NRL cap exemptions for rugby raids will be fair: Abdo
NRL boss Andrew Abdo says salary-cap incentives for a raid on rival codes could be implemented without jeopardising a level playing field for all clubs.
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Corey Waddell grows from ‘tough times’ at Bulldogs
Forward Corey Waddell believes tough lessons learned at Canterbury will come in handy as he rejoins Manly for Anthony Seibold's second season in charge.
Sharks big winners as 2024 NRL draw released
Cronulla have been handed the best draw of all teams for the 2024 NRL season, while Melbourne, South Sydney and Parramatta face tough schedules.
Each team’s 2024 NRL draw at a glance
An analysis of each team's NRL draw, with matches against top-four and top-eight teams from 2023 as well as free-to-air games and five-day turnarounds.
Roosters re-sign Smith, Watson as NRL cap squeeze looms
The Sydney Roosters appear to have the toughest job in trying to retain all of their stars beyond 2024 but have re-signed Connor Watson and Billy Smith.
Dragons set to miss NRL’ s Magic Round in 2024
St George Illawarra are set to be the team that misses the NRL's Magic Round in 2024 as the league gears up to release its draw next week.
Luke Brooks looking forward to less pressure at Manly
Luke Brooks's life as a Sea Eagle has begun and the long-term Wests Tigers halfback is relishing the chance for a lower pressure job.
Tigers’ halves are higher priority than Luai: Benji
While Jarome Luai's contract status is the talk of the off-season, Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall is more interested in developing his side's current halves.
NRL grand finalists set for early-season clash in 2024
Penrith and Brisbane will not have to wait long for a grand final rematch, with last season's NRL heavyweights set to clash in round three of the 2024 campaign.
Des Hasler’s Brookvale Oval return set for July
Amid his legal battle with Manly, new Gold Coast coach Des Hasler has learned when he will face his old side in 2024 after the NRL draw was published.
NRL eye record women’s crowd with Brisbane Origin clash
A women's State of Origin at Suncorp Stadium on the night before Magic Round gets underway has the potential to be a world-record crowd for the NRL.
Bellamy’s round one record under threat from Panthers
A Craig Bellamy-coached Storm team has never lost in the opening round of the NRL, dating back to 2003, but premiers Penrith are set to test that streak.
Averillo arrives to give Dolphins strike, speed in 2024
Former Canterbury centre Jake Averillo had arrived at the Dolphins enthused about striking up a lethal centre pairing with Herbie Farnworth.
Three women’s Origins for 2024, NRLW stays at 10 teams
The NRLW will stay at 10 teams for 2024, while women's State of Origin is set to increase to three games when the league's schedule is released.
Bulldogs recruitment drive continues as quartet sign
Canterbury continue to transform their roster for 2024 with Jake Turpin, Drew Hutchison, Kurt Mann and Poasa Faamausili all joining the club.
Fight to replace Wighton starts with new Raider Weekes
Former Manly back Kaeo Weekes says he's gunning to replace departed Canberra legend Jack Wighton in the Raiders' halves for 2024.
Son of a gun Max Plath makes early Dolphins statement
Utility Max Plath returned the fittest of the Dolphins on the first day of pre-season and the son of Brisbane great John Plath is set to make his own mark.
Kiwis flog Australia in record Pacific Cup final win
New Zealand handed Australia their worst ever Test loss in a 30-0 Pacific Cup final win in Hamilton, with winger Jamayne Isaako scoring a double.
Broken rib no barrier to NZ hero Charnze in Cup upset
New Zealand coach Michael Maguire says the bravery of fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad to play through injury inspired a record-breaking Pacific Cup final win.
PNG Kumuls blitz Fiji to win Pacific Bowl final
Papua New Guinea ambushed Fiji in Port Moresby to win the Pacific Bowl final 32-12 after racing to a 26-0 lead at halftime.
Campbell tells Hasler he wants Titans No.1 jersey
Gold Coast utility Jayden Campbell is yet to find out when he can start running after knee surgery but says he wants to be the club's regular fullback in 2024.
Disappointed Alamoti wants Crichton’s old Penrith spot
Paul Alamoti has expressed disappointment of leaving his junior NRL club Canterbury, but he now wants Stephen Crichton's old spot as starting centre at Penrith.
Want-away prop Fonua-Blake to stay at Warriors for now
Addin Fonua-Blake has agreed to stay at the Warriors for 2024 as he continues to assess his circumstances, one day after requesting a release from the NRL club.
Hasler the winner and entertainer unveiled at Titans
Gold Coast's new coach Des Hasler is as driven as ever to make the most of a window of opportunity and take the Titans to the top of the NRL.
Maguire wants more Tests for rugby league’s Pacific Cup
Michael Maguire has called for more games in the Pacific Cup, the Kiwis coach pushing for international rugby league to be be given greater prominence.
Meninga backs Maguire to juggle NSW, Kiwi coaching jobs
State of Origin's most successful coach, Mal Meninga, has said it would be possible for Michael Maguire to juggle the top jobs with New Zealand and NSW.
Fermor back from ACL, welcomes Hasler ‘shock to system’
As he targets a return from an ACL tear, Gold Coast forward Beau Fermor says the tough love he expects from new coach Des Hasler is just what the Titans need.
Ex-Panthers’ tales make for Penrith’s best sale to Luai
Penrith need only point Jarome Luai in the direction of returning players Daine Laurie and Tyrone Peachey to make their best sales pitch to the No.6.
Bennett gives Kiwis a boost with Isaako revival
Former New Zealand captain Gary Freeman says the stunning form of Kiwis winger Jamayne Isaako ahead of the Pacific Cup final is thanks largely to Wayne Bennett.
Dragons lead race as Fonua-Blake nears Warriors exit
St George Illawarra have emerged as a landing spot for Warriors prop Addin Fonua-Blake after he expressed a desire to leave the club.
Knights NRLW coach Griffiths quits for NSW Cup team
After two premiership wins, Ron Griffiths has transitioned from his role as Newcastle's NRLW coach into the hot seat with the NSW Cup side.