Knights welcome back stars as Tigers ring changes
Newcastle's best player Kalyn Ponga is back to take on South Sydney as Benji Marshall performs spinal surgery after the loss of two Wests Tigers guns.
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Big blow for Lions as star recruit out for months
Brisbane's star forward recruit Oscar Allen will miss at least three months after scans revealed the extent of the former West Coast co-captain's injury.
Trent Hodkinson: Canterbury need true seven at halfback
Former Canterbury player Trent Hodkinson has blasted the Bulldogs' halves pairing of Matt Burton and Lachlan Galvin.
Storm star readying for return after stroke shock
Melbourne Storm's Fijian-born forward Tui Kamikamica is on the mend after undergoing major surgery following a stroke.
Stumbling Storm vow to fight back into form
Melbourne prop Josh King says rather than singling out individuals it will take a team effort for the Storm to end their surprise six-game win drought.
Jarome Luai reveals reason he became PNG Chief No.1
Jarome Luai says legacy not tax-free salary was the main lure in becoming the first official signing of the PNG Chiefs.
Blow for Waratahs as prop banned for Force clash
NSW Waratahs prop Daniel Botha will miss the side's crucial Super Rugby Pacific derby with the Western Force because of suspension.
‘Massive’: Crows young gun on cusp of comeback
Adelaide defender Josh Worrell says the imminent return of a young teammate from injury will be a massive boost for the Crows.
‘Obviously concern there’: Lions worry for teammate
Brisbane Lions captain Harris Andrews says there's concern for a much-loved teammate who has suffered two concussions in three weeks.
Hollands support grows as Worksafe probes Carlton
Elijah Hollands' brother Ollie has joined father Ben in support of the Carlton utility following his concerning mental health episode at the MCG.
Kyle Flanagan dumped by Dragons for Anzac Day clash
Dean Young is wasting no time in sparking change at St George Illawarra, dumping Kyle Flanagan to the bench in his first game as interim Dragons coach.
‘Protect assets’: NRL edict on contact training backed
Adam Reynolds says the NRL's guidelines to limit contact training are worthwhile as the RLPA seeks key data on the increased speed of the game and injuries.
Reds flyhalf Gordon cleared of serious knee injury
Reds star Carter Gordon has avoided ligament damage in his knee and, after initial fears of a long-term injury, is expected to make a relatively swift recovery.
Crisis kings: Broncos blood Semu-trailer and ‘new’ Riki
Brisbane have received special dispensation from the NRL in the naming of their side to play Canterbury due to an injury crisis.
DCE reveals stance on Origin recall after Maroons axing
He will always answer an SOS if his state needs him, but Daly Cherry-Evans has all but confirmed his State of Origin career is over.
Brotherly love: Taylan May endorses Terrell for Origin
After an injury to NSW Blues incumbent prop Payne Haas, Terrell May is getting wraps from his teammate and brother Taylan for the vacant spot.
Captains return from injury to lift Bulldogs and Sharks
Cronulla co-captain Cameron McInnes has been named to return from an ACL rupture ahead of schedule, as Canberra lose Josh Papalii for up to eight weeks.
Wright wants Brumbies to rediscover winning ways
Tom Wright says he's relieved to have his return from injury out of the way and wants the focus to be on the Brumbies returning to their best in Super Round.
Suns defender free to play after AFL tribunal success
Gold Coast have had a win at the tribunal, but GWS were not so successful in challenging a one-game ban for young gun Joe Fonti.
Long live King: Saints hopeful for long-awaited return
St Kilda are hoping Max King will make his long-awaited return to the AFL, while Fremantle and Carlton have been dealt with injuries in their ruck stocks.
Dolphins extend former Broncos star until 2027
The Dolphins have moved to take Selwyn Cobbo off the market with the Queensland flyer inking a one-year extension.
Coach Lehmann signs on for another two years in England
Darren Lehmann, the former Australia coach, has signed a contract extension with English county Northamptonshire tying himself to the club until 2029.
‘Standing on a nail’: Riki turns superhero in headgear
Brisbane fans insist Jordan Riki is a beast when he wears headgear and his ability to play through an agonising foot injury adds credence to that view.
Reed debunks Flanagan theory ahead of Anzac Day debut
Kade Reed insists he's ready for the chance to make his NRL debut for St George Illawarra.
Gun for hire: Ex-Wallaby Genia eyes PNG Chiefs role
An-ex Wallabies son of a Papua New Guinea gun says he'd welcome the chance to cross codes and work with the PNG Chiefs ahead of their entry to the NRL in 2028.
Injury-hit Bulldogs won’t take chances with sore stars
Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli is among the sore stars fighting to be cleared to face Sydney in a crunch clash to open round seven.
‘Size matters’: why Genia wants Kerevi for World Cup
Two-time Wallabies World Cup star Will Genia has thrown up a Japan-based veteran for inclusion in Les Kiss's squad for the 2027 global showpiece in Australia.
Haas out of Origin as fellow Broncos prop hospitalised
Brisbane's injury crisis has escalated, with Payne Haas to miss six to eight weeks and fellow prop Corey Jensen in hospital with a blood clot.
36ers captain’s contract release after NBL finals loss
Sharpshooter and co-captain Dejan Vasiljevic has been released from his Adelaide 36ers contract with a year remaining after the side's narrow finals defeat.
Roosters’ Mr Fix-It Savala puts halves hopes on hold
He was a starting half for most of 2025, but Hugo Savala insists he's happy to play wherever the Sydney Roosters need him.
No game for old recruits: Flanagan’s strategy times out
Shane Flanagan's old hands won him a premiership in 2016, but his decision to go back to the well at St George Illawarra has proven costly.