Dolphins brace for Cyclone Bennett as Gilbert steps up
New Dolphins captain Tom Gilbert has warned that South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett will be out to rain on the parade of his former club at Suncorp Stadium.
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Family guy Fifita reveals reasons for Roosters backflip
Gold Coast forward David Fifita has spoken for the first time about his decision last May to stay at the Titans when on the cusp of joining Sydney Roosters.
‘We’ve done nothing’: Reynolds puts lid on Broncos hype
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds is fit and firing ahead of NRL round one and has given the team's new faces a big tick ahead of the Sydney Roosters showdown.
Leniu’s frustration over social-media exit rumours
Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu has shut down social media rumours that he wants out of the club, telling teammates he is more than happy at Moore Park.
Walker, Graham train in bid to start season for Souths
South Sydney are considering bringing forward their flights to Queensland for their NRL season opener as Cyclone Alfred looms.
NRL consider shrinking Vegas to three games in 2026
ARL Commission boss Peter V'landys has conceded the NRL must consider whether to shorten the Las Vegas extravaganza from four games to three in 2026.
Young gun set for more time as Panthers’ five-eighth
Jack Cole is set for an extended run in Penrith's five-eighth jersey after impressing Ivan and Nathan Cleary against Cronulla at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium.
AFL looks to kick off season as cyclone watch continues
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says that, for now, the season opener at the Gabba between Brisbane and Geelong is going ahead as scheduled.
Raiders’ big Vegas win comes at cost for Tapine, Savage
Joe Tapine and Xavier Savage are unlikely to feature in the follow-up to Canberra's impressive round-one NRL win over the Warriors in Las Vegas.
Why Bennett ‘curse’ won’t spook Woolf out Dolphins door
Coaches who have followed Wayne Bennett in the past have met with calamity, but good judges insist new Dolphins mentor Kristian Woolf will succeed.
NRL clubs looking to fight off Las Vegas ‘hangover’
The four NRL clubs that played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas are wary of returning to Australia with a "hangover" from their time in Sin City.
More grey hairs for Cleary but Panthers win in Vegas
Penrith scored a tight win over Cronulla that closes the curtain on the NRL's second visit to Las Vegas.
Olympian, Colombian athlete among NRL’s combine winners
The NRL has selected the four winners of its Las Vegas combine, held to provide a pathway for aspiring North American talents to begin their playing careers.
Jillaroos’ 90-4 Vegas victory raises questions for NRL
Australia ran riot in a 90-4 flogging of England in Las Vegas, posing the question of whether there is a better way to promote women's rugby league to the US.
Walsh takes deep breath in Broncos quest for excellence
From box breathing and sleeping with tape over his mouth to toe spreaders and sports psychology, Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh's drive to improve is insatiable.
Cleary would welcome World Club Challenge in Vegas
The World Club Challenge was unable to go ahead in 2025 but Penrith coach Ivan Cleary would welcome the fixture being included in the NRL's Las Vegas program.
Coach Cartwright delighted with Hull’s SL fightback
Hull FC have staged a late fightback to edge an 11-10 Super League victory at John Smith's Stadium, with Aidan Sezer landing a winning drop goal.
Warriors seek stability in post-Shaun Johnson era
The Warriors have resisted temptation to experiment with their halves combination to begin the post-Shaun Johnson era in the NRL.
To’o back next game after ‘freaking out’ Ivan Cleary
At the NRL's fan event in Las Vegas, Penrith fan favourite Brian To'o has gone to extreme lengths to prove his hamstring injury is not serious.
Dolphins crown Queensland forward as new 2025 captain
Tom Gilbert has emerged from an extraordinary battle with two major injuries to be appointed the Dolphins captain to replace the retired Jesse Bromwich.
Dolphins sign St Helens star in Woolf reunion
St Helens and England forward Morgan Knowles will link up with his old coach Kristian Woolf in 2026 when he joins the Dolphins on a two-year deal.
Moses an Eel until 2029, and for once there is no catch
Mitch Moses is set to see out his career at Parramatta, signing with the Eels until the end of 2029 and offering the club some much-needed certainty.
Taukeiaho feared career was over after concert sickie
Siosiua Taukeiaho will start for Manly in their season opener against North Queensland, eight months after fearing he'd never play rugby league again.
Canberra’s Hosking hopes luck on his side in Vegas
Affable second-rower Zac Hosking tries not to think of himself as unlucky but is hoping good fortune finally smiles upon him in his second season at Canberra.
Warriors skipper not giving up hope of second Kiwi team
Warriors co-captain and New Zealand international James Fisher-Harris would love to see a second Kiwi team in the NRL someday.
Sam Burgess four minutes away from missing out on Vegas
After his documents were approved by the US consulate, NRL legend Sam Burgess had only a matter of minutes to book a flight to Las Vegas.
Penrith domination leaves NRL looking for challengers
The NRL's biggest names insist Penrith's dominance is worth celebrating, even if the spread of titles between clubs is thinner than any point since the 1980s.
All teams to be offered Vegas trip before double-ups
The NRL will resist the temptation to bring back its more prominent clubs for second Las Vegas visits until every team has been offered a turn in Sin City.
Son of Black Caps quick to join Dolphins in 2026
Giant Newcastle prop Sebastian Su'a, son of a former New Zealand left-armer, will join the Dolphins next season on a two-year deal.
How Benny and the Jets forged new Broncos six-gun
Ben Hunt is ready to play five-eighth for Brisbane with the same freedom and off-the-cuff style that he displayed in 2017 for Ipswich in a career turning point.
‘Truly sorry’ Mam faces possible personal legal action
Contrite Brisbane star Ezra Mam has revealed why he waited two months to reach out to victims of his car accident and is ready for any legal action against him.