1. Rugby: First woman to referee in Australia's scandal-plagued NRL  CNA
2. NRL's first female referee Belinda Sharpe hopes to inspire future generations  The Guardian
3. NRL appoints Belinda Sharpe as first woman to referee top-grade men's rugby league match  ABC News
4. Rugby League: First female ref appointed for NRL match  RNZ
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The Gold Coast Titans are reportedly being targeted by a consortium to make a shock move to Brisbane to be the cities second rugby league team.

Nathan Cleary is confident the Panthers are prepared for life after James Maloney when it eventuates, heaping praise on his NSW halves partner for his ...

ARL commissioner and former rugby league star Mark Coyne has been stood down by the commission chair Peter Beattie following an incident in Singapore.

Gold Coast is being hammered from pillar to post in the wake of the sacking of Garth Brennan from the coaching role this week.

South Sydney prop George Burgess has been referred straight to the NRL judiciary for an alleged eye gouge on Wests Tigers veteran Robbie Farah.

NRL Head of Football Graham Annesley may have led the criticism of referees but he now believes it's too much.

The NRL's first female referee said she will be proud if her historic appointment inspires future generations of officials as she prepares to smash rugby league's ...

Canberra halfback Aidan Sezer has called for NRL referees to make decisions on foul play on a case-by-case ...

After the stunning State of Origin decider in which the Blues' James Tedesco lunged across the line for a last-minute try and instant elevation to the pantheon of ...

The season is probably a write-off for both these teams, but that doesn't mean there's nothing left to play for at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday night. Go on, you ...

Shaun Johnson admits he still yearns for a chance to play in front of the Mt Smart faithful again. Almost eight months after his shock exit from the Warriors, ...

Australian rapper Kerser goes on sexist rant after Belinda Sharpe is announced as ref for Thursday's rugby ...

Cameron Smith's 400-game celebrations have been overshadowed by *fresh* revelations his relationship with former teammate Cooper Cronk is “beyond repair”.

Canberra co-captain Jarrod Croker says the club is in a better position than 2016 to snap a 25-year NRL premiership drought.

Bannister Law and Cahill Lawyers investigating code's liability for CTE and 'reasonably preventable brain injuries'

A disease linked to repeated concussions in American sport has been found in the brains of two former Australian rugby league players.

Rabbitohs star Sam Burgess has reportedly had a drip inserted into his heart as a drastic measure to fight an infection first discovered in his troublesome ...

James Graham concedes the NRL and its broadcasters should consider abandoning high-impact collisions in advertising campaigns, questioning whether the ...

Sydney Roosters star Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is free to face Newcastle on Saturday after beating a dangerous contact charge at the NRL judiciary on ...

Jack de Belin's lawyers have prepared a 30-page outline to appeal the Federal Court's decision to support the NRL's controversial no-fault stand-down policy.

Almost eight months after his shock exit from the Warriors, Johnson gets the chance to take on the Auckland club with the Cronulla Sharks on Friday night.

The NRL is reportedly asking for 20 million in compensation from the State Government, over the displacement of two grand finals due to delayed renovations of ...

Mark Latham has hit out at “virtue-signalling” Rugby League boss, Peter Beattie, for dragging the sport into the debate about indigenous recognition. The NRL ...

With a new contract and his family joining him in Brisbane, life is going well for Broncos forward Tevita Pangai.

It was another big weekend in sport with Ash Barty getting to the number 1 spot in women's tennis, and Australia continuing their journey in the cricket world cup, ...

Parramatta Eels forward Tepai Moeroa has signed a two-year deal with the Waratahs, starting next year. The 24-year-old will finish 2019 with the Eels, who take ...

Media bans, a curb on alcohol advertising and standing Jack de Belin down from rep footy have been raised as alternatives to the NRL's stand-down rule.

In this week's Campo's Corner the premiership race gets reassessed, golden point is defended and the two-century countdown for John Asiata to make history ...

Disgraced NRL player Tim Simona could make a shock return to rugby league as early as this weekend, according to a report.

The Raiders outclass the Dragons in Wollongong, as the Eels beat the Tigers to spoil Benji Marshall's 300th NRL match, and the Cowboys enjoy a narrow ...

Brisbane front-rower Matt Lodge has knocked back a big-money offer from the New Zealand Warriors to re-sign with the Broncos for a further three NRL ...

