Townsend closes curtain on premiership-winning career
Chad Townsend has announced he will retire at the end of 2025, ending a career that included more than 250 NRL games and a premiership at Cronulla.
Chad Townsend has announced he will retire at the end of 2025, ending a career that included more than 250 NRL games and a premiership at Cronulla.
The ladder leading Canberra Raiders enjoy a two-point gap over second place despite being the youngest team in the NRL.
Dolphins forward Connelly Lemuelu was among a criticised player list when the club started, but now he is one of the game's most damaging forwards.
Tom Trbojevic has revealed where he expects to play out the year for Manly, while also declaring his knee fine for the crucial clash with the Sydney Roosters.
Alex Johnston has signed a new contract at South Sydney as he closes in on the NRL's tryscoring record as Api Koroisau extends his stay at Wests Tigers.
In times like these, all South Sydney forward Jai Arrow can do is laugh at the injury crisis engulfing his struggling NRL club.
Form centre Gehamat Shibasaki wants to win a premiership with Brisbane before considering his next contract, as his value on the market continues to rise.
Payne Haas could join the exodus to Samoa at the upcoming Pacific Championships.
Victor Radley says consultations with the best concussion experts in the business have reassured him amid debate about his NRL playing future.
Parramatta have been forced to reconfigure their spine but there is still no room in the 17 for Newcastle-bound five-eighth Dylan Brown.
Gold Coast's hopes of avoiding the wooden spoon have dived with captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui out for four weeks and forward David Fifita re-injuring an ankle.
Brisbane lock Pat Carrigan has found another gear in the charge to the finals after taking a different approach to handling the aftermath of State of Origin.
Kevin Walters is committed as Australia coach for the next 12 months and has put all aspirations to return to the NRL aside as he targets Ashes success.
Jess Skinner will continue as the coach of Australia's Jillaroos after initially earning the role on an interim basis.
South Sydney's injury crisis has become one of the stories of the NRL season but Cronulla prop Toby Rudolf doesn't feel sorry for this week's opponents at all.
Powerhouse match-winning forward Leka Halasima is one of three young guns the Warriors have wrapped up long-term, and for good reason.
New Australia coach Kevin Walters will deal with the threat of Samoa fielding three of his stars for the Pacific Championships and beyond when the time's right.
Trent Robinson has addressed his decision to drop Chad Townsend back to reserve grade a week after parachuting the veteran in to the Sydney Roosters' NRL side.
Tough-as-teak Brisbane forward Kobe Hetherington believes the club can win a title as he targets getting back to lock after inking a new deal.
Des Hasler prepares to coach his 500th game after showcasing his many sides: ruthless Des, singing Des, curtain rod brawler Des, caring Des and winner Des.
Brisbane have a premiership window open and must make the most of it as six superstars take the field against Parramatta in their first game together.
Manly are confident Luke Brooks will feature in their intriguing clash with Canterbury after a near-miss gave the side a look at young gun Joey Walsh.
Todd Payten has brought Robert Derby back for North Queensland's crucial clash against St George Illawarra.
Melbourne have beaten the Sydney Roosters 34-30 in one of the games of the NRL season, but suffered a seismic blow with Jahrome Hughes dislocating his shoulder.
Warriors coach Andrew Webster has given the club steel and style and his long-term deal has also given them the stability they need.
Penrith have moved to avoid any destabilisation of their roster ahead of 2026, with a shot at a fifth straight NRL title suddenly looking realistic.
Jahrome Hughes has learned whether he will play again this season, in a crucial development for Melbourne's premiership hopes and the rest of the NRL.
Lewis Dodd's second chance in South Sydney's starting halves will come against Cronulla, but the Rabbitohs have another injury scare with a forward leader.
Wayne Bennett has backed alterations to State of Origin eligibility rules, but believes changes also need to happen at an international level.
A defiant Des Hasler has maintained there is more left in the tank, as the under-pressure Gold Coast coach prepares for his 500th NRL game in charge.
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