Robinson wants Leniu to maintain punch as starting prop
Spencer Leniu was the game's best bench forward at Penrith, but Trent Robinson wants to turn him into a starting prop at the Sydney Roosters.
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Titans forward pack just as good as Broncos: Palasia
Gold Coast recruit Keenan Palasia has primed an explosive encounter with former teammates, saying the Titans' forward pack is the equal of Brisbane's.
‘Nobody’s in fat club’: Bennett hails Dolphins fitness
Dolphins mentor Wayne Bennett, not given to grandiose statements, says his players are in career-best shape after one of the best pre-seasons he's ever coached.
Manly put on second-half show to beat Souths in Vegas
Manly have claimed victory in the first-ever NRL match in the US, putting on a second-half show to beat South Sydney 36-24 in Las Vegas.
‘It is safe’: PNG set to host Queensland Cup games
Queensland Rugby League boss Ben Ikin has confirmed the PNG Hunters will host Qld Cup games in a massive boost to the code and NRL after recent civil unrest.
Ex-NRL player Whitbread has a Hull new lease on life
Former NRL player Jai Whitbread is desperate to break losing habits and play a key role in English side Hull KR's quest for Super League silverware this season.
Keary planned on finishing up before signing new deal
Luke Keary has confirmed his new one-year extension at the Sydney Roosters, after initially thinking 2024 would be his final season in the NRL.
Mikaele makes every post a winner in new Cowboys home
After fleeting stints at Wests Tigers, Gold Coast and in the Super League, North Queensland's new enforcer Thomas Mikaele hopes he has found his forever home.
Ex-NRL player Robati set to face trial on rape charges
Former Brisbane Broncos second-rower Teui 'TC' Robati will face a trial in July after an alleged assault of a woman in a Brisbane bar in December 2022.
Cowboys forward Hess ruptures ACL, out for 2024 season
North Queensland have confirmed a season-ending knee injury for forward Coen Hess and, with spots left in their top 30, may look to sign a replacement.
New Dragons recruit Leilua hit with NRL breach notice
Luciano Leilua has been handed a breach notice by the NRL, which could lead to him missing the start of St George Illawarra's 2024 season.
Richo eyes lengthy Tigers stay, relaxed over Utoikamanu
Shane Richardson wants to commit his future to Wests Tigers as he says there's no point stressing about a get-out clause in prop Stefano Utoikamanu's contract.
NRL’s biggest stars open to finishing careers in US
Latrell Mitchell, Daly Cherry-Evans, James Tedesco and Damien Cook have all revealed they could finish their careers in the US if a mooted league is launched.
Latrell ready to go global with no fears for thin pitch
The NRL have assembled four of the league's best fullbacks for the game's march into Las Vegas, and Latrell Mitchell says a skinnier field will not stop him.
‘I won’t pull up stumps’: Foran targets new Titans deal
Off-contract Gold Coast playmaker Kieran Foran wants to play on in 2025 and follow in the footsteps of veteran halves Adam Reynolds and Luke Keary.
Raiders’ Strange, Weekes await verdict after No.6 trial
Ethan Strange and Kaeo Weekes have battled it out for Canberra's crucial five-eighth role, with both waiting to see if they've done enough for a round one gig.
Hold off NRLW expansion until 2026, says NSW coach
NSW State of Origin coach Kylie Hilder has called for the NRL to wait until 2026 to expand the women's competition to 12 teams, one year later than expected.
Chooks axe Crichton, Souths blood 28yo rookie in Vegas
Angus Crichton has been dropped by the Sydney Roosters after a summer plagued by speculation over his long-term future at the club.
Penrith’s Mitch Kenny to cop ban over social media post
Penrith will be without first-choice hooker Mitch Kenny for the first game of the 2024 season after he received a ban for a controversial social media post.
How ‘healed’ Broncos can rebound from 2023 GF nightmare
Brisbane players of 2015 were haunted for years by their golden point grand final loss but current players say that won't be the case for the class of 2023.
Arthur pep talk gives Cartwright an Eels reality check
Bryce Cartwright has started the year on fire after an excellent 2023 and credits a personal challenge from coach Brad Arthur for lighting a fire in his belly.
Wolfpack-like club best hope for NRL in America: coach
The man who coached Toronto Wolfpack to Super League promotion believes more trans-Atlantic teams are rugby league's best hope of cracking the American market.
‘Thought we were bulletproof’: Wally Lewis’ CTE journey
Rugby league great Wally Lewis has revealed his struggles with the brain condition probable CTE and called for more protection for young players.
Farnworth limps off at training as Dolphins hold breath
The Dolphins have been rocked again with England centre Herbie Farnworth limping out of training with a knee injury, days after losing Tom Gilbert for the year.
Broncos win NRL pre-season challenge
Brisbane's club depth came to the fore in their NRL pre-season challenge triumph where rising stars and more seasoned fringe first graders shone..
Cartwright stars against old club as Eels beat Titans
Parramatta's key players were on song in a 26-16 trial win over Gold Coast as forward Bryce Cartwright made a statement against his former club.
Parramatta’s Sivo facing three-game NRL ban
Maika Sivo is facing a three-game ban after his latest disciplinary mishap, and is set to miss the start of the NRL season for Parramatta.
Moses targets fast NRL start to season for Eels
Parramatta took too long to find their mojo in 2023 and missed the NRL finals, but star No.7 Mitchell Moses insists things will be different this year.
Hynes wants Sharks to flip script on NRL finals failure
Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes knows his side's dismal NRL finals record is in desperate need of addressing.
Dolphins confirm Gilbert ACL as Fermor offers support
Scans have confirmed a season-ending injury for Dolphins forward Tom Gilbert as Gold Coast forward Beau Fermor, returning from his second ACL, offers support.
Walsh keeps GF wound open, eyes Broncos extension
Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh says last year's NRL grand final defeat is "still hurting" as he targets key improvements and staying at the Broncos long-term.