Storm enforcer gets nod as Panthers suffer late blow
Storm enforcer Nelson Asofa-Solomona has been named to play his first NRL match since missing last year's grand final, while Penrith have lost another fullback.
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Molo joins Dolphins for love not money after Red V exit
Prop Francis Molo will join the Dolphins and play under old coach Kristian Woolf after securing a release from the Dragons.
Roosters rake to land at Souths on two-year deal
Brandon Smith has found his new home after being told he would no longer be at the Sydney Roosters, signing with South Sydney on a two-year deal from 2026.
Form out window when Cowboys invade Brisbane: Carrigan
North Queensland are outsiders to beat Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium but the history between the clubs has Pat Carrigan expecting another titanic derby.
Eel warns it could take all year for rebuild to blossom
Shaun Lane has conceded Parramatta were "bound to fail" at the start of 2025, but points to Canterbury's revival as proof a tough year could be well worth it.
Penrith suffer fresh fullback blow, with defence No.1
Penrith have conceded as many points in the first two rounds of 2025 as in the opening nine games of 2021 when they won the first of four straight NRL titles.
Bellamy expecting Penrith to return to peak form
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says he expects Penrith to bounce back in their NRL grand final rematch following the Panthers' shock round-two loss.
Sexton pumped to be top Dog in halves with no Burton
Canterbury halfback Toby Sexton has rarely been the senior playmaker in his NRL career but with Matt Burton injured, he's ready to step up at the Bulldogs.
‘I’ll be back’: Dolphins prop Flegler’s injury vow
Dolphins prop Thomas Flegler has provided a positive update on the nerve transfer shoulder surgery that has kept him out of the game for almost 12 months.
RCG still rusty but ‘not worried one bit’ about Titans
As Gold Coast prepare to host Newcastle, new Titans signing Reagan Campbell-Gillard says there is no need for panic after a heavy opening loss.
Payten pulls trigger on Cowboys’ big guns for Broncos
North Queensland welcome back Jason Taumalolo, Jake Clifford and Jeremiah Nanai for the Queensland derby clash with Brisbane seeking a huge form reversal.
Molo to pay Dragons settlement fee in contract exit
St George Illawarra's long-running contract stand off with Francis Molo is finally over after the prop agreed to pay back part of his salary in order to exit.
Storm wouldn’t be human to not want revenge: Panthers
Penrith used the motivation of their 2020 grand-final loss to Melbourne to shape their NRL dynasty and now they expect to cop a similar backlash from the Storm.
Walsh backed to respond for Broncos after shocker
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh was way off the mark against Canberra but his teammates say he has taken an honest look at himself and is set to bounce back.
‘No kicking stones’: Dodd adamant he’s still NRL talent
South Sydney's big-money English halfback Lewis Dodd has declared he's still made out for the NRL, despite lingering in the Rabbitohs' reserve-grade side.
No six appeal for Crichton as Manly name big guns
Stephen Crichton will remain in the centres for Canterbury after being floated as a potential replacement for Matt Burton at No.6.
Souths in talks with Smith but immediate move unlikely
South Sydney have amped up their pursuit of Brandon Smith but the Sydney Roosters hooker looks unlikely to make an immediate switch to their bitter rivals.
Storm hopeful star forward escapes ban for GF rematch
With Nelson Asofa-Solomona still "burning" about the 2024 NRL grand final, the Storm want to see the prop avoid another ban ahead of their next Panthers clash.
Dolphins veteran shoulders blame, but no panic at 0-2
Felise Kaufusi admits he's as much to blame as any Dolphins teammate for the side's underwhelming start to the NRL season.
Raiders offered suspended fine, no ban for Vegas tiff
The two Canberra players who wrestled one another in a Las Vegas elevator have received a breach notice from the NRL, but are not facing suspension.
Scans confirm Burton, Kikau to miss up to six weeks
Matt Burton is expected back playing for Canterbury in a matter of weeks after scans confirmed only a low-grade knee injury.
Panthers and Tigers are alike: star winger Turuva
After scoring a hat-trick of tries, Wests Tigers recruit Sunia Turuva says he's feeling right at home with his new NRL club.
Bulldogs lick injury wounds after biting the Titans
Canterbury have been left to count the cost of a 40-24 win over Gold Coast, with Matt Burton and Viliame Kikau suffering knee injuries.
Brown booed, Galvin stars as Tigers thrash Eels
Lachlan Galvin has run rings around Dylan Brown to help West Tigers down Parramatta 32-6.
Humphreys shows why he knew he could be Souths No.7
Jamie Humphreys was considered long odds to be South Sydney's No.7 when he signed with the club last year, but he is now showing why he believed he could be.
Edwards set for stint out, Trbojevic hamstring in clear
Manly have received the best news possible on star fullback Tom Trbojevic, but Penrith fullback Dylan Edwards will miss up to three weeks with a groin strain.
Furious Flanagan says Klemmer won’t fix Dragons’ effort
Shane Flanagan has let loose on his NRL side after their loss to South Sydney, appearing as frustrated as at any point in his St George Illawarra tenure.
Why Stuart picked Nicholson in two-try Raiders debut
A double against high-flying Brisbane and high praise from coach Ricky Stuart ... Matty Nicholson couldn't have dreamed of a better start to life in the NRL.
Debut double for Nicholson as Raiders outmuscle Broncos
New recruits Matty Nicholson and Savelio Tamale starred for the Raiders in a 32-22 upset over Brisbane in Canberra.
Sharks extend Cowboys’ miserable NRL season start
Cronulla have handed the Cowboys a 36-12 thumping in Townsville with North Queensland now conceding 78 points in the opening two NRL rounds.
Humphreys the man as South Sydney topple the Dragons
South Sydney have completed an unlikely 25-24 comeback win over St George Illawarra, with rookie half Jamie Humphreys kicking a late field goal.