Rugby League

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State of Origin

Brutal Teddy call, Joey shadow among King’s early Blues headaches

There are already a number of crunch calls facing him ahead of next year’s series, when he will defend the coveted shield.

3:58am Aug 4, 2026

Luke Bateman giving evidence to a gambling inquiry.

Gambling

Former NRL player alleges gambling figures offered to supply drugs

Former NRL star Luke Bateman has alleged gambling company executives coaxed him into taking drugs, while promoters offered to supply him with cocaine and alcohol.

6:13am Aug 3, 2026

Six people have since been charged following the all-in brawl.

Crime

Six charged following local footy brawl that left 71-year-old man in hospital

The 71-year-old man was hospitalised with broken ribs and required facial surgery following the incident.

6:19am Jul 30, 2026

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has bonded with his new UK counterpart Andy Burnham over rugby league and invited him to Australia in the leaders’ first call since he took office.

Politics

Albanese and Burnham talk rugby league as he welcomes his fourth UK PM to Downing Street

Has Albanese finally met his match when it comes to league-mad world leaders?

2:32pm Jul 23, 2026

A magistrate believes a 78-year-old former rugby league international could abscond if granted bail while accused of a violent armed robbery three decades ago.

Courts

Former rugby league star denied bail over violent shopping centre heist

A magistrate believes a 78-year-old former rugby league international could abscond if granted bail while accused of a violent armed robbery three decades ago.