Manly’s old DCE successor a world away at Souths
Jamie Humphreys is the early rookie of the year at South Sydney, but won't entertain the fact he was once the likely man to replace Daly Cherry-Evans at Manly.
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Sexton eager to show worth after Dogs’ aborted DCE bid
When Canterbury were linked with Daly Cherry-Evans, Toby Sexton shrugged it off having learned to deal with daily speculation during his time at the Gold Coast.
Still no room for Talagi as Penrith fight form slump
Gun recruit Blaize Talagi has again been overlooked for game time even as out-of-sorts Penrith lose more players to injury.
Dogs back Mahoney, Ciraldo reacts to new NRL crackdown
Cameron Ciraldo says his Canterbury players know they can't fall victim to the NRL's latest head-high contact crackdown.
Souths settle on Mitchell’s best fit in comeback game
Jye Gray's form at fullback and Alex Johnston's injury have forced Latrell Mitchell to make his NRL comeback at centre.
Tigers clash will be personal for Maguire: Doueihi
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire is preparing for his first clash against Wests Tigers since being axed by the joint venture club in 2022.
Dolphins woes go beyond captain Gilbert suspension
The Dolphins have lost suspended captain Tom Gilbert for their match against Gold Coast as they seek to fix problems that have beset their winless season start.
Cleary lauds Yeo as he looks for the ‘real Panthers’
Co-captain Nathan Cleary will return for Penrith's clash with North Queensland in what will be Isaah Yeo's 250th NRL game.
Tigers’ Luai to miss Broncos clash with one-game ban
Wests Tigers halfback Jarome Luai looks set to miss his side's trip to face the Broncos in Brisbane due to suspension.
Eals coach shuts down talk of early Brown exit
Jason Ryles has knocked back suggestions from Parramatta great Nathan Hindmarsh that the Eels should release Dylan Brown early after their poor start to 2025.
More Manly drama looms as Penrith eye breakthrough
Manly are bracing for another stint without Tom Trbojevic while Penrith are out to silence their critics in round five after three consecutive losses.
Knee knock sidelines Manly’s Trbojevic for a month
Tom Trbojevic is set to miss the next month of NRL action due to a medial ligament injury.
‘If it’s illegal, it’s illegal’: No diving from Charnze
Wests Tigers' home crowd booed Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad after he received a game-defining penalty but the Warriors star insists he's not the type to take dives.
Late Warriors penalty goal breaks Tigers’ hearts
The Wests Tigers have been denied a third consecutive win by a Warriors side who snatched victory with a late penalty goal.
Cherry-Evans claims ‘smear campaign’ against him
Daly Cherry-Evans won the PR battle of Brookvale, but Manly have a fresh drama after Tom Trbojevic injured his knee in their 26-12 defeat of Parramatta.
Staggs has title, new contract with Broncos in sights
Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs is close to securing a multi-year extension as he declares a seventh title is in reach for the NRL club.
Dragons prop faces long ban, no suspension for Mahoney
Canterbury's hooker Reed Mahoney has been fined twice but avoided an NRL ban, but his teammate Sitili Tuponuia and a St George Illawarra prop weren't so lucky.
Canterbury are top Dogs for first time in nine years
Bronson Xerri has celebrated his return to Shark Park by scoring a double against his former club Cronulla, sending Canterbury to the top of the NRL ladder.
Cowboys crack first NRL win after Clifford double
North Queensland are celebrating their first win of the season, snapping a three-game losing streak with halfback Jake Clifford a stand-out against Canberra.
Liddle stands tall as Dragons seal shock win over Storm
St George Illawarra have their first win of the 2025 NRL season after stunning Melbourne 14-8.
Webster tells Warriors to lock down Luai against Tigers
Andrew Webster knows Jarome Luai better than most coaches in the NRL, and the Warriors mentor is well aware how dangerous the half can be for Wests Tigers.
Riki, Gilbert facing bans after ‘Battle of Brisbane’
Brisbane's Jordan Riki and Dolphins captain Tom Gilbert are both set to miss some action with early guilty pleas after being charged with careless high tackles.
Manly won’t rush DCE’s teenage heir apparent into NRL
Manly coach Anthony Seibold says he is "at peace" with Daly Cherry-Evans' exit, but won't rush his teenage heir apparent Joey Walsh into the role in 2026.
Bronco ‘Gem’ vows not to take career for granted again
The resurrection of Brisbane centre Gehamat Shibasaki's NRL career took another incredible step forward after he played his best-ever game against the Dolphins.
Molo won’t be able to solve Dolphins issues solo
Former St George Illawarra prop Francis Molo has arrived in Redcliffe but the Dolphins will need more immediate forward input to break their winless drought.
Shibasaki stars as Broncos send Dolphins to 0-4 start
Brisbane journeyman Gehamat Shibasaki has played the best game of his NRL career in a 20-12 derby victory over the winless Dolphins.
‘Not NRL standard’: Struggling Roosters slain by Titans
Jayden Campbell has scored a try and shown his growing calibre as a playmaker in Gold Coast's 30-12 win over the Sydney Roosters.
Payten preaches simple message after Cowboys’ 0-3 start
North Queensland coach Todd Payten says he's been checking in with each player as they look to avoid a 0-4 start to the season, next facing Canberra.
‘Of course’ Ciraldo backs Sexton after Dogs pass on DCE
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has addressed his club's decision to bow out of the race to sign Daly Cherry-Evans, who will leave Manly at the season's end.
‘One of the greatest’: PNG trailblazer Olam retires
Papua New Guinea rugby league legend Justin Olam has announced his immediate retirement from the NRL following a persistent knee issue.
The Hermantor: NRL journeyman turning heads at Hull FC
Herman Ese'ese has starred in another win for Hull FC, scoring a try after signing a long-term deal with the Super League club.