Tigers in seventh heaven as Knights fail to fire again
Newcastle have spluttered their way to a 20-4 loss to Wests Tigers, taking their scoring tally in their last 276 minutes of football to just 10 points.
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Storm crush Warriors as Fisher-Harris, Hughes injured
Melbourne have inflicted more pain on the Warriors, crushing them 42-14 at a sold-out AAMI Park to make it 17 straight wins against the New Zealand team.
Su’a joins Dolphins in Knights player swap with Teague
The Dolphins and Newcastle have agreed on a player swap that allows Mason Teague and Sebastian Su'a to make early-season transfers.
NRL clears Wighton but adds to Souths’ halves pain
South Sydney's halves crisis has deepened with Jayden Sullivan facing a ban for a forearm to the head, while Jack Wighton has been cleared of a hip-drop.
Manly deny talking to Fogarty or breaching NRL rules
Manly have denied making an early advance on Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty, as they prepare to pursue the 31-year-old and have him replace Daly Cherry-Evans.
Raiders bury Eels as Strange shows the future in halves
Canberra have thrashed Parramatta 50-12 in Darwin, with five-eighth Ethan Strange impressing alongside Liam Hudson and Seb Kris in a red-hot Raiders left edge.
Cowboys rope late win as Mitchell fails to spark Souths
Jaxon Purdue has scored two tries to help North Queensland to a third straight NRL win with a 24-16 victory over South Sydney and a quiet Latrell Mitchell.
WA premier says NRL expansion talks are now ‘positive’
Western Australia premier Roger Cook has been spotted at the NRL double-header, while declaring renewed talks with the league over expansion are positive.
Manly eye Trbojevic return within a fortnight
Tom Trbojevic is on track to return in round eight for Manly, in what would loom as a significant boost after they fell to a 3-3 record with a loss to Cronulla.
Hynes, Kennedy stand up in Sharks’ spine-tingling win
Cronulla have done enough to hold on and beat Manly 24-18 in Perth, despite two long-range intercepts in the second half threatening to sink the Sharks.
Smith faces ban as Roosters brace for change again
Luckless Sydney Roosters centre Billy Smith has been handed a ban for a high tackle, just two games since returning to the NRL from his latest injury setback.
Why prestigious Tigers award ‘meant nothing’ to Fainu
Self-proclaimed 'charming' man Samuela Fainu says his individual Wests Tigers awards mean nothing if the club does not kick on in 2025.
Warriors eye end to a decade of pain against Melbourne
The Warriors' 16-match losing streak against Melbourne is the worst of any club in the NRL era, but coach Andrew Webster says it can't be on players' minds.
Leniu to avoid trouble unless Nine or Thurston complain
Spencer Leniu's heated altercation with Johnathan Thurston has spilled on to social media, accusing the rugby league great of being two-faced and fake.
Roosters stun Broncos in 10-point win at Suncorp
The Sydney Roosters have scored an upset 26-16 victory over the Broncos in Brisbane, with Billy Smith scoring two tries.
Halves impress Flanagan as Dragons belt Titans
St George Illawarra have thrashed a woeful Gold Coast in round six of the NRL season.
Bennett says plan is still for Mitchell to play No.1
Latrell Mitchell will wear No.6 for South Sydney against North Queensland, but Wayne Bennett has declared he is still the Rabbitohs' first-choice fullback.
‘Not a word we use’: Sharks coach not rattled by losses
A defeat to Manly in Perth would leave Cronulla on a three-game losing streak but coach Craig Fitzgibbon isn't stressing.
Maroons bolters Mann, Plath get coach Slater tick
Billy Slater says Queensland hopefuls Max Plath and Kurt Mann are showing habits in their game that are "Origin worthy" as the duo enter selection frame.
Campbelltown want majority of Tigers games post upgrade
Campbelltown's mayor has conceded his council cannot solely fund the Tigers' stadium demands, but says the club should play more games there if support comes.
Storm sell out AAMI in record time with AFL Gathering
With no AFL in Victoria this weekend, the Melbourne Storm have produced a historically quick sell-out for their NRL clash with the New Zealand Warriors.
Bennett delivers special message to Perth NRL fans
The chances of Perth having its own NRL franchise appear to be getting smaller by the day, but Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett is optimistic a deal can be struck.
Katoa quashes Sydney scuttlebutt, confirms Blues dream
Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa has scuppered rumours he wants to return to Sydney and revealed why playing for NSW at State of Origin level is a goal.
Lomax toughness lives on in Eels without injured star
Parramatta believe they have turned a corner in their season despite the drought-breaking win over St George Illawarra costing them marquee man Zac Lomax.
‘Concerning for us’: Panthers coach pinpoints malaise
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has highlighted the uncharacteristic failing behind the Panthers' 1-5 start to the year and what must change to salvage the season.
Hammer time as Dolphins plunge Panthers into crisis
The Dolphins have left a woeful Penrith's title defence in dire straits after a 30-12 win, highlighted by a hat-trick of tries by fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow.
Robinson can’t see Manu returning to Roosters this year
If Joey Manu returns to Australia this year, Trent Robinson doesn't believe it'll be at the Sydney Roosters where he became an NRL star across 181 games.
Campbelltown asks for government help to keep Tigers
The Wests Tigers threats to leave Campbelltown if they don't secure the promise of a stadium upgrade by June 30 has prompted the council to ask for higher help.
NRL faces risk of fan backlash at Perth double-header
The lowest crowd for a rugby league event at Optus Stadium is anticipated for the NRL's double header, amid WA fan discontent over expansion talks progress.
‘Keep going’: Maguire backs Reynolds for 2026 season
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire says Adam Reynolds is a wanted man for the 2026 season and is set to play against the Sydney Roosters after hamstring tightness.
Money try celebration could return if Dragons hit form
St George Illawarra winger Christian Tuipulotu says he'll bring back his money try celebration at the right time, but wants to focus on winning games first.