Fifita to miss after playing with pain-killing jabs
Gold Coast forward David Fifita will see a specialist on an ongoing ankle complaint and not feature this weekend after requiring needles to stoically battle on.
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Raiders set to keep hooker Starling on new deal
Canberra are on the verge of re-signing hooker Tom Starling, who will reject interest from elsewhere to stay at the Raiders until the end of 2027.
Bennett curse rubbished as Dolphins face Sydney bogey
Dolphins prop Felise Kaufusi is set to return from injury against Parramatta as the side aim to fix their dire Sydney record and put to bed a coaching curse.
Broncos’ Mam to make return in Q Cup for Souths-Logan
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire has decided not to play Ezra Mam against South Sydney, the five-eighth to make his rugby league return for Souths-Logan instead.
Why Sharks centre Iro wants to be known by new name
Cronulla centre KL Iro has lifted the lid on his decision to change his name after previously being known as Kayal.
Kiraz’s Origin message as Dogs down Fifita-less Titans
Gold Coast coach Des Hasler has explained his controversial omission of David Fifita after Canterbury winger Jacob Kiraz scored a hat-trick in a 38-18 win.
Cleary haunts Broncos again in Penrith’s watershed win
Nathan Cleary was the star of the show as out-of-sorts NRL premiers Penrith scored a breakthrough win over Brisbane at Magic Round.
Raiders stun Storm after golden-point drama
Canberra have come back from a 14-point deficit to shock Melbourne 20-18 after a series of controversial decisions rocked the final match of Magic Round.
‘Cost us dearly’: Bellamy fumes over poor discipline
Melbourne's coach and captain have opened up on unacceptable discipline by forwards Trent Loiero and Stefano Utoikamanu that cost them a win against Canberra.
Mam chases comeback, Souths stretched again in round 10
Ezra Mam is fighting for selection, South Sydney are contending with more injuries and Penrith are looking to build on a big win in round 10 of the NRL season.
Booed and banned Mam in the mix for NRL return
Ezra Mam is fit and available for selection after serving a ban for drug driving but Brisbane coach Michael Maguire is unsure whether he'll be picked this week.
Why ‘everything’ about Kiraz has Bulldog in NSW frame
Canterbury winger Jacob Kiraz has the all-round game to be in prime position to debut for NSW according to Blues regular Stephen Crichton.
‘Super happy’ Hynes backing himself as match-winner
After a Magic Round masterclass, Nicho Hynes has addressed criticism over his inability to ice Cronulla's golden-point game the week before.
Preston to fight lengthy ban as Storm duo avoid charges
Canterbury forward Jacob Preston hopes to reduce his side's suspension woes as he heads to the NRL judiciary on Tuesday to fight a crusher tackle charge.
‘Idiot not to’: inside Fogarty’s big chat with Stuart
Jamal Fogarty has opened up on informing coach Ricky Stuart he would be leaving Canberra to accept a lucrative contract at Manly for 2026.
‘No regrets’: Storm prop ready for former club, roomie
Melbourne prop Stefano Utoikamanu will take on his former club Wests Tigers aiming to make up for discipline lapses that cost his team against Canberra.
‘Firecracker’ Gilbert endorsed for Maroons return
Dolphins captain Tom Gilbert is tipped to complete a remarkable injury comeback and return to the State of Origin arena for the first time in two years..
Toia the destroyer stars as Roosters beat Dolphins
Sydney Roosters centre and former Redcliffe junior Robert Toia has carved up the Dolphins in a 36-26 win, with skipper James Tedesco man of the match..
Tedesco’s hot form will force Daley to make No.1 choice
James Tedesco's hot form for Sydney Roosters has kept the heat on Dylan Edwards for the NSW fullback spot and forced coach Laurie Daley to make a tough call.
Ryles would need ‘a loan off Moses’ to comment on refs
Jason Ryles says he'll only comment on the officiating of Parramatta's loss at Magic Round if Mitch Moses lends him money to pay his probable fine.
Surgery for Dolphins’ Plath damages lock’s Origin hopes
Versatile Dolphins lock Max Plath is facing a month on the sidelines after foot surgery as the side's season reaches a critical point.
‘Love to play Origin’: visions of Inglis drive Toia
Sydney Roosters prodigy Robert Toia wants to represent Queensland like Greg Inglis did, and credits mentoring from club legend Joey Manu for his red-hot form.
Mann ready to join Beetson as oldest Maroons debutants
More than a decade after making an NRL debut as a centre, Canterbury lock Kurt Mann believes he is more ready than ever to take his chance in State of Origin.
Fifita ready to ‘rip and tear’ for Ipswich in Q Cup
David Fifita will play his first Queensland Cup match since 2018 when he lines up with the Ipswich Jets, and he has taken his axing by Gold Coast on the chin.
How Papenhuyzen defied coach’s doubts on road to 100
Four years after a sickening head knock kicked off a cruel run of injuries for Ryan Papenhuyzen, the Melbourne ace will bring up 100 NRL games at Magic Round.
Reynolds set for Broncos bogey side, 2023 GF ‘a lesson’
Brisbane skipper Adam Reynolds is fit to lead the side against a Penrith outfit the Broncos have only beaten once in the last nine outings.
Sharpe hat-trick lifts Knights, injury woes for Souths
Newcastle's attack has finally clicked against injury-hit South Sydney in a 30-4 win as No.6 Fletcher Sharpe ensured the end of a five-game losing run.
Rabbitohs injury crisis deepens with Mamouzelos
There are concerns for South Sydney hooker Peter Mamouzelos after a dislocated elbow was still not back in place well after the side's 30-4 loss to Newcastle.
‘Gritty’ Warriors defy Cowboys for equal-best NRL start
The Warriors have been forced to hold off a rampaging North Queensland comeback to win, 30-26, for the sixth time in seven NRL games.
Bizarre runaway try puts Tigers on path to Magic win
St George Illawarra have come up with one of the most inexplicable bombed tries in recent memory as Wests Tigers eked out a win in Magic Round.
How Allan’s life changed in 596-day NRL absence
St George Illawarra outside back Corey Allan learned plenty spending almost 600 days away from the game he loves.