Flanagan hammers agent as Dragons lose teen star
Shane Flanagan has hit out at the handling of contract negotiations, slamming the agent of rising Dragons star Finau Latu.
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Aussies eye NFL draft after Mailata’s Super Bowl glory
Australian NFL fans will tune in with interest when the draft takes place in Wisconsin, with a number of Aussie young guns hoping to earn contracts.
Party like it’s 1922: Bears celebrate NRL return in WA
There is an in-principle agreement for the NRL to expand into Perth, with the North Sydney Bears' resurrection being hailed as a day for the 'true believers'.
Dolphins, Broncos to make history at Suncorp Stadium
Brisbane and the Dolphins will host an historic two separate NRL games at Suncorp Stadium in round 17, where upwards of 70,000 fans will attend.
Strange new era begins with fresh faces for NSW Origin
New halves and competition for squad places has Sky Blues coach John Strange confident NSW can start the women's State of Origin series on a high.
North Queensland ‘barometer’ Coen Hess leads revival
The impact and energy of North Queensland prop Coen Hess has been credited with lifting the side on and off the field during a three-game winning streak.
It’s not just on Tommy Turbo to snap Manly’s slump
Manly players are eager for the return of talismanic fullback Tom Trbojevic, who has recovered from his latest injury to face Penrith.
DCE quest endorsed by Dolphin with most to lose
Dolphins playmaker Kodi Nikorima's position could be in jeopardy if the club signs Daly Cherry-Evans but he would welcome the Manly captain's arrival.
RCG ‘nose’ best as Titans aim to stop bleeding
Titans prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard suffered a badly broken nose last round, but that is the least of his worries as he opens up on his own personal struggles.
Cobbo backed to defy doubters in Broncos No.1 switch
Brisbane's new fullback Selwyn Cobbo is a giant physical presence, and Pat Carrigan says his stellar showing at No.1 in Magic Round last year augurs well.
Big contract call awaits after Dogs rule out Galvin bid
Canterbury's public declaration that they won't move for Lachlan Galvin has prompted fresh questions over Toby Sexton's contract.
Mitchell returns to fullback as Bennett chases answers
After an underwhelming stint at five-eighth, South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell will return to fullback for Friday night's NRL clash with Melbourne.
Carrigan seeks Broncos gains after Maguire ‘poked bear’
Brisbane prop Pat Carrigan insists he must improve his game against a Canterbury club he twice knocked back as he refutes claims the Broncos are a two-man pack.
Brown goes offline as Moses return lifts NRL’s $14m man
There would be few who appreciated Mitchell Moses' comeback for Parramatta as much as Dylan Brown, who has faced scrutiny since agreeing to join Newcastle.
Molo to debut for Dolphins after double injury blow
The Dolphins will be without forwards Felise Kaufusi and Jeremy Marshall-King for the away trip to Canberra as prop Frank Molo makes a club debut.
Tigers in Galvin backflip as teen star handed recall
The Wests Tigers have recalled Lachlan Galvin a week after dumping the five-eighth to reserve grade.
Moses inspires Eels to win over ill-disciplined Tigers
Parramatta halfback Mitchell Moses has risen to the occasion, helping inflict more pain on Wests Tigers in a 38-22 NRL win.
Talagi happy on slow road to preferred Panthers spot
Blaize Talagi knew playing at five-eighth for Penrith wasn't going to be given to him on a plate and now he has that spot he doesn't want to let it go.
Souths look to prove they are an NRL premiership force
After a shut-out defeat by the Bulldogs, South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has given his team some honest feedback ahead of their clash with Melbourne.
Radley’s blunt assessment ahead of Anzac Day test
Victor Radley expects the Sydney Roosters' flagging defence to be tested again in their Anzac Day clash with the in-form Dragons.
Selwyn Cobbo at fullback has risks, rewards for Broncos
With Reece Walsh out of action with a knee injury, Brisbane coach Michael Maguire will readjust the spine, and No.1 is not the only spot under scrutiny.
‘Thanks Mal’: Young’s quest for NSW recall on track
Canberra forward Hudson Young says Australia coach Mal Meninga made him believe he could play for NSW again, and his brilliant form has him right in the frame.
‘Unsmiling assassin’: Dolphins fired by rolling Stone
Dolphins forward Ray Stone is a throwback to the 1980s, but the match-winner against Melbourne is worth his weight in gold to his teammates.
Circling Sharks inflict more pain on struggling Knights
Newcastle have suffered another uninspiring NRL loss, falling at home to a 34-14 defeat at the hands of the well-travelled Cronulla Sharks.
Young talent time helps Raiders rise against Titans
Canberra trailed 16-0 against Gold Coast before in-form second-rower Hudson Young inspired a 30-20 win to make another case for a NSW recall.
Eels eye Galvin after Tigers served with legal letter
Lachlan Galvin's Wests Tigers contract status has taken another turn, with his agent serving the club with a legal letter claiming he has been bullied.
Panthers hooker banned for tackle that enraged Robbo
The NRL has offered Mitch Kenny a two-game ban for an illegal hip-drop tackle that went unpunished during Penrith's clash with the Sydney Roosters.
Broncos blow: Walsh set for long stint on the sidelines
Brisbane's underperforming spine is set for a reshuffle against Canterbury next week with fullback Reece Walsh out for 4-6 weeks with a knee injury.
Key recruits help Penrith machine splutter into life
Blaize Talagi and Isaiah Papali'i played their part in Penrith's drought-breaking NRL win over the Sydney Roosters.
Cleary takes Panthers points record in Roosters mauling
Nathan Cleary is now Penrith's all-time leading pointscorer after kicking seven goals in his side's 40-12 win over the Sydney Roosters.
Ice-cool Metcalf strikes gold as Warriors sink Broncos
Warriors half Luke Metcalf punished a Reece Walsh error in golden point to secure a brave and deserved 20-18 win in Auckland.