O’Brien won’t make call on Young’s Knights return
Dominic Young's immediate future remains in limbo, with Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien refusing to bite back at criticism from the Sydney Roosters.
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NRL announce new Perth CEO amid Bears PR battle
The NRL has made a surprise announcement on the inaugural CEO of the Perth Bears, in a move likely to give them some media sway in Western Australia.
Tedesco ‘not expecting much’ as Origin selection looms
James Tedesco has catapulted into State of Origin calculations this year, but the Sydney Roosters captain is not expecting a phone call from coach Laurie Daley.
Kiraz has Reynolds’ backing to make Blues spot his own
Josh Reynolds says Canterbury flyer Jacob Kiraz is deserving of a NSW State of Origin debut due to blistering form for the Bulldogs.
Gilbert’s ‘huge goal’ to achieve for Maroons in Origin
Dolphins captain Tom Gilbert has never played a full series for Queensland in State of Origin footy, but one Maroons great hopes 2025 could be the year.
How icon’s advice ignited this season’s feel-good story
Luke Metcalf has taken a piece of Shaun Johnson's advice with him onto the field in every game in 2025, while taking over the Warriors' No.7 jersey with aplomb.
Daley defends under-fire Blues captain Trbojevic
Laurie Daley is willing to look past NSW captain Jake Trbojevic's form struggles as he lauded the Manly forward's unquantifiable off-field qualities.
Women’s Origin coaches want a slice of NRL Vegas action
The NRL has left the women's game off the Las Vegas extravaganza, prompting calls from a Jillaroos great for a rethink in what match must be taken to the US.
‘New coach, new team’: why Blues don’t talk about 2024
Taking a series lead into game two of women's Origin is familiar for NSW, but captain Isabelle Kelly says there are no scars from last year's capitulation.
NRL premiership contenders upset by Las Vegas snub
Melbourne feel that by every metric they deserve to be playing in Las Vegas, with the Storm saying the NRL decision to overlook them is a missed opportunity.
Foran returns as rising star explains Hasler’s effect
Gold Coast veteran Kieran Foran will play his first NRL game of the season off the bench as fullback Jaylan De Groot reveals why he rates coach Des Hasler.
Cowboys axe halfback to take chance on gun teen
Jaxon Purdue has impressed Todd Payten so much this season that the North Queensland coach wants to give him a shot in his preferred position.
Two ‘beasts’ inspiring Dolphins powerhouse Finefeuiaki
Dolphins forward Kulikefu Finefeuiaki wants to emulate his hero Greg Inglis for Queensland in future and get the better of a Warriors rising star on Sunday.
Mam back as Broncos old halves firm crowned by ‘King’
Ezra Mam will play his first NRL game of the year for Brisbane alongside captain Adam Reynolds, as Wally Lewis explains why it is a match made in heaven.
Crichton tipped for Origin captaincy, but not just yet
Superstar centre Stephen Crichton will "no doubt" captain NSW in the State of Origin one day, says Canterbury's general manager of football Phil Gould.
Blow for Raiders as prized import face three months out
Matty Nicholson will miss the next three month's of Canberra's NRL season after being sent for surgery on a foot and ankle injury.
Knights sign NRL’s Vegas combine winner
Newcastle have made history by signing Marcus D'Acre, one of two winners of the NRL's player combine in Las Vegas.
Harsh lesson NSW learned from women’s Origin heartbreak
NSW have vowed not to repeat the mistake that cost them State of Origin glory in the second match of last year's series.
Ponga return at No.1 is Hammer blow to Blues: Hodges
Kalyn Ponga and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow are in a battle to play fullback for Queensland and Maroons great Justin Hodges believes it should be Ponga.
Mam escapes charge, free to play for Broncos
Brisbane are in the clear to pick Ezra Mam for their NRL clash with St George Illawarra after he was cleared of a high shot while playing for Souths Logan.
Maroons back Lenarduzzi to fight fire with fire
Queensland prop Chelsea Lenarduzzi is tipped to bring much needed leadership and aggression to the forward pack in game two of the State of Origin series.
Paps puts hand up for Origin utility role with Blues
Ryan Papenhuyzen says he'd wear any number if it meant a State of Origin debut, with the flying fullback also nominating a Storm teammate for Blues selection.
Prising Farnworth from Dolphins no Bears picnic
Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth is sure the club will get a deal done to extend his contract beyond 2026, despite being a prime target of the Perth Bears.
Why Roosters have yet to make a move for Cherry-Evans
The Sydney Roosters appear to be the only club in the hunt for Daly Cherry-Evans, but they have yet to kick off talks with the Manly veteran.
Perth Bears eye 30,000 members, NRL’s biggest fanbase
Western Australian officials want to have 30,000 members from their state alone, confident the Perth Bears can be among the NRL's most supported teams.
Roosters lash Young exit bid; Smith passed for move
Trent Robinson has hit out at the handling of Dominic Young's mooted Roosters exit to rejoin Newcastle, suggesting the Knights had hung the winger out to dry.
Knights re-sign Croker as Thompson exit looms
Newcastle have signed forward Mat Croker to a new two-year contract as they lay groundwork for the impending exit of Leo Thompson.
Hot-and-cold Manly in slump as Sharks hold strong
Cronulla have sent Manly to their fourth loss in five games, after holding off a Sea Eagles comeback at Brookvale and kicking away to a 30-14 NRL win.
Bellamy backs Papenhuyzen for NSW Origin call-up
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says superstar fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen, who scored four tries in their 64-0 romp over Wests Tigers, is Origin ready.
Salmon set for long stint on sidelines with injury
Canterbury lock Jaeman Salmon is set to miss close to two months after scans revealed a fractured ankle, adding to Canterbury's back-row shortage.
Mam ready to rescue Broncos season: Hodges
Brisbane legend Justin Hodges says Ezra Mam can turn around the Broncos' form slump and must return to the NRL side immediately.