Rugby League 2016 News
Dragons deny Luciano Leilua's release request
St George Illawarra forward Luciano Leilua is set to remain at the Dragons for the rest of 2026, after a request for an immediate release was denied, ESPN can reveal.
Bears whacked with $40k in fines for NRL rule breach
The NRL has slapped expansion side Perth and coach Mal Meninga with fines totalling $40,000 for breaches of the league's anti-tampering rules.
Ricky Stuart confirms Papali'is departure at end of season
Coach Ricky Stuart has revealed veteran Canberra enforcer Josh Papali'i will not play for the Raiders next season, ending a glittering tenure with the NRL club.
Toll of Arrow diagnosis on par with McKinnon: Wayne Bennett
South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has likened the toll of dealing with Jai Arrow's motor neurone disease diagnosis to the emotional aftermath of Alex McKinnon's devastating spinal injury.
Souths claim big win as Broncos' NRL woes deepen
Brisbane's premiership defence hangs by a thread after they were handed a sixth-straight NRL defeat in a 48-6 thrashing at the hands of South Sydney.
NSW remaining calm as Moses misses training again
Mitch Moses has trained separately from his NSW teammates at the session Laurie Daley previously said would determine his hopes of lining up in State of Origin II.


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