Tweet Needing a new coach for their NRLW side, the North Queensland Cowboys have appointed Ricky Henry on a three-year deal. Henry, who most recently spent the last four seasons as head coach of the New Zealand Kiwi Ferns brings with him success. Henry coached the Kiwi Ferns to a groundbreaking victory agains the Australian Jillaroos at the 2023 Pacific Championships. He was set to assume his other role as New Zealand Warriors NSW Cup head coach before he accepted this role with the Cowboys. Anita Creenaune, the Cowboys Head of NRLW and Women’s Elite Pathways says Henry sold them on his vision ..read more

Tweet It has been a long, at times tough NRL journey for Billy Smith, who has suffered several long-term injuries in his career to date. With 27 NRL games to date so far and fifteen games to his name in 2023, Smith is hopeful that his luck will get better and he is grateful he has the chance to rep the Roosters for more years. “I’ve often spoken about how grateful I am any chance I get to represent the Sydney Roosters and to know that I’m going to be here for at least another three years is something I’m stoked about,” said Smith. “The Club has always had a lot of belief in me, and I know that ..read more

Tweet The South Sydney Rabbitohs have confirmed that 2024 will be the final year in the cardinal and myrtle for Thomas Burgess who will head back to England at season’s end.  Burgess, who has played most of his rugby league career in Australia, returns to Huddersfield on a three-year deal after the completion of the 2024 season. Although the move is finalised, Burgess’ eyes are set firmly on helping the Rabbitohs towards another premiership in 2024. “I’m happy to know that my future is sorted but my immediate focus is on winning another premiership with South Sydney,” Burgess said. “We ha ..read more

Tweet Julia Robinson and the Brisbane Broncos are synonymous with the winger a member of the club since their inaugural season.  Already signed on until 2025, Robinson has added two more years to her contract to stay on as a player until the end of 2027 but she has also added a new role. In a first for rugby league, Julia Robinson will also work as a Game Development Officer with the Broncos as her role with the club expands. The decision to take the new opportunity was a no-brainer for Robinson who gets to continue to work in the sport she loves and help mentor and educate the next gener ..read more

Tweet The last eighteen months have been somewhat of a rollercoaster for Raymond Faitala-Mariner for a few reasons but the forward can look to the future, signing a two-year deal at the St George Illawarra Dragons. Failing out of favour at the Bulldogs for what media reports suggested was a criticism of the training methods of the coach among other things, his signing at the Dragons came about after the Bulldogs released him. The Bulldogs release statement was short and sweet, simply reading: “Raymond Faitala-Mariner has been granted an immediate release from his contract with the Canterbury-B ..read more

Tweet In a huge retention for their NRLW side, the Cronulla Sharks have re-signed star Emma Tonegato on a two-year extension.  Already contracted for 2024, the two year deal offers both parties confidence and stability at their core, with Tonegato pleased to don the Sharks jersey and continue the club’s legacy in the competition. “It’s been great to debut for the Sharks and the first season was really special to me. I’m excited to continue that legacy,” Tonegato said. “Being a female in sport, we’ve always had such short-term contracts. It’s the first time that I’ve locked in my future fo ..read more

Tweet If there is one NRL club that has a great track record with English recruits, it is the Canberra Raiders and Morgan Smithies is their latest project. With previous recruitment success with the likes of Josh Hodgson and Elliott Whitehead, the Raiders will have the faith that Smithies can replicate their feats. Smithies, still only 22, made his Super League debut with Wigan in 2019, going on to play in 114 games. His last season with Wigan was a good one that saw the side win the Super League Grand Final, as well as a first English cap for Smithies. Smithies, who is primarily a lock that c ..read more

Tweet Now proving himself as a bona fide NRL starter for the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Jai Arrow is a fan favourite and will be at the club long-term after signing a new deal until the end of 2027.  With 143 NRL games to his name, 63 of which have come with the Rabbitohs, Arrow is pleased that he can stay at the Rabbitohs long-term. “I’m very proud and grateful to the Club for giving me the opportunity to stay until the end of the 2027 season,” Arrow said. “I’m very honoured and it makes me proud to be part of this historic Club. It is a privilege to wear the jersey and to represent the C ..read more

Tweet Having now amassed 100 games for the Manly Sea Eagles, Lachlan Croker is  truly a club stalwart, and one who has been granted a contract extension. Already signed for 2024, the extension gives him job security until the end of 2026. Croker’s foray into first-grade took some time as he featured sporadically for the Canberra Raiders solely as a half but he has since transitioned into a bona fide utility. That value has proven useful for Manly who lacked some consistency in the role and it is that attribute that pleases Manly coach Anthony Seibold. Croker topped the tackle count for Ma ..read more

Tweet Needing some extra backline depth and competition with the departure of Dom Young, the Newcastle Knights have added Thomas Jenkins.  Jenkins made a solid impression earlier this year when he debuted for the Penrith Panthers in round 25. With the promise, potential and work ethic all in tow, the Knights know that signing Jenkins helps their team in general. “We see Tom as a long term NRL player and we are thankful he chose the Knights, Club Director of Football Peter Parr said. “He has a skillset we believe complements our style of play and will add valuable depth to our outside back ..read more