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Super League looks to break America as Wigan and Warrington head for Las Vegas

Wigan will face Warrington at the Allegiant Stadium, home of NFL franchise the Las Vegas Raiders, on Saturday.

The Independent UK

The Penrith Panthers seem unbeatable. What does that mean for the NRL?

The league is booming but there’s a wrinkle: one team has overcome built-in anti-dynasty safeguards and the game threatens to become predictable

The Guardian - AU

NRL 2025 predicted ladder part two: it’s Melbourne Storm’s premiership to lose

Penrith must deal with the loss of Jerome Luai in their bid to win a fifth-straight premiership with the Storm poised to capitalise

The Guardian - AU

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NRL 2025 predicted ladder part one: turmoil-hit Souths face familiar challenges

It is probably too early for Wayne Bennett to bring glory back to the Rabbitohs while the Dragons are destined for wooden spoon

The Guardian - AU

New content kings: the independent creators changing the NRL’s media dynamic

For decades traditional media has dominated rugby league but a new wave of digital operators are transforming the landscape

The Guardian - AU

Upgraded Wakefield back in big time hoping to emulate victors Hull KR

Super League returned to Belle Vue ground after Trinity’s promotion but it was the visitors who left with a 14-12 win

The Guardian - UK

AFL and NRL pre-seasons are among the longest in world sport – here’s why

Australia’s love affair with the major football codes – the Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL) – is well documented. However, one aspect that stands out to many observers, particularly those overseas, is the length of these leagues’ pre-seasons.

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Peter V’landys issues plea to Donald Trump to attend NRL showcase in Las Vegas

The US president has been invited to attend rugby league’s season-launching showcase in Las Vegas next month during a blitz on American television

The Guardian - AU

Leigh shock Wigan in extra time after first 0-0 draw in Super League history

Leigh beat Wigan 1-0 in golden point extra time after the side’s played out the first scoreless 80 minutes in Super League history

The Guardian - UK

‘We’ll be brothers forever but business is business’: Sam Burgess on family, infamy and fears for Luke Littler

The Warrington head coach tells Donald McRae about high expectations, learning from pain and a Super League opener against Huddersfield and his younger brother Thomas

The Guardian - UK

Bright lights of Las Vegas cannot dim the dark clouds over Super League

A showcase in Nevada and a new season imminent, but only the clubs with rich benefactors are likely to thrive in 2025

The Guardian - UK

The transformation of Jordan Mailata: from rugby league in Sydney to a second NFL Super Bowl

Jordan Mailata is an Australian-born NFL star who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles as an offensive left tackle. This position favours very tall, heavy and strong athletes who also possess good footwork, agility and tactical awareness.

The Conversation

Brett Ferres relishing ‘really exciting challenge’ with Goole Vikings

Goole Vikings have been making waves since they answered a call for League One expansion last year.

The Independent UK

'Disgraceful': NRL star's penalty may spark law changes

The Queensland government has described Brisbane NRL star Ezra Mam's penalty for drug driving as "disgraceful" and will now consider law changes.

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The Guardian - AU

Training sessions a ‘blind spot’ in concussion fight, say rugby league players

Rugby league players have declared the training field to be the next battleground with the NRL in a bid to protect brain health

The Independent UK

Australia deploys rugby diplomacy to tempt neighbour away from China

Australian government will invest £300m in a new rugby league team based in Papua New Guinea. But there’s a catch – and it has nothing to do with the sport

The Guardian - AU

Inside PNG’s NRL deal: how the licence was won and what comes next

The intervention of Peter V’landys proved crucial in getting the long-anticipated agreement over the line but some uncertainty remains

The Independent UK

Papua New Guinea team to join Australian competition

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his counterpart James Marape announced the ‘world first sports diplomacy deal’.

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Sports diplomacy: why the Australian government is spending $600 million on a new NRL team in PNG

It has been a busy time in the Australian government’s sports diplomacy locker room.

International Business Times

Australia To Spend $385 Mn On PNG Rugby League Team With Eye On China

Australia will spend US$385 million to establish a rugby league team from Papua New Guinea in its rugby league competition, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday, a move designed to help ward off China.

The Independent UK

Papua New Guinea is granted a National Rugby League team from 2028

A team from rugby league hotspot Papua New Guinea will enter the National Rugby League from 2028 after officially being granted a license

The Guardian - AU

Papua New Guinea to join NRL under historic deal with a China ‘escape clause’

PNG will field an NRL team from 2028 after the Australian government confirmed a $600m deal that aims to deepen diplomatic ties in the Pacific

The Guardian - AU

Lucrative tax breaks will be ‘vital’ in PNG team’s bid to attract top NRL players

Tax concessions and safe accommodation loom as non-negotiables for players as an NRL team in Papua New Guinea plans its entry the competition 2028

The Independent UK

Ryan Hall relishing return to Leeds for final chapter of record-breaking career

The 37-year-old is Super League’s all-time leading try scorer.

The Guardian - UK

Brian Lockwood obituary

Rugby league player who won four Challenge Cup finals and was in the last Great Britain team to win the World Cup, in 1972

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