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NRL Grand Final Teddy Swims Booking Sparks Fan Fury

The NRL's decision to book American soul singer Teddy Swims for the Grand Final entertainment has ignited a firestorm of criticism from fans demanding homegrown talent for the prestigious event.

Bulldogs Stars & WAGs Dazzle at Awards Night

Exclusive look inside the Canterbury Bulldogs' star-studded awards night. NRL players and their glamorous partners celebrated the season's end in style at a lavish Sydney event.

NRL Finals 2025: Top Eight Teams Confirmed

The stage is set for an electrifying NRL Finals series as the top eight teams are confirmed. Discover the fixtures, key matchups, and which sides are tipped for premiership success in the 2025 rugby league showdown.

Nicho Hynes Ruled Out of NRL Elimination Final

Cronulla Sharks' NRL finals hopes suffer a catastrophic blow as star halfback Nicho Hynes is ruled out with a calf injury just days before their do-or-die elimination final against the Sydney Roosters.

Brazilian Influencer, 22, Dies in London Hotel Tragedy

The UK Brazilian community is in mourning after the sudden death of 22-year-old social media influencer Jaqueline Barbosa Nascimento. The aspiring model was found unresponsive in a London hotel room, with friends suspecting a fatal epileptic seizure.

NRL Star's Manager Bans 'Cringeworthy' TikTok Videos

The manager of a top-tier NRL player has issued a blanket ban on 'cringeworthy' TikTok videos, demanding all content focus exclusively on serious football analysis in a major shift for player branding.

Rugby player charged after car sale turns violent

Queensland Rugby League player Laitia Moceidreke has been charged following a violent incident allegedly stemming from a car sale dispute, leaving a 31-year-old man with catastrophic spinal injuries.

NRL Reporter Attacked After Exposing Drug & Betting Scandal

A shocking investigation reveals a sinister link between illicit drug supply to rugby stars and the leaking of insider team information to gambling figures. A sports journalist was physically attacked after uncovering the scandal.

NRL Premiership Ring Mystery: Championship Ring Appears Online

An investigation is underway after a treasured NRL premiership ring, one of rugby league's highest honours, mysteriously appeared for sale online. The scandal has rocked the sport as officials scramble to identify which player's ring is on the market.

NRL's Brandon Smith Faces Drug and Betting Probe

Melbourne Storm hooker Brandon Smith is under investigation by the NRL Integrity Unit over alleged links to a suspected drug dealer during a Noosa holiday and potential misuse of insider information for betting on the 2025 season, casting a shadow over hi

Noah Presgrove Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit

The family of Noah Presgrove, 19, has launched a wrongful death lawsuit following the controversial ruling of 'accidental death' for his mysterious case, found on a US highway on Labour Day 2023.

NRL's 16-Player Squad Sparks Genius vs Cheating Debate

A bold NRL club has ignited a firestorm of debate by naming a staggering 16 players to its squad for a crucial match, dividing fans and pundits over a move labelled both 'tactical genius' and a 'blatant loophole'.

Knights set to sack coach O'Brien after Titans axe Hasler

Exclusive: The Newcastle Knights are poised to sack head coach Adam O'Brien following a disastrous season, in a move that echoes the Gold Coast Titans' shock dismissal of Des Hasler. The NRL's coaching merry-go-round is in full swing as pressure mounts on

NRL star's cousin, 13, dies after school bullying tragedy

NRL forward Haumole Olakau'atu and his family are in mourning after his 13-year-old cousin, Sione Vake, tragically passed away following severe and sustained bullying at school. The devastating incident has sparked urgent calls for action against youth bu

Police: NRL Match-Fixing Scandal Was "Easy to Detect"

A leading police financial crimes expert has revealed how sophisticated betting patterns made the 2010 NRL match-fixing scandal involving Canterbury Bulldogs' Ryan Tandy remarkably easy to detect, raising serious concerns about sports integrity.

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