Belinda Sharpe is set to make rugby league history as the first female match referee to officiate an NRL ga...

A few days later and not much has changed. Newcastle scored an important try against a Warriors side missing Peta Hiku, concussed in back play from the ...

The NRL is taking concussion amongst players and the threat of legal action seriously, according to chief executive Todd Greenberg.

Moses Mbye could be waiting for the results of what caused his dramatic State of Origin eve anaphylactic shock for another two months as the Tigers skipper ...

Luke Keary will donate his brain to science if his family give their blessing. The star Roosters playmaker has become the face of the concussion crisis facing ...

Ricky Stuart was a champion halfback in his playing days, so as a coach he has high expectations of his playmakers.

The first Wheelchair State of Origin Wheelchair on Saturday marked another step in the right direction for rugby league.

Warriors coach Stephen Kearney has an unchanged line-up for this Friday's match against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in Wellington (8.00pm kick-off).

While State of Origin made its western debut at a sold-out Optus Stadium, it is Brisbane where the NRL must turn to if it adds an extra team to the competition.

It was another big weekend in sport, with the ICC World Cup and FIFA Women's World Cup continuing, State of Origin 2 and Women's State of Origin ...

New York Jets running backs coach Jim Bob Cooter has described Valentine Holmes as a unique, intelligent talent “ahead of the curve” in his transition from the ...

In his first interview since his Canberra move was confirmed, George Williams speaks candidly about his move, his hopes and his unfinished business with ...

Ben Simmons has agreed to a $US170 million ($A242 million) contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers in the richest deal signed by an Australian athlete.

Wayne Bennett has been heavily criticised by Super League chief executive Robert Elstone for claiming Ryan Sutton has improved his chances of international ...

Sydney Roosters star Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is free to face Newcastle on Saturday after beating a dangerous contact charge at the NRL judiciary on ...

Fiji forward Tui Kamikamica is in discussions to sign a new contract with the Melbourne Storm.

The Lebanon Rugby League Federation (LRLF) has sensationally charged 17 of its national representatives with misconduct amid an ugly ongoing feud ...

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart said his side were “nowhere to be seen” after they surrendered against Parramatta in Darwin.

In Round 15 the Roosters take on the Storm in a blockbuster clash at Adelaide Oval between the two teams predicted to finish first and second in 2019.

Gold Coast coach Garth Brennan says Shannon Boyd is not a long term health concern despite the prop complai...

Cronulla front-rower Andrew Fifita is “absolutely gutted” after being suspended for three games after failing to have a dangerous contact charge downgraded at ...

His departure from the Cowboys may have been messy, but Rabbitohs back-rower Ethan Lowe insists there will be no personal battles to settle when he ...

A leading expert on sport concussion law has criticised the NRL's decision to stop publicising club breaches of head-injury protocols, claiming the public interest ...

Broncos' legend Ben Ikin has been left dumbfounded by Brisbane's decision to pursue a rebuild under new coach Anthony Seibold for a club that prides itself on ...

Manly's Curtis Sironen has marked his 100th NRL appearance with a double as the Sea Eagles romped to 30-12 victory over the Gold Coast.

The Bulldogs are considering making a stunning 10-year, $11 million offer to superstar Latrell Mitchell which, if it goes ahead, would be the biggest player deal ...

Brisbane workhorse Andrew McCullough says he wants to finish his playing career with the Broncos after signing another year on his Red Hill contract last ...

You would think the Melbourne Storm's huge lead at the top of the ladder would help Craig Bellamy calm down in the coaches box. The Storm's 14-12 win over ...

The way he reads and dissects a game made even star NSW players challenge themselves.

One of the world's foremost concussion crusaders says it is likely a "significant share" of former rugby league players are living with the degenerative brain ...

A groundbreaking study that found two former NRL players suffered from a degenerative brain condition linked with repeated head knocks has brought the ...

The NRL grand final will leave Sydney in 2021 unless the NSW government compensates the game's governing body to the tune of up to $10 million for the ...

The New Zealand Rugby League is considering a Kiwis-only selection policy to prevent the sort of player “flip-flopping” it says is eroding the integrity of the ...

Former rugby league star Jarryd Hayne has been committed to stand trial over aggravated sexual assault charges. Before the committal at Newcastle local court ...

