

Sharks humble Tigers with Mulitalo hat-trick in 56-8 romp

Cronulla Sharks' wingers Ronaldo Mulitalo and Sione Katoa led a dominant performance against the Wests Tigers, with Mulitalo scoring a hat-trick and Katoa adding...

Broncos coach nominates Alfie Langer for Immortal honour

Brisbane Broncos coach Kevin Walters has called for his former teammate Allan 'Alfie' Langer to be named the next Rugby League Immortal. Langer, who led...

Rugby league returns to Las Vegas in 2025 with Warriors facing Raiders

Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas will once again host a festival of rugby league in 2025. The event promises to be 'bigger, bolder, and better,'...

Burton’s heroics secure extra-time victory for Bulldogs against injury-plagued Warriors

Bulldogs' five-eighth Matt Burton clinched victory with an extra-time field goal, defeating the injury-stricken Warriors 13-12 at Accor Stadium. The Warriors, severely hampered by injuries,...

Te Maire Martin leads Warriors to victory over Broncos

In a commanding rebound from their recent loss to the Titans, the Warriors surged to a 32-16 triumph over Brisbane in Auckland on Saturday. Te...

Matt Burton’s golden point heroics seal Bulldogs’ thrilling 15-14 win over Sharks

In a dramatic Friday night showdown at Accor Stadium, Matt Burton emerged as the hero for the Bulldogs, securing a nail-biting 15-14 victory over...

Warriors and Broncos clash in Heritage Showdown at Go Media stadium

In a nostalgic showdown marking their 722nd game, the One New Zealand Warriors are set to face off against the Brisbane Broncos at Go...

NSW Blues beat Maroons with record-breaking victory in Origin Two

The NSW Blues delivered a record-breaking first-half performance to secure a resounding 38-18 victory over the Maroons in Origin Two at the MCG. An early...

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