‘Sometimes I’ll be crap’: Munster a work in progress
It might be a case of rocks and diamonds for Melbourne five-eighth Cameron Munster as he continues to rebound from his groin injury.
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RCG dodges ban in boost for under-pressure Eels
Parramatta had been facing the possibility of losing another experienced hand, but prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard has dodged suspension for two high tackles.
Panthers breath easy as Luai cleared of knee injury
Penrith five-eighth Jarome Luai has been cleared of a serious knee injury, going as far as to return to the gym on his day off.
Nick Meaney’s Storm future settled
Versatile back Nick Meaney has signed a new contract that will keep him in Melbourne until at least the end of the 2026 season.
Warrior for life: Webster’s Wayde Egan wish
The Warriors would be keen on keeping in-form hooker Wayde Egan in Auckland for the rest of his NRL career, coach Andrew Webster says.
Latrell apologises as Wighton rallies struggling Souths
Jack Wighton believes Latrell Mitchell has the hunger to continue playing in the NRL as scrutiny intensifies on Souths coach Jason Demetriou.
‘Learned our lesson’: Sharks wary of lowly Rabbitohs
Cronulla's players say they have learned from their Wests Tigers setback not to underestimate a South Sydney side down on their luck.
Cook axed by Souths as Parramatta dump Sivo
Jason Demetriou has axed NSW State of Origin hooker Damien Cook as his South Sydney coaching career goes on the line against Cronulla.
Walsh lucky to return v Bennett’s Dolphins: Reynolds
Fullback Reece Walsh's return from a facial fracture couldn't come against a better team than the Dolphins, injured Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds says.
Reynolds insists Walker, Latrell not to blame at Souths
Former Rabbitohs captain Adam Reynolds has backed under siege coach Jason Demetriou and says Cody Walker and Latrell Mitchell are not the side's problem.
Broncos heads safe from Flegler fire: Dolphins’ Kaufusi
Thomas Flegler will be keen to get after his ex-Brisbane teammates but the 'born again' prop will remain within the rules, fellow Dolphin Felise Kaufusi says.
Jennings’ return ‘not disrespectful to women’: Robinson
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has rejected claims Michael Jennings' return to the NRL is disrespectful to women, on the eve of the centre's 300th game.
Roosters’ Crichton says it’s now or never on rugby move
Sydney Roosters star Angus Crichton has confirmed he is still attracted to a switch to rugby union, conceding it is almost a now-or-never decision for him.
Adam Reynolds pencils in Broncos return date
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds insists his hamstring strain will not keep him out of action long-term as he targets a round eight return against Wests Tigers.
Sea Eagles tell Schuster he can talk to other clubs
Josh Schuster's turbulent stay with Manly may be heading to an end, with the big-money second-rower told he can commence talks with rival NRL clubs.
Cook angry, sad and frustrated after South Sydney axe
Damien Cook has insisted he can fight back into South Sydney's first-choice team, after being left angry, sad and frustrated when axed from the No.9 jersey.
Gutherson defends Brown, warns of more Eels shake-ups
Clint Gutherson has backed Dylan Brown's ability to adjust to the halfback role as Parramatta coach Brad Arthur shakes up his NRL squad.
Ciraldo won’t make Crichton a lock at fullback for Dogs
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo is backing Stephen Crichton to seize the chance of playing at fullback.
Be patient with teen fullback Chevy Stewart: Raiders
Canberra are set to debut 18-year-old fullback Chevy Stewart against the Gold Coast, but their players want fans to manage their expectations.
Munster ‘pretty good chance’ to face Broncos
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy is hopeful Cameron Munster will put a frustrating injury saga behind him to line up against Brisbane on Thursday night.
Bellamy hits back at ‘underdone’ NAS poaching talk
Dismissing fears of a poaching raid on his contracted prop, Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has refused to put a timeline on Nelson Asofa-Solomona's NRL return.
Papali’i reassures Raiders youngsters over capitulation
Canberra veteran Josh Papali'i admits his side has to get their error rate down to beat Parramatta on Sunday and put their NRL campaign back on track.
Brown welcomes Parra’s pursuit of Dragons ace Lomax
Parramatta's Dylan Brown says the addition of Dragons ace Zac Lomax would boost the Eels, who are leading the race for his signature.
DCE’s ‘impostor syndrome’ on eve of Manly milestone
Daly Cherry-Evans has paid tribute to Cliff Lyons as he prepares to pass the legendary five-eighth and become Manly's most-capped player.
Walters sailing into Storm, no rush on Walsh
Happy with the output of replacement Tristan Sailor, coach Kevin Walters isn't sweating on an early return for injured Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh.
Dragons won’t look at swap deal for Lomax: Flanagan
Zac Lomax will stay St George Illawarra until the end of the year after Shane Flanagan refuted earlier suggestions of a player swap for the disgruntled winger.
Eels’ Brown won’t model halfback approach on Moses
Dylan Brown says he won't seek to copy Mitchell Moses's style of play as he adjusts to the responsibility of being Parramatta's senior half.
‘Like talking to your dad’: Ciraldo denies Gould rift
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has refuted claims veteran football manager Phil Gould is beginning to muscle him out of team selection decisions.
Knights in no rush to settle on halves pairing
Adam O'Brien will take his time settling on Newcastle's best halves pairing with Jackson Hastings back playing NRL and Tyson Gamble in NSW Cup this weekend.
Tigers’ Klemmer apologises for outburst at Gutherson
David Klemmer says there was no malice in his exuberant celebrations following the Tigers' win over Parramatta.
Manly search for ‘trick play’ to rattle Panthers
Manly are ready to get creative as they look to rattle all-conquering Penrith when the sides meet this weekend.