The former host of the NRL Footy Show on Channel 9 says a complication from the debilitating kidney stone surgery to his “nether regions” left him howling in ...

Blues coach Brad Fittler has stuck loyal with the 17 players who won State of Origin Game II in Perth but a key snub has driven some outrage. While Newcastle ...

St George Illawarra have signed Storm prop Patrick Kaufusi to fill the void left by Jack de Belin while he fights for reinstatement to the NRL. Kaufusi makes the ...

Shaun Johnson has made a triumphant return to Mt Smart Stadium, scoring two tries in New Zealand's emphatic 34-14 win over Tonga in the inaugural Oceania ...

Dave Taylor has announced his immediate retirement from all forms of rugby league in a sad end to one of the freakiest athletes rugby league has seen.

But the unspoken truth about the Maroons enforcer is McGuire is good for the game. Come again? Sure the eye gouging and the stomping on hands and the ...

Last year a heartfelt moment captured on camera at the inaugural women's State of Origin went viral. Twelve months on, as homophobia in sports still ...

New South Wales coach Brad Fittler was left looking like a genius as NSW humiliated Queensland 38-6 in a history-making thumping in Perth. Maroons' coach ...

She has his athletic ability and fierce competitiveness but it is something else her former rugby league playing father Steve Price gave Diamonds netballer ...

Brad Fittler has pulled off one of the great Origin upsets as the Blues romped to a 38-6 win over Queensland at Optus Stadium in Perth.

Another NRL season preview? It's what the punditry is pimping at this time of year – tales chock full of predictions (what might be more aptly described as ...

Parramatta should play for credibility, not contracts, for the next month after being embarrassed 64-10 by Melbourne, says Eels great Peter Sterling.

While they fell short on the NRL scoreboard Brisbane coach Anthony Seibold said his team's performance in their opening round loss to Melbourne was a ...

With the league's standing at an all-time low the new season shapes as being hugely significant for the game's future. Mary Konstantopoulos. Mon 11 Mar 2019 ...

A sports marketing expert has warned the NRL faces a financial fallout for years to come as a result of rugby league's scandal-plagued off-season.

Rolling report: Lions beat Swans, Manly beat Bulldogs, plus the latest rugby, tennis and more. Join Jonathan Howcroft for updates.

A policy change to stand down players charged with serious crimes against women has been far too long in the making.

Officials are promising to restore order amid fears the shredded SCG surface won't cope with a glut of games scheduled for the venue.

As Wigan prepare to face Sydney Roosters in the World Club Challenge, which is due for a further revamp, Super League needs to demonstrate the English ...

Expansion seems a more palatable solution to TV's desire to add 80 minutes a week in *fresh* markets.

The NRL has welcomed the Australian Government's s investment for sport programs and infrastructure announced in last night's federal Budget.

South Sydney Rabbitohs captain Greg Inglis has announced his retirement plans with his representative career to end in 2019 and his NRL career in 2020.

The NRL insists it will only step in to prop up a struggling club as a holdover to honour their lucrative broadcast deal, but it won't be a long-term solution.

Gender adviser Catharine Lumby calls for 'extremely tough' approach after string of recent charges.

Champion halfback Cooper Cronk has announced he will retire from the NRL at the end of the 2019 season, praised former and current teammates and alluded ...

Another big week in sport with the Cricket World Cup underway, Origin looming over the TV landscape, and the Women's World Cup about to commence.

Rugby league great Greg Inglis has announced his immediate retirement from playing NRL in Sydney on Monday morning.

Its about more than the obvious financial benefits, it's about bringing together rugby league people.

NRL.com chief reporter Michael Chammas has won a prestigious award for his reporting and analysis of rugby league.

Manly centre Dylan Walker has been stood down indefinitely while North Queensland forward Scott Bolton will miss the first five rounds of season.

The NRL has refused to put a ban on players hitting Brisbane's party districts during Magic Round despite the powder keg potential for player misbehaviour to ...

A new study has highlighted the extent to which alcohol advertising is ingrained within Australia's two major football codes, with concerns raised about the ...

Against Brisbane Cooper Cronk and Luke Keary showed just why their team are so highly rated.

St George Illawarra player Jack de Belin has not yet been suspended by the NRL despite widespread public statements to the contrary, a judge has been told.