Sharks speedster has unfinished business with the USA
Cronulla winger Ronaldo Mulitalo has promised to play rugby league for the USA again, positioning him to become the country's greatest-ever player.
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From Bradford to Townsville, Bateman feeling at home
Englishman John Bateman says he's quickly settled in life with the Cowboys in Townsville, with the north Queensland city reminding him of Yorkshire.
Kernick back as Brigginshaw warns of aggressive English
Olivia Kernick's high-profile exile from the Jillaroos side is over, with the Dally M Medallist recalled to the starting side by interim coach Jess Skinner.
Oloapu in NRL limbo after release from Bulldogs
Gun halves prospect Karl Oloapu has been released from his contract at Canterbury and now faces an uncertain road back to the NRL.
‘Embarrassed’ Raiders apologise for Vegas dust-up
Canberra forwards Hudson Young and Morgan Smithies have fronted the press to apologise for brawling in the elevator of their Las Vegas hotel.
Two Raiders involved in Las Vegas altercation
Canberra players Hudson Young and Morgan Smithies have been involved in a hotel altercation in Las Vegas, prompting security to be called.
Bostock blow for Dolphins, Titan Foran set for surgery
Gold Coast veteran Kieran Foran is out for 12 weeks with a biceps rupture while Dolphins winger Jack Bostock (knee) will miss the opening two NRL rounds.
‘Go after the game’, Ryles tells No.1 Iongi
Parramatta coach Jason Ryles wants to reconfigure Parramatta's attack in 2025, with No.1 Isaiah Iongi to be given freedom at the back in his first NRL season.
Over 160 have tried, but Luai can be man to save Tigers
After more than 12 years of misery at Concord, Jarome Luai is the next man charged with reviving Wests Tigers. But he arrives better equipped than most.
Knee issue could force Tigers’ Olam into retirement
Papua New Guinea international Justin Olam could be forced to retire from the NRL as the Wests Tigers centre battles knee issues.
New Titans halves running down a dream: Brimson
Former fullbacks AJ Brimson and Jayden Campbell have made a great start for Gold Coast in the halves as they build on Melbourne's trailblazing example.
Super star: in-demand PNG hooker turns down NRL clubs
Edwin Ipape has rejected interest from multiple Super League and NRL clubs, with the PNG star signing a record six-year contract extension with Leigh Leopards.
Leniu set for ban as NRL comes down hard on Rooster
Spencer Leniu is facing a minimum ban of two matches for his high shot on Phoenix Crossland, adding to the Roosters' woes after a weekend to forget.
Storm star ready to tackle round one after hip surgery
Cameron Munster says he's built confidence after his showing in Melbourne's final pre-season match, his first hit-out following hip surgery.
Cowboys cruise to big win over Storm in final NRL trial
North Queensland have run in seven tries to bank a comfortable 36-24 victory over a disjointed Melbourne outfit in their final NRL pre-season match.
Knights sensation Sharpe blunts woeful Roosters in rout
Newcastle put a dismal Sydney Roosters to the sword 48-10 as new Knights No.6 Fletcher Sharpe starred and Tricolours prop Spencer Leniu was put on report.
Hetherington closes in on Broncos extension after talks
Brisbane are preparing to table a new contract offer to tough forward Kobe Hetherington, whose pre-season at lock has won over new coach Michael Maguire.
More woe for Rabbitohs as Dodd faces ban for high shot
Jamie Humphreys looks set to start the NRL season as South Sydney's halfback with import Lewis Dodd facing a 1-2 game suspension.
Foran injury blow as hot Titans spine sinks Dolphins
Gold Coast veteran Kieran Foran has vowed to bounce back if scans reveal the worst on a biceps injury after Gold Coast fired in a 26-18 win over the Dolphins.
Injuries to star Broncos can’t sour win over Bulldogs
Brisbane's forwards and new recruit Ben Hunt shone, while injuries to three of their key men were confirmed as minor in the 30-14 trial win over Canterbury.
Broncos install familiar face in key off-field role
Brisbane have made a key appointment to oversee the club's push to be a title contender, with Troy Thomson the new NRL general manager of football operations.
More pain for Souths as Dragons clinch Charity Shield
Sione Finau has scored four first-half tries to help St George Illawarra claim a thumping 46-26 Charity Shield win over South Sydney.
Injured Storm star may miss Eels’ NRL season opener
Ryan Papenhuyzen has been ruled out of Melbourne's final NRL pre-season clash with the Cowboys, with the injured fullback no guarantee to play round one.
Under-pressure Naden hoping to miss just two months
Brent Naden suffered a sickening knee injury in the Wests Tigers' last NRL trial against Parramatta, but he hopes to be back on the field within two months.
Moses still battling foot injury ahead of round one
Parramatta's star halfback Mitch Moses has required several scans on the foot he injured last March, but the Eels are confident he will start the NRL season.
Sharks won’t be blinded by bright Las Vegas lights
Cronulla are the only NRL side that won't spend their entire US trip in Las Vegas, but the Sharks insist they won't be blinded by the lights on arrival.
Iongi stars for Eels but Tigers give fans more hope
Parramatta's new No.1 Isaiah Iongi has impressed in his first lengthy hit-out for the club, but Wests Tigers were able to beat the Eels 30-18 in the trial game.
Top team in Vegas? No worries for Panthers’ youngsters
Penrith have beaten Manly 38-22 in the NRL's pre-season challenge, despite their entire top team already being in Las Vegas for the opening round.
Dolphins forward ‘nervous’ before NRL comeback
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf has revealed Queenslander Tom Gilbert is 'nervous' weeks before his first NRL match in 18 months as he returns from injury.
NRL puts deadline on Perth side after record season
The NRL is revelling in a record-breaking 2024 season, which it says was the most lucrative in the game's history in Australia.
Maguire’s left-field choices keep Broncos guns on toes
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire has given all players a clean slate, which partly explains why he has made several surprise selections for the Canterbury trial.