Fifita ‘x-factor’ makes him a Maroons must: Hasler
Gold Coast coach Des Hasler and Queensland great Gorden Tallis have backed David Fifita's credentials for a Maroons recall ahead of the clash with Cronulla.
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Cowboys quick learner Luki in frame for Maroons debut
North Queensland second-rower Heilum Luki is close to a Queensland debut after putting into operation advice he received in Maroons camp from Felise Kaufusi.
Controversial star Taylan May to leave Panthers
Centre Taylan May has parted company with Penrith, bringing to a close a bitter backroom feud between the NRL club and the troubled player.
Titans rocked as Brimson, Sami ruled out with injury
Gold Coast duo AJ Brimson and Phillip Sami won't play against Cronulla due to injury, with Tanah Boyd and Jacob Alick coming into the 17.
More Eels misery as Paulo injury compounds Souths loss
Parramatta have slumped to a fourth-straight NRL loss, falling to a 32-16 defeat at the hands of a resurgent South Sydney.
Parra players under pump as Eels hit rock bottom
Interim Parramatta coach Trent Barrett says the Eels were their own worst enemy in their loss to South Sydney.
Manly keep open mind on Trbojevic’s centre shift
Manly have kept their options open on Tom Trbojevic playing centre on his return from injury, and won't stop him playing State of Origin III if picked.
Wests Tigers ready to unleash Justin Olam against Storm
Justin Olam is set to return for Wests Tigers as the joint venture looks to continue a charmed run at Leichhardt Oval against first-placed Melbourne.
Knights take Gamble to keep halves competition alive
Tyson Gamble has signed a contract extension that will keep him in Newcastle until the end of the 2026 season.
Criticism of chirpy Mahoney out of proportion: Bulldogs
Reed Mahoney is adept at getting under the skin of rival players but Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo insists the criticism of his hooker is excessive.
Paulo’s season effectively over with Eels under the gun
Parramatta have suffered another setback in their horror 2024 NRL campaign, with prop Junior Paulo's season effectively over because of a foot injury.
Taylan May withdraws Penrith legal claim, leaves club
Centre Taylan May has parted company with Penrith, bringing to a close a bitter backroom feud between the NRL club and the troubled player.
Penrith grind out win as Broncos lose five in a row
Penrith showed their trademark grit and class in a 14-6 win over Brisbane, where the genius of fullback Reece Walsh wasn't quite enough for the Broncos.
Sharks slump to another NRL loss at hands of Titans
Cronulla have slumped to a fifth loss in six games after being beaten 20-16 by Gold Coast in their NRL clash in Coffs Harbour.
Latrell Mitchell set to miss Origin III with injury
NSW centre Latrell Mitchell looks set to be ruled out of the third and decisive State of Origin game with a foot injury.
No contract yet, but Foran wants to play on in 2025
Kieran Foran has confirmed he still wants to play on in 2025 at Gold Coast, after being one of their best in the upset 20-16 win over Cronulla.
Souths surge tempts Arrow into delaying surgery
South Sydney forward Jai Arrow is willing to delay season-ending shoulder surgery as the Rabbitohs eye a late charge towards the NRL's top eight.
Siosifa Talakai ban brings more pain for Cronulla
Cronulla have lost five of their last six games and are now set to lose former NSW representative Siosifa Talakai for a week.
Josh Rogers set for Broncos recall amid halves crisis
Kevin Walters says half Josh Rogers will play for Brisbane against St George Illawarra next week as hulking prop Va'a Semu is a chance for a debut.
‘Gentle giant’: Fiery JWH cements Roosters legacy
Trent Robinson says Jared Waerea-Hargreaves should be recognised as one of rugby league's great front-rowers as he sets a Roosters club record.
Mitchell set to miss Origin III with foot injury
NSW have been left weighing up potential options to replace Latrell Mitchell, with the superstar Blues centre likely to be ruled out of State of Origin III.
De Belin rejects overseas interest to remain at Dragons
Experienced prop Jack de Belin has opted to stay at St George Illawarra for another year, rejecting interest from rivals in Australia and overseas.
Burton comes up clutch on eve of NSW team selection
With a spot in the NSW State of Origin team set to open up, Matt Burton has sent a timely reminder of his ability to excel in pressure situations.
Raiders’ defence has ‘turned the corner’: Ricky Stuart
Canberra made big strides with their defence last week with coach Ricky Stuart hopeful the side has put a leaky fortnight behind them.
Storm weather Asofa-Solomona blow to tame Tigers
Melbourne have shrugged off the first-half loss of Nelson Asofa-Solomona to tighten their grip on top spot in the NRL with a 40-28 thumping of Wests Tigers.
Maguire faces crunch centre call as Burton makes case
Matt Burton has declared he would be ready to play left centre for NSW in State of Origin III, as Michael Maguire weighs up how to replace Latrell Mitchell.
Cherry-Evans kicks Manly into eight with extra-time win
Daly Cherry-Evans has kicked a record-extending seventh golden-point field goal to lead Manly to a dramatic 21-20 win over North Queensland in Townsville.
Blues boss Maguire in crunch call as Burton makes case
Matt Burton has declared he'd be ready to play left centre for NSW in State of Origin III, as coach Michael Maguire weighs up how to replace Latrell Mitchell.
Canterbury’s Salmon banned for hit that refs overlooked
Jaeman Salmon has been banned for a hit that could have yielded the Warriors a game-winning penalty goal against Canterbury, but went unpunished at the time.
Milestone man JWH binned, but Roosters have last laugh
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves entered the Sydney Roosters history books as his side overpowered St George Illawarra for a big 42-12 win at Allianz Stadium.
Best replaces Latrell as one of two NSW Origin changes
Bradman Best will replace the injured Latrell Mitchell in one of two changes to Michael Maguire's NSW State of Origin side for game three.