Lussick open to 80-minute role as Eels hooker
Joey Lussick says he would be open to playing 80 minutes at hooker for Parramatta in 2024, believing he plays better football with longer stints on the field.
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Fittler wants NRL to clamp down on Leniu commentary
Former NSW State of Origin coach Brad Fittler wants the NRL to sanction players who spoke out on the Spencer Leniu racism claim before it reached the judiciary.
Cowboys trample Dolphins to set early NRL pace
North Queensland have walloped the Dolphins 43-18 at Suncorp Stadium in their NRL opener, with the hosts also losing forward Connelly Lemuelu to a knee injury.
Dolphins’ Gilbert suffers setback ahead of ACL surgery
A blood clot has delayed surgery on Dolphins forward Tom Gilbert's torn anterior cruciate ligament but Wayne Bennett has no concerns over the player's recovery.
Suli’s new love of training spicing life at Dragons
St George Illawarra centre Mosese Suli played superbly in the opening round NRL win over Gold Coast and attributes it to a new-found resolve off the field.
Cowboys winger Feldt targets new deal and Bowen record
Kyle Feldt is seeking a new contract as well as North Queensland's try-scoring record.
Mam statement available for NRL in Leniu hearing
The NRL will be able to call upon statements from Ezra Mam and two other Broncos when deciding a ban for Spencer Leniu after the Sydney Rooster's racial slur.
Cowboys CEO ‘confident’ Luki, Kuli will stay long-term
North Queensland CEO Jeff Reibel says the early exit of forward Luciano Leilua has made keeping star duo Heilum Luki and Kulikefu Finefeuiaki an easier task.
‘Best defensive half’: Arthur lauds milestone man Brown
Parramatta's Dylan Brown has earned high praise from coach Brad Arthur ahead of his 100th NRL game.
Storm shock Penrith to stretch round-one streak
Melbourne have extended coach Craig Bellamy's round one record to 22 successive victories with a hard-earned 8-0 win over premiers Penrith.
Pezet in for Storm stint with no Munster return set
Jonah Pezet could be in for a stretch as Melbourne five-eighth with Cameron Munster admitting he still can't run due to a frustrating groin injury.
Recruit Hutchison vital cog in Bulldogs’ special plan
Canterbury have recruited Drew Hutchison for one main reason and it will be on show when the Bulldogs take on Parramatta on Saturday.
Mam’s Broncos home where heart is, Reynolds races clock
Brisbane No.6 Ezra Mam has returned to training as he moves on from being racially slurred, while Broncos skipper Adam Reynolds rehabbed a right-knee problem.
Dimma and Des: Coast coaches tackle Glitter Strip curse
Damien Hardwick will begin his tenure as Gold Coast Suns coach, before Des Hasler does the same at the Titans on a seismic Saturday for pro sport in the city.
Young to avoid ban over late shot on Ponga
They lack star power but Ricky Stuart is banking on his Canberra side of unlikely lads to give the Raiders a sniff in the NRL this season.
Kumuls captain wants Bennett to coach PNG NRL team
PNG captain Kyle Laybutt is backing a home-based NRL team and wants Wayne Bennett as the inaugural coach.
Versatile Meaney can handle Storm centres: Bellamy
Craig Bellamy is confident Nick Meaney will handle his shift from fullback to the centres, as the Storm star prepares to test himself against Penrith.
Raiders run rampant over Knights in 28-12 NRL win
Canberra have shown they will be no pushovers in the NRL this year, opening their season with a hard-fought 28-12 win away to Newcastle.
Flanagan adamant Lomax on wing is best for Dragons
Shane Flanagan has hit back at claims Zac Lomax could be lured elsewhere, adamant the winger will stay at St George Illawarra even if he wants to play centre.
Cronulla to take no prisoners with future Shark AFB
Royce Hunt is pledging to meet the challenge of his future Cronulla teammate Addin Fonua-Blake head-on when the Sharks travel to Auckland in round one.
New Titans fullback Kini vows to honour Preston legacy
New Titans No.1 Keano Kini may be tiny, but he intends to play with the big heart of his idol Preston Campbell against St George Illawarra.
Walters eyes options if Piakura ruled out for Broncos
Brisbane back-rower Brendan Piakura is racing the clock to play South Sydney next week after being concussed, but Kevin Walters says the club has depth to cope.
Dolphins’ Bromwich rules out joining JWH in England
Dolphins captain Jesse Bromwich will retire at the end of 2024 with no regrets, ruling out a Super League swansong like fellow veteran Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.
Brimson targets Test centre spot after Titans switch
Gold Coast's new centre AJ Brimson waxed lyrical about his move from fullback, one that he did not seek but a switch he intends to make a huge success.
NRL clubs keen for Vegas despite limited US TV interest
NRL clubs are expected to apply to be part of next year's Las Vegas games, possibly within the next fortnight, although TV figures showed minimal US interest.
Eels’ suspension magnet Sivo told to curb careless edge
Maika Sivo's Parramatta teammates are urging the Fijian winger to sharpen up in defence after he was ruled out for the first three weeks of the NRL season.
Raiders coach backs teen to produce some Strange magic
Canberra will deploy a new halves pair in their season-opening trip to Newcastle on Thursday night, when they will be out to avenge last year's finals defeat.
Kiwi rugby great Waaka to sign for Broncos in NRLW
Prolific New Zealand rugby champion Stacey Waaka will join Brisbane's NRLW program after her Olympic campaign in Paris.
Canberra speedster Savage wants to shine in wing role
Canberra's Xavier Savage has fought his way back into his club's NRL side with a huge pre-season and a switch from fullback to a wing.
Pangai returns to league with NRL quest on track: Hunt
Souths-Logan coach Karmichael Hunt confirmed Tevita Pangai Jr would make his league return on Saturday and backed Pangai to succeed if he got back in the NRL.
Panthers out to buck World Club Challenge trend
History is stacked against the Penrith Panthers as they look to bounce back from last month's World Club Challenge defeat in England.