Rugby League
Pacific league nations predict most competitive World Cup yet
Pacific rugby league nations push for financial parity in the international game. Audio
Samoa name burly team to face Kiwis
Samoa have thrown few squad surprises ahead of Saturday's Rugby League World Cup clash with the New Zealand, naming a burly matchday XVII.
Tamati: Kiwis must be prepared to "die for the colours"
Kevin Tamati's message was set to match his uncompromising playing style when the former Kiwis forward and several other New Zealand rugby league legends went into the national team's pre-World Cup…
Warriors confirm more new signings
The New Zealand Warriors have confirmed they've re-signed utility Peta Hiku and Matiu Love-Henry for the 2018 NRL season.
Sport: Taumalolo the 'catalyst' for Tongan league hopes
Jason Taumalolo and Andrew Fifita headline a star-studden Tonga Rugby League World Cup squad. Audio
Kiwi rugby league in disarray ahead of World Cup
Coach David Kidwell admits he was blindsided by several players defecting, including star forward Jason Taumalolo's defection to Tonga. Video, Audio
Taumalolo turning back on Kiwis - report
New Zealand's rugby league world cup campaign has been dealt a major blow with North Queensland superstar, Jason Taumalolo, choosing to play for Tonga.
Smith named Storm player of the year, Slater to stay on
Cameron Smith is back in the record books after winning the Melbourne Storm NRL player of the year for the seventh time.
Smith favoured to take Dally M award
Australian rugby league star Cameron Smith can kick off a record-breaking end to the rugby league season at tonight's Dally M Awards, where he is expected to claim the top gong.
Foran out of World Cup
Outgoing New Zealand Warriors playmaker Kieran Foran has been ruled out of contention for New Zealand in the upcoming Rugby League World Cup due to injury.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 25 September 2017
Evacuations continue in Vanuatu as volcanic state of emergency declared; A breakthrough result for PNG rugby league with victory in the Queensland Cup; Samoa public inquiry into family violence… Audio
Sport: PNG Hunters celebrate Queensland Cup victory
The Papua New Guinea Hunters celebrate wining the Intrust Super Cup for the first time. Audio
Cowboys into NRL grand final
North Queensland are 80 minutes away from an historic NRL premiership after advancing to the grand final with a 29-16 preliminary final upset of the Sydney Roosters.
Storm crush Broncos on way to Grand Final
The Melbourne Storm have handed Cooper Cronk the chance to go out a premiership hero after advancing to the National Rugby League grand final with 30-0 demolition of Brisbane.
Foran to stay at Bulldogs despite Hasler sacking
Canterbury's decision to sack Des Hasler is unlikely cost them Kieran Foran's NRL signature for next season.
NRL boss backs refs
NRL boss Todd Greenberg has drawn a line in the sand over a spate of referee criticism, slugging Shane Flanagan and Trent Barrett with fines and telling the game to "grow up".
Flanagan fumes after Sharks beaten
Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan has launched a stunning tirade on the referees after his team was eliminated from this year's finals by North Queensland.
Storm set their sights on grand final
Melbourne are a game away from successive NRL grand finals after a thrilling 18-16 victory over a fearless Parramatta outfit at AAMI Park.
NRL scouts eye up young NZ talent
The NRL's top talent scouts descended on South Auckland this week for the National Secondary Schools Championships in Takinini.