Dolphins No.7 Katoa gets Bennett tick ahead of Tigers
Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa has won rave reviews for his form and coach Wayne Bennett says there is plenty more to come ahead of the clash with Wests Tigers.
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‘Like Inglis’: Lockyer backs Cobbo for Maroons recall
Selwyn Cobbo's form in multiple positions has Queensland selector Darren Lockyer likening him to Greg Inglis and in the frame for a Maroons recall.
Hasler lashes ‘crazy’ Bunker after loss to Knights
Titans coach Des Hasler has blown up after a 28-24 loss to Newcastle where The Bunker ruled Brian Kelly lost the ball scoring a try that would have tied game.
NRL player Taylan May faces domestic violence charges
Penrith NRL player Taylan May has been charged over allegations he punched a woman he knew in the face.
May claims won’t distract ‘professional’ Panthers
Penrith Panthers players are determined to remain professional despite losing centre Taylan May for a Magic Round clash against the Warriors.
Hynes stars in win over Roosters to push Origin case
Nicho Hynes looks to be closing in on a State of Origin recall after starring in an important win for Cronulla over the Roosters on return from a calf injury.
Cowboys end five-game loss streak, add to Souths misery
Former South Sydney outside back Braidon Burns has come back to haunt his former club with two tries in North Queensland's 28-22 win in Brisbane.
No head knock for Luke Keary despite scare: Roosters
Luke Keary has been cleared of concussion after going down late in the Sydney Roosters' loss to Cronulla at Magic Round.
Payten looks in mirror to break Cowboys’ losing cycle
North Queensland coach Todd Payten said he questioned himself and changed some things during a five-game losing streak that ended with a win over South Sydney.
NSW’s Baxter free for Origin II after shot on Temara
NSW will breathe a sigh of relief after five-eighth Corban Baxter escaped suspension following the women's State of Origin series opener.
‘Productive’ talks, but PNG’s NRL fate still uncertain
The Australian government and NRL have held "productive" discussions over the possible inclusion of a team in Papua New Guinea.
Brisbane secures Magic Round until 2027, NRLW next
Brisbane has won hosting rights for the NRL's Magic Round for the next three seasons as plans ramp up to have the same format for the NRLW in New Zealand.
Storm’s Asofa-Solomona battles back from blow to ego
Melbourne big man Nelson Asofa-Solomona admits having to fight his way back into first grade was a blow to his confidence as the Storm prepare for the Eels.
Ex-Manly coach Hasler set for court showdown with club
Ex-Manly coach Des Hasler will have to wait another six months for a hearing in his bitter court case over his sacking from the club.
Close encounters of the Choppy kind give Maroons belief
Queensland players have spoken of how a powerful speech by legend Chris Close continues to inspire them ahead of the women's State of Origin series opener.
Keary adamant concussion fears not behind retirement
Retiring Sydney Roosters star Luke Keary says fears around concussions were not behind his retirement, with the five-eighth clear minded on his decision.
Titans want to wrap up Foran, no concerns Tino leaves
Gold Coast want to re-sign off-contract half Kieran Foran and have no concerns that captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will exercise options in his contract and leave.
Moses could handle Origin with one game lead-in: Paulo
Junior Paulo is backing Mitchell Moses to leap off the treatment table and into the Origin arena, arguing the Parramatta halfback could handle the heat.
Calf problem can’t keep Pearson out of Origin opener
NSW halfback Rachael Pearson will line up in the opening match of the women's State of Origin series, despite battling a calf issue this month.
Indefinite bans for NRL fans after alleged racial abuse
The NRL spectators who allegedly racially abused Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker have received indefinite bans from attending live games.
Women’s coaches predict higher-quality Origin opener
The first game of the 2023 women's State of Origin series was a scrappy affair, but both coaches have reason to believe things will be different this year.
Giddy-up Nicholls as Dolphins extend ‘Goat’ for 2025
Veteran Dolphins prop Mark 'Goat' Nicholls will finish his career at the Dolphins after earning a contract extension until the end of 2025.
NRL addresses ‘very serious’ allegation against player
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has addressed rape allegations levelled at a Queensland-based NRL player.
Walsh injury blow for Broncos as young gun gets debut
Reece Walsh has been ruled out of Brisbane's clash against Manly with Selwyn Cobbo moving to fullback and speedy outside back Josiah Karapani to debut.
‘Fun and games’: Titans troll Fifita over backflip
David Fifita's Gold Coast teammates have been keen to make light of his capricious ways after the second-rower backflipped on plans to join the Roosters.
Retirement, rehab and Vegas: Raider ponders his future
Jordan Rapana thought injury had ended his career earlier this season, but the Canberra fullback is back and pondering another campaign at age 35 next year.
Departing Zac Lomax leaves Dragons fans bewildered
Zac Lomax has refused to elaborate on his reasoning for leaving St George Illawarra to join Parramatta in 2025.
Madden’s night-shift extras have Broncos No.7 primed
New Brisbane half Jock Madden has been putting in on his day off with night sessions practising his kicking as he prepares for an extended run at No.7.
Souths hoping to weave magic with early coach signing
South Sydney forward Jai Arrow is hopeful the beleaguered club can lock in its new head coach sooner rather than later.
NSW too good in first game of historic Origin series
NSW have beaten Queensland 22-12 on the back of a dominant first-half at Suncorp Stadium to take the first game of the historic three-game Origin series.
Wighton calls out racism after alleged Mitchell abuse
South Sydney star Jack Wighton says he's frustrated at repeated instances of racism in the sport after allegations a fan aimed racial taunts at teammates.