Tigers teen bags hat-trick in big pre-season win
Heamasi Makasini bagged a hat-trick of tries for Wests Tigers in their NRL pre-season clash against the Sydney Roosters in Newcastle.
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Injury puts star Bulldog in doubt for Las Vegas opener
Canterbury are no guarantee to have Matt Burton on deck in Las Vegas after the five-eighth picked up an injury in the pre-season clash against Newcastle.
The special tattoo that helped save Matamua’s career
Justin Matamua considered quitting rugby league during a tough final season at Wests Tigers during which he was dropped to the semi-professional Ron Massey Cup.
Green half no pushover as Raiders look to maintain rage
New Canberra halfback Ethan Sanders will be a target for NRL rivals this season, but Raiders star Hudson Young says the youngster will be up for the fight.
‘Apply the blow torch’ – Stoush over Lomax ramps up
Intimate details of Melbourne's battle to have Zac Lomax play for them in 2026 have been revealed, as the winger and his old club Parramatta prepare for court.
Storm smashed, Laurie stars in Raiders debut
Daine Laurie has impressed in his first hit-out for Canberra since moving from Penrith, playing halfback in the Raiders' 32-6 pre-season win over Melbourne.
Mahoney ready to go as Cowboys dismantle young Panthers
Reed Mahoney's showing out of dummy-half has headlined North Queensland's 66-24 pre-season thrashing of a Penrith side with just 11 games of NRL experience.
Cowboys centre faces Vegas ban over dangerous throw
North Queensland are set to lose a key member of their backline for the opening rounds of the NRL, following a dangerous throw in a pre-season win over Penrith.
Staines helps steer Catalans to win over Huddersfield
Samoan rugby league star Charlie Staines was in the thick of the action when Catalans beat Huddersfield in the Super League.
Manly’s teen prodigies star in trial win over Warriors
Teenage playmakers Joey Walsh and Onitoni Large have led Manly to an NRL trial victory over an experienced Warriors outfit.
‘No intention’: Luai makes call on Tigers future
Jarome Luai has clarified where he sees his NRL future beyond this season in a statement that will be music to the ears of Wests Tigers fans.
‘Defy the impossible’: NRL bullish about global plan
The NRL is hopeful of playing regular-season games in Hong Kong, Japan, the UK and the Abu Dhabi in the coming years.
Souths must stand up and use Haas signing: Murray
South Sydney captain Cameron Murray says Payne Haas's 2027 arrival can only transform the Rabbitohs if other players also stand up alongside the superstar prop.
Moses backs Eels with no easy Lomax answer for NRL
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo says any proposed changes to contracting laws following the Zac Lomax affair need careful consideration, with the winger still in limbo.
‘Special moment’: Two Toms out of Dolphins injury exile
Tom Flegler and Tom Gilbert will get to show what the Dolphins have been missing when they return to action in the trial clash with Gold Coast.
Knights launch Brown era as Titans say hello to Bai
Newcastle's hope for a new golden age gets its first moment in the sun as Dylan Brown gets set to play five-eighth for the Knights for the first time.
The one NRL team set to stop Haas signing off in style
Brisbane are heavily tipped to send Payne Haas out a premiership winner this season. But one NRL rival has the backing to stop the Broncos going back to back.
Dragons veteran Damien Cook makes call on future
Veteran hooker Damien Cook is confident of securing a one-year contract extension to continue his NRL career with St George Illawarra into 2027.
Kalyn Ponga would consider shock switch to New Zealand
Kalyn Ponga is open to switching allegiances to play international footy for New Zealand, once he produces consistent form for Newcastle.
Why NRL’s new rule changes could stunt growth
The NRL will expand the interchange from four to six players, but two leading captains are concerned about the long-term impact on young players.
Dolphins win trifecta with recruits and rookie Pouniu
The three key recruits for the Dolphins have already made their mark as they prepare to start against Gold Coast along with highly rated rookie Brian Pouniu.
‘Complete package’: Hannay puts faith in Titans teen
Gold Coast will field halves pairing Lachlan Ilias and Zane Harrison in their opening trial as new coach Josh Hannay investigates his playmaking options.
Sione Fainu signs new deal at Wests Tigers
Sione Fainu has signed a three-year contract extension that ties the prop to Wests Tigers through the 2029 season.
Manly lose rising representative forward to ACL rupture
Manly lock Caleb Navale's NRL season is in tatters after he ruptured the ACL in his right knee at Sea Eagles training.
London calling: Lockyer’s ‘two’ Broncos unite for cause
London Broncos and Brisbane have reconnected under Darren Lockyer's guidance as the league great unveils plans to continue to grow the brand in the UK capital.
New Tigers deal for fan favourite elder statesman
Veteran NRL forward Alex Twal will remain with Wests Tigers until at least the end of the 2029 season after signing a contract extension.
‘Unfair’: Haas slams claims of Broncos coach fall out
Payne Haas has explained his reasons for leaving Brisbane to join South Sydney in 2027, insisting it has nothing to do with coach Michael Maguire.
Moses ready to feel free alongside Pezet at Eels
Mitch Moses is about to face the biggest halves change in his career at Parramatta, but he can see one big advantage in having Jonah Pezet next to him at No.6.
Bellamy ‘hopeful’ as Lomax saga rolls on
Storm coach Craig Bellamy is unsure whether he'll have Zac Lomax at his disposal this season, but is hopeful the star back's playing future can be sorted out.
‘That could be me’: McInnes unsure of Sharks future
Cronulla captain Cameron McInnes is unsure whether he'll be at the Sharks in 2027 as they grapple to keep their team together.
How fishing helped nurse NRL Cowboy back to health
North Queensland's Heilum Luki took an unorthodox approach to his recovery from a second ACL injury, buying a boat and hitting the water as much as possible.