Fitzgibbon defends Sharks’ record against big clubs
Craig Fitzgibbon has been forced to again defend Cronulla's record against fellow premiership heavyweights, after last week's sixth-straight loss to Penrith.
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Souths suffer double blow in latest injury setback
South Sydney have lost two of their more experienced players for the home clash with Wests Tigers in Gosford.
Odd Knight out a month ago, Smith now the main man
Fletcher Sharpe's failure to return from a knee injury means Sandon Smith will lead the red-hot Newcastle attack alongside Tyson Gamble against the Warriors.
‘Couldn’t give a rat’s’: Payten hits out at critics
North Queensland coach Todd Payten has a message for his critics following the Cowboys' poor start to the NRL season.
Panthers belt Roosters, ‘definitely’ NRL’s form team
Penrith have thrashed a third premiership heavyweight in as many weeks, with Tom Jenkins and Dylan Edwards starring in their big win over the Sydney Roosters.
Deja vu as Broncos stun Storm with second-half blitz
Brisbane have clawed their way back from 0-14 at halftime to overrun Melbourne in their grand-final replay, winning 18-14 with Jordan Riki scoring two tries.
‘We want more clarity’: Munster frustrated by six-again
Melbourne five-eighth Cameron Munster says players are confused and frustrated by changes to the six-again rule this NRL season.
‘Not hard enough’: Tedesco unhappy at Roosters’ mauling
Captain James Tedesco says the Sydney Roosters need to take a good look at themselves following their thumping loss to Penrith.
Hannay has gift of time as Payten fights for job
Gold Coast and North Queensland enter Sunday's clash after a 0-2 start, with Josh Hannay enjoying the gift of time and Todd Payten at risk of it running out.
Positive timeline for ‘lucky’ Dragon’s injury return
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan has been buoyed by Loko Pasifiki Tonga's progress after he was hospitalised with a neck injury suffered at training.
Ford, Boyd dazzle as Warriors keep dream start rolling
The Warriors have kept their unbeaten start to the NRL season in tact after dismantling an undermanned and error-riddled Newcastle at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Upset win over Sharks gives Dolphins ‘real belief’
Herbie Farnworth and Jake Averillo have starred as the Dolphins thrashed a disappointing Cronulla at Shark Park.
Double blow: Tigers lose halves in loss to Souths
Jarome Luai could miss a month with a knee injury and Adam Doueihi is set for scans on his hamstring following Wests Tigers 20-16 loss to South Sydney.
Not a bad thing: Cherry-Evans embraces Brookie return
Daly Cherry-Evans' call last March that he was leaving Manly sparked a downward spiral the Sea Eagles are still in. But he doesn't expect boos at Brookvale.
Ryles sounds rules warning as Eels lose star to ACL
Parramatta forward J'maine Hopgood's NRL season is over after his ACL was ruptured in a hip-drop tackle in the Eels' 30-20 win over St George Illawarra.
Drinkwater magic secures Cowboys first win of season
North Queensland have broken through for their first victory of the season, prevailing 30-16 over winless Gold Coast in Townsville.
Cobbo ‘can’t wait’ for first clash with Broncos
Dolphins winger Selwyn Cobbo is preparing to face Brisbane for the first time since falling out of favour at the Broncos and missing out on a premiership ring.
Couchman to face NRL judiciary over season-ending shot
St George Illawarra's Ryan Couchman has been referred to the judiciary after his hip-drop-style tackle left J'Maine Hopgood with a serious knee injury.
From Ryan to Te’o: Broncos scramble defence hits mark
Brisbane legend Peter Ryan and current defence coach Ben Te'o have revealed the secrets to the side's scramble that remains a key in their title defence.
DCE deserves cheering not booing from Manly fans: Turbo
Sydney Roosters recruit Daly Cherry-Evans is preparing to play his first game against Manly since his highly-publicised exit over the off-season.
Nine cops called in to take down ‘hostile’ NRL legend
Australian rugby league and union star Wendell Sailor flaunted his fame in a drunken bar fight before requiring a cadre of cops to take him into custody.
Tigers get good news on Doueihi, Luai to miss a month
Wests Tigers have received an update on their injured halves pairing in the aftermath of the round-three loss to South Sydney in Gosford.
No risk to ‘warrior’ Robson’s debut: Roosters
State of Origin hooker Reece Robson is making his Sydney Roosters debut much earlier than originally expected.
Family matters: the man behind Casey McLean’s NRL rise
Penrith centre Casey McLean says it's thanks to older brother Jesse that he's been able to progress so quickly in his NRL career.
‘Let Sua be Sua’: Storm skipper defends young fullback
Harry Grant feels it's unfair to compare exciting Storm fullback Sua Fa'alogo with Brisbane superstar Reece Walsh ahead of the teams' grand-final rematch.
‘Significant challenges’: ex-NRL player’s family speaks
Former NRL star Chris Walker's family has spoken out after he was charged with multiple offences and released on bail following his Gold Coast arrest.
‘It’s good’: Starling unfazed by six-again changes
Tom Starling believes controversial changes to set restarts are better for the NRL, while fellow Raider Kaeo Weekes is intent on playing for the NSW Blues.
Tigers’ May out until round eight with shoulder injury
Wests Tigers' superb start to the season has been soured by news Taylan May's shoulder injury will keep him out until round eight.
Tuala to replace axed Xerri in Bulldogs backline
Canterbury have officially axed Bronson Xerri for their road trip to Canberra, while new Sydney Rooster Reece Robson has been named to return early from injury.
Parcell’s 2015 heroics at AAMI Park can inspire Broncos
Brisbane travel to AAMI Park with a dire overall record but one of the great winning defensive plays by former rake Matt Parcell in 2015 is cause for hope.
‘Ticks all the boxes’: why Irvine should be an Immortal
A rugby league great is urging the sport's officials to reconsider try-scoring legend Ken Irvine's case to become the game's 15th Immortal.