Hasler wants return to two refs as NRL review comments
Gold Coast coach Des Hasler wants the NRL to return to two referees and has stood by his recent criticism of the high tackle crackdown.
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Gilbert makes Dolphins position shift, Plath locked in
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf has made a call on captain Tom Gilbert, who will play second-row from now on with Max Plath in his best position at lock.
Storm warning with spine playing better than in 2025
Melbourne made the 2024 NRL grand final, but Jahrome Hughes believes more time together has made the club's all-star spine a better combination in 2025.
1-5 and gone? Stats show stakes are high for Penrith
Penrith would need to overturn 117 years of premiership history to lift the trophy on NRL grand final day, if they are beaten by the Dolphins in round six.
Tigers will quit Campbelltown without $50m upgrade: CEO
Wests Tigers could walk away from the club's strongest junior base if Campbelltown Sports Stadium doesn't get $50 million in upgrades.
Door opening for Fogarty to join Manly as new No.7
Manly players have insisted the Daly Cherry-Evans drama is not acting as a distraction, as the Sea Eagles close in on signing a replacement at No.7.
Katoa ready to show Cleary he’s a much wiser Dolphin
Dolphins playmaker Isaiya Katoa has learned from an error of judgement last time he played Penrith, as another classic match-up with Nathan Cleary looms.
Samoa’s ‘field of dreams’ the magnet for players: coach
More players are keen to play for Samoa, and coach Ben Gardiner says it is not due to "stealing" them but because of the unique four-pillar program.
Eels’ Lomax out for six weeks, racing clock for Origin
Zac Lomax is at long odds to play for NSW in State of Origin I after the Parramatta winger suffered a fractured foot in his side's win over St George Illawarra.
Broncos workhorse Gosiewski starts talks on new deal
Brisbane forward Jack 'Jet-Ski' Gosiewski appeared washed up last year but is now making waves and cruising towards a new deal.
Mitchell at five-eighth, Townsend cut in halves changes
The NRL is preparing for a halves shake-up in round six as Penrith, the Sydney Roosters, Newcastle and South Sydney confirm key changes.
The two people who dislike Mahoney being called a grub
He divides opinion but the in-form Reed Mahoney says there's only two people who are concerned about his reputation as the NRL's biggest wind-up artist.
How Hammer regained mojo to be Dolphins’ nail gun
Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reveals the change in mindset that has reignited his electric ways.
Reigning premiers Penrith find positives in form slump
The vibe remains positive at four-time reigning NRL premiers Penrith despite a losing streak that threatens to halt their NRL dynasty.
Dolphins gun Tabuai-Fidow wants to play for Samoa again
Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has a burning desire to play for Samoa again, but whether that's this year is dependant on his Kangaroos selection.
Hunt mulls extra year at Broncos as 400-club beckons
Brisbane veteran Ben Hunt is playing so well and enjoying his footy so much that he is considering playing until 2027, when 400 NRL games will be within reach.
Ex-NRL player Wiliame named Bulldogs women’s coach
Brayden Wiliame has been named inaugural head coach of Canterbury's NRLW team after would-be boss Blake Cavallaro resigned.
Townsend under microscope as Roosters’ season falters
Chad Townsend is facing increased scrutiny for his role in the Sydney Roosters' early-season struggles, something hooker Connor Watson believes is unfair.
I’m the right man for Dragons’ pressure moments: Ilias
Lachlan Ilias came up short of answers with the game on the line in round five, but says he's still the right man to handle the Dragons' pressure moments.
Dodd charge set to cost him shot at Souths NRL debut
Lewis Dodd is set to miss out on another chance for an NRL debut, with a crusher charge to deny the English recruit a shot in South Sydney's halves.
Ex-Sevens star Leo relishes league return with Storm
Melbourne rookie Moses Leo's winding road to his NRL debut makes an interesting story.
Thurston’s biggest fan Purdue forging own Cowboys path
Jaxon Purdue's family used to drive 800km to watch every North Queensland home game, now he's tipped as a cornerstone of the NRL club's future.
Dogs stay top, sink Knights in best start for 32 years
Kurt Mann has scored in his 200th NRL appearance to help Canterbury beat Newcastle 20-0 and maintain their unbeaten start to 2025.
Hughes masterclass after hand surgery beats Manly
Melbourne have flexed their NRL premiership muscles, with halfback Jahrome Hughes having a field day to lead his side to a 48-24 flogging of Manly.
On the wing Lomax no issue with ditching the centres
Zac Lomax insists he's happy to remain on the wing in a reshuffled Parramatta backline, claiming his teammates know moving out of centre is no issue for him.
Titan Fa’asuamaleaui faces ban, coach talks a fine line
Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is one of three players facing a ban out of Saturday's NRL matches, after Des Hasler's complaints over an NRL crackdown.
‘A lot to give’: Adam Reynolds keeps 2026 door open
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds is playing well enough to go around again next year but his focus is on the short-term after injuring a hamstring.
Reynolds injured after firing Broncos blitz of Tigers
Brisbane's second-half blitz secured a 46-24 win over Wests Tigers as captain Adam Reynolds starred before leaving the field with a hamstring injury.
Hasler says sin-bins spoil game after Titans loss
Des Hasler claims fans are "not getting a fair deal", unhappy with the NRL's head-high crackdown after Gold Coast's 36-10 loss to the Dolphins.
Lomax nails golden point to douse Gutho-fuelled Dragons
Zac Lomax has kicked Parramatta to their first win of 2025 with a golden-point field goal in the Eels' thrilling 23-22 victory over St George Illawarra.
Sea Eagles don’t need Turbo to soar over Storm: Seibold
While the stats say otherwise, Manly coach Anthony Seibold believes they can beat Melbourne without Tom Trbojevic while the Storm welcome back Jahrome Hughes.