Rugby League
Toronto to join English Rugby League
Ambitious plans to introduce a Canadian team into English domestic rugby league have been given the go-ahead.
Cowboys thump Bunnies
North Queensland ran rings around South Sydney in Townsville, winning their National Rugby League clash 44-18 in another dominant display on home turf.
Kiwi league player scuffles with fans
The Salford rugby league club has apologised for the behaviour of some of their fans after ugly scenes at the end of their win at Huddersfield.
Bulldogs too strong for Manly
The Bulldogs have beaten Manly 28-6 at Brookvale in their opening game of the National Rugby League season.
Kenny-Dowall due in court today
Sydney Roosters National Rugby League player Shaun Kenny-Dowall is set to face a three-day court hearing over allegations of assaulted and stalking.
Warriors to stay at Mt Smart
The Warriors will continue to play at Mount Smart Stadium until at least the end of the 2028 NRL season.
Sports News for 19 February 2016
The Phoenix have been offered a 10-year licence extension by Football Federation Australia. The Warriors have announced they're staying at Mount Smart Stadium through until 2028. Audio
Bromwich named Kiwi of the Year
Barnstorming Jesse Bromwich has taken out the major honours at the 2015 New Zealand Rugby League Awards.
Perth gets its first rugby league Test
Perth will host its first-ever rugby league Test when the Kangaroos face the Kiwis there in October.
NZRL overlooked for ANZAC Test again
The Kiwis have been denied the right to host the mid-year ANZAC rugby league Test against the Kangaroos again.
Nines gets a new sponsor
The NRL Auckland Nines has a new naming rights sponsor following the end of tournament's relationship with failed retalier - Dick Smith.
Russell Packer Lawyer
A lawyer says a convicted New Zealand rugby league player has been allowed to stay in Australia because he is popular and well connected. Australia's Immigration Minister Peter Dutton stepped in late… Audio
NZ Citizen NRL player spared deportation after assault term
Australian-based New Zealand rugby league player Russell Packer will not be deported, despite having served a jail term for assault. Audio
Northern Rugby League strikes out at new competition
A row has broken out in the far north between two rugby league organisations with the long standing Northern Rugby League targeting players in the new Te Taitokerau competition. Audio
Breakaway league competition gains support
A breakaway Far North rugby league competition is gathering support as teams balk at travelling for hours to matches to have 80 minutes on the field. Audio
New Far North league competition will grow sport- Harawira
Rugby League fans in the Far North will have a lot more competition to watch next year and the games will be a lot closer to home. Audio
Breakway Far North rugby league competition
A breakaway Far North rugby league competition is gathering support as teams balk at travelling up to three hours each way for 80 minutes on the field Audio
NZRL boss resigns
New Zealand Rugby League chief executive Phil Holden has resigned after almost three years in the job.
